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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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Darla Bartlett
Sep 28, 2015
RACINE – Darla Bartlett, 67, was brought to Heaven by her son, Todd, on Monday, September 28, 2015. Darla was born in California on April 26, 1948 to Allan Earl and Marilyn (nee, Alstead) Chartrand. Darla is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Chartrand and Jessica Cummings; grandchildren, Deanna (Adam Kirchenwitz) Reid, Kristina Corrie, Darleen Cummings, Brenden Cummings, Kyler Cummings and...
William Hancock
Sep 28, 2015
RACINE – William Lee Hancock, 61, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, September 28, 2015. Bill was born in Portage, WI on June 1, 1954 to Francis C. and Elizabeth (nee, Holland) Hancock. On May 18, 1985, Bill married the former Robin Kewan in Milwaukee. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal...
John Janowski
Sep 20, 2015
BURLINGTON – John "Jack" A. Janowski, Jr., 65, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Jack was born in Milwaukee on June 25, 1950 to John A. and Delores M. (nee, Peterson) Janowski, Sr. He married the former Kathryn Konz at St. Charles Church in 1981. She preceded him in death in 2012. Jack was...
Marjorie Green
Sep 20, 2015
After a long and full life, Marjorie (Makovsky) Green, 100, passed away at Elizabeth Residence on Sunday, September 20, 2015. The youngest of four children, she was born to Edward, Sr., and Agnes Makovsky on November 19, 1914, in Caledonia, where her family had farmed along the Root River since 1855. Known for her kolaches and generous spirit, Marge loved...
Richard Konsinowski
Sep 19, 2015
RACINE - Richard Charles "Dick" Konsinowski, 73, passed away peacefully at his home following a bout with bone cancer. A Racine native, he was born on January 13, 1942. He attended St. Joseph and Sacred Heart grade schools, and St. Catherine's and Horlick High Schools, after which he did a four-year hitch in the U.S. Navy as a 3rd Class...
Marcie Eanes
Sep 14, 2015
On Wednesday, April 11, 1962, Bennie and Dorothy Eanes welcomed their first child, Marcie, into this world. She would later become the overprotective, loving and only daughter among her three brothers Raullo, Eric and Christopher. Although Regina was born after Raullo, she was quickly summoned back to take her rightful place in heaven. As a child Marcie integrated St. John...
Noraine Bahrs
Sep 14, 2015
RACINE – Noraine May Bahrs, nee, Beyer, 89, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Monday, September 14, 2015. Noraine was born in Racine on May 23, 1926 to Edmund and Leona Beyer, Sr. On June 27, 1945, Noraine married Ervin F. Bahrs. He preceded her in death. Noraine retired from Rainfair after more than 38 years of employment. She served...
Frederick Patzke
Sep 10, 2015
Frederick W. Patzke"Bud" RACINE – Fred "Bud" Patzke, 98, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Hospital and was born to eternal life on Thursday, September, 10, 2015. Fred was born in Racine on February 1, 1917 to Adolph and Ada (nee, Schmoll) Patzke. He married Virginia Robey on October 11, 1947 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Fred worked at Jacobsen...
Mildred Levengood
Sep 5, 2015
RACINE – Mildred Levengood exchanged her earthly residence for a heavenly mansion on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Mildred was born in Racine on February 23, 1918, and was a lifelong resident. Her parents were Alex and Wanda (nee, Meyer) Kapow. She was a graduate of Horlick High School. With the escalation of World War II and the increasing recruitment of...
Linda Neuenfeld
Sep 4, 2015
RACINE – Linda J. (nee, Potter) Neuenfeld, 70, entered God's loving arms on Friday, September 4, 2015. Beloved wife of John Neuenfeld for over 50 years; adored mother of Karen Wolfe and Kathy (Mark) Korducki; loving grandmother of Jacob and Sam Korducki; special sister to Diane (Robert) Pankow and James (Penny) Potter. Linda is also survived by other relatives and...
Delores Bareika
Aug 25, 2015
Delores C. Bareika RACINE – Delores Cecil Bareika, (nee, Hoffman), 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Delores was born in Racine, WI on February 10, 1939 to Edward and Louella (nee, Mauer) Hoffman. She loved the outdoors which included fishing and hunting. Delores enjoyed reading, music and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid...
Ida Kaplan
Aug 25, 2015
Ida Mollie KaplanCALEDONIA - Ida Mollie Kaplan, 98, passed away at Racine Commons on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.Ida was born on November 14, 1916 in Tangier, OK to Phillip and Maria (Nee: Trieber) Schafer. She married Arnold W. Kaplan in Racine on June 26, 1946. He preceded her in death. Ida worked in the kitchen at the Sienna Center. She...
Donna Andersen
Aug 22, 2015
Donna Jean Andersen RACINE - Donna Jean Andersen, nee, Krenzke, 67, passed away at home on Saturday, August 22, 2015 Donna was born in Racine on June 6, 1948 to John and LaVerne (nee, Olson) Krenzke. She married Marvin E. Andersen on June 1, 1968 and celebrated 44 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2012....
Ardis Cherkinian
Aug 22, 2015
RACINE – Ardis A. Cherkinian, 93, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Art was born in Racine on May 20, 1922 to Hyrabed and Varvar (nee, Salbashian) Cherkinian. He married the former Ann Stapanian on June 16, 1956. After graduation from high school, Art attended the University of Wisconsin Extension in Racine. After working...
Rosemarie Vlasak
Aug 18, 2015
RACINE – Rosemarie B. "Roe" Vlasak, 60, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Roe was born in Racine on September 10, 1954 to Sam J. and Mae F. (nee, Grady) Buscemi. On August 5, 1995, Roe married Joseph A. Vlasak. Together they owned and operated RoJo's Pub. Roe loved spending time up north, especially...
Ann Danoski
Aug 17, 2015
RACINE – Ann Marie Danoski, nee, Habetler, 95, passed away at Kenosha Senior Living on Monday, August 17, 2015. Ann was born in Racine on March 1, 1920 and had been a lifelong resident. She graduated from Horlick High School, Class of 1938. On January 10, 1942, Ann married Dominik Danoski. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1985....
Marjorie Jensen
Aug 7, 2015
RACINE – Marjorie L. Jensen, nee Halberstadt, 88, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on Friday, August 7, 2015. Marge was born in Racine on February 8, 1927 to Elmer "Happy" and Sarah (nee, Miller) Halberstadt and had been a lifelong resident. On August 6, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to William E. Jensen. She graduated...
Lyle Andersen
Aug 6, 2015
CALEDONIA—Lyle C. Andersen, 70, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Born in Racine on October 4, 1944, he was the fourth of five children born to LeRoy and Anita (nee Walters) Andersen. Lyle was a 1964 graduate of Washington Park High School and afterwards earned a tech degree as a...
Laverne Boldus
Aug 5, 2015
Laverne J. Boldus Racine – LaVerne J. Boldus, 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. LaVerne was born in Wisconsin on December 22, 1923 to John W. and Jennie (nee, Christenson) Anderson. LaVerne married the former Floyd Boldus on June 21, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2012. She enjoyed teaching...
Susan Hatch
Aug 1, 2015
RACINE – Susan G. Hatch, nee, Marshall, 77, passed away at home on Saturday, August 1, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born in Oak Park, IL on November 16, 1937 to the late Fred B. Marshall and Edna Polk Marshall. Susan attended Riverside Brookfield High School before attending and graduating from the University of Illinois at...
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