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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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Nishan Hacherian
Oct 3, 2017
RACINE – Nishan J. Hacherian, 88, passed away at Racine Commons on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.Nishan was born in Racine, WI on October 4, 1928 to Garabed and Serpouhy Hacherian. He served in the U.S. Army. Nishan was a teacher for over thirty years, teaching at Washington Elementary, Janes School and Mitchell Middle School. He opened the world to his...
Jeannette Borzych
Oct 2, 2017
RACINE—Jeannette S. Borzych (nee, Stone), 77, passed away at her residence on Monday, October 2, 2017.The time has come to say goodbye,Your sudden passing, we question why?Through our tears we can see,In our memories you will always be,Our dearest mum, everyone's Nana B Jeannette was born in England to Beatrice Stone. Brother to Edgar Stone,England. Jeannette is survived by her...
Alan Kline
Oct 1, 2017
Alan C. KlineRACINE- Alan "Al" Kline was born July 1, 1950 and peacefully passed away at 67 years old. He was a lifelong Racine resident. Al is survived by his wife Michele, sister Janet Kline, sisters in law and brothers in law, Natascha and Ken Spencer and David and Catherine Yoho, niece Mary Spencer and nephew Peter Yoho. Al worked...
Shirley Recupero
Sep 29, 2017
RACINE – Shirley R. Recupero, 89, passed away at residence surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 29, 2017. Shirley was born in Fennimore, WI on February 6, 1928 to Robert and Esther (nee, Lerdahl) Strommen. She married Anthony Recupero. He preceded her in death. Shirley was a great mother and caregiver – an inspiration to all of us....
Ronald Benedict
Sep 26, 2017
Ronald O. Benedict WAUKESHA- Ronald O. Benedict, 82, passed away at Virginia Health and Rehab on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Ronald was born in Kenosha on May 13, 1935 to Clarence and Florence (Chumley) Benedict. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and the U.S. Army. Ronald retired from Chrysler after more than 34 years. His passions were Harley Davidson...
George Kazarian
Sep 25, 2017
George Kazarian RACINE – George Kazarian, 83, passed away at the Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center on Monday, September 25, 2017. The second of four sons born to Kaiser and Derouhee (nee, Tokatlian) Kazarian (children of the Armenian Genocide). Born in Racine, he attended Horlick High School after which her served four years in the U.S. Air Force in...
Merll Korndoerfer
Sep 22, 2017
RACINE – Merll M. Korndoerfer, 87, passed away at home on Friday, September 22, 2017. Merll was born in Duluth, MN on November 11, 1929 to James and Helen Walley. On January 28, 1950, she married C.W. "Wolf" Korndoerfer. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2011. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she was a Badger Beauty...
Helen Zawatzke
Sep 20, 2017
Wisconsin Rapids- Helen M. Zawatzke, age 95 passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards.Helen was born on June 25, 1922, in Beloit, WI, to Dominic and Marcella (Domeika) Yasaitis. She married Walter Zawatzke on January 20, 1943, at St. Thomas The Apostle Church in Beloit, WI. He passed away in 1992.Helen's passion was gardening. She...
Donna Carman
Sep 19, 2017
Donna Carman passed away on September 19, 2017. Donna was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 3, 1936 to James and Ursula Hudoba who preceded her in death along with her husband, Herbert Carman. She leaves behind her five children, Greg, Jeff (Joan), Rob (Colleen), Mike (Cynthia), and Lynn; grandchildren, Nathan, Joey, Rhonda and Mikey; her sisters, Caroline (Jimmy) Garmany...
Gene Denneau
Sep 13, 2017
RACINE – Gene O. Denneau, 75, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 after a battle with cancer. Gene was born May 12, 1942 to Leonard and Lillian (nee,Behnke) Denneau. He married Kathleen Way on May 9, 1964 and worked for Pfister and Vogel Tanning Company for 33 years. Survivors include, his wife, Kathleen; son, Mark (Donna)...
Gerald Wisniewski
Sep 10, 2017
Reginald N. WisniewskiRacine- Reginald N. Wisniewski, 77, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, September 10, 2017.Reggie was born in Cudahy to Paul and Claira (nee: Nickert) Wisniewski. He married Marjorie Zinders at Zion Lutheran Church on August 13, 1960. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2002. Reggie was a machine operator for 42 years retiring in...
Mary Christman
Sep 6, 2017
Mary Lee Christman, 70, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Mary Lee was born in Racine on October 3, 1946 to Lee and Mary (nee, Simanek) Running. She loved her job at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints until her retirement. Mary is survived by the love of her life, Jim Christman; her children, Dale (Laurie), Brian and Kim;...
Darlene Atkinson
Sep 2, 2017
RACINE- Darlene Joyce Atkinson, age 79, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017.Darlene was born in LaCrosse on May 29, 1938. She married Robert Atkinson, he preceded her in death. Darlene and Robert raised a very tight knit family together. She loved being at family gatherings and being the family photographer. She enjoyed working in her garden and watching the...
Nondas Hanske
Aug 28, 2017
Nondas M. HanskeRacine- Nondas M. Hanske, 91, passed into Gods care on August 28, at Woods of Caledonia Assisted Living in Caledonia Wisconsin. She joins her parents Richard and Mary Hitzemann, husband of 54 years Robert W. Hanske, son William J. Hanske, daughter-in-law Peggy McIntire Hanske, grandsons Collin and Kyle McCarthy. She has gone to heaven to watch over: son...
Vartouhe Abagian
Aug 23, 2017
RACINE – Vartouhe "Rose" Abagian,89, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Rose was born in Damascus, Syria on June 16, 1928. She married Hamayag "Mike" Abagian. He preceded her in death along with her son, Arthur Abagian. Rose is survived by her son, Ralph Abagian; daughter, Nora (Richard) Rohrer; grandchildren, Nathan Rohrer and Nicholas (Heather) Rohrer; and her great...
James Gibson
Aug 19, 2017
James Gibson RACINE – James Gibson, 76, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Jim was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on September 4, 1940 to James and Margaret (nee, Crawford) Gibson. On December 30, 1959, Jim married the former Beatrice "Bea" Ross. She preceded him in death on August 15, 2001. Jim played professional...
Daniel Lynch
Aug 15, 2017
Daniel E. LynchSouth Milwaukee- Daniel E. Lynch,60, passed away at his residence on August 15, 2017.Danny was born in Cudahy to LeRoy and Rochelle (nee: Woychik) Lynch on July 17, 1957. He was a machinist at Lucas Millhaupt for many years. Danny loved to collect "junk" and could fix just about anything. He was also an avid motorcyclist. He is...
Floyd Wernicke
Aug 15, 2017
RACINE – Floyd F. Wernicke, 90, passed away at Maple Ridge Rehab Center in Milwaukee on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Floyd was born in Racine on December 21, 1926 to Arthur and Martha (nee, Stadeck) Wernicke. He married the former Dorothy M. Weil. Floyd was Chief Engineer at Western Publishing Company, retiring after more than thirty years. He served in...
Margaret Runge
Aug 12, 2017
FRANKSVILLE - Margaret C. Runge, 81, passed away at Racine Commons in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Margaret was born in Milwaukee on June 8, 1936 to Edwin C. and Selma (nee, Weeks) Botsch. She married William E. Runge Sr. on November 13, 1954 and he preceded her in death August 25, 2014. Survivors include her children, Renee...
Donald Jaeck
Aug 9, 2017
RACINE – Donald F. Jaeck, 84, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Don was born in Racine on March 9, 1933 to Harvey and Lydia (nee, Kraftschenk) Jaeck. On May 16, 1959, he married the former Suzanne Wyma at St. John's Lutheran Church. Don served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. He retired from Western...
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