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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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Dennis Stephan

Dennis Stephan

Nov 27, 2017

RACINE- Dennis W. Stephan, 70, passed away at his residence on November 27, 2017.Dennis was born in Racine on February 22, 1947 to Willard and Rose (nee: Stloukal) Stephan. He served in the United States Navy. Dennis earned his degree in Engineering. He worked as a Land Surveyor for the Racine County and owned Stephan Surveying. Dennis enjoyed vacationing in...

Helen Schemenauer

Helen Schemenauer

Nov 23, 2017

RACINE – Helen J. Schemenauer, 78, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Helen was born in Milwaukee on November 5, 1939. She married Glenn J. Schemenauer, celebrating 61 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on November 23, 2016. Helen worked as a waitress for several local area restaurants. She loved to cook,...

Barbara Nommensen

Barbara Nommensen

Nov 21, 2017

Racine- Barbara J. Nommensen, 75, passed away at Ascension Healthcare-All Saints on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.Barb was born in Racine on October 12, 1942 to David and Natalie Mueller. She married Robert Nommensen at St. John's Lutheran Church in 1963. She was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church and spent many years volunteering at Lutheran High Thrift shop....

Ruth Madsen

Ruth Madsen

Nov 16, 2017

Ruth Mae Madsen (nee Johnson), 92, of Racine, Wisconsin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2017 following a brief stay at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin. She has lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Mary Madsen, in Fitchburg, Wisconsin for the last two years. Ruth was born in Racine on May 24, 1925,...

Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson

Nov 15, 2017

Dorothy Marie Nelson, 90, passed away at Ascension Healthcare All Saints on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Dorothy was born in Racine on November 13, 1927 to Jacob and Louise (Myers) Johnson. She attended St. Rose Catholic School, graduated from Park High School and attended Lake Forest College. Dorothy married David Nelson on January 19, 1949. She enjoyed entertaining, reading and...

Lyola Draeger

Lyola Draeger

Nov 14, 2017

RACINE – Lyola O. Draeger, 96 passed away with her family by her side at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Lyola was born in Laona, WI on February 23, 1921 to Theodore and Emma (ne Diefenbach) Lambert. On January 12,1947 in Racine, WI she was married to Charles W. Draeger. He preceded her in death on January...

David Czarnowski

David Czarnowski

Nov 10, 2017

RACINE- David T. Czarnowski, 69, passed away at St. Catherine's Hospital on Friday, November 10, 2017.David was born in Racine on September 27, 1948 to Florentine and Regina (nee: Kiedrowski) Czarnowski. He served in the United States Army and spent 2 years in Germany during his service. David married the former Diane Rutkus on August 12, 1978. He worked for...

Kathleen Kaishian

Kathleen Kaishian

Nov 8, 2017

Of Cudahy, Found peace on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the age of 82.Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell, her sister Wilhelmina (Rice) and brother Frank (Weinstock.She is survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Kathy worked for 23 years at the City of South Milwaukee Waste Water Facility. She was a choir member at St. Mesrob...

Randall Lantz

Randall Lantz

Nov 6, 2017

RACINE – Randall Richard Lantz, 61, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa on Monday, November 6, 2017. Randy was born in Racine on May 16, 1956 to Ervin and Jane (nee, Schiro) Lantz. He was employed by Eckman. His love for math led him to work as a tax accountant for H & R Block. Randy was a lifelong...

Donna Lathrop

Donna Lathrop

Nov 5, 2017

Racine – Donna T. Lathrop, 88, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Donna was born in Moran, MI on August 13, 1929, the daughter of Reinholdt and Marion (nee, Battye) Alders. She married C. Vernon Laabs in Racine in 1978. He preceded her in death in 2002. Donna graduated from Horlick High School in 1947 and the St. Luke's...

Dorothy Hansen

Dorothy Hansen

Nov 4, 2017

RACINE – Dorothy A. "Farmer" Hansen, 96, passed away at home on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Dorothy was born in Racine on April 20, 1921 to Lyle and Emma (nee, Knoflock) Bones. Raised on the family dairy and vegetable farm, she then married Harold A. Hansen, and they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Harold preceded her in death on December...

Neal Zobel

Neal Zobel

Oct 25, 2017

John 14:3 says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and...

Reubin Milner

Reubin Milner

Oct 21, 2017

October 21, 2017. Roy was born in Louisiana on July 21, 1927 to Reubin Lee and Gladys Milner. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Roy was a barber on High Street for over forty years. He married the former Marion Nime Nelson. She preceded him in death in 1988. Roy married Diane (nee, Morawski) Milner who survives him...

Edward Chin

Edward Chin

Oct 21, 2017

RACINE – Edward J Chin passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Ascension Hospital at his wife Deborah by his side. Edward was born Illinois, April 24, 1962 to Kai and Antoinette (nee, Fearson) Chin. On May 9, 1992 he married the former Deborah Rewoldt. Edward was employed at Pfister & Vogel in Milwaukee from 1986 through 2000 when...

James Drozdowski

James Drozdowski

Oct 20, 2017

RACINE – James C. Drozdowski, 76, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Friday, October 20, 2017. Jim was born in Lackawanna, New York on August 17, 1941 to Chester and Bernice (nee, Poniatowski) Drozdowski. He married the former Valerie Bernice Ille in 1973. She preceded him in death on January 28, 2016. Jim served in...

Gloria Aguilar

Gloria Aguilar

Oct 17, 2017

RACINE- Gloria M. (nee, Vela) Aguilar, also known by many as "Taco", 74, passed away at Ascension Healthcare-All Saints on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Gloria was born in California on January 4, 1943 to Raul and Hermanagilda (nee, Yanez) Vela. She married Miguel Aguilar, Sr. He preceded her in death. Gloria loved to play softball and bingo, but most of...

Robert Jensen

Robert Jensen

Oct 16, 2017

Racine – Robert L. Jensen, 81, passed away at his residence on October 16, 2017. Bob was born in Kenosha on January 28, 1936 to Leslie and Hazel (nee, Carlsen) Jensen. He married the former Nancy Westenberg and have been married for 56 years. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a Lieutenant with the Racine County Sheriff...

Sherry Trentatude-Forman

Sherry Trentatude-Forman

Oct 12, 2017

Sherry (Sharon) Trentadue-Forman(nee: Morano)RACINE- Sherry (Sharon) Trentadue-Forman (Nee:Morano),68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 12, 2017. She became a reborn Christian years ago and her daily nourishment was reading and studying the Bible and living for Him. Sherry was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Anthony and Sally (Watkins) Morano. Her family moved to Racine...

Donna Krause

Donna Krause

Oct 9, 2017

UNION GROVE- Donna Lee Krause, 85, passed away at her residence on October 9, 2017.Donna was born in Madison on March 30, 1932 to the late Merle and Ina (Briggs) Waddell. She graduated from Black Earth High School in 1950, where she was proud to be a cheerleader for all 3 years. Not long after graduating she married the late...

Robert Ahlf

Robert Ahlf

Oct 9, 2017

RACINE – Robert B. Ahlf, 56, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee with his family by his side on Monday, October 9, 2017. Bobby was born in Superior, WI on November 2, 1960 to Ronald G. and Mary P. (nee, Rawn) Ahlf. Throughout his life Bobby worked as a machinist and painter, but his true passion was...

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