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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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John Lettsome
Apr 10, 2015
RACINE – John R. "Dick" Lettsome, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All; Saints on Friday, April 10, 2015. Dick was born in Racine on August 27, 1929 to John and Gertrude (nee, Gulbrandson) Lettsome. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He married the former Josephine Anzalone. Dick was a partner in Triple J construction...
Robert Olson
Apr 8, 2015
RACINE – Robert William Olson died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on April 8, 2015, less than a month after losing the love of his life, Mary Ruth. He had moved from Racine to Greenville, South Carolina, just two weeks ago to be closer to his children. "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine. She browses among...
Kem Vogt
Apr 8, 2015
RACINE – Kem A. Vogt, Sr., 57, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Kem was born in Racine on December 26, 1957 to LeRoy H. and Iva (nee, Brown) Vogt. He was married to Carla Vogt, celebrating 25 years of marriage. Kem had been employed by American Building Restoration Products for over 28 years. He was an...
Dianne Jacobsen
Apr 5, 2015
RACINE – Dianne Marie (nee, Schuppe) Jacobsen, 76, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her loving daughters on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Dianne was born in Racine, Wisconsin on September 11, 1938. Dianne loved to knit and crochet and was very active in the community knitting prayer shawls and baby blankets for those in need. She especially loved...
Randal Hillman
Mar 31, 2015
Randal "Randy" Scott Hillman, 62, passed away peacefully at the Golden Living Centers Lake Ridge Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Randy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend. He spent the majority of his life in the Sturtevant and Racine, WI area. He graduated from Case High School in...
Mary Koenen
Mar 30, 2015
RACINE – Mary F. Koenen, 94, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, March 30, 2015. Mary was born in Milwaukee on December 24, 1920 to Alexander and Fannie (nee, Jermonik) Petushek. She was united in marriage to William C. Koenen. He preceded her in death in 1997. After being a homemaker for many years, Mary worked for...
Jerome Nuter
Mar 26, 2015
RACINE – Jerome J. "Jerry" Nuter, 79, passed away peacefully in hospice at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Jerry was born in Racine on January 1, 1936 to John and Mary (nee, Kubatski) Nuter, who preceded him in death. Jerry grew up in Racine, graduating from St. Catherine's High School before attending Loras College in Dubuque,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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