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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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Mark Frontczak
Dec 11, 2014
RACINE – Mark Alan Frontczak, 45, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Mark was born in Milwaukee on December 27, 1968 to Anthony and Patricia (nee, Mulzoff) Frontczak. Mark is survived by his wife, Kim; step-children, Andrew Kueffler, Staff Sgt. USAF and Joshua Kueffler; his mother, Patricia; step-grandson, Hunter Kueffler "his little man";...
Scott Kloss
Dec 11, 2014
RACINE – Scott Kloss, 51, passed away at Hospice Alliance House in Kenosha on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Scott was born in Milwaukee on April 21, 1963 to Ronald Kloss and Frances (nee, Burns) Rochon. He was employed by General Motors for over fifteen years. Scott loved all things sports and going to the casino's and playing poker. Most of...
Alma Sheppard
Dec 10, 2014
RACINE – Alma E. Sheppard, 69, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Alma was born in Rumsey-Louisville, KY on December 23, 1944 to Walter C. and Margaret E. Johnson. She married Jack J. Sheppard who preceded her in death. Alma lived for her family and is survived by her son, Joey Patz; daughter, Edie Cole; step-daughter, Char Kirk; three...
Anthony Needham
Dec 10, 2014
RACINE – Anthony W. "Tony" Needham, 70, passed away at Wheaton-Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Tony was born in Lincolnshire, England on April 27, 1944, to John and Olive Needham. In 1972, Tony married the former May Ross. After serving in the British Army, Tony worked as a firefighter in Northern Ireland before moving to the United...
Harriet Christiansen
Dec 6, 2014
Racine – Harriet P. Christiansen, nee Schmidt, 90, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center in Racine on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Harriet is survived by her brothers, John Schmidt of Kaukauna, WI and Donald Schmidt of Crivitz, WI. She is furthered survived by many nieces and nephews. Harriet was preceeded in death by her husband, Thomas; her brothers, Willard and...
Shirley Schmitz
Nov 29, 2014
RACINE – Shirley Ann Schmitz, 78, passed away at home on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Shirley was born in Milwaukee on April 19, 1936 to Alvin and Helen (nee, Young) Meyer. Beloved wife of Ronald D. Schmitz. Loving mother of Al (Lori) Zeitz, Elroy (Annette) Zeitz, Sherri Wuerker and Shane (Jennifer) Schmitz; cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren....
John Outlaw
Nov 25, 2014
John Outlaw, one of Milwaukee Public Schools longest serving educators, dies. John L. Outlaw was born January 11, 1924. An avid civil rights activist in the 60's, John was elected president of the Milwaukee chapter of the Lutheran Human Relationships Association of America from 1965-1968. John was among hundreds of people who marched Milwaukee's streets with Milwaukee civil rights leader,...
Ruth Dickerson
Nov 22, 2014
RACINE – Ruth L. Dickerson, 86, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Ruth was born in Racine on April 12, 1928 to Edward and Bessie (nee, Christiansen) Bittorf. She graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1946. On September 19, 1959, Ruth married Charlesworth L. Dickerson, celebrating forty-six years of marriage. He preceded her in death...
Mildred Schaut
Nov 15, 2014
RACINE – Mildred Fuller Schaut, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospice, Saturday, November 15, 2014. Mildred (Mylle) was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on February 14, 1926 to Asa Levi and Edith (nee, Hutchinson) Fuller. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Edward Livingston Schaut. Mylle earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Coe College...
Jean Flannery
Nov 10, 2014
RACINE – Jean M. Flannery, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, November 10, 2014. Jean was born in Oshkosh on December 27, 1928 to Frank and Alice (nee, Davis) Hillson. She married Arthur K. Flannery on January 4, 1947. Together they raised eight beautiful children. Jean was a member of St. Joseph Parish for many years...
Charles Svendsen
Nov 8, 2014
RACINE - On Saturday, November 8, 2014, Charles Svendsen, 64, lost his courageous 3 year battle with cancer. He passed with grace and dignity surrounded by his family who were well loved.Chuck was born in Superior, Nebraska April 13, 1950 to the late Barbara Hanmer and Einer Svendsen. Most of his childhood was spent in Racine County. He graduated from...
Jan Pfingsten
Nov 7, 2014
RACINE – Jan D. (nee, Richter) Pfingsten, 78, passed away at Hospice House in Racine on Friday, November 7, 2014. Jan was born in Racine on October 16, 1936, the only child of Elmer and Evelyn (nee, Uhlir) Richter. Her father served in the U.S. Coast Guard and Jan was proud to grow up in a military family. She lived...
Edwin Lemanski
Nov 7, 2014
Racine – Edwin J. Lemanski, Jr., 75, passed away at Burlington Rehabilitation and Care Center on Friday, November 7, 2014. Ed was born in Kenosha on August 1, 1939 to Edwin J. and Josephine (nee, Ondrias) Lemanski, Sr. He graduated in 1957 from St. Catherine's High School, after which he served in the U.S. Army. Ed retired from Twin Disc...
Carol Borgardt
Nov 2, 2014
Racine- Carol Jean Borgardt (nee, Sawinski), 81, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 2, 2014.Carol was born in Racine on November 11, 1932 to John and Margaret (nee, Schoen) Sawinski. Carol married Godfrey Richard Borgardt, Jr. on April 25, 1953, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. She was a faithful lifelong member of St. John's. Carol...
Sylvia Witt
Oct 29, 2014
Sylvia Witt died peacefully in her senior residence in Palo Alto, CA at the age of 97. Sylvia is survived by her four children: Suzanne, Jonathan (Sharmeon), Kathleen, and Thomas (Jennifer). Her grandchildren: Kimberly, Dustin, Jay (Amanda), Jessica (Jeremy). Her great grandchildren: Kathleen, Jonah, Samuel, Journey, Joule, Justin and a great, great grandchild: Alexa. Her step grandchildren and great grandchildren....
Cecil Metz
Oct 25, 2014
Cecil E. Metz Racine – Cecil E. Metz, 90, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Cecil was born in Kokomo, IN on February 3, 1924 to Cecil E. and Anice (nee, Armitage) Metz. Cecil married the former Marian R. Jacobson on November 15, 1947. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. He flew...
Barbara Nimz
Oct 25, 2014
RACINE – Barbara Jeanne Nimz, nee, Reinke, 73, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Barbara was born in Clintonville, WI on October 15, 1941 to Frederick and Jeanne (nee, Owen) Reinke. On October 13, 1962, Barbara married Barry Nimz, celebrating fifty years of marriage. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2013. Barbara...
Sally Weaseman
Oct 23, 2014
RACINE – Sally Jean Weaseman, nee, Johnson, 60, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, October 23, 2014, following a ten year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Sally was born in Racine on September 28, 1954 to Cornel and Virginia (nee, Peterka) Johnson. She was a 1972 graduate of Case High School. On May 18,...
Anna Lakatos
Oct 14, 2014
Racine – Anna Mae Lakatos, nee, Post, 87, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Anna Mae was born in Racine on July 15, 1927 to Jacob and Sadie (Vanderleest) Post. She married Joseph S. Lakatos, Sr. on January 3, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2005. Anna Mae was a member of St....
Frank Vita
Oct 13, 2014
RACINE – Frank J. Vita, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 13, 2014 at the age of 70. Frank was born in Kenosha on January 24, 1944 to Frank J. and Della L. (nee White) Vita. On April 6, 1973 he married the former Jacque R. Scott. Frank had been employed by Young Radiator Company for over twenty...
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