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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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Mary Lueckfeld
Apr 29, 2018
RACINE – Mary Lueckfeld, 57, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Mary was born in Racine on October 8, 1960 to Kenneth and Renata (nee, Priesz) Lueckfeld. She enjoyed her time working at Careers Industries, being around people and loved when company came by to visit. Mary was one of God's angels on earth, called back...
Sylvia Morrison
Apr 24, 2018
Sylvia Morrison, dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on April 24. Sylvia loved golden retrievers, diamond rings, Broadway musicals, large-print romance novels and the movie The Quiet Man. She leaves behind countless sweaters and afghans lovingly knit for friends and family.The daughter of Armenian immigrants, Sylvia Dergarabedian was born in Racine. The friends she made while growing up...
Joy Marinac
Apr 23, 2018
Racine – Joy C. Marinac (nee, Lampman), 89, passed away on April 23, 2018.Joy was born in Wabasha, MN, on August 10, 1928 to Galend and June (nee, Koelmel) Lampman. She was united in marriage to Carl Marinac at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on February 26, 1949. They were married for 61 years before his passing in 2010.Joy retired from...
Marjorie Bowman
Apr 23, 2018
RACINE- Marjorie A. Bowman, 90, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, April 23, 2018.Marjorie was born in Racine on October 1, 1927 to Gustave and Lydia (nee: Guth) Holtz. She married Lloyd E. Bowman in Racine, on June 11, 1949. He preceded her death in February 12, 2012.Marjorie is survived by her sons, David (Linda) Bowman and James...
Ronald Wellna
Apr 22, 2018
On Sunday April 22nd, Ronald Ernest "Charming" Wellna made his last sarcastic comment at the age of 83. Ronald was reunited with his son Al in heaven. Ronald will forever be remembered by his wife Karen, his children Jon and Liz, and Susan and Scott, his grandchildren A.J. and Jamie, Sara and Avery, Kirsten, Ali and Matt, Sara, Marisa, four...
Carl Pooch
Apr 12, 2018
Carl H. Pooch, 95, passed away at St. Monica Senior Living on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Carl was born in Racine on June 17, 1922 to William and Amanda (nee: Ulrich) Pooch. He served in the United States Army Air Corps. Carl worked for Walker Manufacturing until his retirement. On November 2, 1974, he was united in Marriage to Janet...
Takouhi Andekian
Apr 8, 2018
RACINE – Takouhi Andekian, 92, passed away at home on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Takouhi was born in Racine on December 27, 1925 to Arsen and Sophie (nee, Salbashian) Andekian. She was a member of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church; was a member of the Women's Guild and A.G.B.U. Takouhi retired from J.I Case Company and was a member of...
Susan Prymek
Apr 6, 2018
Union Grove – Susan L. (nee, Sprifke) Prymek, 74, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center on Friday, April 6, 2018 Susan was born in Milwaukee on September 23, 1943 to Frank and Lorraine (nee, Lohman) Sprifke. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Susan Sprifke; nieces and nephews, Scott Sprifke, Traci Sprifke, Jennifer Sprifke, David Leannah and Erica Leannah; and dear friends,...
Lallubhai Patel
Mar 30, 2018
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Carol Scott
Mar 29, 2018
Carol J. Scott(nee: Clemens)Tomahawk- Carol J. Scott (nee: Clemens), 75, passed away at Tomahawk Health Services on Thursday, March 29, 2018.Carol was born on December 18, 1942. She married Roger Scott, who preceded her in death. She was a longtime Cudahy resident until Roger's retirement when they moved to St. Germain. She enjoyed anything Elvis and had a love for...
Patricia Hoffman
Mar 23, 2018
RACINE – Patricia Jane Hoffman, 83, was called to her eternal home onFriday, March 23, 2018.Patricia was born in Racine on June 30, 1934 to James and Edna (nee, Bolman) Flanigan. She married George A. Hoffman, Sr. on January 28, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida where George was in the Navy. They began raising their children with God as the head...
Leland Ulcek
Mar 22, 2018
FRANKSVILLE - Leland J. Ulcek, 86, passed peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family, to be reunited with his heavenly father. Lee was born in Racine on September 20, 1931 to the late Joseph N. and Edna (Maas) Ulcek. He proudly served in the U.S. Airforce from April 4, 1949 to November 3, 1952. He was a Charter member of...
Bruce Hendrickson
Mar 19, 2018
Racine – Bruce E. Hendrickson, 71, passed away at Wisconsin Veterans Home on Monday, March 19, 2018. Bruce was born in Milwaukee on April 3, 1946 to Bruce F. and Irene (nee, Davis) Hendrickson. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp, retiring as a Master Sargent after more than 24 years of service, including 27 months in Viet Nam. Bruce...
Lawrence Janiak
Mar 19, 2018
RACINE – Lawrence F. Janiak, 93, passed away at his home on Monday, March 19, 2018. Larry was born in Racine on May 15, 1924 to Joseph and Constance (nee, Kawecka) Janiak. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. On June 1, 1946, Larry married the former Rose Marie Kochanski at St. Stanislaus Church. She preceded him...
William Van Brunt
Mar 19, 2018
RACINE – William A. Van Brunt, 75, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Monday, March 19, 2018. Bill was born in Durand, WI on August 28, 1942 to Fern F. and Clara L. (nee, Swain) Van Brunt. He retired from J.I. Case Company. Bill was a member of the Twenty-Year Club at Case Company. He enjoyed cards and playing...
Ronald Jarosz
Mar 19, 2018
Ronald C. Jarosz, 79, passed away at the VA medical center in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2018. Ron was born in Chicago, IL on October 24, 1938 to Florence Ryan (nee Pinkowski) and Chester Jaroszewski. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Ron was a painter for most of his life. Ron enjoyed playing cards with...
Dolores Hanson
Mar 15, 2018
Dolores Mae Hanson 91, passed away on Thursday March 15th, 2018, in her home at Wildomar Senior Living, Wildomar, California following a brief illness. Lee M. Hanson and Tom Hanson preceded her death.Dee was born on May 14, 1926 the daughter of Clarence and Verna Bellaire. She married to Leland Hanson on Oct.18th, 1947 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Dee attended...
Henry Toft
Mar 15, 2018
RACINE- Henry P. Toft, 81, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 15, 2018.Henry was born on October 28, 1936 to Dallas and Luella (Nee: Trucker) Toft. He served in the U.S. Army reserves. Henry was a Sergeant for the Racine Police Department until his retirement in 1994. In his free time, he enjoyed reading and going to the...
George Korakian
Mar 13, 2018
RACINE – George Korakian, 91, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. George was born in Racine on January 14, 1927 to Vartouk and Margaret (nee, Hazarshian) Korakian. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. George married the former Eleanor Louise Cutrell, celebrating 67 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2017....
Marilyn Schultz
Mar 12, 2018
RACINE – Marilyn L. Schultz, 82, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, March 12, 2018.Marilyn was born in Racine on July 25, 1935 to Charles and Frieda (nee, Habada) Musil. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1953. In July 1960, she married Richard Schultz. Marilyn was a homemaker for many years while she raised her...
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