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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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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...
Catherine Otto
May 7, 2019
RACINE – Catherine Otto, 84, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.Catherine was born in Racine on March 3, 1935 to Frank and Esther (nee, Lui) Vaculik. She married John Otto at St. Rita's Catholic Church on May 8, 1954. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2005. Catherine most of all was a loving and devoted...
Benvenuta Omdahl
Apr 30, 2019
Benvenuta Mary Omdahl, 98, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.Benvenuta was born February 6, 1921 to Anna (Resler) and Peter Skroch in Independence, WI. On February 5, 1941 she married Selmer Omdahl at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, WI. Selmer passed away September 6, 1969. Mrs. Omdahl grew up in Independence, WI...
June Akerlund
Apr 29, 2019
Oak Creek – June Ann Akerlund, nee Mueller, 79, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019. June was born in Cudahy, WI on June 10, 1939 to Clarence and Mary Ann (nee, Lenk) Mueller. She moved to Racine, WI in 1963. On June 5, 1971, she married Kenneth Akerlund. June was employed by J.I. Case Company for over 30 years,...
Joseph Vash
Apr 29, 2019
Joseph R. "Dick" Vash, 89, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Monday, April 29, 2019. Joe was born in Racine on March 21, 1930 to Joseph and Evelyn (nee: Lui) Vash. He married Phyllis Parenteau at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Racine on April 29, 1950. She preceded him in death on April 28,...
Janet Miller
Apr 24, 2019
RACINE – Janet D. Miller, 99, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Janet was born in Racine on December 27, 1919 to William C. and Catherine (nee, Wills) Mentch. She married Gilbert Miller. He preceded her in death. Janet retired from Massey Ferguson after more than 35 years. She traveled extensively though out the world, especially...
Doris Christianson
Apr 24, 2019
Doris M. Christianson, 90, passed away at Willow Crest Care Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.Doris was born in Arkansaw, WI on December 1, 1928 to Charles and Inez Sylvester. She married Emil "Chris" Christianson, and together, they had 3 children. Doris retired after 26 years from SC Johnson. She enjoyed spending her free time giving back by donating thousands...
Hillary Tabbert
Apr 18, 2019
RACINE – Hillary Lynn Tabbert, 28, passed away at home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Hillary was born in Madison on April 18, 1991 to Gregory A. and Lenene (nee, LeBaron) Tabbert. She is survived by her mother, Lenene; and her daughter, Sabrina Rose along with other close family in the Janesville area. Hillary was preceded in death by her...
Margaret Williams
Apr 14, 2019
Margaret Rose Williams passed away April 14, 2019, surrounded in love from her sisters and her children. Margaret was born in Racine June 17, 1931 to Mihran and Vartenie Dadian, was raised in a loving Christian family and Armenian community, her foundation throughout life.After graduating from Horlick High School, she worked at Webster Electric where she met her loving husband...
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