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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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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
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
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
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...
Thomas Beres
Aug 13, 2020
RACINE – Thomas J. Beres, 79, passed away at home on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Tom was born in Racine on February 18, 1941 to the late Joseph and Marie (nee, Kettinger) Beres. On May 7, 1966 at St. Joseph's Parish, Tom married the former Jean Habetler. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1959 and served in the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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