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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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Lynn Cutrell

Lynn Cutrell

Dec 23, 2024

Lynn M. Cutrell, 78, passed away at Ascension Spring Street Campus on December 23, 2024. Lynn was born in Racine on December 8, 1946, to Frederick and Dorothy (nee; Yehling) Cutrell. Lynn graduated with a master's degree in musical therapy from Ohio State University. She was employed for the state of Wisconsin where she was well respected in her profession....

Robert Schroeder

Robert Schroeder

Dec 23, 2024

Raymond- Robert P. Schroeder, 87 passed away on December 23, 2024 at Froedtert Hopital, Wauwatosa. Bob was born in Racine on March 31, 1937 to the late George and Helen Schroeder. He was a graduate of Lutheran High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1957. In 1996 he married Sandra McDonald (nee: Wyszynski)....

James Gebelian

James Gebelian

Dec 18, 2024

James Gebelian, 96, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Jim was born in Racine on March 21, 1928, to Artin and Akabe Jibilian (Gebelian). He graduated from Horlick High School. Jim served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church. Jim was employed at Walker...

Paul Machmeier

Paul Machmeier

Dec 18, 2024

The patriarch of our family, Paul Machmeier, died at home on December 18, 2024 at the age of 87. Paul Martin Machmeier was born in Milwaukee on May 23, 1937 to Martin and Ethel Machmeier. Paul graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School in 1955, and then attended the University of Missouri – Rolla where he earned an engineering degree. He...

Darlene Prochaska

Darlene Prochaska

Dec 16, 2024

Darlene "Cathy" Prochaska Darlene "Cathy" Prochaska, 69, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, December 16, 2024. Cathy was born in Rice Lake on November 17, 1955, to Leonard and Dorothy (nee: Wabschall) Prochaska, Sr. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo and reading. Cathy is survived by her sisters Judy (Jack) Hylton, Bernie Morrow and Joyce (Bill)...

Gert Lippold

Gert Lippold

Dec 12, 2024

Gert R. Lippold, 78 passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home. Gert was born in Tannenbergsthal, Germany on December 14, 1945 to the late Werner and Hilde (nee: Goering) Lippold. Gert proudly served in the U. S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1969. In Milwaukee, on July 23, 1983 he married Kathleen A. Held. Gert was...

Ronald Dlobik

Ronald Dlobik

Dec 5, 2024

Ronald G. Dlobik, 61, passed away at Cross Roads Care Center on Thursday, December 6, 2024. Ron was born in Milwaukee on September 18, 1963, to Ronald F. and Judith (nee: Carpenter) Dlobik. He worked as a machinist and enjoyed spending his free time hunting and fishing. Ron is survived by his father, Ronald F. Dlobik, Sr.; his sister, Kim...

Emma Worob

Emma Worob

Dec 1, 2024

Emma Worob, 96, passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at Azura-Oak Creek. She is reunited with her life partner, William "Bill" Koehler. Emma was born in Germany on December 24th, 1928 to the late George and Emma (nee: Knibutat) Felgendreher. She immigrated to the United States after being sponsored by a family for her sewing skills. Her life was...

Helen Lindgren

Helen Lindgren

Nov 27, 2024

Helen M. Lindgren (Liegl) 87, of Racine Passed away at her home on November 27,2024. Helen was born July 2,1937 in Spring Green, WI too Frank and Grace (Laubmeier) Liegl.In 1955 Helen graduated from Central High School in Paddock Lake, WI, from there she went on to Nursing School and became a CNA and worked all her life taking care...

Gerald Boutell

Gerald Boutell

Nov 27, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Boutell of Racine, WI, born on May 19, 1944, passed away peacefully on November 27, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband to Carol (née Hauser) for 57 wonderful years, Jerry was known for his quick wit, relentless determination, and remarkable talent for fixing anything. His legacy of love, laughter, and ingenuity will be treasured forever. Jerry's...

Francis Mosher

Francis Mosher

Nov 25, 2024

Francis L. Mosher, 85, passed away at Villa of Lincoln Park on November 25, 2024. Francis was born on July 7, 1939 to Lloyd and Adeline (nee: Strebe) Mosher. He was employed as a mechanic for the city of Racine until his retirement.Francis was a member of St. Rita Catholic Parish. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to go...

Theodore Galizanski

Theodore Galizanski

Nov 23, 2024

Ted (Theodore) Galizanski May 29, 1964 – November 23, 2024 Ted lived life with a carefree ease; too smart for school in his younger years and too creative for the everyday normal life that others sought. He held true friends and close family in the highest regard.  He worked hard, was competitive when we all played board games, cornhole or...

Catherine Anderson

Catherine Anderson

Nov 23, 2024

Catherine Michele Anderson, 66, of Racine, WI, passed away on November 23, 2024. Catherine was born on December 12, 1957, to Joan and John Anderson in Racine, WI. As one of four siblings, Catherine grew up with a passion for learning, nature, and history, which shaped her remarkable career and personal life. Catherine graduated from Walden III high school in...

Charles Wasinack

Charles Wasinack

Nov 22, 2024

Charles H. Wasinack, 96, passed away at Ascension Spring Street Campus on Friday, November 22, 2024. Charles was born in Racine on June 12, 1928, to Joseph and Marie (nee: Schubert) Wasinack. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On August 4, 1951, He married Mary Orlovsky at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church. She preceded him...

Joyce Tamm

Joyce Tamm

Nov 17, 2024

Caledonia- Joyce E. Tamm, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Ascension All Saints in Racine On December 1, 1945, Joyce was born in Milwaukee to the late Walter C. and Luella (nee: Anderson) Mattick. On September 22, 1968, in Milwaukee,  Joyce married Ernst W. Tamm Sr. Joyce was a lifelong active member of the New Apostolic...

Ella Pustol-Nuernberg

Ella Pustol-Nuernberg

Nov 14, 2024

Ella H. Pustol Nuernberg, 97,  passed away at Franciscan Place in Brookfield on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Ella was born on November 4, 1927, to Adolf and Erwine (Noernberg) Schachtschneider in Kisielowska, Poland. As a young girl she was separated from her 4 sisters, mother and stepfather during the invasion of their farm (then known as the White Ukraine) during...

John Bobinski

John Bobinski

Nov 13, 2024

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Charles Burmeister

Charles Burmeister

Nov 7, 2024

Franksville- Charles L. Burmeister, 83 passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Oak Ridge Care Center, Union Grove. He was born in Milwaukee on August 12, 1941 to the late Charles W. and Gertrude (nee: Peters) Burmeister. Chuck was employed with Ladish Company as a time study until his retirement from what is now known as Ladish ATI Company....

Walter Urban

Walter Urban

Nov 3, 2024

Mount Pleasant- Walter J. "Wally" Urban III, 84 passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in his home. He was born in Racine to the late Walter J. and Lillian (nee: Bronson) Urban II. On May 4, 1963 Wally married Marilyn A. Visek. They were blessed with six children and 61 years of marriage. In his younger years, Wally worked...

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Nov 1, 2024

Wind Point- Richard L. "Dick" Anderson DDS, 77 passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Lakeshore at Siena. He was born in Racine on August 3, 1947 to the late Gilbert and Dorothy (nee: Driver) Anderson. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Airforce until his honorable discharge. He married Suzanne Lee McBain. Sadly, she passed away in 1992. He...

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