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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Thomas Michael Perfetto

Thomas Michael Perfetto

Oct 6, 2020

Racine – Thomas Michael Perfetto, age 64, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Tom was born in Racine on December 26, 1955 to the late Leonard "Babe" and Eleanor (nee: Wilson) Perfetto. On January 12, 1979 he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Christine M. (nee: St. Clair)....

Linda Lue Kimmons

Linda Lue Kimmons

Oct 4, 2020

Linda Lue Kimmons came into the world fighting at only 3 pounds 5 ounces on October 1, 1950 in New Albany, Mississippi to Augusta Hill and Iomia Kimmons. She went to her next stage of life with the same strength on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Linda possessed just the right amount of spirit, grit, strength and awareness...

Sharon Kay Mathson

Sharon Kay Mathson

Oct 4, 2020

Sharon Kay Mathson, 73,  passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020. She was born in Morris, IL on June 8. 1947 the daughter of the late Francis and Marion (nee: Fischer) Galbraith.

She grew up in Kenosha – racing down Roosevelt Road – and graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1965; she then went on to...

Jacqueline "Jaci" Michelle Brye

Jacqueline "Jaci" Michelle Brye

Oct 4, 2020

WYLIE, TX (formerly of Racine) – Ms. Jacqueline Michelle "Jaci" Brye, age 58, of Wylie, TX received her wings Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Dallas, TX after a courageous battle with sarcoidosis.

Jaci was born March 28, 1962 in Racine, WI to Denory and Minnie (nee: Goines) Brye. She graduated...

Erasmo "Junior" Guzman

Erasmo "Junior" Guzman

Oct 3, 2020

Racine – Erasmo Leo Guzman, 45, known and loved by all as (Junior), passed away at Ascension – All Saints on October 3, 2020. He was born in Racine on December 1, 1974, son of Erasmo R. and Yolanda (Née: Leo) Guzman.

Junior was a man who loved life – traveling, learning about new foods, and meeting...

Patrick Aldred Scaife

Patrick Aldred Scaife

Oct 3, 2020

Patrick A. Scaife was born in Racine WI on November 27, 1971 to Pastor A. W. Scaife and Evangelist R. J. Scaife. Patrick graduated from Horlick High School in 1989, and attended the University of Wisconsin Parkside.

Patrick grew up attending Sunday School and Morning Worship Service . Patrick loved attending church regularly until about the age...

May Inga Thompson

May Inga Thompson

Oct 2, 2020

Racine – May Inga (Heide) Thompson, 94, passed away at Home Harbor on Thursday, October 2, 2020. She was born in Toronto, Canada on November 22, 1925 daughter of the late Henry and Astrid (nee: Jorgenson) Heide.

May was a graduate of the Washington Park High School Class of 1945. On March 20, 1948 she was married...

Kenneth W. Wattles

Kenneth W. Wattles

Sep 30, 2020

Kenosha – Kenneth Wayne Wattles (Kenny/Ken), age 78, was born at home on June 14, 1942, in Chattanooga, TN to James Kenneth and Evelyn (Thrower) Wattles. He grew up in Oak Ridge and Kingston, TN. He was always on the go being involved in Scouts, DeMolay, and CB Radio Clubs, where he began using the "Ramblin Rebel" handle that...

Homer Swift Jr.

Homer Swift Jr.

Sep 29, 2020

Elder Homer Swift Jr., 86, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Ascension-all Saints. He was born in Atlanta, GA on August 28, 1934 the son of the late Homer and Ruth (nee: Smith) Swift Sr.

On August 11, 1951, in Atlanta, GA, he was united in marriage to Catherine Mitchell. He had been employed by A.M.C.-Chrysler...

Barbara A. Myers

Barbara A. Myers

Sep 29, 2020

Barbara Myers, 89, daughter of the late Margaret and Lawrence Gorney passed away Tuesday September 29, 2020. On August 26th, 1950 she married Royse Myers and they had three daughters, Chris (Frank) Weitzel of Stoughton, WI, Kathy (Tom) Cloyd and Leslie (Tom) Mason all of Racine, WI, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Barbara was a, very, successful businesswoman as...

Orville J. Emon

Orville J. Emon

Sep 28, 2020

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Orville J. Emon passed away on September 28th, 2020 at the age of 82 in Appleton, WI.

Orv was born in Wausau, WI on August 6th, 1938 to John and Leona (Geiger) Emon. He developed a love for basketball early in life, becoming a basketball jock in high school. As a...

Larrynn Gela-Jenise Henderson

Larrynn Gela-Jenise Henderson

Sep 27, 2020

Larrynn Gela-Jenise Henderson was born on December 27, 2014 to Crystal Redmond and Phaheem Henderson in Racine, Wisconsin. Larrynn just started kindergarten at Red Apple Elementary School.

Larrynn loved going to church, watching Fox 6 News with her grandma Mari in the morning, playing with her siblings, playing with her toys, watching movies with her family and...

Ret. Sgt. First Class John "Buzz" Dale Avis, Sr.

Ret. Sgt. First Class John "Buzz" Dale Avis, Sr.

Sep 26, 2020

RACINE – Sergeant First Class John Dale "Buzz" Avis, Sr., Retired, 57, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Cameron, NC.

John was born on April 10, 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan to John M. Avis and the late Eloise Stampfler Dargin.  Besides his mother, he is preceded in death by his step-mother, Linda Avis....

Infant Camila Royalty - Bri Riley

Infant Camila Royalty - Bri Riley

Sep 25, 2020

Racine, WI – Infant Camila Royalty-Bri Riley passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. During her three short months here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  A Celebration of Camila's Life will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 11:00am in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd.,...

William Henry Walker

William Henry Walker

Sep 24, 2020

William Henry Walker Sr. departed this life on September 24, 2020.  William was born on April 6, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to Gussie (Green) Walker and William Henry Walker.

William in his life worked several jobs and was self-employed prior to his health declining, doing whatever his hands found to do.  William was affectionately called "Nonny"...

Lyle "Punk" Roushia, Jr.

Lyle "Punk" Roushia, Jr.

Sep 24, 2020

RACINE – Lyle "Punk" Roushia, Jr., 56, passed away as the result of an automobile accident on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

He was born in Racine on March 22, 1964, the son of the late Lyle and Lucy (nee Nalbadian) Roushia, Sr.  He graduated from Horlick High School.

Lyle enjoyed working as an independent photographer...

Royse Myers

Royse Myers

Sep 23, 2020

Royse Myers, 90, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, with his loving wife of 70 years, Barbara, at his side. He was born in West Allis, WI on November 1, 1929 the son of the late Russell and Edythe (nee: Dallas) Myers. Royse and Barbara were the founders of Thermal Transfer Products in Racine which...

Lois H. Sorenson

Lois H. Sorenson

Sep 22, 2020

Lois H. Sorenson, 87, passed away at Ridgewood Health and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was born in Racine on December 23, 1932 the daughter of the late Alfred and Cynthia (nee: Higgie) Schommer. Lois was a lifetime resident of Racine. She was a member of Calvary Memorial Church.

Surviving are her children, Fred...

Joseph M. Jurkiewicz

Joseph M. Jurkiewicz

Sep 20, 2020

Joseph M. Jurkiewicz, age 42 of Racine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020.

He was born in Racine on January 19, 1978 a son of Jerome V. and Cathy A. (Nee: Musack) Jurkiewicz.

Joe was a 1996 graduate of St. Catherine's High School and a 2000 graduate of the University of WI-Parkside.

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Maria Inez Garcia

Maria Inez Garcia

Sep 18, 2020

RACINE – Mrs. Maria I. Garcia, 80, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Friday, September 18, 2020.

She was born in Crystal City, TX on February 7, 1940, the daughter of the late Gregorio and Feliz (nee Prado) DeHoyos.  On January 9, 1955 she married Cruz Garcia.  He preceded her in death on April 2, 2017....

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