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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Gary G. Cobb

Gary G. Cobb

Jun 2, 2021

Gary G. Cobb, of Racine, passed away at his residence on June 2, 2021, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Racine on May 13, 1957, the son of the late Bud and Deborah (nee: Simmons) Cobb.

Gary graduated from Washington Park High School, Class of '75. He had been employed by A.M.C./Chrysler...

Malcolm Isaiah James

Malcolm Isaiah James

Jun 1, 2021

Racine, WI – Malcolm Isaiah James, age 27, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 5:00pm in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine WI. Visitation will be in the chapel 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Please visit the website at a later dated...

Kevin S. Johnson

Kevin S. Johnson

Jun 1, 2021

Kevin S. Johnson passed away on June 1, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kevin was born in Racine, WI on June 20, 1970, to Dennis and Sandra (Hansen). He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1989. He was united in marriage to Kimberly Ann (Keuffer) for 23 years. She preceded him in death on...

Judith A. Lyrenmann

Judith A. Lyrenmann

May 31, 2021

Judith A. Lyrenmann, age 85 of Racine passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021.

Judy was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Adella (nee: White) Bierbach.

On February 11, 1957, in Milwaukee she was united in marriage to Donald G. Lyrenmann.  Sadly, he preceded her in...

Shirley Laverne Dawkins

Shirley Laverne Dawkins

May 31, 2021

Mother Shirley Laverne Dawkins, age 75, of Racine, WI passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, May 31, 2021 at her residence. Shirley was born August 20, 1945 in Alamo, TN the eighth of ten children to Odell and Alberta (nee: Hicks) Reams. The Reams family relocated to Racine, WI in 1952 where she accepted Christ and became...

Donald Vinton Rothering

Donald Vinton Rothering

May 30, 2021

Donald Vinton Rothering, 82, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, May 30, 2021.  He was born in Racine on November 12, 1938, son of the late Leo and Vera (Née: Harvey) Rothering.

Donald was united in marriage to the former Sandra Jean Lueckfeld on August 3, 1963, in Racine.

Don proudly and faithfully...

Metherine Harvey

Metherine Harvey

May 30, 2021

Metherine Harvey, 68, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021.  She was born in Valley Park, Mississippi, on December 15, 1952, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Rosa Lee (Née: Wilson) Harvey.

Metherine was a music lover, especially the blues, and artists like BB King and Tyrone Davis.  She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends.  Metherine...

David F. Golubski

David F. Golubski

May 29, 2021

David Francis Golubski was a loving husband, father, brother and JaJa.  He was born into eternal life on May 29, 2021, at the age of 69.

David was born to Francis X. and Loretta L. (Litoborski) Golubski on September 6, 1951 in South Bend, Indiana.  He loved spending time cooking on the grill and creating delicious meals...

Jean Boutwell

Jean Boutwell

May 29, 2021

Mrs. Jean Boutwell (nee: Goodwin), 84, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021

Jean was born a twin, on March 20, 1937, in Stonewall, MS. One of 21 children, to the late Dave and Alice Goodwin. After high school, she married Samuel Adams and to this union, three children were born.

Jean relocated to Racine,...

Joan C. Rotkis

Joan C. Rotkis

May 29, 2021

Racine – Joan C. (nee: Frederiksen) Rotkis, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, May 29, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha.

A lifetime resident, Joan was born in Racine on August 3, 1943 to the late Edwin and Genevieve (nee: Nelson) Frederiksen. On September 8, 1966, Joan was united in marriage with the love...

Kathleen "Kathy" Vandenberg

Kathleen "Kathy" Vandenberg

May 28, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Vandenberg, 73, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born in Racine on May 16, 1948, the daughter of the late Jerome and Catherine (nee: Zeyen) Vandenberg.

Kathy retired after 30 years as a CNA at the Ridgewood Care Center. Known for her quick wit, infectious laugh and generous spirit,...

Jerry Lee Anderson

Jerry Lee Anderson

May 27, 2021

Racine – Jerry Lee Anderson, age 68, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Jerry was born in Darlington, WI on August 7, 1952. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1970. Following high school graduation, Jerry entered an apprenticeship with the local sheet metal union where he received first place in the national sheet metal...

William O. Fanelli

William O. Fanelli

May 26, 2021

William O. Fanelli, 84, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in Madison, WI on November 16, 1936, the son of Orlando and Caroline (nee: Christensen) Fanelli. He was a graduate of Horlick High School in Racine.

Bill was united in marriage to Cynthia McCall in 1956;...

Gloria Lovette Mccray

Gloria Lovette Mccray

May 26, 2021

Racine – Gloria Lovette McCray, 78, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Gloria Lovette was born to Etha and Sam Earl on July 11, 1942 in Enterprise, Mississippi.  She was the third of 9 brothers and sisters: Morris, Carolyn, Sam, Harold, Delores, Vertlie, Willie James and Kathy.

After graduating from...

Brenda Petty Aka Gladys Sanders

Brenda Petty Aka Gladys Sanders

May 26, 2021

Gladys Marie Sanders aka Brenda Petty was born to the late Robert D. Petty and Annie Marie Lewis on April 30, 1963, in Evanston, Illinois. She received Christ at an early age and continued to serve and live for Him even throughout her illness.

She became an entrepreneur at an early age doing hair. She always inspired...

Cornelious Spann

Cornelious Spann

May 25, 2021

The family of Cornelious Spann is saddened to announce his passing.

A Family man, and no stranger to hard work Cornelious Spann also known as Mr. C was born April 23, 1943, in Macon, MS. to the beautiful union of Levi Spann and Mother Rosie B Spann (Taylor). He received his golden wings on May...

David Andrew Gergen

David Andrew Gergen

May 25, 2021

Sturtevant – David Andrew Gergen, age 37, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

David was born in Racine on May 1, 1984 to Charles and Janet (nee: Peterson) Gergen. He lived most of his life in Sturtevant. Following high school, David worked in a variety of ways, but for over the past 10...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Mccabe

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Mccabe

May 25, 2021

Racine – Cynthia "Cindy" Ann McCabe, age 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of her family, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Ascension – All Saints Hospital.

Cindy was born in Milwaukee on November 10, 1957 to Thomas and June (nee: Basel) Peksa, Sr. She was a 1975 graduate of JI Case High School. Shortly...

Mary M. Gerou

Mary M. Gerou

May 25, 2021

Mary M. Gerou, 72, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, with her loving family at her side. Mary was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 2, 1948.  She came to Wisconsin as an infant. Mary was educated at St. George School, St. Joseph's High School, and received her teaching degree from UW Milwaukee in Early...

Ronald "Ron" Andrew Vyvyan

Ronald "Ron" Andrew Vyvyan

May 24, 2021

Racine – Ronald Andrew Vyvyan, age 77, passed away unexpectedly at home, yet peacefully in his sleep, on Monday, May 24, 2021.

Ron was born in Racine on October 31, 1943 to the late John & Anna (nee: Andersen) Vyvyan. He attended Park, Horlick & Lutheran High Schools, where he established lifelong friendships. On October 21, 1978...

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