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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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Brian Miller
Feb 14, 2019
Brian D. MillerBrian D. Miller passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 with his loved ones at his side.Brian was born in Oak Park, IL on November 10, 1951 to Joseph and Geraldine Miller. Brian received his education in LaGrange, IL and graduated from Lyons Twp. High School.Brian was a musician at heart, playing drums and composing songs. He was...
Leone Lenart
Feb 12, 2019
Leone Lenart, 93, passed away at the Woods of Caledonia on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Leone was born in Racine on December 28, 1925 to Leopold A. and Emma (nee, Boss) Eschmann. On January 3, 1947, Leone married Stanley S. Lenart in Kenosha. He preceded her in death in May of 2000. She was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran...
Shirley Bouwens
Feb 10, 2019
Shirley Bouwens RACINE – Shirley Bouwens, 94, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Shirley was born in Janesville, WI on January 31, 1925 to Clifford Wandell and Jean (nee, Hansen) Goetz. Survivors include her children, Terry Thompson, Timothy (Linda) Zierke and Scott Zierke; grandchildren, Lance Thompson, Chad (Penny) Thompson, Pamela (Bob) Stone, Dawn (Billy) Barabas,...
Patricia Fink
Feb 9, 2019
Patricia L. FinkRACINE - Patricia Lee Fink, 70, surrounded by her family, was taken home to Heaven on Saturday, February 9, 2019.Pat was born in Ironwood, MI on May 28, 1948 to Fred and Ila (nee, Coey) Dietel. On October 28, 1967 she married Vernon Fink, Sr., They enjoyed 51 wonderful years of marriage together. Pat worked at DeRango's Restaurant...
Scott Pie
Feb 6, 2019
Racine- Scott Raymond Pie, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 6th, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital. Scott was born on July 29th, 1954, the son of Clifford and Jeanne (nee: Shannon) Pie. On January 29th, 1975, Scott married the love of his life, Terry Ann Sprecksel and was a devoted husband for 44 years. Scott was an avid zombie...
Penny Hansen
Feb 4, 2019
Penny L. Hansen (nee: Taft) 71, passed away at Ascension Healthcare Franklin Campus on Monday, February 4, 2019.Penny was born in Kenosha on June 9, 1947 to Paul and Virginia Taft. She met Roy Hansen and they married in 1970. Penny was a past Supervisor for the Village of Caledonia. She was a horse lover and enjoyed spending time tending...
Thomas Kuree
Feb 3, 2019
Thomas L. KureeRACINE - Thomas L. Kuree, 69, passed away at home on Sunday, February 3, 2019.Tom was born on July 2, 1949 to Leonard and Grace (nee, Hueffner) Kuree. Tom is survived by cousin Wanda Pye of Mt. Pleasant WI. Tom was preceded in death by his parents.Mr. Kuree held a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of...
John Anderson
Jan 28, 2019
John W. AndersonApril 16, 1930 – January 28, 2019 MT. PLEASANT – John W. Anderson, 88, passed away at home on January 28, 2019. John was born in Racine on April 16, 1930 to the late Clarence and Eleanor (nee, Atkinson) Anderson. Before graduating from the University of Wisconsin, he served in the U.S. air Force. He married Joan Holmdohl...
Treva Jacobson
Jan 26, 2019
Treva L. Jacobson RACINE – Treva L. Jacobson, 100, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Treva was born in Akron, OH on April 5, 1918. On October 26, 1945, she married Donald H. Jacobson. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1998. Treva played piano, loved music and attending her children's music programs. She...
Beverly Hagen
Jan 25, 2019
Beverly A. Hagen RACINE – Beverly A. Hagen, nee Nelson, 95, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Friday, January 25, 2019. Beverly was born in Mondovi, WI on January 7, 1924, to Charles R. and Lucile (nee, Brinkman) Nelson. She graduated from Mondovi High School and Buffalo County Teachers College. She had many fond memories of growing up...
Myrna Zwiefelhofer
Jan 25, 2019
Myrna M. Zwiefelhofer RACINE – Myrna M. Zwiefelhofer, 83, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Friday, January 25, 2019. Myrna was born in Durand, WI on June 8, 1935 to Raymond and Mildred (nee, Fosberg) Schladweiler. Myrna married George Bauer who preceded her in death. She married her second husband, Herbert Zwiefelhofer. He preceded her in death. Myrna was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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