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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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Norman Hafeman
Oct 20, 2018
Racine – Norman Hafeman, 94, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Norm was born in Wayside, WI on June 23, 1924 to Walter and Bertha (nee, Radichel) Hafeman. On August 6, 1955, Norm married Ruth Ihlenfeldt and had been married for 63 years. During the war years Norm worked as a farmer with his father...
Patricia Polachowski
Oct 19, 2018
RACINE – Patricia Ann Polachowski, nee Konieczka, 76, died unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints hospital on October 19, 2018.Pat was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 28, 1942. The daughter of the late Betty Jean Giese (Ralph). Pat was united in marriage to the late Ronald Polachowski. Pat was a hard working farm wife and 4-H leader, nurse and amazing...
Marilyn Wingard
Oct 17, 2018
On Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018, Marilyn Wingard passed away at home surrounded by love, at the age of 86. Known for her infectious smile and loving heart, Marilyn lived and amazingly full life. Born to parents Margaret and Earnest Larson she along with her sisters, Patricia, Joanne, and Roberta were encouraged to embrace everything life has to offer. Marilyn graduated...
Mark Akgulian
Oct 11, 2018
RACINE – Mark Akgulian, 95, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Mark was born in Racine on May 19, 1923 to Avak and Hripsime (nee, Hacherian) Akgulian. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School and served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during WWII. He graduated from Layton School of Art...
Blaine Stabbe
Oct 5, 2018
Camp Douglas, WI - Blaine Thomas Stabbe, CPO USNR Retired, Vietnam Veteran, USPS Branch 2 Letter Carrier retired. Died at home Oct.5, 2018, with his wife Connie at his side. Blaine did things his own way, from his version of 'Happy Birthday' to all holiday decorations made of plastic. He never answered a question with a simple yes or no....
William Dewees
Oct 3, 2018
William R. DeWees, Jr. passed away on October 3, 2018 while up in God's Country in Land O'Lakes, WI. 'Little Bill' was born in Chicago, Il. on March 13, 1949 to William and the late Marie DeWees. Bill started his educational journey in Chicago and graduated from Divine Savior Grammar School and Ridgewood High School in Norridge, Il. after the...
Dolores Bethke
Oct 3, 2018
RACINE – Dolores I. Bethke, 89, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Dolores was born in Milwaukee on March 5, 1929 to Matthew E. and Clara (nee, Zimmer) Keefe. On June 17, 1950, Dolores married Gerald Bethke at St. Patrick Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2009. Dolores was retired...
Siegfried Kroll
Sep 30, 2018
Siegfried H. Kroll, 90, passed away at Tree of Life Assisted Living on Sunday, September 30, 2018.Funeral services for Siegfried will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. Private inurnment will take place. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services.
Lynne Martinson
Sep 27, 2018
RACINE – Lynne A. Martinson, 75, unexpectedly passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Lynne was born in Racine on March 6, 1943 to James and LaVerne (nee, Keller) Spangenberg. On October 17, 1964 she married Paul Martinson, celebrating 54 years of marriage. Lynne was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Faith and family...
Edward Tanner
Sep 22, 2018
Edward S. Tanner, age 81 passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home.He was born July 19, 1937 in Texas City, Texas, the son of Jesse and Pearl (Schoeppe) Tanner. He married Darlene O'Brien. Edward was employed as Layout Inspector at the former American Motors in Kenosha and retired from Chrysler Corp. after 31 years of service. He moved...
Glenn Surendonk
Sep 22, 2018
RACINE – Glenn R. Surendonk, 86, passed away at Lakeshore at Sienna Center on Saturday, September 22, 2018.Glenn was born in Racine on November 19, 1931. On August 24, 1957 he married the former Dianne Sorensen. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Glenn was a Journalist and retired from the Journal Times after 30 years where...
Eleanor Murawski
Sep 19, 2018
Eleanor C. Murawski, 73, passed away at Ascension Healthcare-All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.She is survived by her husband Jerome; daughter Geraldine Bodi and granddaughter Dallon Shircel. Eleanor is further survived by other relatives and friends.Funeral Mass will be held at St. Rita Parish on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will take place in Holy...
Nancy Erickson
Sep 18, 2018
Nancy Lou EricksonRACINE- Nancy Lou Erickson, 80, of Racine and Naples, Florida died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Ascension Healthcare- All Saints. Nancy was born on July 26, 1938 in Green Bay to Ralph and Leola (nee: Larsen) Erickson and grew up in Denmark. She was a graduate of Denmark High School, she continued her education earning a bachelor's degree...
Michael Bagdassian
Sep 17, 2018
RACINE – Michael Bagdassian, 82, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, September 17, 2018. Mike was born on December 14, 1935 to Housep and Anna (nee, Koroglanian) Bagdassian. On November 23, 1968 he married the former Sally Kosanke. Michael's mother, Anna was one of ten in her family to survive the 1915 Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman...
Norma Austin
Sep 12, 2018
Norma Austin, 94, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. She was born in Racine on May 10, 1924 to Erma and Claude Austin. In her long and rich life, she enjoyed the company of her three sisters, many friends, extended family members, and fellow church members. In earlier years, she enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska,...
Raymond Dehahn
Sep 6, 2018
RACINE – Raymond J. DeHahn, 80 passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Ray was born in Racine on May 27, 1938 to Robert and Julia (nee, Czosnek) DeHahn. He married the former Diana B. Hagen at St. John Nepomuk Parish on October 19, 1957. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2011. Ray...
Christine Shaffer
Sep 2, 2018
Christine Marie Shaffer passed away as a result of a fall while hiking in the Dolomites near Longarone, Italy on September 2, 2018.Chris was born on November 17, 1949 in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Catherine (nee: Bauer) Shaffer. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School in Racine, WI and UW Milwaukee with a BA in Art...
Jack Manalli
Aug 26, 2018
RACINE- Jack L. Manalli, 91, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- All Saints on Sunday, August 26, 2018.Jack was born in Racine on February 22, 1927 to the late John and Stella (nee: James) Manalli. He was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High and attended Milwaukee State Teachers College. Jack served proudly in the Navy in World War II in the...
Ernest Majhenich
Aug 26, 2018
ROME- Ernest A. Majhenich, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 26, 2018.Ernie was born on June 15, 1944 to Ernest and Herta (nee: Zorec) in Sveta Trojica, Yugoslavia. He became a US Citizen on June 23, 1955. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Independence from October 7, 1962 until October 7,...
Daniel Mccabe
Aug 18, 2018
RACINE – Daniel W. McCabe, Sr., 61, passed away unexpectedly from complications from a double lung transplant, on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Dan was born in Honolulu, HI on August 28, 1956 to Lewis and Patricia (nee, McCormick) McCabe. On March 14, 1975, he married his soulmate of 43 years, the former Cynthia Peksa. Dan proudly served in the Navy...
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