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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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Carol Dearsley

Carol Dearsley

Mar 11, 2018

RACINE – Carol M. Dearsley, 99, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Carol was born in Racine on December 18, 1918 to Adolph and Ada (nee, Schmoll) Patzke. On March 30, 1946 she married John H. Dearsley. He preceded her in death on September 20, 1977. Carol worked for Kies Pharmacy for 25 years,...

Demarion Flowers

Demarion Flowers

Mar 5, 2018

DeMarion Flowers, passed away on March 5, 2018. DeMarion was born on March 2, 2018 to Dedrick Flowers, Sr. and Serena Contreras who survive him along with his brother, Dedrick Flowers, Jr. and his sister, Deondrea Flowers. A funeral service for DeMarion will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. for family and...

Douglas Casperson

Douglas Casperson

Mar 2, 2018

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Christine Rodgers

Christine Rodgers

Mar 1, 2018

RACINE – Christine R. Rodgers, 67, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Chris was born in Racine on September 30, 1950 to Edward and Rose (nee, Mintler) Mianecki. She graduated from Carthage College with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Chris served in the U.S. Army Reserve. She retired from Modine Manufacturing after 31 years. In retirement, Chris moved...

Herman Buchaklian

Herman Buchaklian

Feb 23, 2018

Racine- Herman was 86 years when he passed away at home on February 23, 2018. He was the son of Hovsep and Goulie (Shahinian) Buchaklian born on July 8, 1931. Herman was married to Barbara L. Eickhorst at St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic church on November 16, 1963. They celebrated 50 years together before she passed away on February 21, 2014....

Vladeta Stanosevic

Vladeta Stanosevic

Feb 18, 2018

RACINE – Vladeta "Stan" Stanosevic, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Stan was born in Zabare, Serbia on August 15, 1944 to the late Momcilo and Dusanka (nee, Zivic) Stanosevic. He arrived in the United States with his young family in 1974. He was happily married to the former Dragana Babic for over 53 years. Stan had...

Laura Emmerling

Laura Emmerling

Feb 15, 2018

Union Grove – Laura Emmerling, 94, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Laura was born in Ste. Amelia, Manitoba, Canada on February 24, 1923 to Boudwin and Eliza (nee, Pettillion) Callewaert. She married Roy R. Emmerling at Epiphany Lutheran Church on January 23, 1943. They were married for 60 years. Laura worked with Roy...

Alyce Carravetta

Alyce Carravetta

Feb 14, 2018

Racine – Alyce J. Carravetta, nee Butterfield, 84, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Alyce was born in Waukesha on September 10, 1933 to Ernest and Lorena (nee, Bell) Butterfield. She married James J. Carravetta in Waukesha on June 26, 1954. Alyce was a teacher for many years. She started with St. John's Lutheran School...

Josephine Literski

Josephine Literski

Feb 8, 2018

RACINE – Josephine (Josie) Nancy Literski, 81, joined her parents, Donato (Dan) and Angelina D'Acquisto, and siblings Anthony (Tony) D'Acquisto, Salvator (Sam) D'Acquisto, Grace Dacquisto, and Ada Scheuerman in the afterlife on February 8, 2018. Josie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a fierce fight against cancer. Josie was born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 12, 1936. She...

Norbert Neuman

Norbert Neuman

Feb 8, 2018

RACINE- Norbert Edmund "Ed" Neuman, 89, passed away Ascension Healthcare- All Saints on Thursday, February 8, 2018.Ed was born in Racine on November 28, 1928 to Edward and Elsie (nee: Scholz) Neuman. He was employed at Careers industries for many years. Ed enjoyed coloring, reading, fishing, metal detecting and socializing. Ed will be dearly missed by Dave and Jill Torgerson...

Patrick Moody

Patrick Moody

Feb 7, 2018

RACINE – Patrick Shawn Moody, 54, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Pat was born in Racine on February 19, 1963. He owned PM Clean and was nationally recognized in hard floor restoration. Pat had a flare for speed, collecting speeding tickets in almost all 50 states. Survivors include his twin brother, Michael (Kathy)...

Lawrence Mccalvy

Lawrence Mccalvy

Feb 6, 2018

RACINE- Lawrence R. McCalvy, 79, passed away at Froedtert Hospital of Cancer complications on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. His wife Wendy, his four children, sister Arlene, niece Shelley and two grandsons all of Milwaukee were in attendance.Larry actively participated in local organizations. He served on the Tri-County Library Board. Larry was a photographer for the Racine Volunteer Center. He served...

Ruth Schultz

Ruth Schultz

Feb 4, 2018

Freed from pain, RuthVera Schultz slipped herearthly bonds on February4, 2018, and claimedher place in heavenpromised to her by herpersonal Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ.Ruth was born thefourth of five children onMay 30, 1933 to Harveyand Margaret Mahnke. Atthe time of her birth, thisday was known as DecorationDay but it was laterchanged to Me morial Day. She married the love ofher...

John O'Neill

John O'Neill

Feb 2, 2018

RACINE – John J. "Jack" O'Neill, Jr., 85, passed away at home on Friday, February 2, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Jack was born in Duluth, MN on January 17, 1933 to John J. and Antoinette (nee, Lyons) O'Neill, Sr. He married the former Delores Frank, celebrating 62 years of marriage. Jack worked as a semi truck driver before retiring....

David Duda

David Duda

Feb 1, 2018

RACINE – David M. Duda, 43, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice in Milwaukee on Thursday, February 1, 2018. David was born in Racine on October 24, 1974 to Dean and Marilyn (nee, Knuth) Duda. On May 25, 2003, he married the former Amanda Lilly. David was employed by the City of Cudahy and was a very active member of...

Mavis Kettinger

Mavis Kettinger

Jan 29, 2018

RACINE – Mavis B. Kettinger, 95, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, January 29, 2018. Mavis was born in Appleton, WI on November 28, 1922 to William and Clara (nee, Lang) Melcher. She married Earl J. Kettinger, celebrating 68 years of marriage until his death in 2015. Mavis graduated from Wm. Horlick High School where she was...

Marie Chardukian

Marie Chardukian

Jan 28, 2018

Marie Chardukian (nee Tanielian) Marie Chardukian, 84, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center on Sunday, January 28, 2018.Marie was born in Beirut, Lebanon on April 22, 1933 to Mgrditch and Mariam Tanielian. She married Gene Chardukian on July 6, 1959 and moved to the United States in 1960. Marie was a talented Seamstress. She enjoyed playing cards and spending...

Lois Funk

Lois Funk

Jan 27, 2018

In keeping with Lois's wishes, cremation has taken place followed by interment in West Lawn Memorial Park. A private family gathering will be held.

David Collova

David Collova

Jan 24, 2018

Racine– David A. Collova passed away January 24, 2018 at his home in Florida at the age of 55 after a long battle with cancer. David fought until the very end and he showed us all what it meant to be brave. Dave was humble in nature and never hesitated to help a friend or loved one. David was born...

James Slusar

James Slusar

Jan 22, 2018

RACINE – James Robert Slusar, 71, left this world to join his soulmate in heaven on Monday, January 22, 2018. Jim was born in Milwaukee on July 2, 1946 to Edward and Marie (nee, Datka) Slusar. He married the former Barbara C. Palama. Barb was the love of his life and preceded him in death. His family finds solace knowing...

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