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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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Henry Sollman
Dec 15, 2012
Racine – Henry C. Sollman, 94, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Henry was born in Haubstadt, IN on Wednesday, October 2, 1918 to George and Katherine (nee: Felker) Sollman, where his parents owned a farm of some 160 acres, much of which produced corn. Given his parents German heritage, he spoke German until...
Louie Orlando
Dec 13, 2012
Raymond – Louie E. Orlando, 95, passed away at his home, while being held in the loving arms of his family, on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Louie was born in Crivitz, WI on June 28, 1917 to Anton and Mary (nee, Porfilio) Orlando. He served in the U.S. Army 94th Mortar Battalion during WWII. On November 25, 1948, Louie married...
Floyd Boldus
Dec 12, 2012
Racine – Floyd R. Boldus, 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Floyd was born in Racine on October 10, 1921 to Roland and Belvie (nee, Stephan) Boldus. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. Floyd married the former LaVerne Anderson on June 21, 1946. Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Boldus;...
Bruce Kannenberg
Dec 4, 2012
Bruce E. Kannenberg age 62,Our loss became heaven's gain on Tuesday, December 4th, 2012. Bruce was born in Brown Deer Wisconsin on November 13th, 1950. He graduated from Brown DeerHigh school in 1968 and retired from Delco electronics after 30+ years of service in 2007. Bruce married Susan P. Stache on June 5th, 1976 at St. Marks Lutheran church in...
Marlin James
Dec 3, 2012
Racine – Marlin Edward James, 80, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012. Marlin was born in Racine on September 18, 1932 to John and Harriett (nee, Hansen) James. He was married to Caroline Bedard, the love of his life, for 45 years before she preceded him in death. Marlin was retired from S.C. Johnson & Sons. Marlin enjoyed his...
Roy Storves
Dec 1, 2012
Racine - Roy 'Jake' Storves, 88, passed away at home on Saturday, December 1, 2012.Jake was born in Dollar Bay, MI on November 22, 1924, son of the late Emil and Amanda (Beattie) Storves. Jake graduated from Dollar Bay, MI High School in 1942. After serving his country and as a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army, Jake married the...
Lois Johnson
Nov 26, 2012
Racine – Lois Genevieve Johnson, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, November 26, 2012. Lois was born in Menominee, WI on September 3, 1923 to Harold L. and Nettie E. (nee, Brazelton) Larrabee. She married Orville L. Johnson in Forest Center, WI on June 15, 1944. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1998. Lois...
Claire Saulitis
Nov 22, 2012
Racine – Claire K. Saulitis, 70, passed away at home on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Claire was born in Sheboygan on February 9, 1942 to Edward and Corrine (nee, King) Nonnweiler. She married Girts 'Gary' Saulitis. Claire earned her Associates Degree from Gateway Technical College in Marketing and Fashion Merchandising in 1986 where she was Valedictorian of her class. She...
Erica Smith
Nov 14, 2012
Racine – Erica Allison Smith, 47, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Erica was born in Pittsburg, PA on March 29, 1965 to Allen and Mary (nee, Erjavetz) Schwarz. On September 4, 1998, Erica married Daniel J. Smith, recently celebrating fourteen years of marriage. She was employed by the Milwaukee County Transit System for...
Waltraud Mikus
Nov 4, 2012
Racine – Waltraud E. Mikus, nee Linker, 92, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Waltraud was born in Germany on August 27, 1920 to Christian and Elsa (nee, Zielke) Linker. Waltraud traveled to the United States on the S.S. Maasdam from Rotterdam to New York on Tuesday, December 9, 1952 after spending 18 months in London...
Mae Marweg
Nov 3, 2012
Green Bay, WI – Mae C. Marweg, 99, passed away at Angels on Arcadian on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Mae was born in Big Falls, WI on April 18, 1913 to Herman and Mary (nee, Johne) Kitzmann. She married Melvin Marweg at St. John's Lutheran Church on March 11, 1933. He preceded her in death in 1972. Mae was employed...
Shirley Zamecnik
Nov 2, 2012
Racine – Shirley M. (nee, Morgenson) Zamecnik, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, November 2, 2012. Shirley was born in Racine on December 14, 1926 to Charles and Velore (nee, Frham) Morgenson. She married Harold J. in Racine on May 29, 1959 and he preceded her in death on July 21, 1991. Shirley was a charter...
Eleanor Zalesak
Oct 31, 2012
Racine – Eleanor G. Zalesak, nee Krueger, 92, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center with her daughter Susan and granddaughter, Jennifer at her side, Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Eleanor was blessed to have her Jenny watching over her almost daily as a member of Ridgewood's Activities Department. Eleanor was born in Good Thunder, MN on March 7, 1920 to...
William Norwood
Oct 30, 2012
Racine – William T. 'Peach' Norwood, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Peach was born in Waukegan, IL on December 30, 1941 to William and Clara (nee, Montgomery) Norwood, both of whom predeceased him. On June 19, 1971, he and Kathi (nee, Werner) joined in marriage. He was a bus driver, both school and commercial, until...
Phyllis White
Oct 29, 2012
Racine – Phyllis C. white, 90, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Monday, October 29, 2012. Phyllis was born in Chicago, IL on July 11, 1922 to Salatore and Serafina (nee, Banadio) Mangiallano. She retired from Delphi Automotive. Phyllis is survived by her son, Glenn (Jeanette) Johnson; and grandson, Aaron White. Phyllis is also survived by nieces, nephews,...
June Sellhausen
Oct 22, 2012
Racine - June 'Gladys' M. Sellhausen, 62, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, October 22, 2012. June was born In Moline, IL on January 15, 1950 to Eugene and June (nee, Hulse) Benjamin. She worked for Gimble's Southgate as a beautician for many years. She married Michael Sellhausen who survives her along with other relatives and many...
Julie Schwartz
Oct 21, 2012
Racine – Julie M. Schwartz, 92, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Julie was born in Racine on July 25, 1920 to Felix and Stella Miller. She graduated from Horlick High School in 1938. Julie married John Schwartz and he preceded her in death in 1973. She was employed by Young Radiator Company and retired...
Jean Hess
Oct 12, 2012
Racine – Jean E. Hess, 68, passed away at Hospice House in Kenosha on Friday, October 12, 2012. Jean is survived by her children, Robert T. (Anne) Hess and Rebeccah J. Jones; grandchildren, Derek Jones, Ryan Jones, Harley Hess, Miranda Van Brunt and William Van Brunt. Jean is also survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death...
Alice Meissner
Oct 7, 2012
Racine – Alice Meissner (nee,Flegel) age 90, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, October 7, 2012. Alice was born in Racine on December 24, 1921, daughter of the late Frederick and Mable (nee, Bramow) Flegel. She was united in marriage to Wendell Meissner, May 2, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1969 and her son Paul Meissner...
Melvin Smerchek
Oct 2, 2012
Lago Vista, Texas – Melvin Roy Smerchek, 93, formerly of Racine, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.Mel was born in Racine on December 24, 1918 to Edwin and Rose (nee French) Smerchek. He grew up on 5-1/2 Mile Road in Caledonia on the family farm, part of the Czech farming community. He attended...
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