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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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Bonnie Stauff

Bonnie Stauff

Aug 16, 2019

Bonnie Stauff (nee: Papendieck), Age 66 of Racine,WI passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2019.Bonnie was born in Chilton, WI on March 6, 1953 to Robert W. and Elaine R. (nee: Hein) Papendieck. She was a loving mother to her two daughters and a proud grandmother to her three grandchildren. Bonnie truly loved children and was a dedicated preschool teacher...

R. Sutton

R. Sutton

Aug 14, 2019

RACINE – R. Darrell Sutton, 93, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Darrell was born in Newark, OH on May 10, 1926 to Earl D. and Thelma (nee, Thompson) Sutton. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. Darrell married the former Barbara "Bobbie" Eldridge, celebrating 45 years of...

Mildred Bauers

Mildred Bauers

Aug 11, 2019

Mildred Bauers, nee Bartel, went to join her Lord and family in Heaven on August 11, 2019, at age 99. Born March 18, 1920 to Carl and Anna Bartel of Wautoma, WI, Mildred attended Wautoma High School (where she was valedictorian of her senior class) and Oshkosh Business School (now UW, Oshkosh). She moved to Racine in 1940 where she...

Joanne Mosby

Joanne Mosby

Aug 8, 2019

Racine, WI – Joanne Elsner Mosby died peacefully shortly after the celebration of her 90th birthday surrounded by family. Joanne was born to Frieda and John Elsner on July 20, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI and grew up at 618 William Street in Racine with her parents and half-sister Betty Banks Hinsman. Her father, John Elsner, worked at Horlicks Malted Milk...

Shawn Connor

Shawn Connor

Aug 6, 2019

Shawn P. Connor, 59, died unexpectedly but peacefully on August 6, 2019 in Burlington, Wisconsin from natural causes. Born and raised in northwest Connecticut (Colebrook) during the 1960s and 70s, 'Sunshine Boy'' was that rare individual whose unmatched wit, amazing knowledge, and life-long learning transformed all those who knew and/or worked with him in Connecticut, Hawaii, and Wisconsin. His friends...

Kevin Kolis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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