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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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Kevin Kolis
Aug 3, 2019
Kevin Edward Kolis, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2019 at the age of 67 from cardiac complications.Kevin will forever be remembered by his brother Conrad (Nancy) Kolis of Cincinnati, OH, his daughter Rebecca Kolis of St Paul, MN, his son Brian (Rachel) Kolis of Marietta, GA, four grandchildren Isaiah, Christopher, Elena and Annabelle and...
David Lampman
Aug 2, 2019
RACINE – David G. Lampman, 84, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, August 2, 2019 after his seven-year bout with dementia. Dave was born in Wabasha, MN on January 5, 1935 to Galend and June (nee Kamel) Lampman. He served in the U.S. Army. On April 29, 1961, Dave married the former Gail Monson, celebrating 58 years of...
Michael Carney
Jul 30, 2019
Michael R. Carney RACINE – Michael R. Carney, 61, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Mike was born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1957. He worked for Cree Lighting for many years. Mike was an artist and loved to collect baseball cards and memorabilia and coins. Survivors include his mother, Nellie Carney; brother and sisters,...
Noreen Burton
Jul 30, 2019
Noreen Helen Burton, nee Loomans, was called by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to her heavenly home on 30 July 2019 at the age of 95. Noreen was the first born of Christian parents and was the in-home babysitter for her brothers. She graduated from high school with honors and studied piano for ten years. Upon high school graduation,...
Martha Kargenian
Jul 29, 2019
Martha (Barootian Akgulian) Kargenian, 99, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Monday, July 29, 2019.Martha was born in Turkey on April 25, 1920, the daughter of Eremia and Lucia (nee, Kaprelian) Barootian. Following the death of her father, Martha was raised by her mother and stepfather Tony Akgulian. She married John Kargenian. He preceded her in death in 1984....
Betty Maurer
Jul 13, 2019
RACINE – Betty J. Maurer, 93, passed away at the Villa at Lincoln Park on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Betty was born in Racine on November 18, 1925 to Edward and Elizabeth (nee, Boehme) Piette. On October 1, 1949, Betty married Herbert Maurer. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1988. Betty loved her garden, especially her roses and...
Darrell Miller
Jul 9, 2019
Darrell C. Miller, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Darrell was born in Racine on March 2, 1969 to Henry and Carol Miller. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved his two daughters immensely. He also enjoyed making his famous breakfast and cooking on the grill. Darrell enjoyed watching sports and was a Packer...
Dorothy Borowsky
Jul 6, 2019
RACINE – Dorothy E. Borowsky, nee, Zamecnik, 96, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on July 6, 2019. Dorothy was born in Racine on February 18, 1923 to Frank and Josephine (nee, Block) Zamecnik. Dorothy was our families "Rosie the Riveter" working at Belle City Malleable during WWII, which is where she met her future husband, Bill after he returned...
William Luepkes
Jul 6, 2019
Racine – William R. Luepkes, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 6, 2019.Bill was born in Lake Geneva, WI on June 28, 1935 to Richard and Mildred (nee, Yahnke) Luepkes. Bill was a professional engineer and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Bill married his greatest love Shirley A. Taylor...
David Dornon
Jun 30, 2019
David Addison Dornon, 69, passed away from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy at Ascension Healthcare on Sunday, June 30, 2019.Dave was born in Elyria, Ohio on October 9, 1949 to Clair and Clara Madeline (nee: Carlson Hiller) Dornon. He graduated with a Bachelors' degree from North Central College, he then went on to Governors' State College to obtain his Masters'...
Phillipe Morrison
Jun 23, 2019
MILWAUKEE – Phillip Scott Morrison, 64, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center on June 23, 2019. Phil was born in Racine on November 9, 1954, the son of Robert A. Morrison and Doris May (nee, Sorenson) Morrison. Phil joined the Army at 17 years old and served for three years. He married Ericka Schleichen in 1975 while in...
Vaskrsije Milicevic
Jun 22, 2019
Vaskrsije MilicevicVaskrsije Milicevic, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019.Vaskrsije was born in Krcina, Bosnia on April 13, 1930 to the late Cvijetin and Nada (nee: Kovacevic) Milicevic. On November 19, 1953 in Bosnia, he was united in marriage with Andja Popadic. She preceded him in death on October 22, 2013. In order to provide more opportunities for their...
Harvey Mauer
Jun 18, 2019
– Harvey Frank Ferdinand Mauer, 93, passed away on June 18, 2019. Harvey was born in Racine on May 11, 1926 to the late Frank and Elsie (nee, Kuch) Mauer. After a courtship of two years, he was united in marriage to Virginia Clara Doepping at Trinity Lutheran Church of Racine, on June 30, 1951. He enjoyed 68 years as...
Raymond Yocco
Jun 16, 2019
Raymond R. Yocco, 94, passed away at Hospice Alliance- Hospice House on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Ray was born in Racine on April 4, 1925 to Henry and Mary (nee: Salvano) Yocco. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Ray married Janice Jacobsen on September 27, 1947. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2016. He...
Richard Birkholz
May 29, 2019
RACINE – Richard Donald Birkholz, 91, passed away at Home Harbor on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Dick was born in Racine on June 4, 1927 to Herman P. Birkholz and Clara (nee, Ultsch) Sharp. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Dick retired from Pugh Oil company. He moved to Riverbend Resort in Watertown where he loved spending time...
Ruth Hafeman
May 28, 2019
Racine – Ruth J. Hafeman, 86, passed away at Primrose Retirement Community on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Ruth was born in Green Bay, WI on September 20, 1932 to Edward and Malinda (nee, Wegner) Ihlenfeldt. On August 6, 1955, Ruth married Norman Hafeman and were married for 63 years. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2018. Ruth was...
Antoinette Jacob
May 19, 2019
Antoinette "Pat" Jacob, (nee: Pawlowsky) went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 19th at the age of 89. Pat was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on November 7, 1929 to Anthony and Jennie Pawlowsky (nee: Klein). Pat was united in marriage to Leslie Jacob on April 26, 1958 in Milwaukee, and soon afterward moved to Racine. Pat...
Daryl Kamin
May 17, 2019
RACINE – Daryl Edwin Kamin was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the age of 66. Daryl was born in Racine on June 1, 1952 to the late Edwin and Virginia (nee, Appenzeller) Kamin. He graduated from Trinity Lutheran Grade School in 1966, Racine Lutheran High School in...
Floyd Mickelson
May 16, 2019
RACINE – Floyd C. Mickelson, 94, passed away at home on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Floyd was born in Racine on February 10, 1925 to Edward and Ellen (nee, Potts) Mickelson. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Floyd married the former Helen Hansen and they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on May 28th. Floyd retired from...
Joan Cunningham
May 16, 2019
RACINE – Joan L. "Sally" Cunningham, nee, Ruetten, 87, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Sally was born on August 15, 1931 in Richland County, WI, the daughter of Hubert and Mary (nee, Connors) Ruetten. On March 17, 1952, at St. Mathews Cathedral in Washington, DC, she was united in marriage to Thomas E. Cunningham...
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