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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Manfred Hufen
Jul 17, 2015
RACINE – Manfred Hufen, 78, passed away at home on Friday, July 17, 2015. Manfred was born in Koblenz, Germany on February 9, 1937 to Rudolf and Charlotte (nee, Altenrath) Hufen. On November 20, 1962 in Mannheim, Germany, Manfred married the former Sigrid Egner, celebrating 53 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Manfred retired from Chrysler...
Molly Roehrich
Jun 27, 2015
STURTEVANT – Molly Roehrich, 102, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Molly was born in Missoula, MT on February 13, 1913 to George and Catherine Geier. She married Herbert Roehrich and he preceded her in death. Molly was strong in her faith. She was active in the women's Missionary League and the Child Evangelism Fellowship at...
Charlotte Gedemer
Jun 26, 2015
RACINE – Charlotte M. Gedemer, 84, passed away in Mt. Pleasant on Friday, June 26, 2015. Charlotte was born in Racine on October 26, 1930 to Edward and Frances (nee, Jenista) Gedemer. She retired from J.I. Case Company after more than thirty years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a volunteer for the Lutheran High School Thrift...
Doris Bode
Jun 26, 2015
RACINE – Doris H. Bode, 81, beloved wife of Richard "Dick" Bode, went to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 26, 2015 at Lakeshore Manor, surrounded by family after a long illness. Doris was born in Crookston, NE on August 15, 1933 to Walter and Margaret (nee, Weisflog) Ohlmann. Doris was a member of the Cross and...
George Barrett
Jun 25, 2015
RACINE – George J. Barrett, 95, passed away at Season's Hospice in Waukesha on Thursday, June 25, 2015. George was born in Racine on January 26, 1920 to George Washington and Barbara (nee, Born) Barrett. He retired as a machinist from Racine Hydraulics and worked on the family farm. George was baptized at and was a lifelong member of Emmanuel...
Mildred Yurk
Jun 16, 2015
RACINE – Mildred D. Yurk, (nee, Meissner), 94, passed away at Willowgreen Assisted Living Facility on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Millie was born in the Town of Raymond on April 5, 1921 to Gustav and Martha Meissner. She married Joseph Yurk who preceded her in death. Millie retired from Western Publishing after more than twenty years. In retirement she worked...
Kenneth Sharkey
Jun 13, 2015
RACINE- Kenneth V. Sharkey, age 28, was called to his eternal home on Saturday June 13, 2015. Ken was born in Racine on September 10, 1986 to Terri Duncan and James Sharkey. He graduated from Horlick High School. He also graduated from Gateway Technical College receiving two degrees in Engineering. Ken will be missed on the football field, dartball league,...
Karen Rosquist
Jun 12, 2015
RACINE – Karen Lee Rosquist, 56, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, June 12, 2015. Karen was born in Racine on October 11, 1958 to Allen Rosquist and Frances (nee, Mrkvicka) Nelson. Karen was a beautiful person that gave so much love to her family. She had to overcome a lot of obstacles in her life and she...
Jakob Flohr
Jun 9, 2015
RACINE- Jakob "Twiggy" Flohr, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Jakob was born in Racine on November 2, 1991 to Jacob and Robin (nee, Anderson) Flohr. He has been employed at Twin disc for the past four years in a job that fit him perfectly. He loved working with his hands. Jake was a natural leader and...
Rosemary Smith
Jun 7, 2015
OMAHA, NE - Rosemary Smith, age 84, of Omaha/Council Bluffs, passed away June 7, 2015 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Millard, Nebraska. Rosemary was born October 8, 1930 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Tony and Lucy (Kaprelian) Akgulian. She graduated from Horlick High School, Racine in 1948. Rosemary married Clarence Smith on November 21, 1951. They made their...
Bruce Cook
Jun 6, 2015
RACINE – Bruce F. Cook, 66, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Bruce was born in Kenosha on March 30, 1949. On November 22, 1978, he married the former Nona E. Wolfe at Emmaus Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on July 3, 2010. Bruce retired from S.C. Johnson after more than 30 years of employment. He was...
Lawrence Priessnitz
Jun 4, 2015
Lawrence V. Priessnitz RACINE – Lawrence V Priessnitz 39, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 surrounded by his close family at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints. Lawrence was born in Cudahy on June 10, 1975 to William and Yvonne (nee, Carrell) Priessnitz. Survived by his mother, Yvonne Priessnitz; brothers, Gary Priessnitz, Jim Lowe; sisters Laurie (Kurt) Wandrey, Terrilyn (Dan) Bauer;...
Thomas Feick
Jun 4, 2015
Thomas R. FeickRACINE – Thomas R. Feick, 73, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. Thomas was born in Duluth, MN on April 25, 1942 to Raymond and Julia (nee, Moody) Feick. He served in the U.S. Army. On March 5, 1966 Thomas was married to Brenda Beckman. She preceded him...
Goldie Roy
May 30, 2015
RACINE – Goldie Margosian Roy, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, May 30, 2015.Goldie was born May 9, 1930 in Racine to Charles and Ester Margosian (Deceased). She has one child, Charles D. Roy of Burlington; two grandchildren, Nicholas C. Roy and Justin R. Roy of Racine, whom she loved very much; two sisters, Elsie Gabrielian...
Mary Robey
May 28, 2015
Racine – Mary Robey, 90, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Mary was born in Racine on September 23, 1924 to Martin and Toman (nee, Kaprelian) Chambasian. She married Howard H. Robey. He preceded her in death on July 18, 2000. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Mary is survived by her...
William Goebel
May 28, 2015
RACINE – William J. Goebel, Jr., 79, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Ridgewood Care Center. Bill was born in Racine on March 8, 1936 to William J. and Nancy (nee, Gotthardt) Goebel, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army. While stationed in France he met the former Judith Cook and they were married in Red Bank, NJ...
Ruth Kratochvil
May 12, 2015
RACINE – Ruth M. Kratochvil, 99, passed away at Harmony of Racine on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Ruth was born in Racine on March 14, 1916 to Henry and Barbara (nee, Ruetz) Stratman. On October 9, 1937 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Ruth married Frank Kratochvil. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1999. Ruth was Manager of Community...
Sam Garabedian
May 11, 2015
Racine – Sam S. Garabedian, 93, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Monday, May 11, 2015. Sam was born in Racine on March 26, 1922 to Harry and Margaret Garabedian. He married the former Rose Manogian in Racine on February 8, 1958 and she preceded him in death on December 13, 1963. Sam graduated from...
Mildred Klepel
May 7, 2015
RACINE – Mildred Ida Klepel, (nee, Warling), 91, passed away at home on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Mill was born in Racine, WI on March 6, 1924 to John and Ida (nee, Gundermann) Warling. On May 16, 1944 she married William Klepel at Camp Hood, TX. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2001. Mill and Bill loved to...
Earl Kettinger
May 7, 2015
RACINE – Earl J. Kettinger, 93, passed away at Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Earl was born in St. Louis, MO on January 30, 1922 to Raymond and Rosa (nee Bayer) Kettinger. He relocated with his family to Racine when he was 14. Earl was a proud and decorated veteran of the U.S. Army...
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