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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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Sam Koroghlanian

Sam Koroghlanian

Jul 19, 2012

Racine – Sam Koroghlanian, 75, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints, surrounded by family and friends. Sam was born in Racine on April 25, 1937 to Toros and Nazli (nee, Torosian) Koroghlanian. He was a well known barber in Racine; the owner of Plaza Barber Shop for over thirty-eight years which was in the...

Georgia Rickert

Georgia Rickert

Jul 16, 2012

Racine - Georgia Rickert, nee Meyers, 66, passed away at home on Monday, July 16, 2012. Georgia was born in Racine on April 3, 1946 to William and Irene (nee, Pfeiffer) Meyers. She has been a lifelong Racine resident. Georgia married Joseph T. Rickert in Racine in September 1967. Joseph preceded her in death November 20, 2004. Georgia was employed...

Marion Konsinowski

Marion Konsinowski

Jul 15, 2012

Racine – Marion F. Konsinowski, 94, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Marion was born in Hammond, IN on April 9, 1918 to Hector and Florence, (nee, Arndt) Paton. She married Russell C. Konsinowski on October 3, 1946 in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1987. Marion retired from Western...

Emile Mathis

Emile Mathis

Jul 15, 2012

Racine – Emile H. 'Hank' Mathis, Jr., 66, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Emile was born in Superior, WI on February 25, 1946 to Emil and Anna (nee, Huberty) Mathis. Emile grew up in Superior attending St. Louis Grade School and graduating from Cathedral High School. Following graduation he moved to Racine in 1964 and...

Paul Heinzelmann

Paul Heinzelmann

Jul 12, 2012

Oak Creek - Paul Heinzelmann, 49, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 12, 2012. Paul was born in Milwaukee on September 4, 1962 to Wendelin and Nancy (nee, Liebner) Heinzelmann. Paul worked in construction for many years as a cement contractor and was an avid Nascar fan. Survivors include his mother, Nancy Heinzelmann; sister, Kathleen (Gary) Kosterman; brothers,...

Claire Kadamian

Claire Kadamian

Jul 2, 2012

Claire E. KadamianRacine- Claire E. Kadamian, 84, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Monday, July 2, 2012.Claire was born in Racine on July 2, 1928 to Edward and Elizabeth (nee: Hanson) Butzine. She married Mike Kadamian in Racine on June 20, 1950. Claire was a primary school teacher in Racine and was also an employee of the Racine County Court...

Nicolasa De Contreras

Nicolasa De Contreras

Jun 29, 2012

Nicolasa Cervantes de ContrerasRacine- Nicolasa Cervantes de Contreras, 73, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis with her family by her side.Nicolasa was born in Texas on December 6, 1938 to Manuel and Maria (nee: Hurtado) Cervantes. She married her best friend and the love of her life, Jorge C. Contreras in Waukesha...

Jon Petersen

Jon Petersen

Jun 23, 2012

Racine - Jon Lee Petersen, age 47, passed away on June 23, 2012 at Wheaton Franciscan St. Mary's Medical Center with his family and some of his friends by his side. He was born to Barbara Rouse Petersen and Lee Petersen on March 16, 1965 in Groton, Massachusetts where his dad was stationed in the army. He spent his early...

Roger Hoover

Roger Hoover

Jun 7, 2012

Racine – Roger K. Hoover, 74, passed away at home with his family by his side on Thursday, June 7, 2012 after a five year courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born in Red Cedar, WI on June 24, 1937 to Horatio and Frances (nee, Giese) Hoover. He married the former Myrna Sparks on August 19, 1961. Roger served in...

John Deneka

John Deneka

Jun 4, 2012

John was born on April 20, 1950 and passed away on Monday, June 4, 2012.John was a resident of Racine, Wisconsin.

Amyiah Weiss

Amyiah Weiss

Jun 4, 2012

Amyiah Joy WeissRacine- Amyiah Joy Weiss, 47 days, passed away on June 4, 2012 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.Amyiah was born in Racine on April 19, 2012 to Kaitlin Weiss and Marlon Damon Williams. Although she was with us for only a brief time she will always be in our hearts. Amyiah is survived by her parents Kaitlin Weiss and Damon...

Carol Leslie

Carol Leslie

Jun 4, 2012

Racine – Carol C. Leslie, 88, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Health Care Center on Monday, June 4, 2012. Carol was born in Racine on September 18, 1923 to Oliver and Edna (nee, Stuebe) Bronson. She married Howard W. Leslie at St. John's Lutheran Church on April 3, 1943. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2006. Carol graduated...

Linda Christensen

Linda Christensen

Jun 3, 2012

Racine – Linda A. Christensen, 59, passed away at her home with her loving son by her side, on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Linda was born in Racine on April 1, 1953 to Rudolph M. and Mary (nee, Kroes) Zerzanek. She married James R. Christensen at St. Rita's Church on February 8, 1974. He preceded her in death on May...

Leonard Shebenik

Leonard Shebenik

Jun 1, 2012

Leonard ShebenikRacine- Leonard Shebenik, 91, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012 and will be interred in the family plot at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy. 32 on Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

Tami Pinnow

Tami Pinnow

May 31, 2012

Racine – Tami Marie (nee, Tassoul) Pinnow, 51, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Tami was born in Green Bay, WI on December 19, 1960 to Arnold and Cecelia (nee, DiVillers) Tassoul. She was united in marriage to James E. Pinnow, Jr. at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas on March 5, 2008. Tami...

Mary Kaprelian

Mary Kaprelian

May 30, 2012

Racine-Mary Manam (nee, Armaganian) Kaprelian, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.Mary was born in Racine on September 6, 1926 to Mihran and Tervanda (nee, Margosian) Armaganian. She married Sam Sarkis Kaprelian on December 6, 1952. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2012. Mary graduated from Washington Park High School in 1944. She...

Marlin Hagen

Marlin Hagen

May 29, 2012

Marlin R. HagenRacine- Marlin R. Hagen, 92, passed away at Harmony Assisted Living Center on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.Marlin was born on the family farm in Modena on April 7, 1920, to Albert and Velma (nee: Anderson) Hagen. He worked on the family farm until September 1942 when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Marlin served in the China-Burma-...

Wayne Mattice

Wayne Mattice

May 14, 2012

Racine – Wayne W. Mattice, 62, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, May 14, 2012. Wayne was born in Racine on November 12, 1949 to Wayne and Katherine (nee, Gertz) Mattice, Sr. He married the former Kathleen Running. Wayne enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of Racine Instinctive Bowman. He loved his '70 Boss Mustang,...

Lloyd Dieck

Lloyd Dieck

Apr 26, 2012

Racine – Lloyd M. Dieck, 90, passed away at his home on April 26, 2012. Lloyd was born in Marion, WI on December 12, 1921 to Frank A. and Anna (Ott) Dieck. He moved to Racine in 1956. Lloyd married the former LaVerna A. Piotraschke on June 17, 1944. She preceded him in death on December 15, 1989. He served...

Elaine Zirkelbach

Elaine Zirkelbach

Apr 23, 2012

Elaine J. Zirkelbach Racine - Elaine J. (nee, Reinke) Zirkelbach, 84, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, April 23, 2012. Elaine was born in Racine on September 14, 1927 to Joseph and Emma (nee, Schrader) Rienke. She married Lawrence J. Zirkelbach at St. Rose Catholic on September 17, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 8,...

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