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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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Darlene Hartgerink
Oct 18, 2015
RACINE – Darlene J. Hartgerink, 76, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Darlene was born in Tomahawk, WI on February 26, 1939 to Rev. Carl and Esther (nee, Rewoldt) Henning. On August 15, 1959, Darlene married Edward Hartgerink. Darlene was an active member of New Hope Lutheran Church. She was always ready to...
Nancy Borgardt
Oct 17, 2015
Racine – Nancy L. Borgardt, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Nancy was born in Moline, IL on September 14, 1941 to Earl and Mary Jane (nee, Lundberg) Ehen. Nancy married Thomas R. Borgardt on June 3, 1961 at Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Racine. She was an Executive Secretary at S.C. Johnson...
Joseph Smogoleski
Oct 15, 2015
RACINE – Joseph P. Smogoleski, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Joe was born in Milwaukee on January 20, 1940. He married Ernestine M. "Tina" (nee, Edl) Smogoleski. She preceded in death. Joe is survived by his daughter, Lisa Marie (Todd Rognsvoog) Hendricks; grandchildren, Stephanie (Matthew) Ahles and David Hendricks; sisters, Silvia Jennings...
Ranu Raj
Oct 14, 2015
RACINE - Ranu Raj, a resident of Racine, Wisconsin, since 2002, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital as a result of a tragic accident.Ranu was born on April 7, 1957. She was most recently employed at SC Johnson. Her interests included spirituality, reading, exercising, yoga, gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.Ranu is survived...
Michael Hayek
Oct 13, 2015
RACINE – Michael A. Hayek, 60, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Mike was born on March 14, 1955 to Edward and Donna (nee, Gill) Hayek. He married Marcia (Ohlert) on June 20, 1983. Mike was a Civil Engineer, working with numerous public works projects over the years, last working with the Village of Caledonia. He enjoyed...
Peggy Shaffer
Oct 6, 2015
RACINE – Peggy Dabney Shaffer, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.Peggy was born on March 2, 1944 at McDill AFB in Florida to Loren and Dora (Baisinger) Bell. Raised by her stepfather Richard Dabney in Ohio, who brought her to Nebraska during summers to visit her family. She met her husband James while...
Dorothy Brault
Oct 5, 2015
MILWAUKEE – Dorothy D. Brault, 87, passed away at Sunrise Care Center on Monday, October 5, 2015. Dorothy was born in Manitowoc on March 13, 1928 to Stanley and Anna (nee, Anhalt) Dembski. On April 7, 1951, Dorothy married Raymond Brault. He preceded her in death on August 13, 1985. Survivors include her daughters, Gail Brault, Nancy (Tony) Grygera and...
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....
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