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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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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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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