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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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Dennis Schlichting

Dennis Schlichting

Feb 3, 2025

Racine- Dennis S. Schlichting, 69 passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Racine on August 10, 1955 to the late Richard and Patricia (nee: Czosnek) Schlichting.

On August 21, 1976, Dennis married Jean K. Larson at St. Patrick Catholic Church.He was employed as a supervisor with Insinkerator until...

Beverly Petrowsky

Beverly Petrowsky

Feb 1, 2025

Beverly J. Petrowsky, 80, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Beverly was born in Chippewa Falls on December 3, 1944. She married Ernest F. Petrowsky on August 18, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2000. Beverly enjoyed listening to music and going to the casino. She is...

Mary Donnelly

Mary Donnelly

Jan 30, 2025

Mary Katherine (Meythaler) Donnelly, passed away at her apartment home in the Primrose retirement center on at Newman road in Racine on Thursday, January 30. Mary was born on May 29, 1931 to Ray and Lydia Meythaler in New Glarus, WI.  Mary moved to Racine in 1953 to become a teacher after graduating with a BA and teaching certificate from...

Mary Lee

Mary Lee

Jan 27, 2025

Mary E. Lee, 63, passed away at her home on January 27, 2025 after a long illness. Mary was born in Cudahy on June 6, 1961, to Donald K. and Minnie G. (nee: Deitz) Lee. She was a lifelong Racine resident. She worked for Aurora Healthcare for over 25 years. Mary was a selfless and giving person, always putting others...

Kenneth Weber

Kenneth Weber

Jan 23, 2025

Kenneth R. Weber, 80, passed away at Indiana University Hospital. Ken was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 29, 1944, to Frank and Beatrice (nee: Goebel) Weber. He graduated from Benton Harbor High School and then went on to receive his associates degree from Lake Michigan Community College. Ken married Joyce Radtke on May 25, 1968, in St. Joseph, MI....

Rochelle "Shelly" Tennessen

Rochelle "Shelly" Tennessen

Jan 23, 2025

Rochelle A. Tennessen, 72, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Rochelle (Shelly) was born in Racine on December 15, 1952, to Robert and Doris (nee: Sorenson) Morrison. She attended Wm. Horlick high school, where she was a member of DECA, and graduated in 1971. Shelly married Rick Tennessen in 1978. She was employed at RUSD as...

Joan Herman

Joan Herman

Jan 22, 2025

Joan Irene (Sorensen) Herman, passed away at home in Racine on January 22, 2025 according to her wishes. She was born in Milwaukee on October 4, 1941 to Martin and Irene (Cook) Sorensen. Joan married Jim Herman on August 19, 1972 in Racine and together they raised 3 children. Joan was a happy homemaker who enjoyed swimming in her pool...

Doreen Kinsley

Doreen Kinsley

Jan 20, 2025

Doreen Grace Kinsley, 85 passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Ascension All Saints. She was born in a small town of Edgar on November 1, 1939 to the late Alexander and Julia Cichon. Then her family moved to Ojibwa, where they had a small farm. Overtime, they had chickens, pigs and geese. Doreen loved to ride her horse....

Mae Kinsley-Udell

Mae Kinsley-Udell

Jan 20, 2025

-    Mae Dorothy Kinsley-Udell  86, of Sturtevant passed away peacefully at All Saints Hospital on January 20, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Mae was born in Park Falls, Wisconsin on October 27, 1938 to the late Bill and Dorothy (Marsh) Skopec.  Mae attended high school in Winter, WI and played drums in the marching band.  In Winter, Mae married Raymond...

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Jan 18, 2025

RACINE - Donald A.Johnson, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 18 at Waterford Senior Living. Don was born in La Crosse, WI on July 3, 1934 to Clarence and Charlotte (nee, Funk) Johnson.  He grew up on the family farm in Cashton, and  graduated from Cashton High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Army, where he spent...

Frederick Wiemer

Frederick Wiemer

Jan 17, 2025

Wind Point- Frederick Wiemer, 80 passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Siena Center, Caledonia. He was born in Burlington on May 19, 1944 to the late Arthur F. and Dorothy R. (nee: Anderson) Wiemer. On December 23, 1967, Fred married Carol J. Christianson at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford. He was a 1962 graduate of Burlington...

James Patch

James Patch

Jan 13, 2025

RACINE – James L. Patch, 81 passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home. Jim was born in Racine on November 13, 1943 to Richard I. and Hilda A. (nee: Kampe) Patch. He married Rosemary Duchac. Sadly, she passed away May 4, 2019. Jim served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was employed with Twin Disc for...

Donald Dunst

Donald Dunst

Jan 6, 2025

Donald Alvin Dunst, born on February 17, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at his home in Racine on January 6, 2025 at the age of 87. He was the eldest of five children to Alvin Otto Dunst and Loretta Philomene Schraufnagel. Don proudly served his country as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service,...

Arthur Preuss

Arthur Preuss

Jan 5, 2025

Arthur L. Preuss, Sr. Arthur Lee Preuss, Sr., 92, went home to his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2025 at Lakeshore at Siena. Art was born in Arlington Heights, IL on June 18, 1932, to Theodore and Ruth (nee: Bendien) Preuss. While attending seventh and eighth grade at St. Peter Lutheran School, he began playing the organ for church...

William Jenkins

William Jenkins

Jan 4, 2025

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Jean Aber

Jean Aber

Jan 3, 2025

Jean A. Aber, 95, passed away at The Woods of Caledonia on Friday, January 3, 2025. Jean was born in Racine to Morgan and Beatrice (nee: Nielsen) Campeau. She married Wayne R. Aber, who preceded her in death, June 2017 after 70 years of marriage. Jean enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing and traveling. She also served as a Cub Scout den...

Todd Huth

Todd Huth

Dec 31, 2024

Todd James Huth, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on October 7, 1950, Todd was a graduate of Racine Park High School.  He built and operated a landscape maintenance business. Todd had a lifelong love of sports, particularly baseball, basketball and golf. He is survived by his children, Jon Huth,...

Irene Boeselager

Irene Boeselager

Dec 30, 2024

Racine- Irene Boeselager, 89 passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Summit. She was born on April 2, 1935 to the late Daniel and Olive (nee: Swetlik) Krueger. On August 15, 1955 she married Jack Boeselager. They were blessed with 6 children and 60 years of marriage. Sadly, Jack passed away on July 15, 2016. Irene...

Robert Zold

Robert Zold

Dec 29, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and stillness that we announce the passing of beloved family member and friend Robert Kenneth Zold (Bob/Bobby) at age 91. Robert passed into peaceful rest on Dec. 29, 2024 in Racine, WI. Robert was born Sept.16, 1933 into the Kremer addition Zold enclave in Racine, WI. Robert was Catholic and descended primarily from immigrants from...

Claire Catrine

Claire Catrine

Dec 24, 2024

Claire Catrine, 79, passed away at Oak Creek Place on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Claire was born in Racine on March 2, 1945, to Clarence and Nadine (nee: Wood) Groth. She was employed at Lathrop Furniture. Claire enjoyed getting together with her family, reading, crossword puzzles and listening to music. She was a member of the United Commercial Travelers. She...

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