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Barbara Leitzke Obituary

Leitzke, Barbara Jean

Barbara Jean Leitzke, 64, passed away October 18, 2025 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee. Visitation, Oct. 29, at 9:30 AM until time of Mass at 11:30 AM, St. Richard Catholic Church. Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home and Crematory.
Published by Racine Journal Times on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Jeanne Hanisko

October 24, 2025

BJ was the most selfless, loving person I have ever met. She opened her heart to everyone.
The world has lost a true guardian angel. Dave, Mat, Mitch and Mark, I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that she will live on in the hearts of many, many people.

Kay Lisco

October 24, 2025

B J was an angel on earth, now God took her home, she will be sadly missed. My sincere condolences to Dave and her family, I am so very sorry for your loss

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29

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Richard Catholic Church

1509 Grand Ave, Racine, WI 53403

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29

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Richard Catholic Church

1509 Grand Ave, Racine, WI 53403

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