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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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Thomas Corwin
Dec 17, 2010
Thomas Corwin Russell, KS – Thomas Corwin, 63, formerly of Racine, passed away in Russell, KS on Friday, December 17, 2010.Thomas was born November 30, 1947 in Racine, the son of James and Valeria (Hazen) Corwin. He served his country in Viet Nam with the U.S. Marines Corp.Survivors include his daughter, Terrie Graham; sisters, Dolores (John) Henges, Diane (Leo) Kluge...
Mildred Mortensen
Dec 16, 2010
Racine – Mildred L. (nee, Clarey) Mortensen, 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, December 16, 2010. Mildred was born in Racine on April 26, 1919 to Louis Owen and Lydia Bertha (nee, Luedtke) Clarey. Mildred married Gilbert T. Mortensen in 1939. He preceded her in death in October 1996. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Sondra Lang
Dec 13, 2010
Lakeland, FL – Sondra M. (nee, Larsen) Lang, 78, formerly of Racine, passed away December 13, 2010. Sondra was born in Nekossa, WI on December 31, 1931 to James and Gladys (Cole) Larsen. Her father, James was a Racine County Surveyor and operated Larsen Engineering. She graduated from Washington Park High School. On March 31, 1963 Sondra married Don Lang....
Mary Kirsh
Dec 13, 2010
Mary Lou KirshRacine- Mary Lou Kirsh, 84, passed away at Elizabeth Residence on Monday, December 13, 2010.Mary Lou was born in Racine on October 21, 1926 to Hilmer and Lillian (Williamson) Fyhrie. She married Donald Kirsh in Racine on September 22, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1984. Mary Lou was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She...
Elinor Swanson
Dec 10, 2010
Elinor P. SwansonRacine- Elinor P. Swanson, 98, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on December 10, 2010.Elinor was born in Racine on September 18, 1912, to Paul and Ruby (nee: Fischer) Bartz. She attended school in Racine and was in the first graduating class from Horlick High School. Elinor married Emil L. Swanson in Racine on September 17, 1932; he preceded...
Lillie Replogle
Dec 10, 2010
Racine - Lillie P. Replogle, 94, died early Friday morning on December 10, 2010, in Racine, Wisconsin. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Belland and husband Jerrold of Racine, a son Dan Replogle and wife Amy of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, and two granddaughters, Elizabeth Belland and Emily Kissee and husband Robert Kissee of Durham, North Carolina. Lillie's husband of...
Hilma Hayek
Dec 7, 2010
Hilma L. HayekRacine- Hilma L. Hayek, 78, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 07, 2010.Hilma was born in Racine on May 7, 1932 to Hilmer and Petra (nee: Sorensen) Johnson. On June 29, 1957 she married James Hayek at Holy Communion Church and together they shared 53 years of marriage. Hilma enjoyed...
Barry Bauman
Nov 26, 2010
Racine – Barry "Bones" Bauman, 60, passed away at Woodstock Health & Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha on Friday, November 26, 2010 after a nine month struggle with cancer. Bones was born in Racine on November 26, 1950 to Kenneth and Jean (nee, Barrows) Bauman. Survivors include his children, Reid Bauman, Blake Bauman and Nash Bauman; twin sister, Mary (Jay) Gatzke;...
Barbara Zagar
Nov 20, 2010
Racine – Barbara J. (nee, Simon) Zagar, 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Barb was born in Racine on May 7, 1939 to Byron Simon and Betty Burg. She married Theodore A. Zagar on August 18, 1956. He preceded her in death June 12, 2009. Family was first and foremost in Barb's life. She...
Gilbert Eickhorst
Nov 19, 2010
Gilbert H. EickhorstRacine- Gilbert H. Eickhorst, 80, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Friday, November 19, 2010.Gilbert was born in Racine on October 3, 1930 to Ernest and Minnie (nee: Grua) Eickhorst. He married Doris Klepel on February 9, 1952. Gilbert served in the United States Army from 1952-1954. He was employed as Vice President of Industrial Relations...
Augustus Mckinnie
Nov 17, 2010
Racine- Augustus "Gus" G. McKinnie, 56, Passed into Eternal Life at Aurora Medical Hospital in Kenosha, WI, on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He was born in the state of Massachusetts, on February 17, 1954 to the late Augustus (Mac) Mckinnie and Willie Mae (Honey) McKinnie. On September 22, 2001 he was united in marriage to the former Dionne (DeeDee) Thompkins...
Keith Zalewski
Nov 17, 2010
Racine – Keith A. Zalewski, 61, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Keith was born in Milwaukee on October 31, 1949 to Willard and Shirley Mae (nee, Krayewske) Zalewski who preceded him in death. Keith is survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In keeping with Keith's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Thomas Kruppstadt
Nov 4, 2010
Racine – Thomas E. Kruppstadt, 74, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 4, 2010. Tom was born in Racine on May 29, 1936 to Louis and Grace (nee, Lamberton) Kruppstadt. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1956 until 1959. Tom married the former Sandra Bauer in West Bend, WI in 1962. For most of his life...
Sarah Blask
Nov 3, 2010
Sarah A. Blask(nee: Vytlacil)Racine- Sarah A. Blask, 26, was reunited with her precious daughter Susie on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.Our beloved Sarah Bear is survived by her parents; Gerald and Susan Vytlacil; brother, Dylan Vytlacil; sister, Kattie Vytlacil; grandparents; Dale and Shirley Betts and Raymond and Donna Vytlacil. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Sarah...
Doris Manchester
Nov 2, 2010
Doris E. ManchesterRacine- Doris E. Manchester, 82, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.Doris was born in Marquette, Michigan on August 1, 1928 to Jerry and Emma (nee: Furaitor) Westman. She married Rolby "R.D." Manchester on July 30, 1949 in Flint, MI. He preceded her in death. Doris was a seamstress working at Badger Uniform for...
Petronilla Kosch
Nov 2, 2010
Racine – Petronilla Marie Kosch, 67, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.Pat was born in Milwaukee on May 20, 1943 to Charles and Dorothy (nee, Knapp) Richards. She retired from S.C. Johnson Wax. Survivors include her son, Steve Kosch of Woodville; daughter, Renee Kosch of Townsend, WI; and grandchildren, Madeline, Zachary, Samuel, Jesse Kosch. Pat is...
Glenn Meissner
Oct 27, 2010
Edgar, WI – Glenn Richard Meissner, 84, was called home to heaven on October 27, 2010.Glenn was born on October 11, 1926, in Franksville where he lived for 60 years before moving to Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk, WI, then recently to Edgar, WI. He was united in marriage to Agnes (Gutknecht) in 1948. Glenn was the former owner-operator of Meissners'...
Henry Hyde
Oct 19, 2010
Racine – Henry E. "Gene" Hyde, 83, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Gene was born in Oxford, NC on April 27, 1927 to Thomas and Anna Belle (nee, Cutts) Hyde. He married the former Ione J. Matton on December 19, 1978. Gene was known as the "Whistler". You could hear him whistling as...
Carol Ciurro
Oct 19, 2010
Carol Ann Ciurro(nee: Childs-Draves)Racine- Carol Ann Ciurro (nee: Childs-Draves), 51, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, October 19, 2010.Carol was born in West Allis on May 20, 1959 to Robert and Rosemarie (nee: Koszewski) Childs. She loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, preparing her catches to eat. Carol grew her own gardens and adored animals. She was a...
Joan Veon
Oct 18, 2010
On October 18, 2010, with her husband Rod holding her hand, Joan answered her Master's call and slipped quietly away to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous three year battle with breast cancer. She was 61 years old.Joan's remarkable life began in Racine WI on May 17, 1949, born as a twin with Raymond, to Albert A....
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