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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Milomir Durutovic
Apr 23, 2012
Racine – Milomir Durutovic, 65, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, April 23, 2012. Mile was born in Kosovo, Serbia in the village of Zagulj on May 30, 1946 to Milos and Aleksandra (nee, Obradovic) Durutovic. He married the former Milijana Radicevic in Belgrade in October of 1968. He came to Racine from Serbia in 1970. Mile...
Manubhai Patel
Apr 22, 2012
Racine – Manubhai P. Patel, 69, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Mr. Patel was born in India on May 31, 1942 to Purshottambhai Patel and Sakarben P. Patel. He married Vimlaben M. Patel who survives him.
Clarice Christoffersen
Apr 13, 2012
Carlsbad, CA – Clarice H. (nee, Nelson) Christoffersen, 92, passed away at her home on April 13, 2012. She will be dearly missed. Clarie was born in Racine on May 27, 1919 to Edward and Clara Mary (nee, Laux) Nelson. She graduated from Park High School in 1937, and worked at the Wisconsin Natural Gas Company until 1946. She was...
Sandra Wirt
Apr 7, 2012
Racine – Sandra L. Wirt, 64, passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Sandy was born in Racine on January 16, 1948 to Arthur A. and Gladys J. (nee, Kime) Jacoby. She married David Wirt on January 17, 1970 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Sandy retired from Aurora Shorecrest Pharmacy where she...
Bernadine Ybema
Mar 29, 2012
View Video Tribute Kenosha - Bernadine L. 'Bunny' Ybema joined her husband in heaven on Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was born December 11, 1933 in Colfax, WI to Bernard and Mary (Ruthbauer) Stifter. She spent her childhood in Cadott and the Eau Claire area. On January 24, 1957, she was united in marriage to Lawrence 'Bud' Ybema. Following marriage,...
Clifton Heister
Mar 25, 2012
Racine – Clifton C. Heister, 62, was born to eternal life on Monday, March 26, 2012. Clif was born in Racine on September 30, 1949 to Franklin and Dorothy (nee, Younk) Heister. He married the former Patsy Weyhrauch and have been married over 39 years. Clif was employed by Racine County, retiring in 2004. He had many hobbies including, fishing,...
Esther Buschke
Mar 25, 2012
Racine – Esther J. (nee, Meissner) Buschke, 94, passed away at Harbor House North in Kenosha on Sunday, March 25, 2012. Esther was born in Raymond on August 11, 1917 to Gustav and Martha (nee, Baker) Meissner. She married Earl Buschke on July 20, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1984. Esther was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran...
Grace Kuree
Mar 20, 2012
Grace Frances KureeRacine- Grace Frances Kuree, 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.Grace was born in Providence, RI on March 29, 1920 to George and Frances Hueffner. She attended school at St. Joseph Catholic School and Racine Vocational. Prior to marriage she worked at Racine Iron and Wire Works. During WWII she worked at Hamilton...
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