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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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Frank Leonzio Pellizzari
Oct 17, 2020
Frank Leonzio Pellizzari, 92, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 13, 1928, the son of the late Pietro and Maria (nee: Cantieri) Pellizzari.
On June 4, 1955, in the Church of the Holy Ghost, Wood Dale, IL, he was united in marriage to Bettyanne Mydill....
Keith Richard Cain
Oct 16, 2020
Keith R. Cain, 75, passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence on Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born in Stambaugh, MI on August 28, 1945 the son of the late Howard and Greeba (nee: Christian) Cain
Keith was a 1964 graduate of William Horlick High School. On May 15, 1971, in the First Presbyterian Church, he was...
Suzanne G. Jenkins
Oct 15, 2020
Racine – Suzanne G. (nee: Willetts) Jenkins, age 72, passed away peacefully at Ignite of Season's Hospice in Oak Creek early Thursday, October 15, 2020.
Suzanne was born in Racine on December 14, 1947 to the late Frederick W. and Lois (nee: Paulson) Willetts. She was a 1965 graduate of Washington Park High School, where she was...
Brenda Louise Hardin
Oct 15, 2020
Racine- Brenda Louise Hardin, age 66, passed away peacefully at Ignite of Season's Hospice Thursday, afternoon October 15, 2020.
Brenda was born in New Albany, Mississippi on September 16, 1954 to the late Marion "Toadie" Hardin and Shirley (nee: Martin) Reams. She graduated from WP Daniel High School in New Albany. With a profound work ethic, Brenda...
Carrie Louise Howze
Oct 15, 2020
Our beloved Carrie L. Howze, age 78, born March 23, 1942, was called to heaven on October 15, 2020. She was born in Quitman, Mississippi, to EL and Hattie Mae Dumas. Carrie graduated from high school in Stonewall, Mississippi, right after having her first child, Jeffrey Dumas, in 1958. She went on to be united in marriage to Watson...
Tellus M. Ellis
Oct 14, 2020
Racine, WI –
Tellus Maric Ellis was born on April 18, 1980 to Annette McGee and the late Albert Ellis in Batesville, Mississippi. Tellus received his formal education in the Racine Unified Schools system, graduating from Horlick High School.
Tellus accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with North Hopewell...
Leo Curtis Baker
Oct 14, 2020
Racine, WI – Leo C. Baker, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his residence in Racine, Wisconsin. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 12:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the chapel from 10:00am until the time of service. Interment will be in...
Eleanor M. Vollmer
Oct 13, 2020
Racine – Eleanor Marie (nee: Hansen) Vollmer, age 94, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Eleanor was born in Racine on May 18, 1926 to the late Alfred and Hertha (nee: Schattner) Hansen. She was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On September 9, 1950 in Grace Lutheran...
Helen V. Brien
Oct 12, 2020
Racine- Helen Verona (nee: Husz, Francis) Brien, age 94, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center early Monday, October 12, 2020.
Helen was born in Racine on July 1, 1926 to John and Helen (nee: Moko) Husz. She met her first husband, Arthur J. Francis, on a blind date on her 18 th birthday. They were married...
Thomas Ralph Popa
Oct 12, 2020
RACINE – Mr. Thomas R. Popa, 72, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, October 12, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Tom was born on July 11, 1948. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1966. After high school Tom proudly served his...
Wilford "Boots" Ollie West
Oct 12, 2020
Mount Pleasant – Wilford O. West, 92, passed peacefully in his sleep Monday, October 12, 2020.
He fought hard against Parkinson's, dementia and COPD. He was born October 3, 1928 in Pine Prairie, Louisiana to Charles R. and Zeola (Carpenter) West. He was one of nine children raised in the south during the depression. That alone says...
Thomas L. Dziekan
Oct 12, 2020
Thomas L. Dziekan, age 77 of Yorkville,WI passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020
Tom was born in Franksville on April 18, 1943 a son of the late Leonard and Stella (nee: Vogelman) Dziekan.
On October 22, 1960 in Caledonia he was united in marriage to Miriam Borgardt.
Tom was employed as a...
Raymond Garcia Venegas
Oct 11, 2020
Mr. Raymond G. Venegas, 74, passed away on his terms peacefully in his home surrounded with his loving family at his side on Sunday October 11, 2020.
He was born on April 26, 1946 in St. Paul, MN to Pilar Garcia Venegas. He was raised by his parents Pilar and Lucio Venegas in a loving home along...
John "Jack" M. Hansen
Oct 9, 2020
John "Jack" M. Hansen, age 92, passed away peacefully at Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie late Friday, October 9, 2020, joining his beloved wife, Bonnie, in Heaven after missing her so very much for the past 7 years.
Jack was born in Racine on March 3, 1928 to the late Alice (nee: Jensen) Hansen. He...
Thomas Robert Penn
Oct 9, 2020
Milwaukee (formerly of Racine) – Thomas Robert Penn, age 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Milwaukee on Friday, October 9, 2020 of an apparent heart attack.
Thomas was born in Racine on November 10, 1964 to William and Judith (nee: Halverson) Penn. He was a graduate of JI Case High School "Class of 1982", UW-...
Lyndell Carl Hayes
Oct 9, 2020
Racine – Lyndell C. Hayes, 92, received the promise of eternal life on October 9, 2020. He was born in Florence, Alabama, on December 28, 1927, son of the late Lonnie and Lillian Grace (Née: Beard) Hayes.
Lyndell was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Virginia Vaughn, on September 10, 1954, in...
Richard F. Derose
Oct 9, 2020
Racine lost a beloved member of our community on October 9, when lifelong resident, Richard F. DeRose, passed away quietly in his home from natural causes. Richard was 95 years old.
Richard was born in 1925 to Rosario and Maria (Nee:Imbrogno) DeRose and was the 3rd of their 7 children. Surrounded by loving, hard working parents and...
Elizabeth "Beth" Esther Sherwood-Ruggles
Oct 7, 2020
Racine – Elizabeth "Beth" Esther Sherwood-Ruggles, age 41, passed away peacefully at Ignite of Seasons Hospice on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.
Beth was born in Cudahy on November 24, 1978 to Mark W. and Kathleen (nee: Michalski) Sherwood. On February 13, 2019 she was united in marriage with Erik Lee Ruggles. Sadly, in early 2020, Beth was...
Robert L. Orre Ll
Oct 6, 2020
On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Robert Lee Orre II passed away suddenly at the age of 62 of a pulmonary embolism. He was born on September 18, 1958, in Berea, Ohio, to Robert Lee Orre, Sr and Joanne Regina (Mankowski). He was the second of six children. While still a child, the family moved to Racine, eventually settling in...
Wilma Faye Rogers
Oct 6, 2020
Racine, WI – Wilma F. (nee: Cobb) Rogers, born March 8, 1936 in Ecru, Mississippi, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the age of 84. Wilma moved to Racine, Wisconsin as a young child. She graduated from William Horlick High School where she was the first African American to be appointed...
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