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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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Anton Kapla
Sep 29, 2013
Racine - Anton S. "Tony" Kapla, 95, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Tony was born in Iron River, MI on March 29, 1918 to Anton and Albina (nee, Kumkowski) Kapla. He married the former Helen Zambiti in Racine on June 15, 1946. She preceded him in death on November 10, 1999. A devout...
Rosalee Hall
Sep 24, 2013
Racine - Rosalee Ann (Langfeldt) Hall passed from this life into eternity September 24, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Milton D Hall; three children: Michelle (Jeff) Struebing, Todd (Stephanie) Henderson, and Brad (Julie) Henderson; three stepchildren: Mike (Tammy) Hall, Machelle Lexa, and Mary Anne (Carl) Duffy; twenty grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom remember her fondly and...
Rodney Gummow
Sep 23, 2013
Racine – Rodney Gordon Gummow, 74 went home to his heavenly Father, Monday, September 23, 2013. Rodney was born in Chicago; the only child of Phyllis (nee, Chalkey) Finnegan and John Gummow on January 7, 1939. He spent his childhood, primarily raised by his maternal grandmother, Mimi Chalkey and early adulthood in Chicago before moving to Racine in 1966. He...
Catherine Parise
Sep 18, 2013
Racine – Catherine I. Parise, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Cathy was born in Racine on October 6, 1930 to Joseph and Agnes (nee, Hellman) Terselic. She married Alfred Parise on April 30, 1954. Cathy's passion was being an artist, selling some of her work both in this country and Europe. She...
Cheryle Mcneese
Sep 14, 2013
Racine – Cheryle Ann McNeese, 63, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Cheryle was born in Racine on December 4, 1949 to Donald and Margaret (nee, Checki) McNeese. She owned and operated McNeese Leather Works for over thirty years and expanded her business to include Hog Heaven Tattoo. Cheryle impacted many lives throughout the community. Survivors include her son,...
Harry Berkley
Sep 14, 2013
Racine – Harry Lloyd Berkley, 94, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Harry was born in Kenosha on April 8, 1919 to Lewis and Edna (nee, Sauve) Berkley. He married the former LaVerne Seyferth in Racine on December 13, 1947. Harry was employed by Gateway Tool & Die, Inc. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the...
Gerald George
Sep 12, 2013
Racine – Gerald A. George, 80, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Gerald was born in Racine on October 12, 1932, son of the late Leo George and Esther Beth. Gerald attended St. Catherine's High School where he left early to join the Air Force and proudly served his country in the Korean War. He attained the rank of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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