Obituaries

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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Roger A. Hamers

Roger A. Hamers

Oct 30, 2021

Roger A. Hamers, 80, of Racine, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

He was born in Wausau on September 21, 1941, the son of the late Gilbert and Alice (nee: Bremer) Hamers.

Roger was a graduate of Washington Park High School, Class of '61. On November 9, 1963, he was united...

Alvin Robert Madisen

Alvin Robert Madisen

Oct 29, 2021

Mount Pleasant – Alvin Robert Madisen, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home early Friday, October 29, 2021.

Alvin was born in Racine, WI on September 11, 1933 to the late George and Marion (nee: DeWolf) Madisen. Following graduation from Washington Park High School, Alvin faithfully served our country with the United States Navy...

Robert J. Shebeneck

Robert J. Shebeneck

Oct 29, 2021

Racine-Robert J. Shebeneck, age 91, was called to his Lord in Heaven on October 29, 2021.

Bob was born in Racine on May 22, 1930 to the late John and Helen (nee: Robetcky) Shebeneck. He graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1948, the first graduating class of RLHS. Bob was proudly serving our country with the...

John R. Pias

John R. Pias

Oct 29, 2021

John R. Pias, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly, in Ascension-All Saints, on Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born in Racine on August 17, 1955, the son of the late John "Jack" and Jean (nee: Strouse) Pias.

John had been employed by the City of Racine as a Building Inspector until his retirement. Surviving are...

James E. Wellman

James E. Wellman

Oct 29, 2021

James E. Wellman, age 82 of Somers, passed away unexpectedly at home with his loving wife by his side on Friday, October 29, 2021.

Jim was born in Kenosha on May 23, 1939 to the late Robert A. and Mildred C. (nee Morris) Wellman.  He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School and then went on to...

Betty Jean Cihler

Betty Jean Cihler

Oct 28, 2021

Betty Jean Cihler, 89, of Racine, passed away peacefully at Ascension-All Saints Hospital on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born in Racine on February 4, 1932, the daughter of the late Viggo and Anna (nee: Nielson) Nielsen.

She was united in marriage to Eugene "Cy" Cihler who preceded her in death on November 22, 1995.  In...

Elmer S. Sauder

Elmer S. Sauder

Oct 27, 2021

Racine—Elmer Silverius Sauder, 88, passed away on October 27, 2021 at Ascension All Saints. A life-long resident of Racine County, where the Sauder Family has lived since the 1850s, Elmer was born at home in Kansasville on May 18, 1933 to Louis and Margaret (nee. Weber) Sauder. He attended Kansasville School, Union Grove High School, and Burlington High School,...

Ryan C. Schneider

Ryan C. Schneider

Oct 26, 2021

Ryan Carl Schneider was born on April 09, 1992 to Carla Oglesby and Richard Schneider whom passed away in 2013 in Kenosha WI. He entered his Papa's (Bob Oglesby) and father's arms who were waiting in heaven for him. He was also greeted by many deceased family and friends who watched him struggle here on earth with his mental...

Robert Allen Miller

Robert Allen Miller

Oct 25, 2021

WAUKESHA (formerly of Racine) – Robert A. Miller, 61, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 25, 2021.

He was born in Mondovi, WI on June 11, 1960, the son of Orrin and Christie (nee Ronnei) Miller.  He grew up in Racine and graduated from JI Case High School in 1978.

In his younger...

James L. Nolen

James L. Nolen

Oct 25, 2021

James L. Nolen, age 97 of Kenosha, found his peace on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Jim was born in Kenosha on July 9, 1924, a son of the late William and Margaret (nee; Andersen) Naekrsz.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy serving from 1942-1946 earning numerous ribbons and medals. Jim was an...

Ora Lee Bland

Ora Lee Bland

Oct 24, 2021

Milwaukee, WI. (formerly a resident of Racine, WI.) – Ora Lee (nee: Castor) Bland, age 100, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 24, 2021. Ora was born August 28, 1921 in Mt. Vernon, AL. to the union of John and Julianer Castor.

She received her formal education in the Mt. Vernon Public...

Finner Wayne Hopkins

Finner Wayne Hopkins

Oct 23, 2021

Deacon Finner Wayne Hopkins was born June 19, 1936 to Robert and Eula Hopkins, in New Albany Mississippi. Deacon Hopkins answered the ultimate call from His Lord and Savior and went home to be with Him on October 23, 2021.

Finner W Hopkins relocated from New Albany Mississippi to Racine, Wisconsin. At the age of 19, Finner...

Sandra Gail Lapoint

Sandra Gail Lapoint

Oct 23, 2021

Sandra Gail LaPoint, 74, passed away on October 23, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Jackson, TN, on April 29, 1947, daughter of the late Franklin and Wilma (née: McKinney) Peterson.

Sandra was united in marriage to the love of her life, Timothy B. LaPoint, on August 7, 1965, in Racine...

Warren A. Wheeler

Warren A. Wheeler

Oct 23, 2021

Warren A. "Tony" Wheeler, 37, of Racine, tragically completed his earthly pilgrimage on Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born in Racine on March 7, 1984, the son of Betty Wheeler and the late Warren Watkins.

Tony graduated from William Horlick High School and Gateway Technical College. He owned and operated Steel Shots Photography and also worked...

Mary Jo Nelson

Mary Jo Nelson

Oct 20, 2021

Mary Jo Nelson, 86, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  She was born in Racine on June 22, 1935, daughter of the late Otto and Ethel (née: Wren) Nelson.

Mary Jo was a lifetime resident of Racine.  She was a dental hygienist for 40 years, retiring in 2004.  She worked for Dr....

Dimitar "Mike" Nonevich

Dimitar "Mike" Nonevich

Oct 20, 2021

Dimitar Mike Nonevich, 64, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born in Macedonia on January 23, 1957, the son of the late Kiril and Slavka (nee: Bozinovski) Nonevich.

On July 17, 1990, in Resen, Macedonia, he was united in marriage to Sonja Krstevska. Along with his wife Sonja, they attended St....

Gordon Joseph Gerstner

Gordon Joseph Gerstner

Oct 19, 2021

Gordon J. Gerstner, 77, received the promise of eternal life on October 19, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Buffalo, NY, on May 3, 1944, son of the late Paul and Muriel (née: Kaiser) Gerstner.

Gordon was united in marriage to the former Pamela Beth Stoner on July 6, 1985, in...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Oct 18, 2021

Barbara (nee: Ely) Miller, age 66, of Chicago, found peace from her third battle with cancer on October 18, 2021. Barbara was born in Chicago, on August 8, 1955, the daughter of the late Ruth (nee: Pearson) and Michael Ely.

In 1971, Barbara married Paul Edward Miller in Chicago, who preceded her in death in 2014.

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Jacqueline Getzin

Jacqueline Getzin

Oct 18, 2021

Jacqueline Getzin, formerly McDonough (nee Jolly) passed away at her home as the result of sudden cardiac arrest on October 18, 2021.  Jackie was born on August 2, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marjorie (Farmer) Jolly, brother William Jolly, children Thomas McDonough Jr. (infant) and John McDonough, and her late...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Costello

Elizabeth "Betsy" Costello

Oct 17, 2021

Elizabeth "Betsy" Costello, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at Seasons Hospice-Ignite, in Oak Creek, on Sunday, October 17, 2021, after facing a series of physical challenges. Betsy was born in Racine on August 2, 1937, the daughter of the late Mike and Eirwen (nee: Jones) Costello.

Betsy was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School, Class...

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