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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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Judy Schweitzer
Nov 7, 2025
Racine- Judy K. Schweitzer, 80, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Shorelight at Siena. She was born in Racine on July 24, 1945 to the late Lawrence O. and Emily H. (nee: Meyer) Adel. Judy was a 1963 graduate of Racine Lutheran High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree from UW-Milwaukee and her Master's Degree from Cardinal Stritch....
Thomas Worcester
Nov 1, 2025
Thomas A. Worcester, 83, passed away at St. Luke's South Shore on Sunday, November 1, 2025. Tom was born in Elyria, OH on September 24, 1942, to Max and Rosetta (nee; Dyer) Worcester. He married Diane Niznansky at St. Rita Catholic Church on May 4, 1968, celebrating 57 years of marriage. Tom was a Racine County Deputy Sheriff for 28...
Jeanette Lenart
Oct 30, 2025
Jeanette Lenart (née Eschmann) - Sturtevant, WI — Age 105 Jeanette Lenart, born on October 20, 1920, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Leopold and Emma Eschmann, passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 105. A lifelong resident of Racine County, Jeanette witnessed over a century of change, always embracing life with grace, humor, and resilience. She married the love of...
Clarence Roberts
Oct 30, 2025
Clarence "Junior" E. Roberts Jr, 80 of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, October 30, 2025. A man known for his kindness and dedication to family, with a passion for motorcycles and a die-hard Green Bay packer fan. Junior was born on February 5, 1945, in Burlington, the son of Clarence and Margaret Roberts...
Lee Worob
Oct 28, 2025
Lee S. Worob – Oak Creek, WI — Age 68 Lee Worob, a devoted father, skilled healer, and gifted craftsman, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Born in Racine, Wisconsin to Steve and Emma Worob, Lee lived a life marked by quiet strength, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping others. After graduating from UW Parkside, Lee pursued a...
Gvozdenija Milosevic
Oct 25, 2025
Mount Pleasant -Gvozdenija Milosevic, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born in Serbia on December 17, 1948 to the late Ljubodrag and Sretina (nee: Kovacevic) Milosevic. On February 4, 1968 Gvozdenija married Ranisav Milosevic. In November 1977, their family immigrated to the United States. She was a very talented...
Alice Hoover
Oct 22, 2025
Alice May Hoover (nee: Box), 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Ridgewood Care Center in Mt Pleasant, WI. She was born on December 17, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Viola Box. Alice married Kenneth E. Hoover Sr., who preceded her in death on January 20, 2012. She loved watching soap operas and enjoyed solving crossword...
Richard Mattes
Oct 19, 2025
LTC (Ret) Richard (Dick) W. Mattes, PE, age 89, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Dick was born on February 3, 1936, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Victor and LaVerne Mattes. He attended St. Catherine's High School in Racine and went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University, followed by a master's degree...
Jeffrey Timm
Oct 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeff Timm June 26, 1947 – October 18, 2025 Jeff Timm was born on June 26, 1947, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Walter E. Timm and Mary Ellen Ballard. From an early age, Jeff displayed determination, warmth, and a wry sense of humor. At twelve, he once said that "success" meant being able to buy...
Joseph Gondek
Oct 11, 2025
Joseph E. Gondek 47, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. A celebration of Joe's life will be held at a later at Teezer's, 1936 Lathrop Avenue, Racine.
Mary Jane Scott
Oct 6, 2025
Mary Jane "Dolly" Scott, 99, passed away with her loving family by her side on Monday, October 6, 2025. Mary Jane was born November 25, 1925, to Charles and Delphine (nee: Cartier) Mercier. She attended grade school and high school in Rice Lake. In her third year of high school, she met Vern "Dutch" Cipra. They married on October 21,1946...
Cheryl Mueckler
Oct 5, 2025
Cheryl D. Mueckler, 70 passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Max Mueckler and her son Greg Kremis. In accordance with Cheryl's wishes, no services will be held.
Sying Shun Liu
Sep 28, 2025
Sying S "Drew" Liu (劉興舜) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Racine, WI. He was 66 years old. Drew was born in Yuanlin, Taiwan on April 4, 1959 to Chia Pei Liu (劉嘉培) and Yu Tsue Chang (張玉枝), the third of five children. He was a clever, multi-talented student, attending the prestigious Taichung High School, where he...
Louise Shapley
Sep 27, 2025
Louise Shapley Union Grove – Louise Shapley, 89, a dedicated nurse, celebrated artist, and the proud scion of two of Rhode Island's most prominent founding families, passed away peacefully at Timber Oaks Assisted Living on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Louise was born in Long Beach, CA on February 28, 1936, into a family...
Helen Mickelson
Sep 22, 2025
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Ronald Ramsey
Sep 21, 2025
Ronald H. Ramsey, 79, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Ronald was born in Baraboo on December 4, 1945, to Abraham and Elaine (nee: Dumke) Ramsey. He married Mary Boyd at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo on November 7, 1964. Ronald was employed at General Electric, JI Case and Vilter. He enjoyed doing Genealogy, attending...
Christel Ocheltree
Sep 19, 2025
Christel Ocheltree (née Weitkuhn) — Racine, WI — Age 91 Christel Ocheltree, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at Shorelight at Siena in Racine, Wisconsin. She was 91 years old. Born on November 3, 1933, in Falkenburg, Pomerania, Christel was the daughter of Hermann and Minna Weitkuhn. In 1951, she bravely immigrated...
Mark Spiegel
Sep 17, 2025
Racine- Mark A. Spiegel, 64 passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in his home. He was born on July 4, 1961 to the late Michael A. and Marilyn A. (nee: Vermeulen) Spiegel. Mark was a 1979 graduate of Milwaukee Tech High School. On June 9, 1984 at St. Stanislaus Church in Milwaukee; he married Kathleen Marie Sendziak. Mark was...
Dean Wallace
Sep 13, 2025
Dean G. Wallace, 61 passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Ascension All Saints. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on February 1, 1964 to the late Gilbert E. and Dorothy M. (nee: Roberts) Wallace. He graduated from Bloomington North High School in 1984. Dean earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Indiana University. On April 19, 1996 Dean...
Phoebe Taskinen
Sep 12, 2025
Phoebe C. Taskinen, 104 passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Lakeshore at Siena, Caledonia. She was born in Marion on September 27, 1920 to the late Albert and Emgaard (nee: Nordwig) Schilling. On September 27, 1941 Phoebe married Roy W. Taskinen. Sadly, he passed away October 20, 2009. She was a beautician for over 50 years and worked...
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