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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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Ardis Cherkinian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William Spreeberg

William Spreeberg

Jul 27, 2015

RACINE – William L. Spreeberg, 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, July 27, 2015. Bill was born in Racine on September 10, 1923 to Lawrence E. and Alma (nee, Gastrow) Spreeberg. On November 4, 1950 at Holy Trinity Church Bill married the former Mildred M. Pavelcik. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2005. Bill...

Lorraine Matelski

Lorraine Matelski

Jul 26, 2015

RACINE - Lorraine L. Matelski, 94, passed away Sunday July 26, 2015, at her residence after a long illness. Lorraine was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on March 26, 1921. Lorraine has been resident of Racine since 1928, and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for over 85 years. She graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School and attended Racine Vocational School...

Catherine Sahakian

Catherine Sahakian

Jul 25, 2015

RIVER FALLS, WI - Catherine Sahakian was born December 1, 1922 in Racine, Wisconsin and passed away on July 25, 2015 at the age of 92. Catherine and her identical twin were the first of 7 children born to her parents. Her father was born in Tomarza, Turkey and immigrated to the United States in 1910 before World War I...

Jayendra Trivedi

Jayendra Trivedi

Jul 19, 2015

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Manfred Hufen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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