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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Asalee Rush

Asalee Rush

May 22, 2021

Asalee Rush was a caring Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Surrounded by loved ones, she left this world after a lengthy struggle with her health, on May 22, 2021 at the age of 68. She was born to Tommy and Gloria Rush on November 5, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York. At a young age, Asalee and the Rush...

Maria A. Morales

Maria A. Morales

May 22, 2021

Maria A. Morales, 86, passed away, peacefully, at her residence with her family at her side. She was born in Dilley, Texas on August 11, 1934 the daughter of the late Marciano and Eliza (nee: Escobedo) Acosta.

On January 26, 1958, in Dilley, Texas, she was united in marriage to Felipe S. Morales who preceded her in...

Rita E. Marchesini

Rita E. Marchesini

May 22, 2021

Rita E. Marchesini, age 92, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Duke Hospital, Durham, NC. Rita was born in Kenosha on May 27, 1928, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmela (nee: Greco) Vite. On May 13, 1950, at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to John Marchesini. Sadly, he...

Susan "Sue" Elaine Pekar

Susan "Sue" Elaine Pekar

May 21, 2021

Ft. Myers, FL / Racine, WI – Mrs. Susan Elaine Pekar, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center on Friday May 21, 2021, following complications due to a heart and kidney transplant.

She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on May 9 th , 1952, daughter of the late Arnold Felton...

Ramon "Orlando" Vazquez

Ramon "Orlando" Vazquez

May 21, 2021

Ramon "Orlando" Vazquez, 62, passed away at Ascension-All Saints Hospital on Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on December 18, 1958 the son of the late Isidoro and Virginia (nee: Cruz) Vazquez

On November 28, 1981, in Chicago, IL he was united in marriage to Maria Eugenia The. The Vazquez's moved to...

Larry Gene Menehan

Larry Gene Menehan

May 20, 2021

Larry Gene Menehan, 81, passed away at his residence on Thursday May 20, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born in Monroe, WI on February 6, 1940 the son of the late Francis and "Rosie" Emma Rosa (nee: Ruef) Menehan.

On November 11, 1967 he was united in marriage to Jean Shefchik. Larry had...

Keith E. Jones

Keith E. Jones

May 19, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT – Keith E. Jones, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2021, surrounded by his family.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Keith was born on July 7, 1937 to Byron and Edna (née Anderson) Jones. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1955 and Spencerian College in 1962, earning a Bachelor's degree in...

John O. Clausen

John O. Clausen

May 18, 2021

John "Butch" O. Clausen, age 74 of Racine, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

John was born on December 5, 1946 in Racine.  He was the son of Charles and Beulah (nee: Krogh) Clausen. He was a 1965 graduate of William Horlick High School and proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 until his...

Gregory Howell

Gregory Howell

May 18, 2021

Gregory Howell, 68, completed his earthly pilgrimage on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was born in New Albany, MS on July 3, 1952 the son of Athel and Annie Ruth (nee: Sanders) Howell. Gregory and his family moved to Racine when he was a young child. He attended school here in Racine and graduated from J. I. Case High...

John Christ Studey

John Christ Studey

May 17, 2021

John Studey was a sturdy American man, a man who could fix just about anything, a man who could talk to just about anyone, a man who worked the foundry without complaint until the whistle blew, a man who once you met you could never forget. This man held his family above everything and in return his family cherished...

Joseph W. Bado

Joseph W. Bado

May 16, 2021

Joseph W. Bado, 89, passed away at Parkview Gardens on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was born in Racine on January 12, 1932 the son of the late Sylvester and Agnes (nee: Smolko) Bado.

Joe attended Steven Bull Elementary School, Franklin Junior High School, and St. Catherine's High School. He received a basketball scholarship to Marquette University....

Shemera "Cho" Latrice Ramsey

Shemera "Cho" Latrice Ramsey

May 15, 2021

Shemera "Cho" Latrice Ramsey was born on July 25,1990 to Carolyn Bell and Booker T. Ramsey in Racine, Wisconsin. Shemera received her High School Diploma at Gateway Technical College. She furthered her education at American Academy of Cosmetology earning her Full Specialist License in Jacksonville, Florida. Cho accepted Christ as her Savior in April of 2021 and united with...

Deveon Dareem Robbins

Deveon Dareem Robbins

May 15, 2021

RACINE – Deveon Dareem Robbins, 20, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

He was born on October 20, 2000, to Tanya Price and Jerry Robbins, both of Racine. He crossed into the Gates of Heaven on May 15, 2021. Deveon was an all-around athlete, a loving, caring child, and an amazing father. He loved his family...

Charles "Charlie" A. Rosenquist

Charles "Charlie" A. Rosenquist

May 15, 2021

Formerly of Racine – Charles A. Rosenquist, age 79, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Joan Schrader at his side on May 15, 2021. He was born on March 21, 1942 in Racine, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Joan Schrader; his children, Dagmar (Mitch) Keller, Steve Rosenquist and family, Julie Rosenquist and family; his stepchildren,...

Judith "Judy" Ann Niesen

Judith "Judy" Ann Niesen

May 14, 2021

Mount Pleasant – Judith "Judy" Ann Niesen, age 74, passed away, surrounded with love of her family, on Friday, May 14, 2021 after her brave battle with COVID-19 at Ascension Hospital.

Judy was born in Racine on January 16, 1947 to the late Holger and Evelyn (nee: Hansen) Rasmussen. A 1965 graduate of Washington Park High School,...

Mary Ann Steiner

Mary Ann Steiner

May 14, 2021

Mary Ann Steiner, 78, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 14th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Oshkosh, WI on September 4, 1942 and is the only beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (nee: Lang) Kellerman.

After graduating from high school, Mary Ann obtained her beautician certification. On August 10,...

Thomas W. Bernhardt

Thomas W. Bernhardt

May 13, 2021

Thomas William Bernhardt passed away unexpectedly in St. Cloud, Minnesota on May 13 th , 2021 due to a bicycle accident. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on February 9 th , 1964, and called many places home.

Tom, affectionately known by his family as Dude, was raised in Racine, Wisconsin. He graduated from St. Catherine's High...

Cheryl Veronica Mitchell

Cheryl Veronica Mitchell

May 13, 2021

Cheryl Veronica Mitchell was born on November 17, 1967, to the union of Joseph Charles Mitchell, Jr. and Pauline G. Mitchell in Milledgeville, Georgia. She was born to eternal life on May 13, 2021, at Ascension St. Francis Healthcare Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Cheryl V. Mitchell graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin in 1985,...

Arthur A. Petersen

Arthur A. Petersen

May 12, 2021

Arthur A. Petersen, 95, died peacefully at home two days after his 95 th birthday on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.  He was born in Racine on May 9, 1926, son of the late Anton and Anine (Née: Jensen) Petersen.

Art was united in marriage to Julia (Julie/Judy) Hachikian, on November 4, 1983, at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic...

Wendy Michelle Gerlach

Wendy Michelle Gerlach

May 12, 2021

Wendy Michelle Gerlach, 37, resident of Broomfield, Colorado, late of Pleasant Prairie, WI suffered a brain bleed on May 8, 2021, and she passed away in the early hours of May 12, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado.

She was born on May 3, 1984 to Jill Jensen and Alan Gerlach in Kenosha, WI.  She...

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