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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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Irene Boeselager
Dec 30, 2024
Racine- Irene Boeselager, 89 passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Summit. She was born on April 2, 1935 to the late Daniel and Olive (nee: Swetlik) Krueger. On August 15, 1955 she married Jack Boeselager. They were blessed with 6 children and 60 years of marriage. Sadly, Jack passed away on July 15, 2016. Irene...
Robert Zold
Dec 29, 2024
It is with profound sorrow and stillness that we announce the passing of beloved family member and friend Robert Kenneth Zold (Bob/Bobby) at age 91. Robert passed into peaceful rest on Dec. 29, 2024 in Racine, WI. Robert was born Sept.16, 1933 into the Kremer addition Zold enclave in Racine, WI. Robert was Catholic and descended primarily from immigrants from...
Claire Catrine
Dec 24, 2024
Claire Catrine, 79, passed away at Oak Creek Place on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Claire was born in Racine on March 2, 1945, to Clarence and Nadine (nee: Wood) Groth. She was employed at Lathrop Furniture. Claire enjoyed getting together with her family, reading, crossword puzzles and listening to music. She was a member of the United Commercial Travelers. She...
Robert Schroeder
Dec 23, 2024
Raymond- Robert P. Schroeder, 87 passed away on December 23, 2024 at Froedtert Hopital, Wauwatosa. Bob was born in Racine on March 31, 1937 to the late George and Helen Schroeder. He was a graduate of Lutheran High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1957. In 1996 he married Sandra McDonald (nee: Wyszynski)....
Lynn Cutrell
Dec 23, 2024
Lynn M. Cutrell, 78, passed away at Ascension Spring Street Campus on December 23, 2024. Lynn was born in Racine on December 8, 1946, to Frederick and Dorothy (nee; Yehling) Cutrell. Lynn graduated with a master's degree in musical therapy from Ohio State University. She was employed for the state of Wisconsin where she was well respected in her profession....
James Gebelian
Dec 18, 2024
James Gebelian, 96, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Jim was born in Racine on March 21, 1928, to Artin and Akabe Jibilian (Gebelian). He graduated from Horlick High School. Jim served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church. Jim was employed at Walker...
Paul Machmeier
Dec 18, 2024
The patriarch of our family, Paul Machmeier, died at home on December 18, 2024 at the age of 87. Paul Martin Machmeier was born in Milwaukee on May 23, 1937 to Martin and Ethel Machmeier. Paul graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School in 1955, and then attended the University of Missouri – Rolla where he earned an engineering degree. He...
Darlene Prochaska
Dec 16, 2024
Darlene "Cathy" Prochaska Darlene "Cathy" Prochaska, 69, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, December 16, 2024. Cathy was born in Rice Lake on November 17, 1955, to Leonard and Dorothy (nee: Wabschall) Prochaska, Sr. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo and reading. Cathy is survived by her sisters Judy (Jack) Hylton, Bernie Morrow and Joyce (Bill)...
Gert Lippold
Dec 12, 2024
Gert R. Lippold, 78 passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home. Gert was born in Tannenbergsthal, Germany on December 14, 1945 to the late Werner and Hilde (nee: Goering) Lippold. Gert proudly served in the U. S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1969. In Milwaukee, on July 23, 1983 he married Kathleen A. Held. Gert was...
Ronald Dlobik
Dec 5, 2024
Ronald G. Dlobik, 61, passed away at Cross Roads Care Center on Thursday, December 6, 2024. Ron was born in Milwaukee on September 18, 1963, to Ronald F. and Judith (nee: Carpenter) Dlobik. He worked as a machinist and enjoyed spending his free time hunting and fishing. Ron is survived by his father, Ronald F. Dlobik, Sr.; his sister, Kim...
Emma Worob
Dec 1, 2024
Emma Worob, 96, passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at Azura-Oak Creek. She is reunited with her life partner, William "Bill" Koehler. Emma was born in Germany on December 24th, 1928 to the late George and Emma (nee: Knibutat) Felgendreher. She immigrated to the United States after being sponsored by a family for her sewing skills. Her life was...
Helen Lindgren
Nov 27, 2024
Helen M. Lindgren (Liegl) 87, of Racine Passed away at her home on November 27,2024. Helen was born July 2,1937 in Spring Green, WI too Frank and Grace (Laubmeier) Liegl.In 1955 Helen graduated from Central High School in Paddock Lake, WI, from there she went on to Nursing School and became a CNA and worked all her life taking care...
Gerald Boutell
Nov 27, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Boutell of Racine, WI, born on May 19, 1944, passed away peacefully on November 27, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband to Carol (née Hauser) for 57 wonderful years, Jerry was known for his quick wit, relentless determination, and remarkable talent for fixing anything. His legacy of love, laughter, and ingenuity will be treasured forever. Jerry's...
Francis Mosher
Nov 25, 2024
Francis L. Mosher, 85, passed away at Villa of Lincoln Park on November 25, 2024. Francis was born on July 7, 1939 to Lloyd and Adeline (nee: Strebe) Mosher. He was employed as a mechanic for the city of Racine until his retirement.Francis was a member of St. Rita Catholic Parish. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to go...
Theodore Galizanski
Nov 23, 2024
Ted (Theodore) Galizanski May 29, 1964 – November 23, 2024 Ted lived life with a carefree ease; too smart for school in his younger years and too creative for the everyday normal life that others sought. He held true friends and close family in the highest regard. He worked hard, was competitive when we all played board games, cornhole or...
Catherine Anderson
Nov 23, 2024
Catherine Michele Anderson, 66, of Racine, WI, passed away on November 23, 2024. Catherine was born on December 12, 1957, to Joan and John Anderson in Racine, WI. As one of four siblings, Catherine grew up with a passion for learning, nature, and history, which shaped her remarkable career and personal life. Catherine graduated from Walden III high school in...
Charles Wasinack
Nov 22, 2024
Charles H. Wasinack, 96, passed away at Ascension Spring Street Campus on Friday, November 22, 2024. Charles was born in Racine on June 12, 1928, to Joseph and Marie (nee: Schubert) Wasinack. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On August 4, 1951, He married Mary Orlovsky at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church. She preceded him...
Joyce Tamm
Nov 17, 2024
Caledonia- Joyce E. Tamm, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Ascension All Saints in Racine On December 1, 1945, Joyce was born in Milwaukee to the late Walter C. and Luella (nee: Anderson) Mattick. On September 22, 1968, in Milwaukee, Joyce married Ernst W. Tamm Sr. Joyce was a lifelong active member of the New Apostolic...
Ella Pustol-Nuernberg
Nov 14, 2024
Ella H. Pustol Nuernberg, 97, passed away at Franciscan Place in Brookfield on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Ella was born on November 4, 1927, to Adolf and Erwine (Noernberg) Schachtschneider in Kisielowska, Poland. As a young girl she was separated from her 4 sisters, mother and stepfather during the invasion of their farm (then known as the White Ukraine) during...
John Bobinski
Nov 13, 2024
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