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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Randy C. Hanson

Randy C. Hanson

May 11, 2021

Randall C. "Randy" Hanson, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2021 with his loving wife by his side.

Randy was born in Racine on December 17, 1949 a son of the late Allen and Geraldine (nee: Collins) Hanson.

He started dating the love of his life Diane M. Anderson in 1978 and they...

Oliver G. Thompson

Oliver G. Thompson

May 11, 2021

Oliver Gene Thompson fell asleep in death on May 11, 2021. He was 71. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Glass Thompson, children Alison (Douglas) Cisneros, Nathan Thompson, Robert Glass, Adam Glass, and Gina Glass, grandchildren Amerie and Ariel Cisneros, mother Mary Alice Thompson, siblings Walter (Paulette) Thompson, Earl Thompson, Betty Thompson, and Eric (Cathy) Thompson, aunt Jean...

Lori Ann Foots

Lori Ann Foots

May 10, 2021

Racine, WI – LORI ANN FOOTS was born on June 15, 1972 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Robert Lee Foots and Lillie B. (nee: Taylor) Foots.

Lori attended Horlick High School and continued to live out the remainder of her life in Racine. Lori accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age....

"Rita" Margaret Rita Carey

"Rita" Margaret Rita Carey

May 10, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT – Rita Carey, 86, passed away at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee on Monday, May 10, 2021.

She was born in Chicago on June 5, 1934, the daughter of the late John Joseph and Johanna Elizabeth (nee Sweeney) Murphy.

Rita married Paul J. Carey at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in...

Dontrell M. Bush

Dontrell M. Bush

May 8, 2021

Dontrell M. Bush, 17, was tragically called Home by his Loving Savior on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born in Racine on October 20, 2003 the son of Tamyra Nesbitt and Don Bush.

Dontrell was currently in his Junior Year at William Horlick High School, where he was a star on the varsity basketball team. He...

Leonard "Junebug" Thomas Curry, Jr.

Leonard "Junebug" Thomas Curry, Jr.

May 8, 2021

RACINE – Leonard Thomas Curry, Jr. (Junebug), 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

He was born in Alamo, Tennessee on December 20, 1954, the son of the late Leonard Thomas and Elizabeth Marie (nee Dawson) Curry, Sr.

Leonard loved his family dearly, but his passion was for cars.  He worked for Chrysler...

Diane Marie Czarnecki

Diane Marie Czarnecki

May 8, 2021

Racine – Diane Marie Czarnecki, age 60, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Diane was born in Racine on March 7, 1961 to the late John and JoAnne (nee: Joskoff) Czarnecki, Jr. Although with struggles she endured with Rubinstein Syndrome since birth, Diane lived a beautiful, inspirational life….receiving her education from Racine...

Jean Mae Davis

Jean Mae Davis

May 6, 2021

RACINE – JEAN MAE DAVIS, 98, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

She was born in Allentown, PA on December 26, 1922, the daughter of the late Albert R. and Anna A. (nee Bortz) Bastian.

Jean graduated from South Whitehall Township High School in Pennsylvania in 1940. She later graduated...

Mary D. Lambert

Mary D. Lambert

May 5, 2021

Racine, WI –

Mary D. (nee: Gates) Lambert, age 81, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her residence in Racine, Wisconsin with her children and grandchildren at her bedside. She was born on December 30, 1939 in Okolona, Mississippi to the late Boza Sr. and Elve Gates. She received her formal education in the...

Robert "Bob" T. Johnson

Robert "Bob" T. Johnson

May 5, 2021

Robert "Bob" Johnson, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 with his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou, by his side.

Bob was a graduate of Bradford High School and the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. A dedicated teacher, he spent his entire career in the Kenosha Unified School District beginning in 1963....

Patricia "Patti" Suzanne Pottinger

Patricia "Patti" Suzanne Pottinger

May 4, 2021

Racine – Patricia "Patti" Suzanne Pottinger, age 54, passed away peacefully at home, with family at her side, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, just 8 weeks ago.

Patti was born in Racine on September 9, 1966 to the late Russell Pottinger and Phyllis (nee: Fojtik) Cark. She was a 1984...

Elaine Olive Kane-Hartman

Elaine Olive Kane-Hartman

May 2, 2021

Elaine Olive Kane Hartman passed away at Sage Meadow assisted living, Racine, Wi on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  Elaine was born on September 25, 1921, to Arthur and Flora Duerr.

Elaine was a lifetime member of the Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church. She was an animal lover who supported many animal welfare and rescue shelters. She loved...

Mary Margaret Castillo

Mary Margaret Castillo

Apr 30, 2021

Racine – Mary Margaret (nee: Mortenson) Castillo, age 67, passed away peacefully at home, with family at her side, on Friday, April 30, 2021. Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago – fought diligently for two years and had 10 years of remission, before it came back just a few months ago.

Mary was born...

Parental Loss Memorial Service

Parental Loss Memorial Service

Apr 29, 2021

Service Details

Virtual Services being held on Monday, May 10th at 2:00 pm. in the Chapel of Holy Cross Cemetery Hwy 32. The service will be lived streamed at the link below. https://youtu.be/WB_cMNl-BS0

Daniel Edward Murphy

Daniel Edward Murphy

Apr 29, 2021

Daniel Edward Murphy passed away on April 29, 2021 with his loving wife of 54 years, Judith (Miller) Murphy by his side.  He was born on November 11, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois.  Dan was a 1965 graduate of Zion Benton Township High School.  He was a Benefits Coordinator for Hewitt Associates for many years.  Dan and Judi called Arizona...

Patricia Darby

Patricia Darby

Apr 27, 2021

RACINE – Mrs. Patricia Darby, 66, passed away at Ascension All Saints on April 27, 2021.

She was born in Tupelo, MS on April 26, 1955, the daughter of the late James and Annie (nee Bradford) Bogan, Sr.

On September 27, 1991, she married Deacon Lillard Darby.

Mrs. Darby was a longtime, active...

Deloris Jean Bell

Deloris Jean Bell

Apr 26, 2021

Racine, WI – Deloris Jean Bell, age 50, answered The Call of Her Loving Savior on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Racine, Wisconsin.  The Celebration of Her Beautiful Life will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 6:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the chapel 4:00pm –...

Samira Marie Ann Silas

Samira Marie Ann Silas

Apr 25, 2021

Samira Marie Ann Silas was born February 1, 2021 to her loving mother and father, Sandra Sparkman, and Demario Silas. She passed away unexpectedly in her home on April 25, 2021. Though her time spent here was short term, it was joyful because she was such an alert and happy baby. Surviving are her siblings, Termaime Powell, Marleya Silas,...

Lorraine I. Secanky

Lorraine I. Secanky

Apr 25, 2021

RACINE – Mrs. Lorraine I. Secanky, 102, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

She was born in Racine on May 28, 1918, the daughter of the late Joseph Webster and Elisabeth (nee Luedtke) Webster Kriedeman.  In 1949, she married John Secanky in Waukegan.  He preceded her in death on June 9, 1995.

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Josie Martin

Josie Martin

Apr 24, 2021

Josie Martin, age 82 of Racine, found her peace on April 24, 2021.

Josie was born on October 24, 1938 in Woodbine, GA the youngest daughter of the late Arthur James and Viola (nee: Baily) Martin.

Josie attended Ralph Bunch Community School for Persons with Disabilities until she moved to Wisconsin.  Upon moving to Wisconsin,...

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