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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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