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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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Clara Jaeck

Clara Jaeck

Oct 30, 2016

RACINE – Clara Jaeck, 83, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Clara was born in Racine on April 2, 1933 to Alexander and Agavhni "Ann" (nee, Tazakian) Sahagian. She married the love of her life, Kenneth C. Jaeck, in 1954. Clara was a very giving person who enjoyed spending time with her family and life-long...

Jerome Haas

Jerome Haas

Oct 29, 2016

Racine – Jerome (Jerry) Henry Haas, 88, sailed away on peaceful waters, Saturday, October 29, 2016, at his home. A Racine native, born on August 6, 1928, was the son of Sam and Laura (nee, Jacobson) Haas. Jerome graduated from Horlick High School in 1946. He was a veteran, serving in the Army at the end of WWII and also...

Ralph Nuttall

Ralph Nuttall

Oct 26, 2016

RACINE—Ralph R. Nuttall, at age 68, passed away at home on October 26, 2016. Ralph was born in New Lisbon, Wisconsin on November 14, 1947, son to Marvin Nuttall. He was married for many years to Clara Nuttall. As a kid he loved working on the ranches in the Dells. He worked for years with horses and he loved his...

Donna Lang

Donna Lang

Oct 20, 2016

RACINE – Donna J. Lang,77, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday October 20, 2016.Donna was born in Wisconsin on September 25, 1939 to Orville and Laura (nee, Phillips) Christiansen. She met her husband Lynn Lang Sr and were married in 1960 and remarried in 1999. Donna was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She was also...

Harald Miehle

Harald Miehle

Oct 19, 2016

RACINE - Harald Richard Miehle passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday October 19, 2016. Harald was born in Germany on June 20, 1927 to Richard and Elsa (nee, Brifke) Miehle. He served in the German Army before immigrating to the United States. Where he became an American citizen and proudly served actively in the U.S. Army....

Sara Hudec

Sara Hudec

Oct 15, 2016

RACINE – Sara E. Hudec, 69, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Sara was born in Racine on October 5, 1947 to James and Elaine (nee, Ledwell) Woolrage. She married Dennis Hudec who preceded her in death. Sara retired from In-sink-Erator after more than 30 years. She loved her animals and was a co-founder of...

William Thomas

William Thomas

Oct 15, 2016

STURTEVANT – William Goodwin Thomas, 62, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Bill was born in Fall River, MA on April 25, 1954 to Grover W. & Joan M. (nee, Grow) Thomas. On July 7, 2007, Bill married his wife Carrol (Portwich). He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. for 10 years. He was...

Beverly Yazek

Beverly Yazek

Oct 7, 2016

FRANKSVILLE – Beverly M. Yazek, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 7, 2016. Beverly was born April 22, 1940, daughter of the late Verlin and Mary Daughenbaugh. After graduating from Horlick High School, Beverly joined the U.S. Navy, where she met the love of her life, John M. Yazek. They were married March 13, 1961, and have been holding...

Kim Cantwell

Kim Cantwell

Oct 5, 2016

RACINE – Kim Marie Cantwell, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Born on July 9, 1966 in West Allis, WI, she was the daughter of Robert and Sharon Cantwell. At a young age Kim moved to Racine to live with her father and step-mother, Susan Cantwell. Kim is survived by her parents, Robert and Kristine Cantwell; sons,...

Roger Slater

Roger Slater

Sep 26, 2016

RACINE – Roger L. Slater, I, 76, passed away at home on Monday, September 26, 2016. Roger was born in Kingsford, MI on July 4, 1940 to Alex and Marion (nee, Owen) Slater. On August 12, 1961, Roger married the former Geraldine Jacoby, celebrating 54 years of marriage. Roger was employed by J.I. Case Company for ten years following which...

Brenda Woelfel

Brenda Woelfel

Sep 13, 2016

RACINE – Brenda G. Woelfel, 53, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Brenda was born in Milwaukee on October 19, 1962 to James Conrad and Marlene (nee, Fuhrman) Kanehl. On January 11, 1999, Brenda married Todd Woelfel in Las Vegas. She loved her ten years working at Hales Corners Medical Center. She was a five-year survivor with...

Karen Paulson

Karen Paulson

Sep 13, 2016

RACINE – Karen L. Paulson, 86, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Karen was born in Racine on June 3, 1930 to Arnold and Karen (nee, Thompsen) Lueckfeld. She met the love of her life while working at the Rialto Theatre, Gene Paulson celebrating 56 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2006....

Irene Lee

Irene Lee

Sep 8, 2016

RACINE – Irene Alice (nee, McGruder) Lee, 96, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Irene was born in Racine on June 1, 1920 to Miles and Nellie (nee, Jackson) McGruder. She graduated from Washington Park High School. On February 18, 1940, Irene married James E. Lee. He preceded her in death on July 5,...

Clifton Strom

Clifton Strom

Sep 6, 2016

RACINE – On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, Clifton Oliver Strom, age 89, peacefully entered eternal life at Sheridan Medical Complex in Kenosha. Oliver was born in Racine on March 29, 1926, to Clifton Ola and Elizabeth Margaret (nee Seater) Strom. After his mother's death before he was 2 years old, Oliver was raised by his...

Elmer Herchen

Elmer Herchen

Sep 5, 2016

RACINE – Elmer J. Herchen, 95, passed away at the Villa at Lincoln Park on Monday, September 5, 2016. Elmer was born in Racine on June 27, 1921 to John and Helen Herchen. He married the former Janet R. Fox who preceded him in death. Elmer served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired from Mamco Inc. Elmer was an...

Charles Hanson

Charles Hanson

Aug 30, 2016

RACINE – Charles R. Hanson, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Chuck was born in Racine on October 2, 1933 to George A. and Elsie (nee, Severin) Hansen. He married the former Mary Phyllis Eschmann. Charles served in the U.S. Air Force for twelve years following which he worked for the U.S. Postal...

Josephine Nelson

Josephine Nelson

Aug 25, 2016

RACINE – Josephine I. Nelson, 95, passed away at home on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Josephine was born in Racine on March 16, 1921 to John and Christine Magamoll. She married Kenneth E. Nelson, celebrating 61 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in October 2004. Josephine was employed by J.I. Case Company. She was a member of Emmanual...

William Honkonen

William Honkonen

Aug 25, 2016

FRANKLIN – William "Billy" Honkonen, 53, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Franklin Hospital on August 25, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. William was born in Milwaukee on November 15, 1962 to Clifford and Gail (Gromacki) Honkonen. He enjoyed fishing and was always willing to help others when needed. William is survived by his parents; siblings, Laura...

Johana Pederson

Johana Pederson

Aug 18, 2016

RACINE – Johana Pederson, 72, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Johana was born in Racine on December 27, 1943 to John Dumas and Erika Wagner. She married Richard Pederson who survives her along with her sons, Erik (Nicole) Pederson and Scott Pederson; seven grandchildren; and her brothers and sister, John (Jan) Dumas, Pamela...

Milovan Urosevic

Milovan Urosevic

Aug 14, 2016

RACINE – Milovan Urosevic, 83, passed away at Sunrise Care Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Milovan was born in Drenova, Serbia, on March 16, 1933 to Zivan and Radmila (nee, Djurovic) Urosevic. He worked for a brewery in Belgrade, Serbia, for over thirty years prior to moving to Racine. He retired from Patrick Cudahy after more than...

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