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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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Brianna Flick
Jul 10, 2011
Racine – BriAnna J. "Boo" Flick, 22, passed away at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Boo was born in Racine on July 5, 1989 to Mark Flick and Susan (nee, Strak) Flick who survive her along with her sister, ShaiAnn (Joshua) Howard; brother, Kyle Flick; nephews, Jameson Howard and Julian Howard; paternal grandmother, Colleen Flick; and...
Ronald Unrein
Jul 9, 2011
Racine – Ronald E. Unrein, 59, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Ron was born in Racine on July 27, 1951, the son of the late Joyce Londre and Louis Toutant. Ron worked and retired from Racine Federated. He was proud to be in the Racine Federated Family for over 30 years. He...
George Asdigian
Jul 6, 2011
George AsdigianSouth Milwaukee- George Asdigian, 77, passed away at St. Luke's South Shore on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. George was born in Racine on May 4, 1934 to Sarkis and Guluzar (nee: Yogourtjian) Asdigian. He married Azneef Bastermajian. George was a Chemical Engineer for Universal Oil Products. He was an aircraft enthusiast and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft...
Frank Luedtke
Jul 6, 2011
Kenosha – Frank L. Luedtke, 90, passed away at Parkside Manor on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Frank was born on March 13, 1921 to Frank and Myrtle (nee, Jensen) Luedtke. He married the former Ruth L. Thielen in Racine on November 22, 1941. She preceded him in death on January 24, 2008. Frank served in the Merchant Marines during WWII...
Lloyd Kohls
Jul 4, 2011
Racine – Lloyd V. Kohls, 75, passed away at his home on Monday, July 4, 2011. Lloyd was born in Cadott, WI on October 29, 1935 to John and Mildred (nee, Wood) Kohls. He served in the U.S. Army. On July 6, 1961 he married the former Marilyn Tesnow. Lloyd retired from Twin Disc after more than 30 years following...
Catherine Vartanian
Jul 4, 2011
Catherine VartanianRacine- Our beloved mother Catherine Vartanian passed away at her home on Monday, July 4, 2011 at the age of 87.She was born on January 20, 1924 the daughter of Armen and Esquhee (nee: Bedenian) Balian. On July 5, 1941 Catherine was united in marriage to Charles Vartanian, Jr. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1995.Surviving are...
Janet Casperson
Jul 1, 2011
Racine – Janet G. Casperson, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, Jul 1, 2011. Janet was born in Marshfield, WI on January 3, 1922 to Henry and Mary (nee, Halbe) Casperson. She married Albert Casperson who preceded her in death on May 9, 1994. Janet was a member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church. She was...
Virginia Musurlian
Jun 28, 2011
Racine – Virginia "Bydzie" Keshdoian Kirkorian Musurlian, 95, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center in South Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Bydzie was born in West Pullman, IL on June 6, 1916 to Avedis and Hyganoush (nee, Sarkissian) Kishdoian. She married Harry Musurlian on September 1, 1934 and he preceded her in death on August 24, 1979. Bydzie was...
Thomas Passehl
Jun 23, 2011
Thomas Guy Passehl Lakeland, FL – Thomas G. Passehl, 60, passed away in Lakeland, FL on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Tommy was born in Racine on May 3, 1951 to Gene and Lorraine (nee, Smith) Passehl. Tommy attended Horlick High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the 3706 Squadron located at the Lakeland Air Force Base from...
Linda Stephan
Jun 17, 2011
Linda E. StephanRacine- Linda E. Stephan, 56, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Friday, June 17, 2011.Linda was born in Racine on July 16, 1954 to Donald and Marion (nee: Rasmussen) Keuffer. She married Robert A. Stephan in Waukegan, IL on February 14, 1976. He preceded her in death on November 21, 2007. Linda enjoyed gambling and most importantly...
Hank Bardenhagen
Jun 15, 2011
Racine - Hank Bardenhagen died on June 15, 2011, after complications following open-heart surgery on May 9. Born in Flushing, NY, on September 7, 1943, to Henry and Grete Bardenhagen, he graduated from Concordia Preparatory School in Bronxville, NY and Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN. On August 7, 1965, he married Kathleen Boerger at St. John's Lutheran Church in Racine....
Sandra Hagen
Jun 14, 2011
Sandra Ann HagenRacine- Sandra Ann Hagen, 76, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, June 14, 2011.Sandy was born in Racine on September 12, 1934 to Walter E. and Laura C. (nee: Grieger) Hagen. She was a graduate of St. Catherine High School and an alumnus of Dominican College. She retired from Chase Bank where she worked as a...
Virginia Hayek
Jun 10, 2011
Virginia M. HayekRacine- Virginia M. Hayek, 88, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Friday, June 10, 2011.Virginia was born in Racine to Tobias and Emilie (nee: Pfeiffer) Hayek on April 20, 1923. She was a member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church. Virginia enjoyed sewing and dancing.She is survived by her long time companion, Roger Rusch as well...
Richard Levandowski
May 29, 2011
Racine – Richard M. Levandowski, 69, passed away at home May 29th, 2011. Richard was born in Racine on July 1, 1941 to Stephen and Lucille (nee, Daly) Levandowski. He married the former Clara "Claire" Giever in Racine on August 21, 1965. Richard was employed as Director of Purchasing with Getty's Manufacturing for over seventeen years. In 1978 he started...
Renata Lueckfeld
May 29, 2011
Racine – Renata Lueckfeld, 90, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Renata was born in Pequot Lakes, MN on May 16, 1921 to the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Priesz. Since her father accepted a call to Montevideo, MN in 1922, it was in this town that she was raised and received her elementary and high school...
Joan Spinks
May 25, 2011
Racine – Joan Margaret Spinks, 74, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter and son at her side on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Joan was born in Hendon, England on April 7, 1937 to Walter and Winifred (nee, Barton) Hughes. She attended the Royal Academy of Music from 1953 to 1956, to become qualified as a speech and...
Deborah Keith
May 23, 2011
Deborah Carlisle Keith, born Oct. 23, 1947, died May 23, 2011 in Racine, Wisconsin after a long illness. Debbie lived in Racine after retiring from teaching and administrative positions in the early childhood education field in Baltimore, Maryland. She is survived by brother, Walter P. Keith III (Anne); sister, Leslie Burnside (Brad); and niece, Katie (Grant); and stepmother, Carolyn Keith....
Donald Freichels
May 22, 2011
Donald P. Freichels Racine – Donald P. Freichels, 79, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Don was born in St. Cloud, MN on April 17, 1932 to George and Angeline (nee, Hentges) Freichels. He married the former Darlene Treu. Don retired from Eder Industries in Oak Creek after more than 25 years. Don served in the...
Dale Rogers
May 18, 2011
Racine – Dale J. "Skip" Rogers, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Skip was born in Racine on August 15, 1956 to E. Dale Rogers and Patricia (nee, Tower) Rogers Remus. He married the former Lori A. Osvatic in Racine on September 4, 1994. Skip was a self-employed contractor for over twenty years as well as a...
Beatrice Deichmann
May 13, 2011
Racine – Beatrice "Betty" Deichmann, 88, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, May 13, 2011. In keeping with Betty's wishes, cremation has taken place. The will be no visitation or service.
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