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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gene Chardukian
Jan 22, 2016
RACINE – Gene R. Chardukian, 90, passed away a St. Luke's Medical Center on Friday, January 22, 2016. Gene was born in France on September 1, 1925 to Hatcher and Khatir (nee, Misserlian) Chardukian. He married Marie (nee, Tanielian) Chardukian in Lebanon, celebrating 57 years of marriage. He moved to the United States in 1954. Gene retired from Rainfair, Inc....
Louis Dobovsky
Jan 18, 2016
RACINE – On January 18, 2016, Lou passed peacefully surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Louis and Lillian Dobovsky, and his maternal grandparents, Samuel and Frances Beer. He is survived by his loving parents, Phillip and Miriam Dobovsky of Racine, WI; his devoted sisters, Frances (Patrick) McMullen of LeRoy, NY and Shana (Rodney)...
Shirley Contois
Jan 11, 2016
RAYMOND – Shirley F. Contois, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, January 11, 2016. Shirley was born in Milwaukee on November 20, 1944 to Junior F. and Adeline E. Washburn. She married Robert P. Contois, Sr. He preceded her in death. Shirley had been very active in her church and loved her word search, but most...
Beth Taylor
Jan 10, 2016
RACINE - Beth Bradley Taylor passed into eternal life at age 77 on Sunday, January 10, 2016 after a two year bout with brain cancer. The daughter of Arthur K. Bradley and Erdien G. Bradley, Beth was born on August 8, 1938 in Auburn, New York. She graduated from Ithaca High School and Wells College. After graduation she married Robert...
Catherine Wells
Jan 3, 2016
Catherine C. Wells STURTEVANT – Catherine C. Wells, nee, Carlino, 97, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Catherine was born in Racine on March 21, 1918 to Joseph and Margaret (nee, Martino) Carlino. She was a lifelong resident of Racine where she worked in retail sales for Zahns Department Store. Survivors include her grandchildren, Cheryl Weill...
Ione Hyde
Dec 30, 2015
Ione J. Hyde Racine – Ione J. Hyde, 90, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday December 30, 2015 with her granddaughter Kelly by her side. Ione was born in Kingsford, MI on September 9, 1925 to Raymond and Gladys (nee, Johnson) Matton. She married the former Henry "Gene" Hyde on December 19, 1978. Ione enjoyed crocheting and many...
James Rieser
Dec 26, 2015
FRANKSVILLE – James W. Rieser, 69, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Jim was born in Racine, the son of Wallace and Geraldine Rieser. He married Donna Rieser, celebrating 44 years of marriage. Jim was a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for a rewarding 41 years. For the past 25 Years he and Donna owned...
Ronald Londre'
Dec 25, 2015
RACINE - Ronald J. Londr, 74, passed away at home on Friday, December 25, 2015. Ron was born in Racine on June 26, 1941 to Wells H. and Dorothy (nee, Lincoln) Londr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on board the U.S.S. Charles S. Sperry DD-697. On September 28, 1963 he married the former Sue K. Jensen....
Rosa Fink
Dec 23, 2015
RACINE – Rosa M. (nee, Berrones) Fink, 87, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Rosa was born in San Luis Potosi, S.L.P. Mexico on May 30, 1928 to Ignacio and Masedonia (nee, Gomez) Berrones. She married Elmer "Bud" Fink. Rosa loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook, sew,...
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