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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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Charles Hartwig

Charles Hartwig

Dec 23, 2010

Racine – Charles George Hartwig, 77, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 23, 2010. Charles was born in Gillette, WI on July 23, 1933 to George and Ella (nee, Hagen) Hartwig. He was united in marriage to LaVerne Baker on May 26, 1956 at Grace Lutheran Church. Charles was a graduate of Racine...

Traci Jessee

Traci Jessee

Dec 21, 2010

Traci Ann JesseeNee: EhlertRacine- Traci Ann Jessee, 47, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Tuesday, December 21, 2010.Traci was born in Kenosha on June 13, 1963 to Ronald and JoAnne Ginder Ehlert. She was employed in environmental services at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. Traci was a wonderful mother and best friend to her 3 daughters. She loved being a grandmother and...

Donald Gustavson

Donald Gustavson

Dec 21, 2010

Donald M. GustavsonRacine- Donald M. Gustavson, 63, passed away at his residence on December 21, 2010.Don was born in Racine on March 14, 1947 to Melvin J. and Carol M. (nee: Clausen) Gustavson. On June 20, 1975, he married Melody Manchester at Evangelical United Methodist. Don served in the United States Army Military Police. He was an Active member of...

Viola Olson

Viola Olson

Dec 19, 2010

Viola Dorothy OlsonAppleton - Viola D. Olson, 95 of Racine passed away on December 19, 2010 at Colony Oaks Care Center in Appleton after a battle with Alzheimer's.Vi was born in Racine on April 17, 1915 to the late Olle and Ann (Christianson) Olson. Vi never married, she was a devoted daughter to her parents especially to her mother after...

Carl Zeytoonian

Carl Zeytoonian

Dec 18, 2010

Carl L. ZeytoonianRacine - Carl L. Zeytoonian, 76, passed away at Golden Living Center- South Shore on Saturday, December 18, 2010.Carl was born in Boston, MA to Joseph and Rose (nee: Seferian) Zeytoonian on May 15, 1934. He served in the United States Army Medical Unit. He graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. Carl married Naomi Basdekian in Watertown, MA...

Thomas Corwin

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

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,...

Mary Kirsh

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...

Sondra Lang

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....

Elinor Swanson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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