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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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Frances Baker

Frances Baker

Mar 24, 2015

RACINE – Frances L. Baker, 91, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.Frances was born in Providence, SC on May 7, 1923 to Rhodus and Frances (nee, Hodge) Ard. She received her education in the schools of Sumter, S.C. Frances married Frank E. Baker on February 26, 1969. He preceded her in death on...

Glenn Sorenson

Glenn Sorenson

Mar 22, 2015

RACINE – Glenn A. Sorenson, 93, passed away at Kenosha Estates on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Glenn was born in North Cape on August 23, 1921 to Arthur W. and Inez E. (nee, Sumerton) Sorenson. He graduated from Waterford High School where he lettered in three sports all four years. On August 3, 1946, Glenn married the former Doris E....

Audrey Schaefer

Audrey Schaefer

Mar 21, 2015

RACINE- Our loving Triune God sent His Heavenly Angels to carry His faithful servant, Audrey Louise Schaefer (nee Frieseke), to her Eternal Rest on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Audrey was born in Milwaukee on May 5, 1930 to August and Lorraine (nee, Kurz) Frieseke. In August, 1950 she came to Racine to be the First Grade Teacher at St. John's...

William Rieser

William Rieser

Mar 17, 2015

RACINE – William R. Rieser, 96, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Bill was born in Racine on April 18, 1918 to William B. and Nellie (Harder) Rieser. He was a proud graduate of Wm. Horlick High School, Class of '36. On July 10, 1937, Bill married the love of his life, the...

Rhonda May

Rhonda May

Mar 17, 2015

RACINE – Rhonda Lee May, 59, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Rhonda was born in Racine on March 9, 1956 to William Dean and Betty May (nee, Knudsen) Hansen. On August 13, 1976 she married the love of her life, Cary May. Rhonda was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time...

Mary Ahlf

Mary Ahlf

Mar 15, 2015

RACINE – Mary Patricia Ahlf, 73, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Mary Pat was born in Superior, WI on December 9, 1941 to the late Byron and Elaine (nee, Goblirsch) Rawn. She married Ronald G. Ahlf, celebrating 55 years of marriage. Mary Pat was an active member of St. Rita's Parish where she...

Eleanor Krueger

Eleanor Krueger

Mar 15, 2015

RACINE – Eleanor Krueger, 95, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Ellie was born in Racine on July 2, 1919 to the late Ernst and Hulda (nee, Trick) Kahl. On January 3, 1942 she married Myron L. Krueger. He preceded her in death on May 9, 1995. Ellie was strong in her faith. Always a...

Mary Olson

Mary Olson

Mar 12, 2015

RACINE - Mary Ruth Clunie Olson died peacefully at her residence on March 12, 2015, sleeping in her own bed beside the love of her life. Mary was born in Racine on June 5, 1938, to the late Milton Orville John and Geraldine May (nee Koehler) Clunie. She was a lifelong resident of Racine. On August 21, 1965, she was...

Rita Jaskulske

Rita Jaskulske

Mar 9, 2015

Racine- Rita J. Jaskulske, 78, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, March 09, 2015.Rita was born in Racine on November 30, 1936 to Nicholas and Elizabeth (nee: Holler) Scholzen. Rita was employed as a production manager in the food service department of Racine Unified Schools. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. She...

Ursula Hayes

Ursula Hayes

Mar 6, 2015

RACINE – Ursula T. Hayes, 46, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015. Urs was born in New Jersey on April 21, 1968 to Jeffrey and Catherine (nee, Tice) Hayes. She was a loving mother to her sons, Anthony Ritt and Joseph Nelson who survive her along with her mother, Catherine Tice; and uncles, Zack Hayes and Eli Hayes; other...

Carl Wulff

Carl Wulff

Mar 5, 2015

RACINE – Carl E. Wulff, 95, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Carl was born in New Holstein, WI on June 29, 1919 to Eugene and Alma (nee, Schober) Wulff. He graduated in 1942 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation he received his commission as a First...

Francis Wiser

Francis Wiser

Mar 4, 2015

RACINE – Francis R. Wiser, 94, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, March 04, 2015. Francis was born in Perigueux, France, on December 19, 1920 to the late Edwin and Madeleine (Roche) Wiser. He married the former Wilma Radloff, celebrating 68 years of marriage. Francis served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a Pearl Harbor...

Donald Lee

Donald Lee

Mar 1, 2015

RACINE – Donald K. Lee, Sr., 83, passed away at St. Catherine's Medical Center inKenosha, on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Don was born in South Milwaukee on March 21, 1931 to the late Joseph J. and Eunice Evelyn (nee, O'Day) Lee. He married the former Minnie Geraldine Dietz. She preceded him in death. Don served in the U.S. Air force...

Lois Pallesen

Lois Pallesen

Feb 26, 2015

RACINE – Lois E. Pallesen, 90, on Thursday, February 26, 2015, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lois was born on November 24, 1924 to the late Peter and Evelyn (nee, Lantz) Lund. She married Lester Pallesen, celebrating fifty-nine years of marriage. Lois was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Lester...

Jennifer Henningfeld

Jennifer Henningfeld

Feb 24, 2015

FRANKSVILLE – Jennifer L. Henningfeld, 45, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her home on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.Jeni was born in Racine on October 5, 1969, daughter of James and the late Karen (nee: Kopecky) Chambers. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jeffrey Henningfeld, on September 24, 1994 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church,...

Jeffery Pellerin

Jeffery Pellerin

Feb 23, 2015

RACINE – Jeffery Louis Pellerin, 57, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. Jeff was born in Milwaukee on July 21, 1957 to Louis G. and Marjorie M. (nee, Morterud) Pellerin. He was an active member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and a facilitator for N.A.M.I. Jeffery will be remembered as a devoted son, proud father and grandfather and...

James Petrach

James Petrach

Feb 21, 2015

RACINE – James A. Petrach, 82, passed away surrounded by family at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints in Racine on Saturday, February 21, 2015. James was born in Racine on August 21, 1932 to John and Marie (nee, Mattal) Petrach. He is a graduate from Park High School. On August 20, 1982 James married the former Sharon Kunz. After serving his...

Harold Christensen

Harold Christensen

Feb 20, 2015

RACINE – Harold "Butch" Lee Christensen, 72, passed away at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL on Friday, February 20, 2015 following a 3 month stay in the hospital due to an automobile accident. A lifetime resident, Butch was born in Racine on October 10, 1942 to the late Harold R. and Alma K. (nee Dolezal) Christensen. Butch worked...

Harold Matter

Harold Matter

Feb 14, 2015

RACINE – Harold E. "Mike" Matter, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Mike was born in Racine on October 6, 1922 to Hugo and Anna (nee, Mautz) Matter. On October 26, 1946, Mike married the former Lorraine Seyferth, celebrating 68 years of marriage. Mike served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII....

Gerald Gregory

Gerald Gregory

Feb 13, 2015

RACINE –Gerald E. "Gus" Gregory, 81, entered into the loving arms of Jesus and was reunited with his mother on February 13, 2015. Gus was born in Racine on August 20, 1933 to Wilbert and Priscilla (Malcom) Gregory. Gus served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On August 20, 1955 he married his grade school sweetheart, the former...

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