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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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Ermgard Johnson

Ermgard Johnson

Feb 13, 2015

RACINE – Ermgard V. Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, February 13, 2015. Ermgard was born in Treplin, Germany on June 5, 1921 to Andrew and Eva (nee, Lohse) Hoffman. On October 17, 1947, she married Henry Hoffman in Niagra, WI. He preceded her in death. Ermgard along with Henry lived in Racine most of...

Robert Joncas

Robert Joncas

Feb 12, 2015

RACINE – Robert J. Joncas, 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Bob was born in Marenisco, MI on October 9, 1929, the son of the late Albert and Esther (nee. Pratt) Joncas. He was one of 13 children. Bob was enlisted in the Army and served...

Wallace Olson

Wallace Olson

Feb 10, 2015

RACINE – Wallace E. Olson, "Bud", age 84, passed away peacefully at home on February 10th, 2015. Bud was born in Racine, WI on June 3rd, 1930 to Ben and Evelyn (nee, Rosquist) Olson. In 1950, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve our country which was during the Korean War. On July 16th, 1951, when "Bud" was 21...

Frances Luedke

Frances Luedke

Feb 8, 2015

Private Family Service

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...

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