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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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Loretta Williams
Feb 18, 2014
Racine – Loretta J. Williams, 84, passed away at Hospice House Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Loretta was born in Milwaukee on July 22, 1929 to William and Pauline (nee, Schaff) Fonder. She married Harold E. Williams on January 11, 1958 and were married 53 years. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2011. Among the things...
Margaret Rogers
Feb 18, 2014
Racine – Margaret I. Rogers, 87, passed away at Francis House in South Milwaukee on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Margaret was born in Delavan on June 20, 1926 to Victor and Martha (nee, Goodger) Impiccini. On February 14, 2006, Margaret married Charles E. Creuziger. She was a secretary in the Office of the Dean at Beloit College and served on...
Paul Mielke
Feb 12, 2014
Racine – Paul Gilbert Mielke, 83, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Paul was born in Racine on June 11, 1930 to Paul F. and Anna (nee, Blask) Mielke. He married the former Gloria Bronson in 1951. Paul served in the U. S. Air National Guard during the Korean War. He was employed by...
Zonia O'Brien
Feb 10, 2014
Racine – Zonia O'Brien, 45, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare in Franklin on Monday, February 10, 2014. Zonia was born in Tela, Honduras on July 12, 1968 to Juan Angel and Josefina Ameal Ochoa. She married James O'Brien on August 7, 1993. Zonia was employed by Krones where she worked in international customer service/sales. She loved to travel off-the-beaten...
Jane Beck
Feb 5, 2014
Sturtevant – Jane L. Beck, nee Stanfield, 48, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Jane was born in Racine on February 18, 1965 to Donald L. and Bernice E. (nee Duesing) Stanfield. She was a happy and vibrant person. She could find the humor in every situation and she shared her laughter and zest for life with everyone she...
Sandra Jones
Feb 3, 2014
Racine - Sandra Lynn Jones (nee: Meyer) passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital on Monday, February 3, 2014. She was born in Racine on August 13, 1939 to Frederick and Mildred (Korec) Meyer.Sandra graduated from Washington Park High School "Class of '57" and lived her entire life in Racine. On May 5, 1962 she was united in marriage to William...
Lasetty Zalesak
Jan 25, 2014
Racine – LaSetty Zalesak, nee, Stransky, 84, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, January 25, 2014. LaSetty was born in Racine on March 30, 1929 to the late Walter J. and Sadie (nee, Pilger) Stransky. After her mother's premature death, LaSetty was raised by her aunt and uncle, the late Charles and Irene (nee, Pilger) Hassel. On February...
James Rewolinski
Jan 21, 2014
Racine - Passed peacefully into Eternal Life with his family at his side on Tuesday, January 21st, at the age of 75. Survived by his loving wife, Marilyn (nee Kihslinger); son, David (Melissa) Rewolinski, daughter, Debra (John) Raschke; sisters, Nancy (Jim) Cunningham, Shirley (Tom) Kolander; grandchildren, Michael, Kaitlyn, Zachary and Alexander. Further survived by other family and friends.The family would...
Debra Leclair
Jan 14, 2014
Racine – Debra Louise LeClair, nee Behrens, 52, passed away at Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Debra was born in Racine on August 5, 1961 to Glen Behrens and Jacqueline L. (nee, Gable) Nemoure. She was employed by Wheaton Franciscan All Saints. Debra is survived by Freddie Hand; her children, Corinn Mildenberg, Daniel Uick, Shaun...
Celia Font
Jan 6, 2014
Racine – Celia R. Font, nee, Maldonado, 48, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, January 6, 2014. Celia was born in Racine on June 29, 1965 to David and Azucena (nee, Jaimez) Maldonado. She worked as a receptionist for a non-profit organization and also worked at the Lighthouse Museum during the summer. Celia was a member of...
Shantaben Patel
Jan 6, 2014
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Leslie Woods
Jan 3, 2014
RACINE – Leslie Ann (Nee: Lawson) Woods, 56, passed away at home surrounded by her family on January 3, 2014. Beloved wife of Ralph Woods. Daughter of Louann (Nee: Rezabek) Lawson and the late Harold Lawson. Mother of Jennifer (Joshua) Mohr, Jessica (Jonathan) Knoll and Caroline Woods. Grandmother of Jonathan, Joshua and Julia Mohr and Mackenzie Knoll. Sister to Christopher...
Marjorie Seavoy
Jan 1, 2014
Racine – Marjorie L. Seavoy, 95, passed away at Hospice House Racine on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Marjorie (Marj) was born in Greenland, MI on May 18, 1918 to Joseph and Harriet (nee, Carkeek) Blake. She graduated from L'Anse High School. In 1941 Marj married Robert Sands in L'Anse, MI and he preceded her in death in 1963. In 1972...
Jon Lesnjak
Dec 24, 2013
Racine - Jon Michael Lesnjak, age 68, passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013, from complications of aggressive cancer. After a heroic, hard-fought battle of almost two years, he conquered his cancer and destroyed it by taking it with him into death. Jon was born March 1, 1945, in Racine, Wisconsin, to John and Mary Lesnjak (now deceased), and...
Melvin Beth
Dec 24, 2013
Melvin J. Beth, 83, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Mel was born in Racine on July 10, 1930 to Elmer and Anna (nee, Ulmer) Beth. He married the former Diane Burdick and were married fifty years. She preceded him in death in 1998. Mel married Barbara (Olson) Zakowski and have been married fifteen years. He...
Irene Weyhrauch
Dec 23, 2013
Racine – Irene Weyhrauch, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, December 23, 2013. Irene was born in Racine on September 28, 1928 to George E. and Beatrice (nee, Nekuta) Krivsky. She married John P. Weyhrauch on October 25, 1948 and he preceded her in death on March 7, 2006. Irene is survived by her sister Margie...
Philip Balwinski
Dec 22, 2013
Racine – Philip A. Balwinski, 73, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee. Phil was born in Marquette, MI on November 28, 1940 to Florian and Florence (nee, Burch) Balwinski. He married Sandra (Bzdawka) and celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary this past August 31. Phil served in the U.S. Air Force. For...
Robert Angel
Dec 21, 2013
Racine – Robert E. Angel, 91, passed away at Lake County Landing in Oconomowoc on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Bob was born in Racine on January 26, 1922 to Robert and Elizabeth (nee, Murphy) Angel. He has been a lifelong Racine resident. Bob married the former Lavinia "Winnie" Roberts at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church on November 23, 1946. She...
Alexis Lopez-Brandies
Dec 15, 2013
Racine – Alexis Rose Lopez-Brandies, 14, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Lexi was born in Racine on February 7, 1999 to Rudy A. Brandies and Morningstar Lopez. Survivors include her father, Rudy (Kelly) Brandies; mother, Morningstar (Vydal Vargas, Jr.) Lopez; step-father, Jesse Marquez, Sr., paternal grandparents, Wallace and Susie Brandies, and Diane Sosa; maternal grandparents, Jesus and Cindy...
Josephine Chovan
Dec 15, 2013
Racine - Josephine Carrie (nee, Garbo) Chovan, 94, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Josephine was born in Racine on April 22, 1919 to John and Emily (nee, Billardello) Garbo. She married Walter Chovan in Racine in 1943. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1988. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Mary...
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