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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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Rose Kaprelian
Oct 19, 2020
RACINE – Rose (Iskouhi) Kaprelian, 94 passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. Rose was born in Racine on June 18, 1926, the last surviving daughter of the late Daniel and Lucia (nee Buchaklian) Kaprelian. She grew up on the family farm on Short Road, living all but four years on the farm. Rose was the happiest living the simple...
Janet Akulian
Oct 12, 2020
Janet Akulian, passed away at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago on Monday, October 12, 2020. Due to Covid-19 concerns, memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mesrob Armenian Church have been suggested.
Anne Shannon
Oct 11, 2020
Anne Shannon (Wedgeworth), 85, passed away at her residence on Sunday October 11, 2020.Anne was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in Ireland. She eventually moved to Racine, WI, and established a residency for over 50 years.Anne worked as a child care provider for many years also was employed as a Nursing Assistant at Becker Shoop NH for...
Susan Aiken
Oct 2, 2020
RACINE- Susan L. Aiken, 59, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 2, 2020.Susan was born in Neenah on February 27, 1961 to John W. and Joan (nee: Holmdohl) Anderson. She owned and operated an orthodontic lab until her retirement. Susan an avid Packer fan and enjoyed antique shopping and car shows. Most importantly she loved spending time with...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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