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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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Eleanor Murawski

Eleanor Murawski

Sep 19, 2018

Eleanor C. Murawski, 73, passed away at Ascension Healthcare-All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.She is survived by her husband Jerome; daughter Geraldine Bodi and granddaughter Dallon Shircel. Eleanor is further survived by other relatives and friends.Funeral Mass will be held at St. Rita Parish on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will take place in Holy...

Nancy Erickson

Nancy Erickson

Sep 18, 2018

Nancy Lou EricksonRACINE- Nancy Lou Erickson, 80, of Racine and Naples, Florida died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Ascension Healthcare- All Saints. Nancy was born on July 26, 1938 in Green Bay to Ralph and Leola (nee: Larsen) Erickson and grew up in Denmark. She was a graduate of Denmark High School, she continued her education earning a bachelor's degree...

Michael Bagdassian

Michael Bagdassian

Sep 17, 2018

RACINE – Michael Bagdassian, 82, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, September 17, 2018. Mike was born on December 14, 1935 to Housep and Anna (nee, Koroglanian) Bagdassian. On November 23, 1968 he married the former Sally Kosanke. Michael's mother, Anna was one of ten in her family to survive the 1915 Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman...

Norma Austin

Norma Austin

Sep 12, 2018

Norma Austin, 94, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. She was born in Racine on May 10, 1924 to Erma and Claude Austin. In her long and rich life, she enjoyed the company of her three sisters, many friends, extended family members, and fellow church members. In earlier years, she enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska,...

Raymond Dehahn

Raymond Dehahn

Sep 6, 2018

RACINE – Raymond J. DeHahn, 80 passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Ray was born in Racine on May 27, 1938 to Robert and Julia (nee, Czosnek) DeHahn. He married the former Diana B. Hagen at St. John Nepomuk Parish on October 19, 1957. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2011. Ray...

Christine Shaffer

Christine Shaffer

Sep 2, 2018

Christine Marie Shaffer passed away as a result of a fall while hiking in the Dolomites near Longarone, Italy on September 2, 2018.Chris was born on November 17, 1949 in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Catherine (nee: Bauer) Shaffer. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School in Racine, WI and UW Milwaukee with a BA in Art...

Jack Manalli

Jack Manalli

Aug 26, 2018

RACINE- Jack L. Manalli, 91, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- All Saints on Sunday, August 26, 2018.Jack was born in Racine on February 22, 1927 to the late John and Stella (nee: James) Manalli. He was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High and attended Milwaukee State Teachers College. Jack served proudly in the Navy in World War II in the...

Ernest Majhenich

Ernest Majhenich

Aug 26, 2018

ROME- Ernest A. Majhenich, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 26, 2018.Ernie was born on June 15, 1944 to Ernest and Herta (nee: Zorec) in Sveta Trojica, Yugoslavia. He became a US Citizen on June 23, 1955. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Independence from October 7, 1962 until October 7,...

Daniel Mccabe

Daniel Mccabe

Aug 18, 2018

RACINE – Daniel W. McCabe, Sr., 61, passed away unexpectedly from complications from a double lung transplant, on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Dan was born in Honolulu, HI on August 28, 1956 to Lewis and Patricia (nee, McCormick) McCabe. On March 14, 1975, he married his soulmate of 43 years, the former Cynthia Peksa. Dan proudly served in the Navy...

George Voyles

George Voyles

Aug 14, 2018

Oshkosh- George D. Voyles, age 86, passed into eternal glory, Tuesday August 14th. He was surrounded by family and caregivers at Bella Vista. George was born in Racine, WI April 3rd, 1932, the son of Helen and Reuben Demlow.On June 25th, 1955 he married the love of his life, Lyse Frigon. They had four daughters and George became completely devoted...

Leonard Gutkowski

Leonard Gutkowski

Aug 11, 2018

RACINE – Leonard Gutkowski, 82, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Leonard was born in Wauwatosa on July 24, 1936 to David and Selma Gutkowski. He married the former Naomi Groll, recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Leonard retired in 1995 from Kyle Products in South Milwaukee after more than 35 years. He loved fishing,...

Marie Matichek

Marie Matichek

Aug 7, 2018

Racine – Marie Matichek, nee, Albertini, 99, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Marie was born in Mulberry, Kansas on September 5, 1918 to Frank and Agnes (nee, Zenonini) Albertini. Marie married John Matichek at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Racine on April 25, 1942. He preceded her in death. Marie worked in numerous office occupations....

Richard Lui

Richard Lui

Aug 5, 2018

Richard J. Lui, age 85, passed away Sunday August 5, 2018 at Ascension All Saints hospital. Richard was born on September 5, 1932, in Racine, to the late John J. and Margaret A. (nee: Heimes) Lui. He proudly served his country from January 1950 - November 1953 at Camp Cooke, CA in the National Guard and on active duty in...

Linda Ward

Linda Ward

Aug 3, 2018

Linda L. Ward, 71, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, August 3, 2018.Linda had a passion for art showing her creativity through her artistic drawings. She enjoyed doing various crafts, knitting and Sci Fi. Linda loved everything about summer, gardening, the beach and the heat. She will be deeply missed by her children, Christine Kalinowski, Kimberly (David)...

Robert David

Robert David

Jul 28, 2018

RACINE – My dear husband, Robert J. David, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Bob was born in Racine on October 22, 1942 to Robert C. and Audrey (nee, Ritchey) David. He married the former Elaine LaMere. She preceded him in death in 1980. From this union, his daughter, Tracy and son Robert were...

Dallas Roland

Dallas Roland

Jul 26, 2018

Rev. Dallas E. Roland, 89, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Ascension All Saints Medical Center.Rev. Roland was born in Urbana, Illinois, the youngest child of Silas and Metta (nee: Elliston) Roland. He graduated from Urbana High School, attended the University of Illinois at Champaign, and Eureka College, graduating in 1954. While at Eureka he met and married Mary...

Judith Gonzalez

Judith Gonzalez

Jul 23, 2018

RACINE – Judith A. Gonzalez, 80, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, July 23, 2018. Judith was born in Racine on March 13, 1938 to Bert and Laverne Hansen. On May 28, 1959 she married Antonio S. Gonzalez, Sr. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2017. Judith was a homemaker most of her life but...

Metta Reiker

Metta Reiker

Jul 15, 2018

- Metta Evelyn "Eve" Reiker, 100, passed away at her residence on July 15, 2018. Eve was born December 12, 1917 in Loda, Illinois, the oldest child to Silas and Metta (nee: Ellison) Roland. She spent most of her working years in accounting and at the time of her retirement was an office Manager. Eve lived most of her life...

Daniel Melbye

Daniel Melbye

Jul 14, 2018

Daniel O. Melbye, 72, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Dan was born in Evanston, IL on July 19, 1945, the son of David and Evelyn (nee, Turney) Melbye. He married the former Jane McMullen. Dan retired from Racine Unified School District where he taught at various schools for over 38 years. He loved riding motorcycles and was a...

Gene Jelinek

Gene Jelinek

Jul 5, 2018

RACINE – Gene R. Jelinek, 77, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Gene was born in Racine on October 5, 1940 to LeRoy and Florence (nee, Smogar) Jelinek. He married the former Loreen Markus, celebrating 54 years of marriage. Gene served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired from Johnson Wax in 2003....

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