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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Artine Tanielian

Artine Tanielian

Mar 25, 2016

RACINE – Artine M. Tanielian, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, March 25, 2016. Artine was born in Beirut, Lebanon on December 17, 1927 to Mkrditch and Mariam (nee, DerMesropian) Tanielian. In December 1956, Artine married the former Gulkhater Tachdjian in Lebanon, before moving to Racine. He retired from Interlake. Survivors include his children, Ani (Vahe)...

Janice Hand

Janice Hand

Mar 22, 2016

RACINE – Janice R. Hand, 63, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Jan was born in Antigo, WI on November 17, 1952 to Martin and Eleanor (nee, Parham) Braun. She married Leonard F. Hand at St. Edward Catholic Church on March 25, 1972. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2010. Jan earned her Bachelor's Degree...

Beatrice Meyers

Beatrice Meyers

Mar 19, 2016

RACINE – Beatrice Lillian Meyers, 95, passed away at The Villas at Lincoln Park on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Bea was born in Cleveland, OH on March 13, 1921 to Michael J. and Caroline A. (nee, Glauner) Morris. On September 14, 1946, Bea married John A. Meyers, celebrating 32 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 1979. Bea...

Shirley Asselin

Shirley Asselin

Mar 15, 2016

WATERFORD – Shirley M. Asselin, 82, passed away at Elder Care Cottage on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Shirley was born in Stanley, WI on May 20, 1933 to George and Emma Drace. On November 19, 1949, Shirley married Gilbert D. Asselin in Thorp, WI. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2002. Shirley loved shopping and taking others that...

Kathryn Skow

Kathryn Skow

Mar 12, 2016

RACINE – Kathryn Skow, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Kathryn was born in Racine on May 22, 1927 to Arthur and Catherine Zeratsky. She was a graduate of UW Parkside and had enjoyed many years of service for Racine County Social Services as a dedicated Social Worker. Kathryn married Russell L. Skow,...

Anthony Zagar

Anthony Zagar

Mar 6, 2016

RACINE – Anthony W. Zagar, 56, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Tony was born in Racine on March 13, 1959 to Theodore A. and Barbara J. (nee, Simon) Zagar. On December 11, 1982 he married the love of his life, the former Annamarie Bruno. Tony was employed in the bread industry...

Ann Mandli

Ann Mandli

Mar 4, 2016

RACINE – Ann Mandli, 92, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, March 4, 2016 Ann was born on March, 1923 in Poland the daughter of the late Kasmir and Helen Bazylewicz. Ann came to Racine in 1926. She graduated from Park High School in 1941, and started working for Miller Brothers Insurance Company after high school. On...

Leneen Schrieffer

Leneen Schrieffer

Mar 1, 2016

RACINE – Leneen C. Schrieffer, 70, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Leneen was born in Superior, WI, on January 26, 1946, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Nee: LeBard) Schrieffer. Leneen and his wife Della moved to Racine in 1968 where they raised their family of five children. In his...

Florence Klawinski

Florence Klawinski

Feb 24, 2016

RACINE – Florence R. Klawinski, 86, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Florence was born in Athens, WI on September 12, 1929 to George and Regina (nee, Riechl) Wozniak. On June 23, 1956, Florence married Harvey J. Klawinski. She retired from the City of Racine Parks and Recreation Department where she had taught Pre-School...

Janice Yocco

Janice Yocco

Feb 20, 2016

RACINE – Janice R. Yocco, nee Jacobsen, 88, Loved the Lord, Served the Lord and Went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2016.Janice was born in Racine on July 15, 1927 to Jacob and Rose (nee, Hanrahan) Jacobsen. She married Raymond Yocco on September 27, 1947. Janice worked as a receptionist at St. Mary's Hospital in the...

Marcia Rodriguez

Marcia Rodriguez

Feb 10, 2016

Marcia Mary Rodriguez RACINE – Marcia Mary Rodriguez, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Marcia was born in Milwaukee on July 16, 1944 to Delphin and Bernice (nee, Krafcheck) Nadolski. She worked for AT&T retiring in 1998, and last worked for the Kenosha Achievement Center until 2010 . Survivors include her daughters, Shelly...

George Meitner

George Meitner

Feb 7, 2016

Racine – George Harold Meitner, age 84, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving and devoted wife Grace, family and friends and very compassionate health care staff and clergy. George was born on February 22, 1931 to Frank and Ida Meitner. He married his wife Grace Edna Butzlaff on February 23, 1952. George's...

Judy Eichhorn

Judy Eichhorn

Feb 5, 2016

RACINE – Judy Ann Eichhorn, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, February 5, 2016. Judy was born in Racine on September 6, 1941 to Ray and Lillian Southwell. She retired from Johnson Financial after 33 years. Judy married Richard R. Eichhorn who survives her along with her sons, Ken (Patsy) Eichhorn and Robbie (Sherry) Eichhorn; her...

Walter Spangenberg

Walter Spangenberg

Feb 3, 2016

RACINE – Walter Spangenberg, 101, passed away at Willowgreen on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Wally was born in St. Paul, MN on July 21, 1914 to Walter and Bessie (nee, Finson) Spangenberg. He moved to Racine in 1941. Wally married Leona Klema on June 13, 1942 in Racine. She preceded him in death in November of 1998. Wally retired from...

Wayne Kuehneman

Wayne Kuehneman

Feb 3, 2016

RACINE – Wayne R. Kuehneman, 69, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Wayne was born in Racine on September 20, 1946 to Russell L. and Ruth J. (nee, Oberst) Kuehneman. He married the former Caroline Spodick, celebrating 49 years of marriage. Wayne retired from SBC Ameritech in 1994. To Wayne, his family was the most important thing...

Valerie Drozdowski

Valerie Drozdowski

Jan 28, 2016

Valerie B. Drozdowski RACINE – Valerie B. (nee, Ille) Drozdowski, 79, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Valerie was born in Czechoslovakia on September 12, 1936 to Franz and Maximilliane (nee, Vena) Ille. She married James C. Drozdowski in 1973. Valerie enjoyed dancing, reading, gardening and traveling with Jim. She loved her dog Scooter...

Helen Eickhorst

Helen Eickhorst

Jan 26, 2016

RACINE – Helen Agnes Eickhorst, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Helen was born in Racine on August 3, 1916, almost reaching her 100th birthday. She married Walter J. Eickhorst on June 2, 1934 in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on December 7, 1994. Helen loved to travel, bowl and play cards with her friends,...

Warren Walker

Warren Walker

Jan 25, 2016

RACINE – Warren Walker Sr., 81, passed away at St. Monica's on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016. Warren was born April 25, 1934, in Marrero, La., to Joseph Walker Sr. and Irene (Francis) Walker. He married the former Shirley Edwards on Sept. 23, 1971. Warren served in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years. He retired in 1986 at the rank...

Charlene Rowland

Charlene Rowland

Jan 23, 2016

Racine – Charlene E. Rowland, 90, passed away at home on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Charlene was born in Racine on April 26, 1925 to Frank J. and Edna R. (nee, Felbob) Baker. She has been a lifelong Racine resident. Charlene married Robert S. Rowland in Racine on December 21, 1965. She was employed as a Veterinary Assistant with the...

Clarence Voll

Clarence Voll

Jan 22, 2016

RACINE- Clarence M. Voll, 100, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove, WI on Friday, January 22, 2016.Clarence was born in Racine on June 23, 1915 to Emil and Minnie (nee: Horn) Voll and had been a lifelong resident. He married the former Georgia J. Smerchek at St John's Lutheran...

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