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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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Diane Dustir
Oct 22, 2011
Diane C. DustirRacine- Diane C. Dustir, 68, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Saturday, October 22, 2011.Diane was born in Racine on August 11, 1943 to Charles and Jessica (nee: Principe) Zak. She graduated from St. Catherine High School. Diane married George Dustir in Racine on November 27, 1965. She was a knowledgeable member of various doll collecting clubs. Diane...
Renate Leitheiser
Oct 11, 2011
Racine- Renate D. Leitheiser, 80, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Renate was born in Munich, Germany on January 16, 1931. She married John Leitheiser in Racine on January 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2002. Renate worked at Western Publishing for 25 years and retired from Lincoln Lutheran after 15 years....
Renate Leitheiser
Oct 11, 2011
Renate D. LeitheiserRacine- Renate D. Leitheiser, 80, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Renate was born in Munich, Germany on January 16, 1931. She married John Leitheiser in Racine on January 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2002. Renate worked at Western Publishing for 25 years and retired from Lincoln Lutheran after...
Marie Dewees
Oct 10, 2011
Pleasant Prairie- Marie E. DeWees, 83, nee: Weisenberger, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 10, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Marie was known by friends and family as 'Little Mary' and she brought love and joy to all who knew her. Marie loved and excelled at cooking, baking, sewing, arts & crafts and golfing. Marie was...
Norman Voll
Sep 29, 2011
Racine- Norman R. Voll, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints.Norman was born in Racine on August 31, 1921 to Emil and Minnie (nee: Horn) Voll. He married the former LaVerne Klepel on June 8, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2004. Norman served in the United...
Julie Scheck
Sep 26, 2011
Racine- On Sept. 26th at 12:00 pm. Julie Marie Scheck closed the final chapter of her time here on earth. It was a life filled with happiness and laughter. Julie touched the life of every person she came in contact with and always for the better. Her capacity for love and charity was unsurpassed. Julie loved life and lived it...
George Hoffman
Sep 23, 2011
Racine – George August Hoffman, Sr., 78, was called to his eternal home onFriday, September 23, 2011. George was born in Racine on October 29, 1932 to August and Katherine (nee, Klass) Hoffman. He married the former Patricia Flanigan and celebrated 57 years of marriage this year. George served in the U.S. Navy. He was an Electronics Engineer by trade...
Michael Alan
Sep 17, 2011
Racine – Michael Alan Lui, 29, passed away at Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Mike was born in Missouri on January 15, 1982 to Robert A. Lui and Andrea L. Morrison who survive him along with his girlfriend, Jessica Benning; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends. A funeral service for Mike...
Pamela M.
Sep 4, 2011
Pamela M. Orr'Granny'Racine- Pamela M. Orr, 68, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Sunday, September 4, 2011.Pam was born in Racine on September 18, 1942. She was a lifelong resident of Racine. Pam married Gerry W. Orr. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2007. She was employed at Nelson's Variety Store, Petro Highlands and most recently Spokes....
John Duncanson
Sep 1, 2011
John A. DuncansonRacine- John A. Duncanson, 75, passed away at Elizabeth Residence on Thursday, September 1, 2011.John was born in New Jersey on August 15, 1936 to John A. and Eveleen (nee: Riddagh) Duncanson. He served in the United States Navy. John married Jean Johansen on January 30, 1960. She preceded him in April 24, 1994. He was an accountant...
Harold Williams
Aug 28, 2011
Racine – Harold E. Williams, 91, passed away at Becker Shoop Center on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Harold was born in Seymour, WI on July 19, 1920. He spent his childhood in the Bloomer and Chippewa Falls area before joining the U.S. Navy during WWII. After his time in the Navy he moved to the Milwaukee area where he met...
Charles Hoffman
Aug 22, 2011
Racine- Charles D. Hoffman, 81, passed away at Becker Shoop Center on Monday, August 22, 2011.Charles was born in Racine on May 8, 1930 to Emil and Ruth (nee: McConnell) Hoffman. He served in the United States Army from 1947 thru 1949, 18 months of that time was spent in Germany. Survivors include four children; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren;...
Cheryl Kobs
Aug 13, 2011
Racine – Cheryl Kobs, 56, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Cheryl was born in Florida on August 12, 1955 to Thomas G. and Barbara L. (nee, Thompson) Gallaway. She married Daniel R. Kobs celebrating 38 years of marriage. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Daniel R. Kobs; daughter, Jennifer (David) Guerrero; grandchildren, Ashley, Alex, Allie,...
Arnold Junker
Aug 1, 2011
Racine – Arnold C. Junker, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 1, 2011. Arnie was born in Newton, WI on May 6, 1917 to Edward and Clara (nee, Rodewald) Junker. He married the former Elaine Sybeldon on May 3, 1945 in Corpus Christi, TX where Arnie was serving in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII. Arnie...
Daniel Bowen
Jul 30, 2011
Daniel D. Bowen Racine – Daniel D. Bowen, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, July 30, 2011. Dan was born in Bangor, WI on July 16, 1936 to Harry and Adelia (nee, Danielson) Bowen. He married the former Connie Andersen in Racine on May 15, 1987 and were together for more than ten years before their...
Patricia Rankin
Jul 29, 2011
Oak Creek, WI – Patricia Mae "Pat" Rankin, 82, formerly of Waukegan/Gurnee, IL, was born into eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on July 29, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Pat was born in Beloit, WI on Feb. 24, 1929 to John and Elizabeth (nee: McClellan) McCauley. She married S/SGT Glenn M. Rankin, USMC at St....
Carla Gearen
Jul 24, 2011
Racine – Carla M. (nee, Lombardo) Gearen, 60, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Carla was born in Racine on December 31, 1950 to Carl and Rose (nee, Petrach) Lombardo. She married Walter Gearen on November 17, 1991. Carla graduated from UW-Parkside with a Bachelor of Science Degree in business Administration and Psychology. Carla worked...
Carol Reuille
Jul 18, 2011
Racine – Carol Reuille, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, July 18, 2011. Carol was born in Milwaukee on February 10, 1929 to Leo and Sophie (nee, Solper) Duffrin. She married Donald Reuille on March 16, 1968 and he preceded her in death. Carol loved reading, playing bingo and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She will...
Denver Jennings
Jul 16, 2011
Racine - Denver H. Jennings, beloved CEO and patriarch of 'Team Jennings', passed away in peace at 4:45 A.M. Sat. July 16th, 2011 at All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI.Formerly a life-long resident of Terre Haute, IN, Denver, in true keeping of his motto, 'I did it my way', after his favorite Frank Sinatra song, decided to move to Racine...
Evelyn Rupnow
Jul 14, 2011
Evelyn J. Rupnow Racine – Evelyn J. Rupnow, nee, Schmoock, 95, passed away at Becker Shoop Center on Thursday, July 14, 2011. Evelyn was born in Coloma, WI on January 27, 1916 to Carl and Bertha M. (nee, Lechner) Schmoock. She married Leslie Rupnow in Coloma, WI on February 24, 1940. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2007....
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