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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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Michael Devine

Michael Devine

Oct 31, 2024

Mount Pleasant- Michael T. Devine, 89 passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Oak Ridge Care Center, Union Grove. He was born in Racine on August 23, 1935 to the late Michael and Ethel Mae (nee: Jensen) Devine. Mike graduated from Park High School and proudly served in U.S. Army until his honorable discharge. On March 28, 1964 he...

Rachel Ryan

Rachel Ryan

Oct 30, 2024

Racine- Rachel Rose Ryan 34, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Rachel was born in Racine on May 15, 1990 to Rodney and Jill (nee: Wickman) Ryan. She was a 2008 graduate of William Horlick High School. Rachel liked to take rides down to the beach. She loved listening & dancing to music of all genre. She was...

Kathleen Karpinsky

Kathleen Karpinsky

Oct 30, 2024

Racine- Kathleen C. Karpinsky, 79 passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in her home. She was born in Blue Island, IL on July 31, 1945 to the late Paul and Sue (nee: Brtis) Pribula. Kathy attended Salem Lutheran School and was a graduate of Lutheran High School, South, Chicago, and Concordia Teacher's College, River Forest, IL. In 1968, Kathy...

Kimberly Wolfe

Kimberly Wolfe

Oct 30, 2024

Racine- Kimberly M. Wolfe, 62 passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, surrounded by family. She was born in Milwaukee on November 19, 1961 to the late Harold and Dorothy (nee: Kasprzak) Wolfe. Kim spent nearly 50 years alongside Thomas Lyle Sr. Together, they were blessed with two sons. She was employed with...

Earl Lamberton

Earl Lamberton

Oct 24, 2024

Caledonia- Earl W. Lamberton 78, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Villa at Lincoln Park. Earl was born in Racine on December 31, 1945 to the late Walter and Evelyn (nee: Kressig) Lamberton. He proudly served for six years in the Naval Air Force until his honorable discharge. On April 8, 1967 Earl married Marlene M. Zimmerman. They...

Luke Miller

Luke Miller

Oct 20, 2024

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Janet Greco

Janet Greco

Oct 18, 2024

Janet L. Greco (nee: Kirchoff), 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, WI, after a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. She was born on June 9, 1944 in Racine, WI to the late Percy A. and Bertha R. (nee: Hoffman) Kirchoff. Janet grew up in Crestview, the second of five children. Her fondest...

Marie Moe

Marie Moe

Oct 8, 2024

Marie Clara Moe, 97 passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa. She was born on September 13, 1927 to the late George and Rosa (nee: Kersnafski) Nagroski. On June 17, 1950 Marie married Donald Moe. She enjoyed being a homemaker for her family. Marie is survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends; especially...

Elizabeth Lovely

Elizabeth Lovely

Oct 7, 2024

Elizabeth Lovely passed away on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at the age of 91 surrounded by her family. She was born in Tennessee on September 8, 1933 to the late Virgil and Amanda (nee: Bratcher) Lindsay.  On December 24, 1956 Elizabeth married Homer Lovely.  Her and Homer later moved to Racine and planted their roots.  Homer & Liz were married...

Debra Minnie

Debra Minnie

Oct 4, 2024

Debra K. Minnie, affectionately known as Debie, passed away peacefully after an unexpected brief illness on Friday, October 4, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her lifelong partner, Terri, and her daughter, Monica. She was #ministrong until her last breath. Born in Ohio on July 13, 1956, to the late Robert G. and Betty C. Brown, Debie moved to Ventura,...

Barbara Vail

Barbara Vail

Sep 30, 2024

In loving memory of Barb Vail of Waterford, Wisconsin, who was reunited with her beloved husband Richard (Dick) on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Gladyce Taylor, and brothers Lyle (Helen) and John (Linda). Barb graduated from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1956 with her...

Mary Horner

Mary Horner

Sep 28, 2024

Caledonia- Mary Horner, 81 passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie. She was born in South Milwaukee on December 15, 1942 to the late Bernard and Tessie (nee: Paradowski) Zawacki. She is survived by her daughter Christine (Jason King) Horner-King; her sister Josephine (Zawacki) Kurtz; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Richard (Georgia) Horner, Carol (John) Brack,...

Patricia Sigrist

Patricia Sigrist

Sep 18, 2024

Racine- Patricia E. Sigrist, 83 passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Milwaukee on June 24, 1941 to the late Leo and Elsie (nee: Scherf) Woyach. Patricia was employed as a city and school bus driver in Racine. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and crocheting. She made beautiful...

Lance Steglin

Lance Steglin

Sep 16, 2024

Racine- Lance G. "Poncho" Steglin, 81 passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 in his home. He was born in California on August 16, 1943 to the late Earl "Tex" and Dorothy (nee: Crook) Steglin.  Spent his early years in California.  Poncho graduated from Arroyo High School, in El Monte, CA.  He proudly served in the U. S. Navy until...

Larry Veasley

Larry Veasley

Sep 13, 2024

Racine- Larry H. Veasley, 69 passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 in his home.

Jenny Cronin

Jenny Cronin

Sep 9, 2024

Racine- Jenny L. Cronin, 61, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 in her home. She was born in Racine on August 13, 1963 to the late Arlan "Archie" and Nancy C. (nee: Roeglin) Fink. Jenny was a 1981 graduate of William Horlick High School. She was employed by UW-Parkside and Andis Co. for many years and most recently Pick...

Kathleen Betker

Kathleen Betker

Sep 7, 2024

Kathleen (Fraker) Betker, 82, died peacefully at Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant on Sept. 7, 2024. Kathleen was born on Feb. 18, 1942, in Chicago, Ill., to Mary Berenice (née Fallon) and (Flavius) Joseph Fraker. She had one older sister, Ann (Elden) Stockey, whom she loved dearly. Attending Mother McAuley High School strengthened Kathleen's faith and prepared her for pursuing...

Jean Mortensen

Jean Mortensen

Sep 4, 2024

Jean Marion Mortensen March 2, 1944 - September 4, 2024 Jean Mortensen lived a beautiful life. She was the most selfless person that we ever knew, putting the needs of others first, and never asking for help. Jean passed away peacefully in the presence of her daughters (Sandy, Sue and Julie). She enjoyed her career working with special need students....

Helen Veenstra

Helen Veenstra

Sep 2, 2024

Helen Isabel (nee: Sinclair) Veenstra was a remarkable woman, a woman of quiet dignity, grace and intelligence. She possessed a rare indomitable spirit that guided her for nearly a century. Always an anchor of love and steadfast support for her family, she treasured each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren individually, encouraging each one to embrace their own lives, make...

Debra Halverson

Debra Halverson

Sep 2, 2024

Caledonia- Debra A. Halverson 65, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the The Bay of Burlington Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Racine on December 1, 1958 to the late George and Laverne (nee: Radtke) Simonsen. On January 23, 1987 Debra married John Halverson. Sadly, he passed away March 20, 2023. She was employed with Lovdahl Manufacturing...

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