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Recent Obituaries in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Mount Pleasant, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Mary Ann Bauer
Dec 9, 2021
Racine – Mary Ann Bauer, 92, passed away December 9, 2021, in Racine, Wisconsin.
Mary was born in Racine to the late Jacob and Augusta (nee: Bickel) Orth on December 16, 1928. On September 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" C Bauer in Holy Name Church in Racine. She graduated from St. Catherine's...
Barbara Ann Leifheit
Dec 8, 2021
Barbara Ann (nee: Schwieter) Leifheit, 72, passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice in Oak Creek on December 8, 2021. Barbara was born on April 6,1949, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Clifford and Bernice (nee: Hare) Schwieter. She spent much of her life and career in the Cincinnati area, before moving to Racine. On July 25,1981, she was united...
Michael J. Burman
Dec 8, 2021
Michael J. Burman, age 62, of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.
He was born in Racine on February 13, 1959, a son of Irvin J. and Martha (nee: Der Hovsepian) Burman. On October 19, 1991, Mike was united in marriage to Patricia A. Reynolds. He was employed for many years as a social worker...
Keith Arthur Shannon, Ii
Dec 7, 2021
RACINE (formerly of West Bend and Milwaukee) – Keith A. Shannon II passed away unexpectedly at home December 7, 2021 at the age of 58. Born in Jefferson, WI on November 5, 1963, he was the son of Keith Arthur and Betty Ann (nee Tessman) Shannon.
Keith graduated West Bend East High School, attended UW-La Crosse, and...
Julie M. Abhold-Newberg
Dec 5, 2021
Julie Abhold Newberg,57, passed away on December 5,2021 after a three and a half year battle with stage four lung cancer. She fought valiantly but God has carried her home to be with him, pain free and at peace. Julie was born on July 4, 1964 in Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin, which fit her firecracker personality; lighting up every room...
Lonnie (Baldy) Grandberry
Dec 5, 2021
Racine- Lonnie (Baldy) Grandberry, 61, was called home by his Lord & Savior on Sunday December 5, 2021 at Ascension All Saints.
Lonnie Grandberry was born in Lula, Mississippi to the late Nathaniel Brown Jr. & Jessie Mae Grandberry – Martin on September 13,1960.
Lonnie relocated to Racine, WI at early age in 1963. He...
Deacon Clift Scales
Dec 5, 2021
Racine, WI. – Deacon Clift Scales, age 81 transitioned on Sunday December 5, 2021. He was born in New Albany, Mississippi, the youngest son of 13 children of the late Dan Sr. and Mary Magdalene Scales (nee: Brooks). Clift left Mississippi in 1955 and relocated in Chicago, IL and later in Racine WI with dreams of a more prosperous...
Richard David Lundberg
Dec 5, 2021
Richard David Lundberg, 77, passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence on Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born June 23, 1944, to the late Roy and Jennie (nee: Mcgee) Lundberg.
On July 28, 1966, Richard was united in marriage to Linda (nee: Floyd) in Boston, Massachusetts. They lived in the Boston Massachusetts area for many years, moving...
Charles "Charlie" E. Jacobson
Dec 4, 2021
Charles "Charlie" E. Jacobson, 99, received the promise of eternal life on December 4, 2021, six days before his 100 th birthday. He was born in Chicago on December 10, 1921, son of the late James and Hilda (née: Anderson) Jacobson.
Charlie grew up in Hammond, IN. He proudly and faithfully served his country in the United...
Binh Xuan To
Dec 4, 2021
Racine-Binh Xuan To, age 60, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Binh was born in Phu Quoc, Vietnam on December 12, 1960 to To Van Hung and Huynh Thi Ba. He came to the United States in 1979. He was united in marriage to Hoa Le...
Debra Faye Beadles
Dec 4, 2021
Racine, WI – Debra Faye Beadles, age 63, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, Wisconsin. There are no services scheduled at this time. The family plans to Celebrate Debra's Life at a later time, when it will be safe for everyone to gather together again.
Harold Lloyd Schwartz
Dec 3, 2021
Harold Lloyd Schwartz, 94, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, December 3, 2021. He was born in Menominee, MI, on April 12, 1927, son of the late Otto and Nancy (née: Wickman) Schwartz.
Harold was united in marriage to the love of his life, Anita E. Erdmann, on August 14, 1954, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church...
Phyllis Lorraine Larson
Dec 2, 2021
Phyllis Lorraine Rognsvoog Schreiber Larson
May 5, 1932 – December 2, 2021
RACINE – "My 89 years of life in mostly Racine have ended on December 2, 2021, due to renal failure. I tried to be a good daughter to my wonderful parents, Thorvald Michael and Verna Louisa Rognsvoog. I received my education...
Victoria "Vicky" Elaine Kerkowski
Dec 1, 2021
Victoria Elaine Kerkowski, known to all as "Vicky," 74, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 20, 1946, daughter of the late Jacob and Hazel (née: Tabbert) Detzel.
Vicky was united in marriage to the love of her life, Wayne J. Kerkowski, Sr., on June...
Arlene J. Fell
Dec 1, 2021
Arlene J. Fell, age 93 of Racine, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven, in the early hours of December 1, 2021.
Born in Phillipsburg, NJ on June 14, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Russel J. and Blanche G. (nee:Abel) Inscho.
She married Wilson W. Martyn who preceded her in death on...
Ernest "Scooner" Garrett
Dec 1, 2021
Ernest "Scooner" Garrett, 58, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 25, 1963, the son of Ernest L. and the late Rosemary (nee: Garrett) Massie.
"Scooner" had been working as a plumbers' assistant. He loved music…. listening, singing and dancing to all of it. His family and...
Jacquline Carothers
Dec 1, 2021
Jacquline "Jackie" Carothers was born in Memphis, TN on August 27, 1963 to the late Calvin & Mattie Jane Carothers (Williams) and left this earthly life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
Jackie accepted Christ in her early 40's at Midtown Church of Christ under the leadership of the Pastor Olsen. Jackie attended Washington Park High in Racine,...
Holly Kroes
Nov 29, 2021
Holly K. Kroes, 54, passed away, unexpectedly, at her residence on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born March 9, 1967 to Dean and Pamela (nee: Hanson) Nees.
On June 16, 1994, Holly was united in marriage to Larry Kroes. Together they built life of happiness and humor, amongst other things. Holly spent majority of her life...
Jerry Howard Bassinger
Nov 27, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT – Mr. Jerry H. Bassinger, 85, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
He was born in Waukegan on April 26, 1936, the son of the late L. Howard and Amelia (nee Pedersen) Bassinger. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1954.
Jerry married the love of his...
Charles J. Hellesen
Nov 26, 2021
Charles J. Hellesen, age 74 of Racine, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 26, 2021.
Born in Racine on December 13, 1946, he was a son of the late Einar and Frances (nee: Sepenski) Hellesen.
On September 30, 1967, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Racine, he was united in marriage to Barbara J. Andersen....
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