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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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Lloyd Bellaire

Lloyd Bellaire

Apr 12, 2019

Lloyd C. Bellaire, 90, passed away at Froedtert South on Friday, April 12, 2019 with his family by his side.Lloyd was born in Racine on July 17, 1928 to Clarence and Verna (nee: Zade) Bellaire. He married Eunice Krueger. She preceded him in death. Lloyd was employed at Styberg Engineering until his retirement. Following his retirement Lloyd and Eunice moved...

Jean Ketarkus

Jean Ketarkus

Apr 11, 2019

I was born in Racine, Wisc. November 16, 1923, to Marie and Edgar Johnson and preceded in death by my husband, Joseph Ketarkus, Sr., son Joseph Ketarkus, Jr., and brothers Dan and Bob. I was a Catholic my entire life. I graduated from Park High School in 1942 and attended class reunions for sixty-five years. I married Joe Ketarkus in...

Alan Sorenson

Alan Sorenson

Apr 9, 2019

Alan G. Sorenson, 81, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Alan was born in Racine on October 20, 1937 to Mac and Helga Sorenson. He served in the US Army Reserves. Alan enjoyed traveling to Montana and hunting there when he was younger. Alan is survived by his children, Cathy (David) Smith and Mark Sorenson and...

Joan Tures

Joan Tures

Apr 6, 2019

RACINE – Joan P. "Patti" (nee, Patzman) Tures, 84, passed away peacefully at Ascension Hospital in Franklin on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Patti was born on December 2, 1934 to the late Harry and Marie (nee Devine) Patzman. On April 14, 1956 Patti was united in marriage to Nicholas G. Tures at St. John Nepomuk Church. He preceded her in...

Robert Stamper

Robert Stamper

Mar 31, 2019

FRANKLIN – Robert K. Stamper, 82, passed away at Elizabeth Residence in Franklin on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Bob was born in Crandon, WI on January 12, 1937 to Harlan and Opal (nee, Strong) Stamper. He married the former Diane Ricchio, celebrating 56 years of marriage. Bob served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Western Publishing after more than...

William Belconis

William Belconis

Mar 23, 2019

RACINE – William P. Belconis, 86, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Bill was born in Racine on October 6, 1932 to Peter and Marcella (nee, Galeski) Belconis. He served in the U.S. Air Force. On March 19, 1955, he married the former Elizabeth Lockwood in St. John's Chapel at DeKoven Foundation. They were...

Patricia Bahrs

Patricia Bahrs

Mar 23, 2019

RACINE – Patricia H. Bahrs, 87, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Pat was born in Racine on August 12, 1931 to Albert and Helen (nee, Rossman) Miller. She married Clifford Bahrs who preceded her in death. Pat was a homemaker and loved to cook and play cribbage with her friends. She was a...

Christina Minor

Christina Minor

Mar 21, 2019

Christina Irene Minor, nee, Johnson, 59, passed away at home on Thursday, March 21, 2019.Christina was born in Milwaukee on October 1, 1959 to Robert and Regina Johnson. She was employed by McAdams Graphics in Oak Creek for 20 years.Christina married Steve Minor who survives her along with her children, Billy (Nicole) Baker, Jacob Baker, Travis (Cari) Kucko and Lynnze...

Janet Lee

Janet Lee

Mar 19, 2019

Janet F. LeeRACINE – Janet F. Lee, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.Janet was born in Racine on November 3, 1944 to Byron Simon and Betty (nee, Burg) Powers. On August 24, 1963, she married Wayne I. Lee, celebrating 55 years of marriage. Janet enjoyed crafting, sewing, bingo and going on bus trips with Wayne. Her favorite TV...

Terry Sawicki

Terry Sawicki

Mar 15, 2019

Terry J. Sawicki (T.J. by all who knew him), age 60, was guided to heaven on the wings of his family who passed before him on March 15, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by family.Now living in Caledonia, T.J., the son of the late Leonard & Marguerite Sawicki, grew up in St. Francis along with his older siblings Leonard,...

Samuel Dipasquale

Samuel Dipasquale

Mar 14, 2019

Samuel N. DiPasqualeSILVER LAKE - Samuel N. DiPasquale, 87, passed away at home on Thursday, March 14, 2019.Sam was born in Racine on November 21, 1931 to Samuel L. DiPasquale and Dorothy (nee, Johnson) Simpson. He married the former Mary Lou Chiausky on November 8, 1952. Sam served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked at Lindstrom's Bakery, Schaefer Pontiac,...

Dawn Laznicka-Imberi

Dawn Laznicka-Imberi

Mar 9, 2019

RACINE – Dawn Marie Laznicka-Imberi, 53, passed away at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 9, 2019.Dawn was born in Racine on April 18, 1965 to Edward and Anita (nee, Gorr) Laznicka. On March 26, 1994 she married Christopher Imberi, celebrating 25 years of marriage. She worked for the City of Racine for over 18 years. Dawn...

William Harvill

William Harvill

Mar 2, 2019

William "Bill" Perry Harvill, Jr., 71 peacefully passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.Bill was born on September 14, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois. He married Deborah Jean Hoeper in 1970 and she preceded him in death in 1986. Also preceding him in death are his first daughter, Catherine Lee Harvill, and his parents, William Perry...

Raeann Hughes

Raeann Hughes

Mar 2, 2019

RACINE – RaeAnn M. Hughes, 59, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019.RaeAnn was born in Racine on September 14, 1959 to Raymond and Ruth Dixon. She is survived by her sons, Matthew (Carrie Huestens) Madisen and David (Ellyn) Madisen; several grandchildren; her brothers, Brian Dixon and Ron Dixon; cousin, Tracey Fox and her longtime companion, John Allen.In keeping with...

Elaine Brumm

Elaine Brumm

Mar 2, 2019

Oak Creek - Elaine F. Brumm, 94, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Southshore on Saturday, March 2, 2019.Elaine was born in Oconto, WI, the daughter of Charles L. and Eva (nee, Krohn) Wittock. She was a Corporal in the Women's Army Corp from 1943 to 1944. On August 12, 1950, elaine married Frank Brumm in Waukegan, IL. He preceded...

Harold Webster

Harold Webster

Mar 1, 2019

Harold D. Webster, 73, rode off into the sunset on his Harley on Friday, March 1, 2019.Left to cherish his memory are his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends. In following with his wishes no services will be held. Harold's family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Ascension Healthcare for...

Patrick Zgola

Patrick Zgola

Mar 1, 2019

Patrick G. Zgola, 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019.Patrick was born in Milwaukee on September 23, 1961 to Gerald J. and Mary (nee; Stachowiak) Zgola. Pat is survived by his son, Andrew (fiance' Jessica) Zgola, mother Mary "Maggie" Zgola and brothers, Michael Zgola and David (Michele) Zgola and Jessica's daughter, Janelle, who calls him grandpa. He is...

Josephine Morrison

Josephine Morrison

Feb 28, 2019

Racine – Josephine Morrison,96, passed away at Woods of Caledonia on Thursday, February 28, 2019.Josephine was born in Racine on February 11, 1923 to Tony and Theresa (nee, Biladello) Rizzo. She married Paul H. Morrison, He preceded her in death on January 12, 2012. Josephine retired from Rainfair, Inc. after more than thirty years. She was a volunteer at the...

Josephine Ziolkowska

Josephine Ziolkowska

Feb 25, 2019

RACINE – Josephine S. Ziolkowska, first born child of Polish Immigrants, Boleslaw and Stephina Ziolkowski, passed away at the age of 104 years. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary Lesnik, Sophie Ziolkowska, Stella Foster, Jennie Jensen, Bernice Blagec, Catherine Sweet and her brother, Benny Ziolkowski. She is survived by her brother, Ted Wasiak along with many...

Nicholas Tures

Nicholas Tures

Feb 20, 2019

Nicholas G. TuresNicholas G. Tures, 88, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.Nick was born in Kenosha on August 16, 1930, the son of the late George and Evelyn Tures. On April 14, 1956 Nicholas was united in marriage to Patti Patzman at St. John Nepomuk Church. He was employed by...

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