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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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