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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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Richard Purath

Richard Purath

Aug 12, 2020

RACINE – Richard E. Purath, 87, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Dick was born in Green Bay on February 23, 1933 to the late Elmer and Myrtle (nee, Trentlage) Purath. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On September 14, 1963, Dick married the love of his life, the...

Jacqueline Davis

Jacqueline Davis

Aug 10, 2020

Jacqueline J. "Jacki" Davis (nee: Ellefson), 58, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, August 10, 2020.In following with Jacki's wishes a private service will be held.

Thomas Bianchi

Thomas Bianchi

Jul 30, 2020

RACINE – Thomas Justin Bianchi, 69, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Tom was born in Oakland, California on March 21, 1951 to Julius and Patsy (nee, Sullivan) Bianchi. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years. He enjoyed fishing, photography and was a huge travel buff. He enjoyed being with his...

Patricia Thorsen

Patricia Thorsen

Jul 27, 2020

Patricia J. Thorsen, nee, Houser,84, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, July 27, 2020. Pat was born in Madison on August 23, 1935 to Dell and Lucy (nee, Babcock) Houser. She was a caregiver for the developmentally disabled, retiring in 1999. Survivors include, her children, Toni (Ron) Bronner, Timothy (Barbara) Raymond and Dean (Margy) Raymond; six grandchildren, 11...

Paul Russell

Paul Russell

Jul 24, 2020

RACINE – Paul G. Russell, 56, passed away at home on Friday, July 24, 2020. Paul was born in Miami, FL on January 20, 1964 to William and Peggy (nee, Smith) Russell. He married the former Janet Benedict recently celebrated their twentieth anniversary. Paul served in the U.S. Navy and retired from In-Sink-Erator. Playing golf was his passion. Survivors include...

Carolyn Akers

Carolyn Akers

Jul 22, 2020

RACINE – Carolyn M. Akers, 72, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Wednesday July 22, 2020. Carol was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 9, 1948 to Constantine and Lillian (nee, Krivak) Kobylinski. She loved her grandkids. Carol had a green thumb, loved to garden and was a very good cook. She enjoyed watching the Packers and Brewers, and...

Jeffrey St. Onge

Jeffrey St. Onge

Jul 22, 2020

MILWAUKEE – Jeffrey St. Onge of Oak Creek, 60, passed away from COVID-19 at Aurora South Shore Hospital in Cudahy on Wednesday July 22, 2020. Jeff was born on August 22, 1959 to Erwin F. and Marilyn L. (nee, Buechel) St. Onge. He spent his career working as a Field Service Engineer. He was employed by Liebert corporation for 19...

John Vernon

John Vernon

Jul 20, 2020

RACINE- John Matthew Vernon, 66, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2020 at Season's Hospice- Ignite Medical Resort in Oak Creek. John was preceded in death by his parents James and Mary and stepmother Nancy as well as his sister Merry Ann and former wife Diane. He is survived by his wife, Debra, daughter Carrie (Steve) Lakatos, son Jim (Anne)...

Evelyn Torres

Evelyn Torres

Jul 19, 2020

Evelyn Susanna Torres, (nee: Dobrenz), 71 passed away on Sunday July 19, 2020. Evelyn was born in Racine, WI on November 5, 1948. She attended Racine Lutheran High School "class of 1966" and started working at J.I. Case Company for 4 1/2 years before working at Modine Manufacturing where she worked for 20 years before retirement. Evelyn married her husband...

Jeffrey Prochaska

Jeffrey Prochaska

Jul 17, 2020

CALEDONIA – Jeffrey A. Prochaska, 65, passed away at Season's Hospice in Oak Creek on Friday, July 17, 2020. Jeff was born on January 5, 1955 to James and Janice A. (nee, Tuinstra) Prochaska. In his youth, Jeff worked on the family farm and for many years was an over the road truck driver for Allstate Trucking and he last...

George Margosian

George Margosian

Jul 16, 2020

George Margosian entered his eternal home on July 16 with his family and friends beside him. George was born on November 19, 1930 in Racine, WI to Maireni (Mariane) and Hovnan (Harry) Margosian. George lived a life of service and love for family. He graduated Horlick High School having played football, basketball, and baseball and run track. From there he...

Todd Zieglmeier

Todd Zieglmeier

Jul 6, 2020

RACINE – Todd Michael Zieglmeier, 50, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 6, 2020. Todd was born November 23, 2969, the son of Barb (Lewis) Shaw and the late August Zieglmeier. Todd left behind his much loved children, Ukaia Roby, Leeanni Zieglmeier and Kallie Phillips; his sisters and brother, Jackie (Gregg) Landreman, Jill King, Donna (Richard) Melton, Debra (Frank)...

Ronald Seyferth

Ronald Seyferth

Jul 6, 2020

Ronald L. Seyferth 89, passed away at the Villa at Lincoln Park on Monday, July 6, 2020. Ron was born in Racine on March 3, 1931, to the late, Oscan and Myrtle (nee, Litcheheld) Seyferth. On June 26, 1955, he married the former Lucille Mueller, celebrating 65 years of marriage. Ron served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean...

Samantha Duggan

Samantha Duggan

Jul 3, 2020

Samantha A. Duggan, 31, passed away at her home on July 3, 2020. Sam had a love for life and was a loving mother, sister and friend. Samantha is survived by her children, Sunsaray, Chanterio and Emahanii Curtis, Javien Anderson and Moesha Vinson, brother Frank (Brittany) Heeg and sister Kimberly Heeg. She is further survived by other relatives and friends....

Rose Guth

Rose Guth

Jun 25, 2020

Rose M. Guth RACINE – Rose M. Guth, 73, passed away at Ascension Hospital in Franklin on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Rose was born in Eagle, WI on November 26, 1946 to Lloyd and Ruth (nee, McGilton) Grippen. On June 27, 1981 she married John F. Guth. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2013. Rose graduated from both...

Lois Tieze

Lois Tieze

Jun 24, 2020

RACINE – Lois R. Tieze, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Lois was born in Menominee, WI on December 15, 1936 to Raymond and June (nee, Doughty) Weier. She was employed by S. C. Johnson and was the former owner of Playmate Kennel and several other small businesses in the Racine area. Lois was a...

Gottlieb Schafer

Gottlieb Schafer

Jun 21, 2020

Gottlieb John Schafer the 10th child of 13, born in Tangier Oklahoma on November 7, 1921 - Died June 21, 2020.His mother Maria Trieber and father Philip Schafer immigrated to America arriving in Boston, MA 24 November 1911.In 1935, while living in Oklahoma,13-year-old Gottlieb moved with his parents to Racine, Wisconsin. His father, sold everything they had, packed all he...

Janice Rewoldt

Janice Rewoldt

Jun 20, 2020

Racine- Janice E. Rewoldt, 87, passed away at St. Francis Place on Friday, June 20, 2020.Janice was born in Merrill, WI to Clarence and Margaret (nee: Fischer) Seiske. She was united in marriage to Leonard Rewoldt, who preceded her in death. Janice was employed with JC Penney Company for 34 years until her retirement. Prior to her diagnosis of Multiple...

William Jensen

William Jensen

Jun 16, 2020

William E. JensenAge 94. Passed away at Muskego Health Care Center on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Bill was born in Racine, WI on May 15, 1926 to William C. and Flossie (nee, Borkenhagen) Jensen and had been a lifelong resident. He graduated from Horlick High in 1944 and was a Veteran of WWII serving in the US Army from July...

Elaine Junker

Elaine Junker

Jun 15, 2020

Racine- Elaine H. Junker, 97, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Franklin Campus on Monday, June 15, 2020.Elaine was born in Racine on June 30, 1922 to Henry and Florence (nee: Schoeppe) Sybeldon. She was raised in Kenosha and graduated from Kenosha High School in 1939. Elaine married Arnold Junker in Corpus Christi, TX on May 3, 1945. They celebrated 66...

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