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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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Howard Johnson
Jan 22, 2020
Howard Herbert Johnson, M.D., 77, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and children on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Howard was born in Sturgeon Bay on November 12, 1942 to Herbert W. and Kathryn L. (nee: Pleck) Johnson. He grew up in what he called the world's most beautiful place, Door County, with his three younger siblings, and...
Harry Henges
Jan 22, 2020
Sturtevant – Harry W. Henges, 55, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Harry was born in Covington, KY on February 26, 1964 to John G. Henges and Patricia A. (nee, Cornelius) Anderson. Harry loved watching any program on history. He was also a fan of the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Redwings. Harry is survived...
Annalisa Sellin
Jan 22, 2020
Annalisa was a special, one of a kind woman. Truly, she was smart, beautiful, sweet and strong. She cared about her family deeply, and shared fond memories with them all. She loved to cheer on the Juventus soccer team with her dad. She loved staying up late, watching scary movies and gossiping with her mom. She was as close as...
Joan Metz
Jan 21, 2020
RACINE – Joan Allene Metz, 86, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Joan was born in Racine on August 11, 1933 to the late Richard E. and Violet (nee, Kempfer) Metz. She worked for Racine Motor Coachlines for eleven years and retired from S.C. Johnson & Son in January 1996 after more than 33 years....
Peggy Guschl
Jan 20, 2020
Peggy Lee Guschl, 72, passed away at home on Monday, January 20, 2020. Peggy was born in Racine on June 8, 1947 to the late Fern L. and Margaret J. (nee, Fraser) Severson. She was a member of the Prayer House in Kenosha. Peggy enjoyed reading and playing games on her computer. Survivors include her daughters, Jerri (Gordon) Bittner and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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