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Recent Obituaries in Racine, WI
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Karen Nejedly
Dec 14, 2018
RACINE – Karen L. Nejedly, 67, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa on Friday, December 14, 2018. Karen was born in Waterford on February 19, 1951 to Willard and June (Boyle) Ducommun. She married Scott Nejedly. Karen was a very devoted caregiver for over 25 years. She was a warm and loving person whose passion was cooking. Survivors...
Douglas Sievert
Dec 8, 2018
Douglas Eugene Sievert, 58, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan.Doug was born on June 11, 1960, in Davenport, IA to Richard and Patricia (Appleget) Sievert. He was a 1978 graduate of Walden III High School in Racine. Doug was a talented artist. Doug loved kayaking, spending time outdoors, gardening, and...
Joyce Lehman
Dec 4, 2018
Joyce O. Lehman, 82, passed away at her residence on December 4, 2018. Joyce was born in Bloomer, WI on October 16, 1936 to Oscar and Esther (nee: Durr) Erickson. She married John Lehman in February 1960. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2002.She is survived by her children, Wayne (Judy) Lehman and Karyn (David) Jastroch and her...
Alice Stefferud
Dec 3, 2018
Alice Ann Stefferud, 75, passed away with her family at her side on Monday, December 3, 2018 She is survived by her husband Martin, sons Roy and Mark and daughter Holly. Ann is further survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private Family services will be held
Phillip Krysiak
Nov 28, 2018
Oak Creek – Phillip C. Krysiak, 64, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Phil was born in Milwaukee on January 31, 1954 to Phillip C. and Pearl (nee, Ihlenfeld). He was a construction worker for over 50 years. Phil loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golfing. Survivors include his daughter, Nicole Krysiak; grandson,...
Joan Hagen
Nov 20, 2018
RACINE- Joan M. Hagen, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at The Villa at Lincoln Park on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.Joan was born in Racine on August 21, 1928 to Walter and Laura Hagen. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1946 and furthered her education at Dominican Racine Vocational. Joan worked as a bookkeeper at various...
Reyes Rivera
Nov 19, 2018
Reyes Rivera, 73, passed away at home peacefully during his sleep, on Monday, November 19, 2018. Mr. Rivera was born in El Salvador, Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico on June 26, 1945 to the late Felix and Daria Rivera. He moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1969 in need of supporting his family who he left behind in Mexico. He married the...
Cheryl Blascoe
Nov 18, 2018
RACINE – Cheryl Ann Blascoe, 57, passed away at home on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Cheryl was born in Racine on November 8, 1961. She was employed as Senior Systems Applications Analysist for Aurora Health Care. Cheryl enjoyed watching the Cubs and the Packers, her dog, Bruno, and spending many hours quilting with her special friend, Tina Wittrock. Most of...
Jeffery Owens
Nov 18, 2018
Jeffery S. Owens, 59, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Jeff was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 8, 1959 to Marvin and Dolores (nee: Fredrickson) Owens, Sr. He retired from Chrysler Motors. Jeff loved going to the various Casinos. He is survived by his best friend and significant other Michelle Aukland and her son Bodine...
Myrtle Singsheim
Nov 14, 2018
RACINE – Myrtle Mae Singsheim, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Myrtle was born to the late William and Irene Halbur in Wisconsin Rapids on February 3, 1922. She married William A. Singsheim, and celebrated 59 wonderful years of marriage. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2000. Myrtle had been employed by Don...
Helen Schmeling
Nov 9, 2018
Helen "Lennie" SchmelingRACINE- Helen "Lennie" Schmeling, 96, who passed away November 9, 2018. She was born on April 3, 1922 to Erick and Christina (nee: Hagen) Anderson. Helen attended grade school at Kampeska and graduated from Watertown High School in 1940. She worked at first national bank (now Wells Fargo) and many years at Bartron Hospital and Clinic and Bartron...
Wilma Wiser
Nov 7, 2018
Wilma I. Wiser, 96, passed away at Ascension- All Saints on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.Wilma was born in Hustisford on January 31, 1922 to Victor and Irene Radloff. She married Francis Wiser and they enjoyed 68 years of marriage until his passing on March 4, 2015. Wilma enjoyed gardening, managing small businesses and going on Elderhostel's. She is survived by...
Phillip Williams
Nov 5, 2018
RACINE – Phillip D. "Pat" Williams, 88, passed away on November 5, 2018 at the Clement Zablocki V.A. Medical Center in Milwaukee. Pat was born to the late Lloyd and Bertha (nee, Pax) Williams on April 21, 1930 near Wilson (St. Croix County) Wisconsin. Pat served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and...
Raymond Schwartz
Nov 4, 2018
Raymond A. Schwartz, 63, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Ray was born in Racine on February 14, 1955 to Wayne and Mary (nee: Rizzo) Schwartz. He married Vivian Chacon on April 25, 2009. Ray was employed by JI Case Company. He was always on the go either doing projects around the house or working in...
Margaret Wolfrom
Nov 3, 2018
RACINE – Margaret A. Wolfrom, 85, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Maggie was born in Antigo, WI on September 16, 1933. Early in life she joined the Franciscan Catholic Convent. As a Nun she taught school in the Catholic school system, first in Chicago and then in Wisconsin. When she left the Convent, she...
William Turner
Oct 31, 2018
RACINE-William D. Turner, 77, passed away peacefully at Racine Commons Assisted Living on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. William was born in Chicago on December 29, 1940 to Herbert and Polly (nee: Duval) Turner. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa McCluskey, Tamara (Kevin) McMullen, Adriane (Glenn) McGovern and Amy (Steve) Luebke; eight grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; nephews, and niece; and his...
Richard Johnson
Oct 28, 2018
- Richard "Red" Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice in Waukesha on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Red was born on June 26, 1942 in Ironwood, MI to the late Walter and Louise (nee: LaForge) Johnson. He graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1960. Red was united in marriage to Fran Siklich at St.Ambrose Catholic Church on April...
William Mayer
Oct 25, 2018
RAYMOND- William "Willie" J. Mayer, 58, passed to new life October 25, 2018 after a twenty year struggle with heart disease. Born August 24, 1960 of the late Peter Sr. and Helen Mayer (nee, Chvilicek), he was raised in Caledonia along with his six brothers and five sisters. As a young adult, Willie was known as the local barkeep at...
Radmila Pavlovic
Oct 23, 2018
SEMINOLE, FL – Radmila Pavlovic, 77, passed away ay Largo Medical Center in Largo, FL on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Radmila was born in Bosnia Herzegovina on December 11, 1940 to Ilija and Stana (nee, Arezina) Malinovic. She married Novica Pavlovic. He preceded her in death on July 23, 2009. Radmila and Novica were longtime residents of Racine since 1958.Survivors...
Steven Ahart
Oct 22, 2018
Steve C. Ahart, 51, passed away at his residence on October 22, 2018. Steve was born in Phoenix, AZ on June 22, 1967. He enjoyed riding gaming, music, riding motorcycles and being outdoors. He is survived by his sons, Stevenmarc Ahart and Ashley Vaughn Ahart, granddaughters, Kori Lynn, Alexis Marie and Trinity Isabella and brother Christopher Ahart. Steve is further...
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