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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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Gail Cartwright

Gail Cartwright

Sep 10, 2013

Racine – Gail B. Cartwright, 72, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Gail was born in Omaha, NE on March 4, 1941 to Floyd and Gladys (nee, Nielson) East. Gail loved her computer but most of all she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a strong supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital....

Roger Hilgenberg

Roger Hilgenberg

Sep 7, 2013

Racine – Roger J. "Jerry" Hilgenberg, 79, passed away at home on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Roger was born in Sheboygan on May 15, 1934 to Gottlieb and Emma (nee, Horn) Hilgenberg. He married the former Lucille A. Leffin. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2011. Roger served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 until 1956. He was...

Eugenia Eminovic

Eugenia Eminovic

Sep 6, 2013

Racine – Eugenia Eminovic, 89, passed away at her home on Friday, September 6, 2013. Eugenia was born in Poland on June 7, 1924. She grew up in Germany prior to immigrating the states in 1959. She married Izeir Eminovic. He preceded her in death in 2001. Eugenia had been employed by Rainfair for many years. She loved canning, baking...

Larry Boyd

Larry Boyd

Sep 3, 2013

Racine – Larry E. Boyd, 60, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Larry was born in Alamo, TN on January 22, 1953 to Latheree and Minnie (nee, Mcurrie) Boyd. He married the former Sherrian Johnson, recently celebrating 25 years of marriage. Larry was employed by Michaels Machine for over twenty-five years and was a caregiver at...

William Fritchen

William Fritchen

Sep 3, 2013

Racine – William L. Fritchen, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday September 3, 2013. William was born in Racine on November 20, 1924 to Harry and Gertrude (nee, Burdick) Fritchen. He married the former Alice Marie Stellman on May11, 1946. She preceded him in death on May 2, 1999. William served in the U.S. Navy on...

Elaine Baumann

Elaine Baumann

Aug 27, 2013

Racine – Elaine L. Baumann, 77, passed away at Willowgreen on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Elaine was born in Wausau, WI on November 4, 1935 to Roland and Irene (nee, Schultz) Luedtke. She married David Baumann. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1976. Elaine retired from Racine Unified School District after more than seventeen years. She was a...

Yolanda Kuehnemann

Yolanda Kuehnemann

Aug 23, 2013

Racine – Yolanda Kuehnemann, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, August 23, 2013. Yolanda was born in Racine on March 7, 1924 to Levi and Mary (nee, Salvagno) Massimiliano. She married Herbert Kuehnemann, Sr. He preceded her in death. Yolanda retired from Walker Mfg. Survivors include her sons, Herbert (Margaret) Kuehnemann, Jr. and Terry (Melody) Kuehnemann;...

Mary Yocco

Mary Yocco

Aug 21, 2013

Racine – Mary Anna (nee, Parino) Yocco, 94, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, on August 21, 2013 while at home, surrounded by the love of her family.Mary was born in Redington, PA on February 4, 1919 to Pasquale and Cologeria "Katie" (nee, Magilo) Parino. Mary spent her childhood in Easton, PA and Phillipsburg, NJ before making Wisconsin her...

Curtiss Mattice

Curtiss Mattice

Aug 21, 2013

Racine – Curtiss L. Mattice, 56, passed away at St. Luke's South Shore in Cudahy on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Curtiss was born in Racine on November 25, 1956 to Wayne and Katherine (nee, Geretz) Mattice. He loved his music, drawing and building his model cars. Survivors include his sisters, Leatha (Tom) Mays and Marie (David) Schoen; and sister-in-law, Kathleen...

Mary Leiberg

Mary Leiberg

Aug 20, 2013

Caledonia-Mary Elizabeth (nee: Scherschel) Leiberg, age 86, passed away peacefully at the Elizabeth Residence, on Tuesday morning, August 20, 2013. Mary was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 11, 1927, the daughter of the late Harry and Virginia (nee: DeLoach) Scherschel. Mary was raised and lived in Milwaukee until moving to Racine in 1957.On November 25, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

Emery Eckheart

Emery Eckheart

Aug 12, 2013

Racine – Emery E. Eckheart, 79, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, August 12, 2013. Emery was born in Oelwein, IA on July 8, 1934 to Amos and Helen (nee, Richards) Eckheart. He married the former Helen Streicher at Munterville Lutheran Church; near Ottumwa, Iowa on December 23, 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to...

Edward Sanders

Edward Sanders

Aug 8, 2013

San Dimas, CA - Dr. Edward Allen Sanders passed away on August 8, 2013 in San Dimas, California. He was born on November 7, 1929 in Racine, Wisconsin to Edward and Anna Sanders. Dr. Sanders was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and went on to achieve the title of Lieutenant Colonel with the Air War College...

Kelly Stanek

Kelly Stanek

Aug 4, 2013

Franksville – Kelly Lynn Stanek, 41, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, August 4, 2013. Kelly was born in Racine on November 22, 1971 to Jay and Mary (nee, Bauman) Gatzke. She married Kelly J. Stanek. Kelly was employed by Educators Credit Union for over twenty years, last serving as a Vice President. She formerly served on...

Arlyn Mitchell

Arlyn Mitchell

Jul 31, 2013

Racine – Arlyn M. Mitchell, 101, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Arlyn was born in Racine on September 12, 1911 to Joseph and Anna (nee, Veselik) Peterka. On October 3, 1934, she was united in marriage to Hugh Mitchell. He preceded her in death in 1982. Arlyn worked all her life as an in-home...

Joan Roesgen

Joan Roesgen

Jul 31, 2013

Nobody in this town died today. But according to the obits in the local paper, three "passed away," one "went to his eternal reward," one "left here for a better place," and one "joined Jesus in heaven." When I die I want anybody who cares to read about it in the newspaper to know that I just plain died and...

Julianne Lietzke

Julianne Lietzke

Jul 28, 2013

Racine – Julianne Lietzke, nee, Hammer, 81 passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, July 28, 2013. Julianne was born in Pennsylvania on August 8, 1931 to Richard and Juanita Hammer. She married Donald Lietzke Sr. He preceded her in death. Julianne was a member of the Eagle's Club in Racine. She was an avid bowler and was...

Elaine Albright

Elaine Albright

Jul 28, 2013

Racine – Elaine E. Albright, 69, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, July 28, 2013.Elaine was born in South Milwaukee, on September 30, 1943 to George and Elsie (nee, Johnson) Eilers. On September 28, 1963 she married Craig Albright at Zion Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee. Survivors include her husband, Craig Albright; children, Scott Albright and Robin...

Richard Neumann

Richard Neumann

Jul 27, 2013

Racine – Richard P. Neumann, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Dick was born in Racine on May 21, 1931 to Paul E. and Emma C. (nee, Klepel) Neumann. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Dick retired from Western Publishing Company after more than forty years. He was...

Donah Nelson

Donah Nelson

Jul 13, 2013

Racine Donah M. Nelson, 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, July 13, 2013.Survivors include her children, David Nelson of Racine, Terrill Petersen of Milwaukee, Robbin Petersen of Florida, Scott Petersen of Arkansas and Holly Petersen of Florida; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sister and brother, Catherine Schumacher, of Racine, Dean Rasmussen of CA and Windsor of Kenosha and other...

Roger Lange

Roger Lange

Jul 11, 2013

Racine – Roger K. Lange, 70, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, July 11, 2013. Roger was born in Racine on September 15, 1942 to Arthur and Ellen Lange. In keeping with Roger's wishes, no services will be held. Inturment will take place next to his parents in Rose Hill Cemetery in Downsville, WI.

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