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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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Joseph Mihalovic

Joseph Mihalovic

Feb 8, 2015

WATERFORD – Joseph J. Mihalovic, II, 70, passed away at Zablocki V.A. Medical Center on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Joe was born on September 29, 1944 to Joseph J. and Margarite Mihalovic. He retired from Delphi after more than 30 years. Joe enjoyed fishing, boating and bowling, but most of all he was an avid golfer, nicknamed the "Arm". He...

Mary Roland

Mary Roland

Feb 5, 2015

RACINE – Mary Elizabeth Roland, (nee' Wthrow) 82, passed away at home surrounded by her family, and caregivers Thursday, February 5, 2015. Mary was born in St. Joseph, MO on February 15, 1932 to James and Jessie (nee, Butts) Withrow. Upon graduation from Central High School of St. Joseph, Mo. Mary enrolled in Eureka College in Eureka, IL, where she...

Axel Amos

Axel Amos

Feb 5, 2015

RACINE – Axel Atwood Amos, 3 months, was called home to be with his Lord, Jesus, on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Axel, our "Little Angel" was born on November 17, 2014 to Jasmine DeLotell and Alexander Amos. He will be sadly missed by Jasmine and Alex; his maternal grandparents, Sabrina and Chuck DeLotell; maternal great-grandparents, Rosa Mobley, Phyllis DeLotell and...

Svetomir Stojadinovic

Svetomir Stojadinovic

Jan 25, 2015

RACINE – Svetomir passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2015 surrounded by the love of his family after a long and hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Sveta was born on August 13, 1941 in Natalinci, Serbia and the son of the late Milan and Milunka (nee: Nikolic) Stojadinovic. As a young man, he served in the Yugoslavian Army....

Cornel Johnson

Cornel Johnson

Jan 24, 2015

RACINE - Cornel Carl Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully January 24, 2015 at home. He was born July 4, 1923 to Herman and Sophie (nee: Christopherson) Johnsen in Racine, Wisconsin. Cornel married Virginia Peterka on October 20, 1945. The couple raised three children; Dan (Kathy) Johnson of Madison, Susan Johnson of Racine and Sally (David) Weaseman of Racine. He was...

Eldon Brumbaugh

Eldon Brumbaugh

Jan 19, 2015

Racine – Eldon M. Brumbaugh, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2015 at the age of 90. Eldon was born in Goshen, Indiana on December 10, 1924 to Floyd and Emma (ne Casanega) Brumbaugh. Eldon was united in marriage to Ethel F. Olsen on November 27, 1956. He served in the US Army and was a WWII...

David Sears

David Sears

Jan 15, 2015

MILWAUKEE - David C. Sears, 70, formerly of Racine, passed away on Thursday, January 15 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee after a lengthy illness. Born on July 17, 1944 in Milwaukee, David moved with his family to Racine in 1957 where he resided most of his life. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1962 and then received...

Audrey Bleeke

Audrey Bleeke

Jan 9, 2015

Racine – Audrey Jean (nee, Manthey) Bleeke, 85, after a full and very happy life, was born to eternal life by God's grace through Jesus Christ our Savior on Friday, January 9, 2015.Audrey was born in Milwaukee on November 8, 1929 to Louis E. and Sylvia G. (nee, Wagner) Manthey. She married John H. Bleeke on June 22, 1952. Blessed...

Dorothy Kupper

Dorothy Kupper

Jan 6, 2015

RACINE – Dorothy Kupper, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Dorothy was born in Morrill, NE on June 11, 1932 to Fred and Marie (nee, Eisel) Bernhardt. On February 16, 1952 she married Peter P. Kupper who preceded her in death. She had been employed by Ziabicki Imports, Howard Industries and Sears. She...

Dorothy David

Dorothy David

Jan 5, 2015

RACINE – Dorothy M. David, 92, passed away at home on Monday, January 5, 2015. Dorothy was born in Racine on April 6, 1922 to Robert and Adeline (NEE, Griesbach) Love. She graduated from Wm. Horlick High School, Class of 1940. On September 1, 1946 in Eagle River she married Warren David. He preceded her in death on February 1,...

Paul Kielbasa

Paul Kielbasa

Jan 4, 2015

RACINE – Paul E. Kielbasa, 74, passed away at home on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Paul was born in Chicago on January 18, 1940 to Pawel and Helena (nee, Migalski) Kielbasa. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 – 63. Paul married the former Judy "Sue" Sorenson. He retired from J.I. Case Company in 1998. Paul was very active...

Troy Schmidt

Troy Schmidt

Jan 2, 2015

Troy was born in Racine on April 1, 1965 to LeRoy and Karen (nee, Lorence) Schmidt. On August 18, 1990, Troy married the former Ann Schulz. He was employed by the Racine Water Department. Troy also had worked for many years for his friend Mike at Dykstra Brothers. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping. Troy was always helping...

Lois Haake

Lois Haake

Dec 31, 2014

RACINE – Lois Esther Haake, 94, passed away at Golden Age Care on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Lois was born in Chicago, IL on June 30, 1920 to Carl and Hertha (nee, Paultz) Harder. She married Roy Haake, who preceded her in death. Lois was an avid golfer well into her 80's. She will always be remember for her great...

James Lui

James Lui

Dec 29, 2014

RACINE – James L. "Jim" Lui, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 29, 2014. Jim was born in Racine on February 24, 1939 to Theodore M. and Mildred (nee, Macak) Lui. Jim graduated from St. Catherine's High School, Class of 1957. He served in the Army where he was stationed in Korea. Jim worked many years at...

David Vartanian

David Vartanian

Dec 29, 2014

RACINE – David A. Vartanian, 62, passed away at home on Monday, December 29, 2014. David was born in Racine on May 20, 1952 to Charles and Catherine (nee, Balian) Vartanian. He married the former Deborah Giese. David was a true Hot Rodder. He loved to restore old cars, and he was fanatical about the game of golf, but most...

Charles Evinic

Charles Evinic

Dec 26, 2014

WINTER HAVEN, FL - Charles R. Evinic passed away on December 26, 2014 following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Chuck was born in Racine on July 17, 1942 to Charles and Laura Evinic. He graduated from Lutheran High in 1960. After graduation he joined the Navy and received his honorable discharge in 1964. Chuck married his soul mate, Judith...

Jerome Lohnis

Jerome Lohnis

Dec 20, 2014

RACINE – Jerome E. Lohnis, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Jerry was born in Pewaukee, WI on August 10, 1932 to Edward and Marie (nee, cull) Lohnis. On January 3, 1953 in Dubuque, IA, Jerry married the former Rita Corbett. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1949 until 1951 in...

Georgia Mcmullen

Georgia Mcmullen

Dec 14, 2014

Georgia E. McMullen RACINE – Georgia E. McMullen, 92, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Timber Oaks Assisted Living Center in Union Grove. Georgia was born in South Paris, Maine on February 25, 1922 to Fred and Evelyn (nee, Drew) Durgin. She married Richard C. Phelps in 1943, then came to Racine. He preceded her in death on...

Brenda Bielefeldt

Brenda Bielefeldt

Dec 12, 2014

RACINE – Brenda L. (nee, Sheppard) "Tweety" Bielefeldt, passed away peacefully to our Lord on December 12, 2014.She married her best friend, Mark Bielefeldt, Sr. on September 3, 2006. Brenda was born in Racine on December 13, 1962 to Jack and Monica (nee, Seitz) Sheppard, Sr. Brenda worked for Pick N Save for ten years. She loved family and friends....

Charles Woods

Charles Woods

Dec 11, 2014

RACINE – Charles Woods, 75, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Charles was born in Monroe, AL on February 28, 1939. Charles was a very social person. He lived at Racine Residential Care for a number of years where he actively participated in Special Olympics, Sunshine Club and dance club. In 2008 Charles moved back...

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