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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June M. Ricchio

June M. Ricchio

Feb 26, 2021

Mount Pleasant – June M. Ricchio, age 87, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at home on Friday, February 26, 2021.

June was born on July 11, 1933, to the late Norman and Irma (nee: Harthun) Porter. She was a lifelong resident of Racine, a longtime member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a...

June M. Ricchio

June M. Ricchio

Feb 26, 2021

June M. Ricchio, age 87 of Racine, passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 26, 2021.

A memorial service in celebration of June's life is being scheduled for July, 2021 and will be announced in a future publication.  Memorial remembrances to First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 728 Villa Street, Racine, WI 53403...

Linda L. Brooks

Linda L. Brooks

Feb 25, 2021

Linda L. Brooks, age 70 of Racine passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Linda was born in Racine on May 21, 1950 a daughter of the late Robert R. and Lorraine C. (nee: Schrader) Brooks.  She was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School (class of 1968), from...

Sherrylyn Campbell

Sherrylyn Campbell

Feb 24, 2021

Racine – Sherrylyn (nee: Dotson) Campbell, age 61, affectionately known by many as "T.T. Tubby", passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on Wednesday February 24, 2021.

Sherrylyn was born in Parkin, Arkansas on March 19, 1959. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1977, she furthered her education at University of Wisconsin – Madison and...

Roger Steven Peckman

Roger Steven Peckman

Feb 24, 2021

Mount Pleasant – Roger Steven Peckman, age 76, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital early Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

Roger was born in Milwaukee on January 13, 1945 to the late Stephen and June (nee: Trapp) Peckman. Growing up in Arbor Vitae, WI, he was a proud graduate of Lakeland High School in Minocqua "Class...

Joseph Robert Light Jr.

Joseph Robert Light Jr.

Feb 24, 2021

"To Whom Much Is Given, Much Will Be Required" Luke 12:48

When asking for a phrase that could describe their father, the youngest daughter Jodi replied, "My Dad was a strong Black Man with a heart of gold. He loved to give to anyone who was in need." That phrase clearly represented the common thread woven throughout...

Denise Chadek

Denise Chadek

Feb 23, 2021

Denise Chadek (nee: Celeste), age 62 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

She was born on September 17, 1958 in Racine, the daughter of the late James V. and Theresa M. (nee: Funk) Celeste Sr.

Denise was a proud 1976 graduate of St. Catherine's High School....

Teresa Camille Cole

Teresa Camille Cole

Feb 23, 2021

RACINE – Mrs. Teresa Camille Cole, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

She was born in Racine on April 11, 1947, the daughter of Wilbert and Alma (nee Baird) McKinley, Sr. She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1965 and was one of the first Black cheerleaders in the city...

David A. Doss

David A. Doss

Feb 21, 2021

David A. Doss, age 59 passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Vitas Ruth Hospice.

Born on November 23, 1961 in Kenosha, he was the son of Woodrow Doss Jr. and Fannie (nee:Bedford) Doss.

David had a long career with McDonalds Corp. starting at the age of sixteen.  In his twenty years he held...

Judith "Judy" F. Savaglia

Judith "Judy" F. Savaglia

Feb 20, 2021

Kenosha – Judith Faye (nee: Grimm) Savaglia, age 82, passed away peacefully at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center late Saturday evening, February 20, 2021 following a courageous struggle with heart disease.

A lifetime resident, Judith was born in Kenosha on April 7, 1938 to the late John and Ethel (nee: Klipfel) Grimm. She was a graduate of...

Robert L. Hicks Jr.

Robert L. Hicks Jr.

Feb 19, 2021

Robert L. Hicks Jr.,65, completed his earthly pilgrimage on Friday, February 19, 2021, the day following his 65 th birthday. He was born in Gates, TN on February 18, 1956 the son of Robert L. and the late Lula Mae (nee: Thurmond) Hicks Sr.

On August 12, 1994 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Liz" Jean...

Duane "Dewey" Richard Krause

Duane "Dewey" Richard Krause

Feb 19, 2021

Mount Pleasant – Mr. Duane Richard "Dewey" Krause, 79, was called home to the waiting arms of his Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021."

He was born in Merrill, WI on June 21, 1941, the son of the late Richard and Alice (nee Pankow) Krause.   He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1959.  After graduation he...

Barbara Jane Brill

Barbara Jane Brill

Feb 19, 2021

Racine – Barbara Jane (nee: Brietchaft) Brill, age 74, passed away peacefully at home Friday morning, February 19, 2021.

Barbara was born in Racine on September 20, 1946 to the late John and Louise (nee: Nitzke) Brietchaft. The Brietchaft family lived in the family home on Hwy C in Union Grove and she was a proud graduate...

Bonnie Fay Stemplewski

Bonnie Fay Stemplewski

Feb 18, 2021

Kenosha – Bonnie F. (nee: Boeselager) Stemplewski, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 18, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bonnie was born in West Bend, WI on October 27, 1959 to Jack and Irene (nee: Krueger) Boeselager. She proudly served our country with the United States Navy for 20 years, 7...

Camron Mahki Taylor

Camron Mahki Taylor

Feb 18, 2021

Racine, WI – CamRon Mahki Taylor passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on February 18, 2021 at Children's Hospital of Milwaukee, WI. He was born February 12, 2021 at Ascension All Saints, Racine WI.

During his six days here on earth, he touched many lives and was loved by family and friends. CamRon's...

John Andes

John Andes

Feb 16, 2021

John "Johann" Andes of Mt. Pleasant passed away on his 90th birthday on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Ascension All Saints.

He was born on February 16, 1931 in Yugoslavia a son of the late Johann and Sofie (nee: Heppensiel) Andes.

John was united in marriage to Darlene Jensen at St. John's Lutheran Church in...

Jo Ann Nicholson

Jo Ann Nicholson

Feb 14, 2021

Jo Ann Nicholson, 71, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Sunday, February 14, 2021.  She was born in Racine on January 25, 1950, daughter of the late Edwin and Sophie (Née: Kuzia) Hilicki.

Jo Ann was united in marriage to the love of her life, Daniel Curtis Nicholson, on August 21, 1971, at St....

Gary F. Johnson

Gary F. Johnson

Feb 12, 2021

Gary F. Johnson, age 73 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 12, 2021 .

Gary was born on June 21, 1947 in Kenosha a son of the late Julius F. and Helen L. (nee: Oberholtzer) Johnson

He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and was a 1967 graduate of Mary D....

James E. Black Jr.

James E. Black Jr.

Feb 10, 2021

James E. Black Jr., 62, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, February  10, 2021. He was born In Leesburg, FL on November 20, 1958, the son of the late James E. and Margaret W. (nee: Saddler) Black Sr.

On May 25, 1996, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Vicky Lynn Knuckles. Mr....

Judy Ann Duncan

Judy Ann Duncan

Feb 9, 2021

Racine, WI – Judy Ann Duncan was born on October 12, 1960 to the union of Josephine Hackworth and Billy Robinson Sr. in Elkhart, Indiana. Judy received her formal education at Elkhart Memorial High School in Elkhart, Indiana. She went on to further education at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Judy accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at...

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