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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Robert "Bear" Johnson, Sr.

Robert "Bear" Johnson, Sr.

Jun 10, 2020

Racine – Robert "Bear" Johnson Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

Robert was born in Enterprise, MS on July 16, 1939, to the late Gilbert and Hattie Mae (nee: McGruder) Johnson. On November 8, 1958 he was united in marriage to Mattie Lena (nee: Price). To this...

Robert "Bob" Raymond Mccarty

Robert "Bob" Raymond Mccarty

Jun 10, 2020

Racine – Robert Raymond McCarty, age 86; passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of family, on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

Robert was born in Trout Creek, Michigan on June 21, 1933 to the late Alvin & Mayme (nee: Dishaw) McCarty. Bob faithfully served our country with the United States Army in the Korean War. On April...

Robert "Bob" L. Blodgett

Robert "Bob" L. Blodgett

Jun 9, 2020

Mount Pleasant – Robert "Bob" Lee Blodgett, age 84, found peace, surrounded with the love of his family, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Bob was born in Racine on October 10, 1935 to the late Howard and Helen (nee: Rusczcyk) Blodgett. He was a 1954 graduate of Washington Park High School. On...

Lawrence "Lee" Elton Dorval

Lawrence "Lee" Elton Dorval

Jun 9, 2020

Racine – Lawrence "Lee" Elton Dorval, age 64, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer.

Lee was born in Chincoteague, VA on July 2, 1955 to Elton and Barbara (nee: Barrett) Dorval. He was a 1973 Washington Park High School graduate. Lee was employed by various companies during...

Mark S. Lemmons

Mark S. Lemmons

Jun 8, 2020

Mark S. Lemmons, 57, passed away, unexpectedly, while fishing on Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born in Racine on November 19, 1962 the son of the late Bobby and Ann (nee: Bjodstrup) Lemmons.

Mark had been employed by D.W. Davies and Gleason Redi Mix. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and hanging around with family and friends.

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Shirley Lorraine Holden

Shirley Lorraine Holden

Jun 8, 2020

Shirley Lorraine Holden, 84, received the promise of eternal life on June 8, 2020.  She was born in St. Louis on August 7, 1935.

Shirley was united in marriage to the love of her life, Ronald Holden, on December 21, 1954.  Ron preceded her in death on January 22, 1981.

Shirley had the distinguished honor...

Arlene R. Blommel

Arlene R. Blommel

Jun 7, 2020

Racine – Arlene Ruth Blommel, (nee: Willmes), was welcomed into Heaven by a Host of Angels on June 7, 2020 after celebrating her 83 rd birthday just two days prior.

Arlene was born in Waukesha on June 5, 1937 to the late Charles and Helen (nee: Esser) Willmes. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1955...

Karen Howze-Hadley

Karen Howze-Hadley

Jun 6, 2020

Racine, WI – Karen Howze-Hadley, age 57, answered The Call of Her Loving Savior on Saturday, June 6, 2020.  The Celebration of Her Life will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the Chapel from 10:00am until the time of service. ...

Wilbert "Wil" Stevenson

Wilbert "Wil" Stevenson

Jun 6, 2020

Wilbert "Wil" Needham Stevenson (Captain US Army), one of the few remaining members of the "greatest generation," was called Home on the 76 th anniversary of D-Day.

Wil was a family man . He was born in January of 1921 and grew up amid cornfields on the family farm near Streator, IL. He was preceded in death...

Deacon Durk C. Harris

Deacon Durk C. Harris

Jun 5, 2020

Deacon Durk C. Harris, 65, completed his earthly journey on June 5, 2020. He was born in Racine on May 4. 1955 the son of Willie Lee and Pearl Mae (nee: Gilliam) Harris.

He served his country with the U.S Navy. Deacon Harris had been employed by the Racine Unified School District until his retirement. He was...

Salvador Flores Cervera

Salvador Flores Cervera

Jun 4, 2020

Racine- Salvador Flores Cervara, age 50; beloved husband of Maria Teresa Flores; passed away unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, June 4, 2020.

Funeral services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 am with Fr. Antony Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Joyce Denise Echoles

Joyce Denise Echoles

Jun 3, 2020

Joyce Denise (Adams, Logan) Echoles, 60, made her Earthly transition on June 3, 2020, while being treated at Froedtert South – Kenosha Campus.  She was born on February 11, 1960, to the late Katie Farris and Ernest Adams in Racine, Wisconsin.

Joyce gave her life to Christ at a very early age; she attended several churches.  But,...

Dorothy Wiesneth

Dorothy Wiesneth

Jun 2, 2020

Dorothy A. Wiesneth

(nee:  Epping)

September 13, 1935 June 2, 2020

Dorothy A. Wiesneth passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020.  Her family was able to express love, thanks, and say goodbye.

Born September 13, 1935 in Brighton, WI, she was a lifelong area...

Mark H. Thompson

Mark H. Thompson

Jun 1, 2020

Kansasville – Mark Henry Thompson, age 67, passed away peacefully in the home he built, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday afternoon, June 1, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mark was born in Racine on May 9, 1953 to Vernon and May (nee: Heide) Thompson. He was a 1971 graduate of William Horlick High...

Jean M. Simmons

Jean M. Simmons

May 31, 2020

Jean M. (nee: Juras) Simmons, 90, passed away May 31, 2020, in her long-term care facility.

She was born October 2, 1929, in Racine, Wi during the Great Depression; the daughter of late Constantine and Victoria Jurasiewicz. She was the 11th of 12 children. (Still surviving sister, Marge and brother, Connie.)

Jean was part of...

Henrietta M. Meier

Henrietta M. Meier

May 30, 2020

Racine – Henrietta Minnie (nee: Heckner) Meier, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning, May 30, 2020.

A lifetime resident, Henrietta was born in Racine on March 29, 1934 to the late Alton J. and Florence (nee: Anzalone) Heckner. She was a 1952 graduate of William Horlick High School. On July 19, 1952...

Minerva "Minnie" Holz

Minerva "Minnie" Holz

May 30, 2020

RACINE – Minerva (Minnie) Holz, 93, passed away May 30, 2020 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Minnie was born in Racine on Jan. 23, 1927 to Greek immigrants John and Jane Simopulos. She lived all her life in Racine.

She graduated in 1945 from Washington Park High School and worked at many and varied jobs...

Donald W. Dei

Donald W. Dei

May 30, 2020

Donald W. Dei, 85, passed away in the Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, TX on Saturday, May 30, 2020. He was born in Kewaskum, WI on March 5, 1935 the son of the late Walter and Marie (nee: Staub) Dei. On April 6, 1955, in Jackson, WI he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Borchardt who preceded...

Judith Ann Kruck

Judith Ann Kruck

May 30, 2020

RACINE – Judith Ann Kruck, 71, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

She was born in Racine on May 5, 1949, the daughter of Charles and Florence (nee: Kokie) Robinson.

Judy graduated from St. Catherine's High School.  She spent most of her career as a phlebotomist and lab technician at...

Christopher L. Anderson, Sr.

Christopher L. Anderson, Sr.

May 29, 2020

Racine – Christopher LaMartin Anderson, Sr., age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Christopher was born in Racine on February 4, 1974 to Andrew D. Anderson and Ida Jean (Hunt) Anderson. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School. Christopher was employed by Summit Packaging. A man with great fashion, he had an...

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