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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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Carolyn Emmerling
Dec 31, 2020
Carolyn M. Emmerling (nee: Tigges), 76, passed away peacefully to our Lord and Savior on December 31, 2020, in the presence of her loving husband Roy Emmerling and loving daughter Tina Emmerling at Seasons Hospice-Ignite Medical in Oak Creek.Carolyn was born to George F. and Katherine F. (nee; Schultz) Tigges on November 14, 1944. She married Roy R. Emmerling, Jr....
Luz Salgado
Dec 31, 2020
Luz Patricia Gutierrez Ramos, 61 years old, passed away Thursday, December 31st 2020 in her Racine home. Patricia was born on February 25, 1959 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Her infancy and youth was spent in her hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco alongside her siblings and her parents Ma de la Luz Ramos Chavez and Raul Gutierrez de la Torre. Patricia was...
Rafael Hernandez
Dec 28, 2020
Rafael Hernández, de 45 años, padre amoroso, esposo e hijo falleció en Ascension All Saints en Racine, WI el lunes 28 de diciembre de 2020. Rafael nació en San Sebastián Teitipac, Oaxaca, México; hijo de Joel Hernández (finado) y Marciala Gutiérrez Láscarez. Rafael vino a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía 16 años y vivió con sus tíos, Juan V. Ruiz...
Maryann Hoover
Dec 27, 2020
In Loving Memory of Maryann HooverBorn to Life on December 30, 1937Born to Eternal Life on December 27, 2020Maryann was raised with great faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; she also held a special place in her heart for our Blessed Virgin Mary, and on Sunday December 27, 2020 Maryann Hoover (nee: Borowski), loving and faithfully devoted wife...
Kenneth Lafave
Dec 24, 2020
RACINE – Kenneth N. LaFave, 79, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Thursday, December 24, 2020.Ken was born in Racine on June 17, 1941 to the late Joseph and Ellen (nee Jacobsen) LaFave. On November 20, 1965, he married the former Roberta Goltz, celebrating 55 years of marriage. Ken served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by...
Katie Cress
Dec 24, 2020
Katie I. Cress, 35, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Katie was born in Racine on February 2, 1985 to Mark A. Cress and Victoria Jean Ruffalo. Katie was a graduate of Washington Park High School, class of 2004. Survivors include her father, Mark A. Cress; sister, Janette Cress; brother, Mark M. (Sara Lynn) Cress; nieces,...
Andrew Hanson
Dec 21, 2020
Andrew Nolan Hanson, age 21, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home. Andrew was born in Milwaukee on April 1, 1999, cherished son of Andrew John Hanson and Andrea Marie (nee Orth) Hanson, beloved brother to Kaitlyn Hanson. He is also survived by "Grandma", Grandma and Grandpa "Pongo", special cousin Tiffany, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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