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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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Catharine L. Sowinski

Catharine L. Sowinski

Aug 24, 2026

Catharine Sowinski (nee Posch) of Caledonia WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 24, 2026 at the age of 85. She was born in Riverside NJ and was one of 5 daughters born to the late Regina and Frank Posch. Catharine spent much of her life working with the Naval Exchange and even spent time in Guam. She...

Diane L. Kluge

Diane L. Kluge

Aug 21, 2026

Diane L. Kluge Racine- Diane L. Kluge (nee : Corwin) 82, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Ascension All Saints with her loving family at her side. She was born and raised in Racine on August 4, 1944 to the late James and Valeria (nee: Hazen) Corwin. Diane married Leo John Kluge on April 7, 1962. Sadly, he...

Donna M. Zemke

Donna M. Zemke

Aug 19, 2026

Donna M. Zemke 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in her home. She was born in Raymond on November 21, 1933 to the late Victor and Donette (nee: Meissner) Geissner. Donna was a 1951 graduate of Racine Lutheran High School. On November 8, 1958 she married Earl O. Zemke at Trinity Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Donna loved...

Marilyn J. Murrack

Marilyn J. Murrack

Aug 13, 2026

Our dear, sweet, mother, Marilyn J. Murrack, 97, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. Monica’s Memory Care. She was born in Marinette, Wisconsin on August 28, 1928 to the late Kenneth and Florence (nee: Hawkenson) Crilley. On July 27, 1946, at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, she married Melvin C. Murrack. As a loving wife and mother, Marilyn...

Mary N Katerdjian

Mary N Katerdjian

Aug 7, 2026

Racine- Mary N. Katerdjian, 87 passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026 in her home. She was born in Alexandria, Egypt on January 29, 1939 to the late Nazaret and Arshalouys (nee: Toukhtarian) Kalfaian. Mary was a graduate of Kalousdian Armenian School and the American University in Cairo, Egypt. On June 13, 1962 she married Onnig Katerdjian in Cairo,...

Robert P. Wolff

Robert P. Wolff

Jul 26, 2026

The Reverend Robert P. Wolff, 93, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Harvest Home, Mt. Pleasant. He spent his whole life in service to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, loving God and others faithfully with his gentle spirit and kind heart. He was born in Racine on May 4, 1933, to the late Paul and Emma (nee:...

Shelley L. Ostrowski

Shelley L. Ostrowski

Jul 23, 2026

Shelley L. Ostrowski, 63, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. Born on September 21, 1962, in Milwaukee to the late Richard J. and Judith Ann (Smith) Armstrong, Shelley graduated from Pulaski High School in 1980 and married the love of her life, Shannon Ostrowski, on September 17, 1994. Together...

Brian L. Jensen

Brian L. Jensen

Jul 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of Brian Larry Jensen Caledonia - Brian Larry Jensen, 69, passed away at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital on July 15, 2026. Brian was born on August 1st, 1956, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Larry and Carol (nee: Weiss) Jensen. On September 8th, 1984, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline Betchner at St. Louis Catholic Church. Together,...

Nicholas Thomas Djordjevic

Nicholas Thomas Djordjevic

Jul 8, 2026

Nicholas T. Djordjevic, 65 passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in his home. He was born in Racine on February 8, 1961 to the late Tomislav and Donna (nee: Stevoff) Djordjevic. Nick was a 1979 graduate of William Horlick High School and earned his BS in finance and marketing from Marquette University in 1983. Nick was a lover of all...

Gregory L. Buege

Gregory L. Buege

Jul 6, 2026

Gregory Lynn Buege, age 75, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Milwaukee on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1950, to Richard and Marcella (nee Berg) Buege. Greg was the cherished husband of 51 years to the love of his life, Karen (nee Kluck), devoted father to Jaime (Daniel Brill)...

David Baker

David Baker

Jul 2, 2026

This won’t be your typical obituary, more of a story about a very special man named Dave… David Allen Baker was born on Friday, October 16, 1942. He was truly a one of a kind. He ascended on July 2nd after he heard one of his favorite songs. His wife Barbara (61 years of marriage and ON her birthday), his...

Alice Hazarian

Alice Hazarian

Jun 28, 2026

Alice Hazarian passed away peacefully at Lakeshore at Siena on June 28, 2026. A loving aunt and acclaimed artist, she was 93. A beautiful funeral service was held July 8, 2026, at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church in Racine, followed by internment at Graceland Cemetery. Alice was born to Arakel and Anna Hazarian on May 20, 1933, and lived her...

Daniel Reff

Daniel Reff

Jun 27, 2026

Daniel S. Reff, 66, passed away at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 27,2026. Dan was born in Viginia on September 19, 1959, to Russell and Marion (Silvasi) Reff. He was an all-around handy man working in carpentry and Auto Mechanics. Dan shared 36 years with his partner Susan Motszko. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and working...

John R Kamperschroer

John R Kamperschroer

Jun 25, 2026

John Richard Kamperschroer Sr. was born on September 24, 1931, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and grew up on a farm near Portland, Wisconsin, the youngest of ten children. Life on Thompson Ridge shaped him early – from walking to and from a one-room school during the Great Depression, faith, family, hard work, and resilience were simply part of daily life....

Patricia E. Vasey

Patricia E. Vasey

Jun 20, 2026

Caledonia- Patricia E. Vasey 79, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 in her home with her loving daughters at her side. She was born in Milwaukee to the late Valta and Marjorie (nee: Martin) Peek. Pat was a 1965 graduate of Custer High School. On June 26, 1965, she married Walter Vasey at First Church of God in Brown Deer....

Heather M. Richards

Heather M. Richards

Jun 19, 2026

Heather M. Richards 39, of Racine passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026 in her home after fighting a long illness. She was born in Milwaukee on March 26, 1987 to Joseph Kornacki and Lynette Pruitt. Heather grew up in Cudahy. Following graduation from Cudahy High School in 2005; she pursued her passion for hair design. She was a...

Shelia Rae Blada

Shelia Rae Blada

Jun 17, 2026

Sheila Rae (Patterson) Blada, 88, died peacefully at home in Racine, WI June 17, 2026 with family at her side. Sheila was born in Souris, ND to Myrtle “Toots” (Hunter) Patterson and Howard Patterson on November 20, 1937 as the oldest sibling of Frances (Clarence) Johnson of Downey, CA; Karen (Gil) Gutierrez of Las Vegas, NV; Jeanne (Ken) Newgard of...

Charles J. Hardy

Charles J. Hardy

Jun 15, 2026

Archdeacon Charles J. Hardy Archdeacon Charles (Garabed) J. Hardy (Kherdian), Age 86, passed away peacefully at Ascension Hospice in Elk Grove Village, IL on June 15, 2026 surrounded by his family. Chuck was born in Racine on August 18, 1939, to the late Jacob (Hagop) and Blanche (Baydsar), nee Demirjian, Hardy. He married the former Araxie Djiknavorian on July 3rd,...

Chester Kinsley

Chester Kinsley

Jun 9, 2026

Chester Kinsley,88, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Chester was born on January 12, 1938, in Winter, Wisconsin, to Ray and Florence (née Daugherty) Kinsley. He was one of thirteen children and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Chester was a mechanic and administrative clerk for the United States Postal Service for over...

Catherine S. Schimanski

Catherine S. Schimanski

Jun 5, 2026

Catherine S. “Sue” Schimanski, 83, passed away at her home on Friday, June 5, 2026. Sue was born on July 23, 1942, in Hastings to Roy and Ilah Jean Erway. She married John Schimanski on January 12, 1963. They shared 45 years of marriage before his passing on January 12, 2008. Sue shared her love of athletics by coaching youth...

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