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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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