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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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Wanda Meyer-Brethorst

Wanda Meyer-Brethorst

May 15, 2025

Caledonia- Wanda D. Meyer-Brethorst, 73 passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in her home. She was born in Baldwin, WI on March 5, 1952 to the late Robert B. and Dorothy (nee: O'Connell) Meyer. Wanda was a 1970 graduate of Reedsburg Webb High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. On April 25, 1990 she married William L....

Velia Bobadilla

Velia Bobadilla

May 12, 2025

Racine – Velia Bobadilla, 57, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Froedtert South, Pleasant Prairie. Velia was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico on April 11, 1968 to the late Francisco and Josefa (nee: Castillo) Gonzalez. Velia loved traveling and taking spontaneous trips across the country. She enjoyed dancing, singing, drawing, camping, gardening, being outdoors, and listening to country music....

Velia Bobadilla

Velia Bobadilla

May 12, 2025

Racine- Velia Bobadilla, 57 passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Froedtert South, Pleasant Prairie. Velia was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico on April 11, 1968 to the late Francisco and Josefa (nee: Castillo) Gonzalez. Velia loved traveling and taking spontaneous trips across the country. She enjoyed dancing, singing, drawing, camping, gardening and being outdoors. Above all, she cherished time...

Kenneth Akerlund

Kenneth Akerlund

May 8, 2025

Kenneth (Ken) J. Akerlund Passed peacefully at Aurora St Lukes South Shore in Cudahy on May 8, 2025.  Ken was born on August 2, 1931, to Harold and Amanda (nee: Dahl) Akerlund in Racine. Ken grew up in Racine and graduated from Horlick High School in 1951.  Following high school, he was a member of the Army National Guard. He...

Ginny Perna

Ginny Perna

Apr 29, 2025

Racine- Virginia "Ginny" Perna, 65 passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in her home. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 7, 1960 to Robert and Janet (nee: Rubright) Perna. Ginny was a 1978 graduate of Mayfield High School. She had a passion for collecting porcelain dolls. Ginny adored her pets and was a lover of all animals....

Kenneth Warren

Kenneth Warren

Apr 29, 2025

Kenneth C. Warren, 89, passed away at Kenosha Senior Living on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 surrounded by family. Ken was born in Hillsboro, WI on January 5, 1936 to Rev. Raymond A. and Amy L. (nee: Gudgeon) Warren. He was a 1954 graduate of Hillsboro High School and joined the United States Navy that year proudly serving aboard the USS...

Joyce Ramczyk

Joyce Ramczyk

Apr 28, 2025

Joyce Ann Ramczyk, age 84, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Mount Pleasant. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 12, 1940 to the late Edward and Vita Bell Dunn. On April 15, 1960, she married Stanley Ramczyk, and they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They were blessed with 4 sons: Brian, Robert,...

Richard Arndt

Richard Arndt

Apr 28, 2025

Richard S. Arndt, 78 passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 in his home. Following battles with idiopathic transverse myelitis and ALS; he rests comfortably in his Savior's arms. He was born in Milwaukee on April 19, 1947 to Emanuel and Ruth (nee: Zabel) Arndt. Dick was a 1965 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High School. He earned his B.S. from...

Judy Anderson

Judy Anderson

Apr 25, 2025

Racine- Judy L. Anderson, 66 passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 in her home. She was born in Arkansas on April 21, 1959 to Ernest G. and Evelyn D. (nee: Koshak) Toothman. On October 3, 1981 Judy married Charles Anderson at Parkside Baptist Church in Kenosha. She was employed with Ascension All Saints Hospital as a CNA until her...

Michelle Warmington

Michelle Warmington

Apr 23, 2025

Racine- Michelle D. Warmington, 46 passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born in Racine on February 8, 1979 to Tamara Pouliot and Mark Jaje. Michelle liked to draw and crochet. She enjoyed spending time by the lake. She is survived by her children Dayleen Bergsrud, Jessica Bergsrud, and James Bergsrud III; and her grandchildren Jace, Corey, Kane,...

Joyce Weber

Joyce Weber

Apr 21, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Joyce A. Weber, 77, passed away at her residence on April 18, 2025. Joyce Weber was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on July 15, 1947, to Oscar and Marjorie (Pinyard) Radtke.  She graduated from Benton Harbor High School and then went on to receive her associate's degree in business from Lake Michigan College. She was a member...

Gale Markus

Gale Markus

Apr 21, 2025

Gale C. Markus, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 21, 2025, at Waterford Senior Living & Memory Care. Gale was born in Racine on September 21, 1939, daughter of the late Samuel P. and Rosalie A. (nee: Uveges) Cicero.  She was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School "Class of 1958".  On May 25, 1968,...

Gloria Maciejczak

Gloria Maciejczak

Apr 20, 2025

Gloria Jean Maciejczak September 24, 1943 – April 20, 2025 Gloria Jean Maciejczak (née Drobniewski), age 81, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Racine, Wisconsin, just as she had lived—with love surrounding her. Born in Milwaukee on September 24, 1943, Gloria was the daughter of Eldine Novak and Chester Drobniewski. She was raised in a joy-filled household alongside...

Merlin Cayemberg

Merlin Cayemberg

Apr 14, 2025

Merlin James Cayemberg July 8, 1945 – April 14, 2025 Merlin James Cayemberg, age 79, found peace at his home in Racine, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 8, 1945, in Pulaski, Wisconsin, Merlin was the second of five children born to the late Walter and Angeline (Paluch) Cayemberg. He was raised on...

Debra Ellis

Debra Ellis

Apr 11, 2025

Debra L Ellis,62, of Racine,WI  passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, April 11, 2025. Debra was born in Racine on September 25, 1962, the daughter of Ramoush and Ruth Aslani. Debra was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Debra will be deeply missed by her husband Martin Ellis and Children Joshua, Samantha, Jeremy Ellis & Granddaughter Naiemah...

Roger Poppe

Roger Poppe

Apr 5, 2025

Roger L. Poppe, 85, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Roger was born in Nebraska on March 24,1940 to Ernest and Ethel (nee: White) Poppe. He served in the United States Army. Roger was employed by Lucas Milhaupt until his retirement. He was a collector and restorer of cars and motorcycles. Roger enjoyed going to swap...

James Zold

James Zold

Apr 4, 2025

James (Jim) Ronald Zold Sr., 89, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 4th, 2025. Jim was born in Racine, Wisconsin on July 27, 1935 to Joseph Zold and Pearl (nee, Despins) Zold. Jim enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict and was a parachute rigger later becoming a helicopter maintenance crew member. Jim worked for Rexnord...

Robert Carls

Robert Carls

Apr 4, 2025

Racine- Robert F. Carls II, 72 passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Ascension All Saints. Bob was born in Racine on April 14, 1952 to the late Robert F. and Jane L. (nee: Dorman) Carls. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School and proudly served in the U. S. Navy until his honorable discharge. On May...

Anthony Smilko

Anthony Smilko

Apr 4, 2025

Anthony W. Smilko Caledonia- Anthony W. Smilko, 78, passed away at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center on Friday, April 4, 2025. Tony was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on March 2, 1947 to Anthony and Violet (nee: Solven) Smilko.  He served in the United States Navy.  Tony was a proud family man. He cherished the time spent with his family. ...

Judith Strand

Judith Strand

Apr 3, 2025

Judith A. "Judy" Strand, 72, passed away at Manor Care in Kenosha on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Judy was born on October 22, 1952, to Sam and Helen (nee: Moreno) Fiorita. She enjoyed making others laugh. Judy loved all her friends, who were family to her. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Robert) Hurt and Ryan Strand and granddaughter...

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