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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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Donald Servi

Donald Servi

Jan 18, 2020

Donald J. Servi, 69, went home to safely into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Donald was born in Racine on August 31, 1950 to Alvin and Virginia Servi. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from Dominican College. Following college, he worked at Merkt Enterprise where he served as the Vice President...

Marion Sneeberger

Marion Sneeberger

Jan 7, 2020

Marion Edith Sneeberger, 93, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in Kenosha on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Her family was with her. Marion was born in Prairie du Chien on April 19, 1926 to the late John and Ethel (nee, Wetzel) Wachter. She married Robert W. Sneeberger of Ephraim WI in 1947. They were married 53 years. He preceded...

Anthony Judicki

Anthony Judicki

Jan 7, 2020

Anthony Judicki, Jr., 74 passed away at his residence on January 7, 2020. Anthony was born in Wisconsin to Anthony and Betty (nee; Gleason) Judicki on January 21, 1945. He worked in factories throughout his working years and doing auto repair. In his free time, he enjoyed doing different arts and crafts projects and building models. Anthony is survived by...

Julia Olson

Julia Olson

Jan 6, 2020

Julia Laura Lee, age 94, passed away January 6, 2020, at Shorelight Memory Care Facility in Caledonia. Julia was born January 22, 1925, in Waukesha County to Laura and Eldred Lee. She attended public schools in Milwaukee and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Julia worked as the librarian at Jerstad-Agerholm Junior High School for 19...

Mila Jovanovic

Mila Jovanovic

Jan 2, 2020

Mila Jovanovic passed away peacefully this past Thursday, January 2, 2020. It's difficult to put into words the impact that Mila had on those around her. Always putting others' needs in front of her own, she was selfless, kind, considerate, and extremely giving. Anyone that came into contact with her, walked away in much better spirits. Mila was encouraging, supportive,...

George Hueffner

George Hueffner

Dec 30, 2019

George S. "Bud" Hueffner, 93, passed away at his home on Monday, December 30, 2019. George was born in Racine on October 8, 1926, to George and Frances (nee: Peil) Hueffner. George was a lifelong Racine resident who served in the US Navy, then worked as a machinist until his retirement. He married the former Ruth Schilder in Racine on...

Nancy Juern

Nancy Juern

Dec 30, 2019

Nancy L. Juern(Formerly Ries)RACINE- Nancy L. Juern, 78, passed away at Ascension Healthcare Spring Street Campus.Nancy was born in Milwaukee on November 14, 1941 to Bernard and Marie Kowalski and was married to Carl Juern for over 16 years. They enjoyed spending time feeding the squirrels in their yard, playing Cribbage and Scrabble. Nancy loved to spend time with her...

Thomas Vallee

Thomas Vallee

Dec 27, 2019

RACINE – Thomas Robert Vallee, 81, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, December 27, 2019. Tom was born in Milwaukee on July 12, 1938 to the late William and Myrtle (nee, Horick) Vallee. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Tom retired from a life-long career at Klements Sausage. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather,...

May Needham

May Needham

Dec 24, 2019

May E. Needham, 80, passed away at Bay Harbor Assisted Living on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. May was born in Dublin, Ireland on May 27, 1939 to William and Sarah (nee: Howard) Ross. She married Anthony Needham in 1972 in Belfast, Northern Ireland and they moved to Racine in 1979. Tony preceded her in death on December 10, 2014. May...

Dolores Porter

Dolores Porter

Dec 21, 2019

Dolores Ruth Porter, age 92, passed away at the Manor of Kenosha on Saturday, December 21, 2019.Dolores was born to John and Emma Adel (nee: Gebhardt) on October 28, 1927. She was married to Claire W. Porter on June 28, 1947, at St. John's Lutheran Church.Dolores is survived by her children: Reverend Donald (Lorraine) Porter, Thomas (Julie) Porter, Janet (Emmanuel)...

James Lyman

James Lyman

Dec 19, 2019

RACINE – James G. Lyman, 70, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Jim was born in Franklin, WI on September 13, 1949 to William and Elizabeth (nee, Kanter) Lyman. On April 27, 1974, Jim married the former Jeanne Noble, celebrating 45 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Army in...

Emily Savasky

Emily Savasky

Dec 15, 2019

Emily A. Savasky, 98, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Emily was born in Chicago on March 23, 1921 to Edward and Harriet (nee: Kosiedowski) Schleichert. At 98, Emily lived all the major events of the 20th century. Her young life witnessed the organized gang warfare of Prohibition. She babysat her siblings while her parents drove...

Richard Koepsel

Richard Koepsel

Dec 8, 2019

Richard L. Koepsel, 84, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Richard was born in Milwaukee on September 21, 1935 to Arthur and Irma (Brasted) Koepsel. He served in the United States Army stationed in Korea from 1954- 1956. He worked all his life in a cement plant operating heavy equipment. Richard married...

Mae Del Negro

Mae Del Negro

Dec 6, 2019

Mae Del Negro (nee:Hofmeister) was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 7, 1926. She passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Ascension Healthcare.Mae was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Albert M. Del Negro. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Del Negro and David Del Negro, her daughter...

Peter Kalagian

Peter Kalagian

Dec 6, 2019

Peter G. Kalagian, 78, passed away at Ruth Hospice on Friday, December 6, 2019.Peter was born in Racine on December 1,1941 to Mihran and Verkine (nee: Garabedian) Kalagian, and was a lifelong Racine resident. He graduated from Horlick High School. Peter was employed with Racine Unified for over 40 years and spent most of that time as a physical education...

David Cacciotti

David Cacciotti

Dec 4, 2019

David Angelo Cacciotti, Age 61, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019. David was born in Racine on June 6, 1958 to Leota and Angelo Cacciotti. He was a devoted father, grandfather, Green Bay Packers fan, Vodka enthusiast, and most recently the resident prankster at Home Harbor of Racine. (We'd like to apologize to all the staff for the times he's...

Chatschik Grigorian

Chatschik Grigorian

Dec 3, 2019

RACINE – Chatschik Grigorian, 101, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Chatschik was born on January 19, 1918 in Tbilisi in the country of Georgia. He came to the United States in 1951 following his service in World War II. Chatschik married the former Vartiny Levonian on September 12, 1953 at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church on...

Rukija Crowe

Rukija Crowe

Dec 3, 2019

Rukija "Rachel" Crowe, 49, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Rachel was born in Racine on March 24, 1970 to Hamzi and Halina (nee, Alukis) Aslani. She was a graduate of Horlick High School and enjoyed the many friends she had the pleasure of serving at Sebastian's. Rachel married Wayne Crowe who survives her along with...

Alice Vankoningsveld

Alice Vankoningsveld

Dec 1, 2019

Alice H. VanKoningsveld (Geiss) (nee:Meyer) age 89 passed away peacefully on Sunday December 1, 2019. Alice was born on April 30,1930 in Racine to Lars and Cora Meyer. She was a graduate of Park High school in 1948 and married to Fred Geiss Jr. in 1949. Together they had six children. Fred passed away unexpectedly in 1960. In 1967 she...

George Solakian

George Solakian

Dec 1, 2019

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