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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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Dilip Kotecha

Dilip Kotecha

Oct 1, 2020

RACINE – Dilip Dullabhji Kotecha, 73, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.Dilip was born in Jinja, Uganda on August 29, 1947 to Dullabhji and Muktaben Kotecha. As one of seven children, Dilip loved being part of a big family and took interest in every one of his siblings' lives. At the age of...

Barbara Brieske

Barbara Brieske

Sep 27, 2020

Barbara Haley Brieske (nee, Haley), 67, a longtime resident of Racine, WI passed away at Ascension Hospital on Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was born a Michigander on April 21, 1953 to Hubert and Gertrude Haley (nee, Feusse). She was raised in East Tawas and graduated from Huron High School (1971). She then graduated from Concordia Riverside with a degree...

Rajna Sekuloski

Rajna Sekuloski

Sep 24, 2020

- Rajna Sekuloski 79, passed away at Vista East in Waukegan on Thursday, September 24, 2020.Rajna was born in Macedonia Greece on July 10, 1941. She immigrated to Indiana and then to Racine. She married Dragan Sekuloski. Rajna owned and operated Balkan Restaurant since 1979. She enjoyed traveling and her Sunday drives with her husband. Rajna also liked to sew...

Lori Fallon

Lori Fallon

Sep 23, 2020

Lori Jeanne Fallon, 64, passed away on September 23rd, 2020. She was born January 15th, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI. Lori was well-known for her altruistic, loving, and generous demeanor. She always made sure you had a snack when you arrived, and a small token to take with you when you left. In her alone time, she was often busy crafting...

Brenda Wollenberg

Brenda Wollenberg

Sep 22, 2020

Brenda Kramer- Wollenberg, 64, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Brenda, a Wisconsin Native, was born on April 24, 1956 to Francisco and Raphaela (nee: Lopez) Rodriquez. She lived her life for her family. Brenda enjoyed bonding over Family dinners, and game nights. Her greatest joy was and always will be her grandchildren Ella, Gavin, and...

Shirley Sherman

Shirley Sherman

Sep 19, 2020

RACINE – Shirley Ann Sherman, 83, passed away at home on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Shirley was born in Racine on February 10, 1937 to Milton and Beatrice (nee, Neidhart) Deschler. She married Lee T. Sherman on July 9, 1955, recently celebrating 65 years of marriage. Shirley loved crafting, especially cross stitching and crocheting for her grandchildren. She cultivated a...

Marjorie Pederson

Marjorie Pederson

Sep 15, 2020

RACINE – Marjorie A. Pederson, 85, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Marge was born in the Town of Raymond on November 26, 1934 to the late Leo and Esther (nee, Krueger) Jorgensen. She attended Union Grove High School graduating in 1952. While in high school she worked for Kroger Groceries where she met the love of...

Connie Anderson

Connie Anderson

Sep 14, 2020

RACINE – Connie J. Duda Anderson, 67, passed away at Froedtert South Hospital in Kenosha on Monday, September 14, 2020. Connie was born in Racine on February 6, 1953 to the late Jerome H. and Margaret I. (nee, Essman) Duda. Connie earned a culinary degree from MATC. She enjoyed cooking for loved ones and talking about recipes. She also loved...

Charles Bauer-King

Charles Bauer-King

Sep 10, 2020

RACINE – Reverend Charles F. Bauer-King, 84, died on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Charles was born in East St. Louis, IL on July 30, 1936 to the late Charles and Lydia (nee, Davis) King, Sr. He was raised in Cincinnati, graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in 1954, received his Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical in 1958 and was ordained that year...

Jeanne Wolf

Jeanne Wolf

Sep 9, 2020

Jeanne Lorraine Wolf, 92, was called to her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 9, 2020. Jeanne was born to the happy home of loving parents Sidney E. and Luella (nee: Stoffel) Nelson in Racine on April 2, 1928. She was the youngest of five children. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Beloved...

Dorothy Prochaska

Dorothy Prochaska

Sep 7, 2020

RACINE – Dorothy E. Prochaska, 89, passed away at Bay at Sheridan in Kenosha on Monday, September 7, 2020. Dorothy was born in Missouri on February 27, 1931. On September 30, 1950 in Hugen, WI she married Leonard L. Prochaska, Sr. He preceded her in death on February 8, 1997. Dorothy retired from Walker Mfg. after many years. She loved...

Eleanor Kellner

Eleanor Kellner

Sep 3, 2020

RACINE – Eleanor E. Kellner, 94, passed away at home on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Eleanor was born in Fullerton, KY on November 14, 1925 to the late Walter and Agnes (nee, Atkins) McKenzie. She married William Kellner, celebrating 74 years of marriage. Everyone Eleanor met thought of her as the kindest person, while her family thought of her as...

Meta Hoffmann

Meta Hoffmann

Sep 2, 2020

Racine- Meta A. Hoffmann, 89, passed away at Home Harbor on Tuesday, September 2, 2020.Meta was born in Marshfield on February 10, 1931 to Herman and Mary Weichelt. She married Gerhardt A. Hoffmann in Wausau on September 30, 1950. Meta loved swimming every day at Lake Sherwood and snowmobiling in the winter. During her time at Home Harbor she took...

Sharon Vincent

Sharon Vincent

Sep 1, 2020

RACINE – Sharon Rose Vincent, 71, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Sharon was born in Racine on May 17, 1949 to John Paul and Rose C. (nee, Vargo) Jones. She was a switchboard operator at St. Luke's Hospital before working for Dr. Keller as his receptionist. Sharon loved animals and...

Nancy Fritchen

Nancy Fritchen

Aug 22, 2020

RACINE – Nancy A. Fritchen 67, passed away at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Nancy was born in Racine on August 18, 1953 to William L. and Alice M. (nee, Stellman) Fritchen. Nancy was always there for anyone who need help. She loved everyone but most of all she loved her sons, Ron Purtee and...

Randall Kressig

Randall Kressig

Aug 21, 2020

Randall J. Kressig, 64, passed away at Froedtert South on Friday, August 21, 2020.Randy was born in Racine on February 22, 1956 to William and Dolores (nee: Kaplan) Kressig. He married Paula Beasley on November 29, 1997. Randy previously owned Water's Edge Bar and Grill, Shuffle Bear Inn and most recently Randy and Paula's Suds and Grub. He was an...

Amy Slack

Amy Slack

Aug 18, 2020

Amy T. Slack, 62, passed away at Bay at Burlington on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Amy was born in West Allis on June 7, 1958 to the late Carroll and Ester (nee, Dombrowski) Atkinson. She married Robert Slack who survives her along with her children, Jodie Borak and Matthew Slack; her grandchildren, Abigail, Isabelle, Sabrina, Drew and Brynn; great granddaughter,...

Karen Welfel

Karen Welfel

Aug 15, 2020

Karen Welfel (nee, Hjortness) was born in Oster Bronderslev, Denmark. She emigrated in 1928 at 5 years old to Racine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Welfel; parents, Einar and Otellia Hjortness; brothers, Chuck (Marcella), Larry (Effie), and Ivan (Mary); sister, Hedwig (Leonard); son, James (Linda) Welfel; and grandson, David Wyatt. Surviving are daughter, Cherie (Van) Wyatt;...

Caroline Blascoe

Caroline Blascoe

Aug 14, 2020

RACINE – Caroline F. Blascoe, 79, passed away at home Friday, August 14, 2020. Caroline was born in Racine on April 21, 1941 to the late John and Mildred (nee, Krueger) Schulz. She retired from J.I Case Company. Caroline loved watching sports on TV, especially the Cubs and the Packers, and playing Sheepshead. But most of all she loved spending...

George Timm

George Timm

Aug 14, 2020

UNION GROVE – George G. Timm, Jr., "83", passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, August 14, 2020. George was born in Milwaukee on November 14, 1936 to the late George G. and Victoria L. (nee, Damask) Timm, Sr. He served the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his nephews, James (Robyn) Timm, Edward (Valarie) Janowski, Danny Janowski and Brian...

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