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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Joan Wampole
Jan 18, 2018
LAKE GENEVA- Joan M. Wampole, 52, passed away at Geneva Lake Manor on Thursday, January 18, 2018.Joan was born in Racine on May 8, 1965 to Roland and Madalyn (nee: Vanoss) Wampole. She worked as a bus mechanic. Joan enjoyed watching Nascar and was a Jeff Gordon fan. She was an avid packers fan as well.Joan is survived by her...
Mary Helstad
Jan 17, 2018
RACINE- On January 17th the matriarch of our family courageously went to sleep with the Lord. Mary Ann was born to Frank and Helen Haertl on March 1st, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.She attended St. Catherine's grade school, Messmer High School (class of 1956) and Mount Mary College. She became a Catholic school teacher, teaching at various Racine and South Milwaukee...
Lawrence Krupski
Jan 16, 2018
RACINE- Lawrence G. Krupski, 56, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.Lawrence was born in Milwaukee on January 11, 1961 to Raymond and Emma Jane (Nee: Weiner) Krupski. He graduated from Case High. Lawrence worked for the Racine Journal Times for over 26 years and then was employed by Durham School Services. He was an avid fisherman...
Lena Moore
Jan 16, 2018
RACINE – Lena Moore, 96, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Lena was born in Racine on July 3, 1921 to Tony and Theresa (nee, Biladello) Rizzo. She married George Moore. He preceded her in death. Lena retired from Rainfair after more than 42 years. Survivors include her sister, Josephine Morrison; nieces and nephews,...
Nancy Fiskum
Jan 7, 2018
RACINE – Nancy J. Fiskum, 81, passed away at Ascension Hospital – Franklin on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Nancy was born in Wisconsin Rapids on March 17, 1936 to Edward and Irene (nee, Smolark) Halbur. On March 31, 1954, Nancy married Marlo O. Fiskum in Rochester, MN. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1997. Nancy was a hard...
Eleanor Dubuque
Jan 5, 2018
Eleanor F. Dubuque RACINE – Eleanor F. (nee, Fewless) Dubuque, 88, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, January 5, 2018. Eleanor was born in Goodman, WI on July 17, 1929 to Herman and Ella (nee, Loucks) Fewless. She married Richard E. Dubuque, Sr. who survives her along with her son, Richard (Alexius) Dubuque, Jr.; and son-in-law, Dennis Schmidt;...
Janet Kondrat
Jan 3, 2018
Racine – Janet M. Kondrat, nee Anderson, 74, passed away peacefully at her home and as she wanted, with her sweetheart Joe, her daughters and dear friend, Sue Motszko by her side on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Jan was born in South Bend, IN on February 19, 1943 to Louie and Alyse (nee, Gjemre) Anderson. She grew up in Koontz...
Jean Nichols
Jan 2, 2018
Nichols, Jean GlaeserRacine- Jean Glaeser Nichols, 96, passed away at home on January 2, 2018.Jean was born in Bonduel, Wisconsin to Clara (Schwartz) and Rev. William Glaeser, a Methodist minister. His appointments included small churches in both Wisconsin and Washington State, necessitating many moves throughout Jean's early years. At 16, Jean graduated from high school in Latah, Washington and immediately...
Joann Finnigan
Jan 1, 2018
RACINE – JoAnn M. Finnigan, 62, passed away at Season's Hospice on Monday, January 1, 2018. JoAnn was born in Racine on September 22, 1955 to LeRoy and Katherine (nee, Stich) Wright. She was employed by Great Lakes International for over 25 years. Survivors include her children, Jason (Angie) Wright, Kathy (Mike Harris) Finnigan, Diana (Mike Nitepski) Cantwell and Robert...
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