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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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Diana Dehahn
Dec 2, 2011
Diana B. DeHahn Racine – Diana B. DeHahn, 73, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee on Friday, December 2, 2011. Diana was born at home on LaSalle St. in Racine on June 4, 1938 to Walter E. and Laura (nee, Greiger) Hagen, Sr. She married Raymond J. DeHahn at St. John Nepomuk Parish on October 19, 1957. Diana...
Clara Henning
Dec 1, 2011
Clara E. HenningRacine-Clara E. Henning (nee: Kloes), 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, December 1, 2011.Clara was born in Three Lakes on April 30, 1924 to Gustave and Carolina (nee: Wilfuhr) Kloes. She married George Henning on June 1, 1945. He preceded her in death in 1973. Clara enjoyed doing crafts and genealogy research. She was a...
Ruth Kannenberg
Nov 30, 2011
Genoa – Ruth M. Kannenberg, 88, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at the home of her sister in Racine. Ruth was born in Racine on December 2, 1922 to Paul and Frieda (nee, Mundstock) Groenke. She married Bart Kannenberg on August 19, 1944. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2002. Ruth...
Lillian Rickert
Nov 25, 2011
Racine – Lillian E. Rickert, 91, passed away at Woodstock Health & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, November 25, 2011. Lillian was born in Racine on June 12, 1920 to Michael and Mary Mizynski. She married George N. Rickert and had been married forty-four years. He preceded her in death in 1986. Lillian was a member of St. Rita's Catholic Church,...
Ann Kuiper
Nov 25, 2011
Racine- Ann Kuiper (nee: Wynstra), 93, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan Cardiac Hospital and entered her Heavenly home on Friday, November 25, 2011. Ann was born March 21, 1918 to the late Alex and Henrietta (nee: Hoogenboom) Wynstra. Ann was united in marriage to Frank William Kuiper on May 12, 1940. Her beloved husband passed away 17 years ago...
Betty Boquist
Nov 25, 2011
Racine – Betty J. Boquist, 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, November 25, 2011.Betty was born in Milwaukee on September 29, 1924 to John and Elizabet (nee, Ujwari) Krimmer. She loved gardening, canning, making jelly, fishing, and going to auctions. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary, Midway Garden Club and Homemakers Club before moving to...
Merritt Bissell
Nov 21, 2011
Racine – Merritt H. Bissell, 88, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Merritt was born in Ironwood, MI on May 6, 1923 to Lindon R. and Dora M. (nee, Hill) Bissell. Merritt graduated from L.L. Wright High School following which he served in the U.S. Army; Company B, 424th Infantry Regiment in the European theatre during...
John Holden
Nov 20, 2011
John D. Holden Racine- John D. Holden, 72, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center on Sunday, November 20, 2011.John was born in Racine on October 28, 1939 to William M. and Beatrice M. (nee: Pullen) Holden. He was employed by Walker Forge and was a Member of the Moose Lodge #437. John enjoyed antique car shows, woodworking, camping and delivering...
C.W. Korndoerfer
Nov 19, 2011
Racine – C.W. Korndoerfer, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Wolf was born in Racine on August 28, 1925 to Carl and Tillie (nee, Bartels) Korndoerfer. He married the former Merll Walley on January 28, 1950. Wolf Served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps as a pilot during WWII. He was the founder of Korndoerfer Construction Company...
Anna Wagner
Nov 19, 2011
Anna L. WagnerRacine- Anna L. Wagner, 48, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- All Saints Medical Center on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Annie was born in Chicago to William and Caroline (Modena) Schmuhl on July 2, 1963. She enjoyed gardening, baking traveling, camping and fishing. Most importantly she loved being with her family. She is survived by her loving partner,...
Teresa Elizabeth
Nov 17, 2011
Teresa Elizabeth Lui (nee: Canossi)Racine - Teresa Elizabeth Lui (nee: Canossi), 71, passed away Thursday November 17, 2011 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- All Saints.Teresa was born on May 3, 1940 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Valentino and Wilhelmina (nee: Werk) Canossi. She graduated from William Horlick High School class of 1958 and was a member of the Elks Marching...
Jessica Huberty
Nov 16, 2011
Racine- Jessica Lee Huberty, 41, passed away at Black River Falls Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.Jessica was born on January 31, 1970 to Paul Huberty and Jane (nee: Kaluzny) Huberty Staal. Jessica, a lover of animals, will be missed by her dogs and cat. She enjoyed playing billards with her friends whenever she got the chance. She also...
Joyce Baker
Nov 16, 2011
Racine – Joyce M. Baker, 84, passed away at Willowgreen on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Joyce was born in Racine on October 19, 1927 to Roy and Ruth (nee, Guy) Kelly. She graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in June 1945 and received her R.N. from Mount Sinai in Chicago in 1948. Joyce began her nursing career at High Ridge...
David Harrison
Nov 11, 2011
David B. Harrison, July 29, 1945 to November 11, 2011. David, a lover of words and song, satisfied with a good book, enchanted by the north woods. We'll see you on the other side of a Sand Lake sunset. Beloved husband of Rose M. (nee, Seymour) Harrison; beloved father of Carrie (Dan) Hyatt, Joseph (Kelly) Harrison, Joshua (Shannon) Harrison and...
Jeremy Abrahamson-Williams
Nov 10, 2011
Racine – Jeremy Abrahamson-Williams, 17, was taken into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Jeremy was born in Racine on January 10, 1994 to Gary Lee Williams and Nancy Lee Abrahamson. He was employed by APS Appliance. Jeremy was a former member of the Lighthouse Jr. Brigade and loved playing his Saxophone, listening to...
Bernice Kortum
Nov 2, 2011
Bernice C. KortumRacine- Bernice C. Kortum, 91, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, November 2, 2011.Bernice was born in Milwaukee on March 14, 1920 to George and Ida (nee: Rehmus) Simon. She married the love of her life, Robert Kortum on August 10, 1940. They cherished 60 years of marriage at the time of his death on March...
Wayne Schwartz
Oct 31, 2011
Racine - Wayne L. 'Blackie' Schwartz, 80, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on Monday, October 31, 2011. Blackie was born in Mercer, WI on October 31, 1931 to Raymond and Viola (nee, Kumke) Schwartz. He was united in marriage to the former Mary Rizzo on November 8, 1952. She preceded him in death on August 15, 1998. Blackie served in...
Arlene Lequia
Oct 30, 2011
Arlene LequiaRacine- Arlene Lequia (nee: Allen), 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Sunday, October 30, 2011.Arlene was born in Stitzer, WI on August 10, 1924 to Harrison and Elsie (nee: Ellis) Allen. She married Alvin G. Lequia in 1979. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2000. Arlene was a manager at Coin Laundry. She enjoyed gardening.Survivors...
Michael Strand
Oct 27, 2011
Racine – Michael E. Strand, 68 passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness, on Thursday, October 27, 2011.Michael was born in Duluth, MN on March 13, 1943 to Ero and Lila Strand. He married the former Judith A. Smythe and celebrated 45 years of marriage in September. Michael retired from Racine Unified School DistrictMichael is survived by...
Jerome Schelling
Oct 25, 2011
Jerome James Schelling, Jr.Racine- Jerome James Schelling, Jr., 81, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.Jerome was born in Racine on July 27, 1930 to Jerome and Edna (nee: Brandt) Schelling. He was employed by J.I. Case for 38 years and was a member of the Case 20 year club. Jerome was in the first graduating...
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