Obituaries

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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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...

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...

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