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Recent Obituaries in Racine, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Racine, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Richelle Calin

Richelle Calin

Dec 21, 2020

Richelle was a well-known and much-loved professional stage manager at theaters across the country. Locally, she was with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater for fifteen-years, and she was a member of Peninsula Players in Fish Creek (Door County) for four.Additionally, Richelle worked at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY, Nebraska Shakespeare Festival in Omaha, NE, The Florida Repertory Theatre in...

Eugene Doepping

Eugene Doepping

Dec 20, 2020

New Berlin- Eugene "Gene" P. Doepping, 95, passed away at Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, WI on Sunday, December 20, 2020.Gene had a kind heart, loved to talk to people and had the gift of getting people to talk about themselves. He loved life, was very funny and people adored him. Gene was born in Racine on November 28, 1925 to...

Kathleen Amantea

Kathleen Amantea

Dec 20, 2020

Kathleen Margrethe Amantea, age 88 of Racine passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday morning, December 20th, 2020. She was born in Ludington, MI on September 28th, 1932, the daughter of the late Michael John 'Jack' Cranley and Mary (nee: Hillig) Cranley.On November 27th,1954 she was united in marriage with Rudy S. Amantea. They shared...

Rose Lohman

Rose Lohman

Dec 17, 2020

Racine – Rose Marie (nee, Visocky) Lohman, 79, passed away at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Rose was born in Hopkinsville, KY on August 15, 1941 to Edward L. and Lucille E. (nee, Dymesich) Visocky. On February 24, 1962, Rose married Paul S. Lohman in Mason, WI. He preceded her in death on March 29,...

Judith Kodrich-Shadoan

Judith Kodrich-Shadoan

Dec 12, 2020

Judith A. Kodrich-Shadoan (nee, Rubner), 79, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's South Shore on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Judy was born in Milwaukee on June 15, 1941 to the late Raymond and Florence (nee, Stockman) Rubner. She retired from Everbright, LLC in Milwaukee. Judy was a loving mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her children, Robert Martin Kodrich, Barton Lee...

Vartiny Grigorian

Vartiny Grigorian

Dec 11, 2020

Vartiny Grigorian, age 96, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, December 11, 2020.Vartiny was born in Racine on February 18, 1924 to the late Arsen and Zabel (nee: Essepian) Levonian. She was a proud graduate of William Horlick High School "Class of 1944". On September 12, 1953, Vartiny was united in marriage to Chatschik Grigorian at...

Carolyn Gall

Carolyn Gall

Dec 9, 2020

RACINE – Carolyn L. Gall, 81, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Carolyn was born in Racine on February 10, 1939 to the late Rev. Walter and Linda (nee Grunwald) Hellmann. On October 27, 1962, Carolyn married Harry Gall, celebrating 58 years of marriage. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church...

George Bahr

George Bahr

Dec 7, 2020

RACINE – George H. Bahr, 92, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, December 7, 2020. George was born in Racine on December 6, 1928 to the late William J. and Catherine (nee Perkins) Bahr. On November 22, 1952, George married Pamela A. Udell celebrating 68 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Army with the Military...

Alton Pettit

Alton Pettit

Dec 4, 2020

Alton H. Pettit, jr., 92, passed away on December 4, 2020 at home.Alton was born to Alton Sr. and Nellie in Lubbock, Texas in 1928. A World War II veteran, Alton enlisted in the Army Air Forces and served for 7 years, honorably discharging as a staff sergeant. After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from North Texas State College,...

Leroy Nelson

Leroy Nelson

Dec 3, 2020

Leroy J. Nelson, 66, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Leroy was born in Racine on February 12, 1954 to Norm and Caroline (nee: Hansen) Nelson. He attended school in Racine, graduating from Case High School where he was active in various sports. Leroy worked in the trades as a concrete finisher. He became interested in...

Margaret Lebon

Margaret Lebon

Dec 1, 2020

RACINE – Margaret (Torosian) Lebon, 97, went home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Margaret "Mighty Mouse" was born November 29, 1923 in South Milwaukee to the late Azar and Manam (Zakian) Torosian. She was married to Roger R. Lebon on April 10, 1948 at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church. He preceded her in death 8 days after their 69th wedding...

Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis

Nov 30, 2020

Thomas E. Davis, 75, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 30, 2020.Tom was born in Racine on April 13, 1945 to Lloyd and Betty (nee: Bylsma) Davis. He served in the United States Air Force. Tom was employed at J.I Case until his retirement. He was a skilled woodworker and could always be found fixing something. Tom was...

Jo Kraft

Jo Kraft

Nov 30, 2020

Caledonia - Jo Nan Kraft, 85, passed away at her son Steve's home on Monday, November 30, 2020 surrounded by family. Jo was born in MN on December 9, 1934 to Clarence and Doris (nee, Jackson) Mehlhorn. On August 5, 1950, she married John D. Kraft, Sr. at Atonement Lutheran Church, who just celebrated 70 years of marriage. Jo will...

Linda Plouff

Linda Plouff

Nov 28, 2020

RACINE – Linda A. Plouff, 71, passed away at home on November 28, 2020. Linda was born in Milwaukee on February 15, 1949 to the late Harry and Angeline (nee Becker) Schrank. She married Henry W. Plouff celebrating more than forty years together. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2013. Linda enjoyed karaoke, gambling, spending time with her...

William Beresford

William Beresford

Nov 28, 2020

William (Bill) R. Beresford , 89, passed away at Season's Hospice-Ignite Medical Resorts on Saturday, November 28, 2020.Bill was born in Racine on July 17, 1931 to William and Ruth (nee: Rollins) Beresford. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army –Korean War - from 1952-1954. Bill was employed as a lineman with AT&T for over 35 years,...

Mikael Garoukian

Mikael Garoukian

Nov 24, 2020

Mikael Garoukian, 93, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Mike was born in Racine on January 28, 1927 to the late Varteres and Manan (nee Hoogasian) Garoukian. He married the former Alice "Elsie" Hachikian and was married for 63 years. Mike graduated from Horlick High School in January 1945 after which he served in the...

Jill Honeck

Jill Honeck

Nov 24, 2020

Jill Suzanne Honeck (Fury), 54, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.Jill was born in Cudahy, Wisconsin on November 19, 1966 to James and Joanne (Nessler) Honeck.Jill attended Martin Luther Preparatory School for high school before graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran High School. She attended college at the University of Texas and went on to work for Texas Right...

Richard Lantz

Richard Lantz

Nov 22, 2020

RACINE – Richard "Richie" Lantz, 60, passed away at home on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Richie was born in Racine, on December 1, 1959 to the late Ervin and Jane (Schiro) Lantz. He was employed by Careers Industries for over 30 years. He was passionate about his work. Richie was a carefree individual, always with a smile. He loved his...

Richard Kizewic

Richard Kizewic

Nov 18, 2020

RACINE – Richard D. Kizewic, 88, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Dick was born in Racine on March 4, 1932 to Stephen Kizewic and Anne (nee Valukas) Kizewic Black. He was very proud of his Lithuanian heritage and visited with his Lithuanian family on the family farm. Dick served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the...

William Kellner

William Kellner

Nov 15, 2020

William Kellner RACINE- William Kellner, 95, passed away at the Woods of Caledonia on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Bill was born on September 19, 1925. When he was 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served his country during the second world war. When he returned home, Bill married the love of his life, the former Eleanor E. McKenzie, and...

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