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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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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...
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)...
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