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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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Shirley Chester

Shirley Chester

Jan 18, 2019

Shirley Mae ChesterRACINE – Shirley Mae Chester, 67, passed away at Ascension All Saints Medical Center, surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, January 18, 2019.Shirley was born in Binghamton, NY on February 17, 1951 to Adams and Dorothy (nee, Nordquist) Chester, Jr. She worked in both retail and property management and was employed by K-Mart for over thirty...

Patricia Collins

Patricia Collins

Jan 16, 2019

Patricia Ann Collins, nee, Maier, 81 passed away at Willowgreen Assisted Living on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.Pat was born in Racine on July 29, 1937 to Charles and Madeline (nee, Bertola) Maier. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School and furthered her education at St. Francis School of Nursing in LaCrosse. Pat married Paul Preuss, who preceded her in death...

Jay Christianson

Jay Christianson

Jan 12, 2019

Jay C. Christianson, 57, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 12, 2019.Jay was born on March 18, 1961 to Emil and Doris (nee: Sylvester) Christianson. He enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing and antiquing. Jay is survived by his sons, Rick and Jeff (Mattie) Christianson; grandson Ryan Christianson; mother Doris Christianson, brother Jeff (Carol) Christianson and his...

Beverly Sorenson

Beverly Sorenson

Jan 10, 2019

Beverly E. Sorenson, 82, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Thursday, January 10, 2018.Beverly was born in Wisconsin Rapids on June 8, 1936 to Irvin and Esther (nee: Ehlert) Polansky. She graduated with a Journalism degree from UW-Oshkosh. Beverly was employed as a HUC at St. Catherine's Hospital. She served on the Literacy council and spent time listening to...

Alexa Zuniga

Alexa Zuniga

Jan 10, 2019

Alexa Paige Zuniga?RACINE – Alexa Paige Zuniga, 15, passed away at home on Thursday, January 10, 2019.Lexi was born in Racine on December 1, 2003 to Michelle Erickson and Scott Zuniga who survive her along with her sister, Kayla Zuniga; and brother, Nicholas Zuniga; maternal great grandmother, Helen Lamberty; maternal grandmother, Linda Toft; paternal great grandmother, Guadalupe Zuniga; paternal grandmother,...

Ladonna Schonert

Ladonna Schonert

Jan 8, 2019

RACINE - LaDonna Schonert, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.LaDonna was born in Racine on August 22, 1935 to Leonard and Thelma (nee, Damm) Drigert. On May 25, 1956, LaDonna married Lee E. Schonert, celebrating 62 years of marriage. LaDonna was Miss Goodwill (now Miss Racine) 1954. She was a great...

Lisa Hess

Lisa Hess

Jan 6, 2019

Lisa Ann HessRACINE – Lisa Ann Hess, 62, passed away at home on Sunday, January 6, 2019.Lisa was born in Racine on February 24, 1956 to Richard and Marilyn (nee, Aul) Balke. She married Michael R. Hess, celebrating 34 years of marriage. Lisa worked for Surgitech and last working for AirLogic. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and...

Earl Smith

Earl Smith

Dec 21, 2018

RACINE – Earl K. "Tiny" Smith, 91, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, December 21, 2018. Tiny was born in Rockford, IL on September 8, 1927 to Lester and Marion Smith. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On February 2, 1952, Tiny married the love of his life, Kitty, the former Katherine...

Milena Djordjevic

Milena Djordjevic

Dec 15, 2018

Milena Djordjevic, 84, passed away peacefully this past Saturday, December 15th. A devoted wife, mother of three, grandmother of three, and great grandmother of nine, Milena (our Baba Mena; our Milka), was the pillar that held our family together. Extremely kind, giving, and loving are simply a few words to describe our amazing Baba. Always awaiting anyone walking through her...

Karen Nejedly

Karen Nejedly

Dec 14, 2018

RACINE – Karen L. Nejedly, 67, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa on Friday, December 14, 2018. Karen was born in Waterford on February 19, 1951 to Willard and June (Boyle) Ducommun. She married Scott Nejedly. Karen was a very devoted caregiver for over 25 years. She was a warm and loving person whose passion was cooking. Survivors...

Douglas Sievert

Douglas Sievert

Dec 8, 2018

Douglas Eugene Sievert, 58, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan.Doug was born on June 11, 1960, in Davenport, IA to Richard and Patricia (Appleget) Sievert. He was a 1978 graduate of Walden III High School in Racine. Doug was a talented artist. Doug loved kayaking, spending time outdoors, gardening, and...

Joyce Lehman

Joyce Lehman

Dec 4, 2018

Joyce O. Lehman, 82, passed away at her residence on December 4, 2018. Joyce was born in Bloomer, WI on October 16, 1936 to Oscar and Esther (nee: Durr) Erickson. She married John Lehman in February 1960. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2002.She is survived by her children, Wayne (Judy) Lehman and Karyn (David) Jastroch and her...

Alice Stefferud

Alice Stefferud

Dec 3, 2018

Alice Ann Stefferud, 75, passed away with her family at her side on Monday, December 3, 2018 She is survived by her husband Martin, sons Roy and Mark and daughter Holly. Ann is further survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private Family services will be held

Phillip Krysiak

Phillip Krysiak

Nov 28, 2018

Oak Creek – Phillip C. Krysiak, 64, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Phil was born in Milwaukee on January 31, 1954 to Phillip C. and Pearl (nee, Ihlenfeld). He was a construction worker for over 50 years. Phil loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golfing. Survivors include his daughter, Nicole Krysiak; grandson,...

Joan Hagen

Joan Hagen

Nov 20, 2018

RACINE- Joan M. Hagen, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at The Villa at Lincoln Park on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.Joan was born in Racine on August 21, 1928 to Walter and Laura Hagen. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1946 and furthered her education at Dominican Racine Vocational. Joan worked as a bookkeeper at various...

Reyes Rivera

Reyes Rivera

Nov 19, 2018

Reyes Rivera, 73, passed away at home peacefully during his sleep, on Monday, November 19, 2018. Mr. Rivera was born in El Salvador, Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico on June 26, 1945 to the late Felix and Daria Rivera. He moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1969 in need of supporting his family who he left behind in Mexico. He married the...

Cheryl Blascoe

Cheryl Blascoe

Nov 18, 2018

RACINE – Cheryl Ann Blascoe, 57, passed away at home on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Cheryl was born in Racine on November 8, 1961. She was employed as Senior Systems Applications Analysist for Aurora Health Care. Cheryl enjoyed watching the Cubs and the Packers, her dog, Bruno, and spending many hours quilting with her special friend, Tina Wittrock. Most of...

Jeffery Owens

Jeffery Owens

Nov 18, 2018

Jeffery S. Owens, 59, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Jeff was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 8, 1959 to Marvin and Dolores (nee: Fredrickson) Owens, Sr. He retired from Chrysler Motors. Jeff loved going to the various Casinos. He is survived by his best friend and significant other Michelle Aukland and her son Bodine...

Myrtle Singsheim

Myrtle Singsheim

Nov 14, 2018

RACINE – Myrtle Mae Singsheim, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Myrtle was born to the late William and Irene Halbur in Wisconsin Rapids on February 3, 1922. She married William A. Singsheim, and celebrated 59 wonderful years of marriage. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2000. Myrtle had been employed by Don...

Helen Schmeling

Helen Schmeling

Nov 9, 2018

Helen "Lennie" SchmelingRACINE- Helen "Lennie" Schmeling, 96, who passed away November 9, 2018. She was born on April 3, 1922 to Erick and Christina (nee: Hagen) Anderson. Helen attended grade school at Kampeska and graduated from Watertown High School in 1940. She worked at first national bank (now Wells Fargo) and many years at Bartron Hospital and Clinic and Bartron...

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