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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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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...

Jerome Lohnis

Jerome Lohnis

Dec 20, 2014

RACINE – Jerome E. Lohnis, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Jerry was born in Pewaukee, WI on August 10, 1932 to Edward and Marie (nee, cull) Lohnis. On January 3, 1953 in Dubuque, IA, Jerry married the former Rita Corbett. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1949 until 1951 in...

Georgia Mcmullen

Georgia Mcmullen

Dec 14, 2014

Georgia E. McMullen RACINE – Georgia E. McMullen, 92, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Timber Oaks Assisted Living Center in Union Grove. Georgia was born in South Paris, Maine on February 25, 1922 to Fred and Evelyn (nee, Drew) Durgin. She married Richard C. Phelps in 1943, then came to Racine. He preceded her in death on...

Brenda Bielefeldt

Brenda Bielefeldt

Dec 12, 2014

RACINE – Brenda L. (nee, Sheppard) "Tweety" Bielefeldt, passed away peacefully to our Lord on December 12, 2014.She married her best friend, Mark Bielefeldt, Sr. on September 3, 2006. Brenda was born in Racine on December 13, 1962 to Jack and Monica (nee, Seitz) Sheppard, Sr. Brenda worked for Pick N Save for ten years. She loved family and friends....

Charles Woods

Charles Woods

Dec 11, 2014

RACINE – Charles Woods, 75, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Charles was born in Monroe, AL on February 28, 1939. Charles was a very social person. He lived at Racine Residential Care for a number of years where he actively participated in Special Olympics, Sunshine Club and dance club. In 2008 Charles moved back...

Mark Frontczak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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