Obituaries

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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Thomas Mcdonald

Thomas Mcdonald

Dec 30, 2016

RACINE – Thomas McDonald, 63, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Friday, December 30, 2016. Tom was born in Mandan, ND on July 5, 1953 to Ralph and Donna (nee, Hatton) McDonald. He married the former Lynne Stencel and were together for over 34 years, celebrating 29 years of marriage. Tom loved his motorcycles, especially his Harley...

Lenette Marzette

Lenette Marzette

Dec 25, 2016

RACINE – Lenette Marzette, 61, passed away at home on Sunday, December 25, 2016. Lenette was born in Etta, Mississippi on June 14, 1955 to Thomas Lee and Elizabeth (nee, Owens) Marzette. Lenette loved crocheting and reading. Survivors include her sons, Christopher Marzette and John Marzette; brothers, Matthew (Brenda) Marzette, Mark Marzette, Thomas (Karen) Marzette and Kenneth Marzette; sisters, Joann...

Carol Ingersoll

Carol Ingersoll

Dec 20, 2016

RACINE – Carol Ann Ingersoll, 69, passed away at Hospice Alliance House in Kenosha on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Carol was born in Racine on May 26, 1947 to Donald A. and Verna M. (nee, Sell) Tryber. On October 4, 1986 Carol married Neal Ingersoll, celebrating thirty years of marriage. She was an active member of St. Michael's Church. Carol's...

Ronald Betker

Ronald Betker

Dec 20, 2016

RACINE – Ronald F. Betker, 77, died at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center onTuesday, December 20, 2016.Ron was born in Racine, WI, on April 16, 1939 to Felix and Genevieve (nee, Czosnek) Betker. He was a graduate of St. Catherine's H.S. and Carthage College. Ron served his country in the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to...

Tomislav Djordjevic

Tomislav Djordjevic

Dec 18, 2016

RACINE – Tomislav Djordjevic, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Tomislav was born in Kamenica, Serbia on December 5, 1938 to Nikola and Georgina Djordjevic. He came to Racine in 1959 as the family was united and "broke bread" together for the first time in 19 years. On April 30, 1960, he married the...

Glenn Salley

Glenn Salley

Dec 16, 2016

PLEASANT PRAIRIE - Son… brother… father… husband… grandfather… engineer… friend – Glenn Salley lost his long battle with a degenerative neurological disease on December 16, 2016 at Clairidge House in Kenosha. He was 69, the son of the late Clarence Salley and Rosella (nee, Wolfgram) Salley of Rochester, MN. Glenn met his wife, Marlene (Elings) at the University of Iowa...

Holly Lequia

Holly Lequia

Dec 13, 2016

RACINE – Holly Ann (nee, Zahn) Lequia, 53, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 surrounded by her family. Holly was born in Marinette on December 25, 1962 to Gordon and Mary Ann (nee, Peeters) Zahn. She was employed at M&I – BMO Harris Bank where she was a dedicated employee for over 30 years. Loving...

Murad Gengozian

Murad Gengozian

Dec 11, 2016

RACINE – Murad 'Moose' Gengozian, 85, passed away on December 11th, 2016. Murad was born on March 9th, 1931 in Racine to Manoug and Esgouhi (Kouyoumjian) Gengozian. His mother passed away when he was 3 years old and he was blessed to have family and friends around to help. Murad married Joan (Jones) Gengozian at the St. Mesrob Armenian Church...

Joyce Mott

Joyce Mott

Dec 5, 2016

RACINE – Joyce Mott, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, on December 5, 2016. She was born in Land O' Lakes, WI on June 23, 1927 to Harry and Genevieve Wright (Codd). Raised in Watersmeet, MI, she graduated from Watersmeet High School, "Home of the Nimrods", in 1945. She moved to Racine in 1946 to attend Milwaukee...

Phillip Stoecker

Phillip Stoecker

Dec 3, 2016

RACINE – Phillip G. Stoecker, 66, passed away at home on December 3, 2016. Phillip was born on January 15, 1950 to George Stoecker and Mary (nee, Brosh) Stoecker. He retired from Catepellar in south Milwaukee. Survivors include his loving wife, Lynn Stoecker; loving father to Caitlin Stoecker and Elizabeth Stoecker; and grandfather to Makaila and Cayden. Phillip is also...

Patsy Rubel

Patsy Rubel

Dec 3, 2016

RACINE – Patsy Joan Rubel, nee Abernathy. Our mom, gramma, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 12:36 a.m. at Ascension All Saints Hospital after a brief illness. She was the fourth child of Thomas and Mary (nee, Haluska) Abernathy, born at home July 8, 1936. Mom lived her entire 80 years of life in...

Mary Scott

Mary Scott

Nov 28, 2016

RACINE – Mary V. Scott, 96 passed away at her residence, with her family at her side, on Monday, November 28, 2016. Mary was born in Chicago, IL on June 14, 1920 to Benjamin and Clara Leo (nee, Matrassia). On July 22, 1938, she married Roger M. Scott in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1995....

Mike Kadamian

Mike Kadamian

Nov 24, 2016

RACINE – Mike Kadamian, 95, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Mike was born in Racine on October 27, 1921 to Kerkor and Verken (nee, Tavetian) Kadamian. He married the former Claire Butzine in Racine on June 20, 1953. Mike served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from Gorton...

Glenn Schemenauer

Glenn Schemenauer

Nov 23, 2016

RACINE – Glenn John Schemenauer, Sr., 80 passed away at his home after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.Glenn was born in Milwaukee on March 26, 1936 to John and Delores (nee, Braatz) Schemenauer. He married the former Helen J. Schlesner celebrating 61 years of marriage. Glenn retired from Evinrude Outboard Motors Corporation after more than...

Ernest Toothman

Ernest Toothman

Nov 22, 2016

RACINE – Ernest G. Toothman, 82, passed away at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Boland Hall in Union Grove on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Ernie was born in West Virginia on July 1, 1934. He married the former Evelyn Koshak who preceded him in death on April 23, 1998. On February 4, 2000, Ernie married the former Nancy Redding. Ernie retired from the...

Richard Iselin

Richard Iselin

Nov 16, 2016

RACINE – Richard "Dick" W. Iselin, 85, was called to eternal life on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Dick was born in Racine on September 23, 1931 to Willard J. and Georgia Iselin. After graduating from Horlick High School in 1949, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving four years during the Korean War as a radio operator, stationed in...

Mary Janikian

Mary Janikian

Nov 15, 2016

RACINE – Mary Janikian, 88, passed away at Shorelight Memory Care at Siena on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Mary was born in Boston, MA on October 8, 1928 to Sarkis and Elmas Bournazian. On April 23, 1955, she married Mike Janikian. He preceded her in death on August 22, 1993. Mary was the Customer Service Manager at Porters of Racine,...

Alan Schneider

Alan Schneider

Nov 13, 2016

RACINE – Alan C. Schneider, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2016.Alan was born in Racine on December 24, 1923 to Alvin and Ruth Schneider. Following college and seminary he went to Ethiopia as a missionary in 1953, where he met and married Geneva Williams in 1954. They served for 30 years with S.I.M....

Leroy Roberts

Leroy Roberts

Nov 10, 2016

LeRoy F. Roberts STURTEVANT – LeRoy F. Roberts, 95, was called to eternal life on Thursday, November 10, 2016.LeRoy was born in Racine on December 27, 1920 to Francis G. and Harriet T. (nee, Hamich) Roberts. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. On June 14, 1947, he married the former Edna E. Walters. LeRoy was an...

Judith Borgardt

Judith Borgardt

Oct 30, 2016

Judy was devoted to her faith in Jesus and her family.Although Judy's sense of style and her love of decorating were evident, those closest to her knew that her passion in life was proclaiming Jesus as her Savior, along with her deep love for her family. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She delighted in being a...

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