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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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Robert Root
Mar 22, 2025
Robert (Bob) W. Root, Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus, his loving Lord and Savior on March 22, 2025. Bob was 76 and had been ill with Alzheimer's disease for the last 10 years. Marcie, Kerri, and Mike spent many hours with Bob over the last 2.5 years as he declined while living at Ascension Siena Memory Care. His...
Sylvia Gregory
Mar 21, 2025
Sylvia Elaine Gregory, 90, entered into the loving arms of Jesus and was reunited with her husband, Gerald, on March 21, 2025. Sylvia was born in Racine on April 6, 1934, to the late Oscar and Myrtle (nee, Litcheheld) Seyferth. On August 20, 1955 she married Gerald, her grade school sweetheart. They were blessed with four children. Our...
Barbara Janiak
Mar 20, 2025
Barbara A. Janiak, age 88, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, March 20, 2025, with family at her side. She was born to Frank and Stephanie (Chiausky) Janiak on August 8, 1936. Barb was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School. She worked as a sales associate at Goldblatt's. Barb had been a private caregiver and photographer. Photography...
Treva Fleming
Mar 15, 2025
Treva Mae Wright Fleming, born December 10, 1938 at home in Dogwood, MO to Pansy Violet Cornelison Wright and Nicholas Bardain Wright was sent to her eternal home on March 15, 2025, where she was reunited with her beloved husband, Bill Fleming. Treva was raised by her maternal grandmother, Lillie Jane Cornelison and her Aunt Lola Mae (Cornelison) Williams after...
Angel Montelongo
Mar 6, 2025
Angel Montelongo, Sr., 92, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Angel was born in Piedras Negras, Mexico on July 2, 1932. He married Irma Martinez on December 29, 1956. She preceded him in death on June 30, 2018. Angel was employed at Racine Steel until his retirement and then at...
Lisa Jelinek
Feb 28, 2025
Lisa A. Jelinek, 56, passed away peacefully at Hospice House-Pleasant Prairie on Friday, February 28, 2025. Lisa was born in Racine on February 3, 1969, to Gene and Loreen (nee: Markus) Jelinek. She dedicated many years of service to the Andis Company. Lisa was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, passionately supporting the Brewers and the Packers. She cherished sunny days...
Judith Burton
Feb 28, 2025
Judith M. Burton, 88, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Friday, February 28, 2025. Judy was born on September 11, 1936, in Beloit. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1954 and worked as a certified dental assistant in the Beloit area. Judy married David Burton on August 29, 1959. They moved to Whitewater and Milwaukee then to...
David Larson
Feb 24, 2025
David L. Larson, 53, passed away at his home on Monday, February 24, 2025. David was born on October 21, 1971, to Lloyd and Edith (nee: Altenbach) Larson. He was employed on the ground crew for Southwest Airlines. David enjoyed spending time around the water, whether it be just sitting enjoying the sounds and sunset or out on his jet...
Christopher Larson
Feb 23, 2025
Racine- Christopher D. Larson, 51 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1973 to Clarence Larson and Mary Lynn Cerfus (nee: Oster). Chris was a 1992 graduate of West Milwaukee High School. He was employed with Strattec Company. On September 9, 2000 he married Christine B. Brown. Chris enjoy listening...
Judith Huener
Feb 20, 2025
Judith M. Huener Oak Creek - Judith M. Huener, 91, passed away peacefully at Elizabeth Residence on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This gentle, loving, fiercely smart and sometimes feisty mother of seven will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Judy was born in Clintonville, WI on October 29, 1933, to Rev. Walter O. and Louise (nee: Andres)...
James Strzelecki
Feb 16, 2025
James W. Strzelecki RACINE – James W. Strzelecki, 79, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Jim was born in Milwaukee on November 9, 1945 to Edward and LaVerne (nee, Berdine) Strzelecki. He married the former Marie A. Stankiewicz. She preceded him in death in 2016. Jim served in the U.S. Army from...
Roger Pietsch
Feb 14, 2025
Racine- Roger W. Pietsch, 67 passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's, Milwaukee. He was born in Racine on October 4, 1957 to the late Joseph and Sylvia (nee: Gray) Pietsch. In 1979, Roger married Francesca Germanotta. He was employed with Western Publishing for over 15 years and Graham Packaging until his retirement. Roger enjoyed...
David Krause
Feb 13, 2025
David W. Krause March 31, 1944 – February 13, 2025 David W. Krause, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Ascension Spring Street Campus. Born in Racine on March 31, 1944, to Walter and Bernice (nee: Meyers) Krause, Dave was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. He graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1962, where...
Cecilia Schmidt
Feb 11, 2025
At the young age of 76 our dear sister Cecilia "Cecil" Schmidt passed away February 11, 2025 as a result of ALS. She was born April 2, 1948 to Herman and Barbara (nee: Spear) Schmidt in Vancouver, Washington and lived most of her life in Racine. She attended St. John Nepomuk Catholic School, class of 1962. After one year at...
Mary Vallone
Feb 9, 2025
Racine- Mary Louise Vallone, 95 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie. She was born on June 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (nee: Maglio) Vallone. Mary graduated from William Horlick High School in 1947 and Moody Bible Institute in 1957. After high school, Mary managed the...
Joseph Hughes
Feb 9, 2025
Joseph Alexander Hughes (12/28/1998 - 2/9/2025) Kenosha, WI On February 9th 2025, Joseph Alexander Hughes passed away at 26 years of age. Joseph was a passionate young man with a lifelong interest in fitness, martial arts, and currency trading. Born in Kenosha to a large family, he was just a few years older than his many nieces and nephews...
Rose Marie Childs
Feb 7, 2025
Rose Marie V. Childs, 96, passed away at Country View Care Center on Friday, February 7, 2025. Rose Marie was born in Milwaukee on December 25, 1928, to Bruno and Agnes (nee: Kaniewski) Koszewski. She was a longtime employee of General Motors. Rose Marie married Robert J. Childs, Sr. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1995. She enjoyed...
Michael Wickman
Feb 7, 2025
Caledonia- Michael D. Wickman, 63 passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 1, 1961 to Thane "Bud" and Rosalie "Rose" (nee: Phillips) Wickman. Mike was a 1979 graduate of William Horlick High School. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of local #139. Mike was an avid...
Marilouise Mahdasian
Feb 7, 2025
Marilouise Mahdasian, 79, of Racine, WI, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 7, 2025. Marilouse was born on July 25, 1945, in Haifa, Palestine, and she immigrated to the United States from Beirut, Lebanon with her family in 1960. Marilouise worked as a hairstylist for many years in Philadelphia, PA, and Racine, WI. She married...
James Giese
Feb 6, 2025
James Leonard Giese died peacefully in his home on February 6, 2025. Jim was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on October 7, 1946, to Leonard and Dora (Marsh) Giese. When Jim was a young child, his family moved to their hometown of Menomonie, Wisconsin. This is where he grew up and attended school. Growing up, Jim fished, hunted, delivered newspapers, worked...
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