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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Edward "Eddie" George Burkhardt

Edward "Eddie" George Burkhardt

Feb 3, 2020

Racine – Edward George Burkhardt, age 62, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a heart attack on Monday, February 3, 2020.

A lifetime resident, Ed was born in Racine on November 16, 1957 to the late Frederick and Sally (nee: Smith) Burkhardt. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On September 1, 1984 in...

Allen Frederick Horn

Allen Frederick Horn

Feb 2, 2020

RACINE – Allen F. Horn, 62, passed away at the Bay at Waters Edge in Kenosha on February 2, 2020.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Allen was born on January 31, 1958, the son of the late Frederick Van and Violetta Germaine (nee: Koltes) Horn.

On May 21, 1982 he married the love of his...

Jadarius Michael Shannon-Patterson

Jadarius Michael Shannon-Patterson

Jan 31, 2020

Racine – JaDarius Michael Shannon- Patterson, age 19, passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, January 31, 2020 as the result of a heart attack – caused by an undetected congenital heart defect.

JaDarius was born in Racine on January 16, 2001 to Luther Patterson, Jr. and Lakeesha Shannon. A...

Michael James Tank

Michael James Tank

Jan 30, 2020

Michael James Tank, aka "Tank" passed away suddenly on Jan 30 th at the age of 69.

Mike lived a full life, graduating from Whitefish Bay high school in 1969 followed by enlisting in the US Navy in 1970.

He served for four years, from 1970 to 1973.  Following Boot Camp and Machinist Mate "A"...

Eugene "Gene" R. Pagenkopf

Eugene "Gene" R. Pagenkopf

Jan 29, 2020

Eugene "Gene" R. Pagenkopf, age 89, of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, surrounded with the love of his family, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in the emergency room of Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital.

Gene was born in Bristol, WI on February 12, 1930to the late Emil and Minnie (nee: Schoncheck) Pagenkopf. He attended local schools of...

Frank Cruz

Frank Cruz

Jan 28, 2020

Frank Cruz, 87 passed way on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on April 9, 1932 son of the late Cruz and Margaret (nee:  Gonzales) Cruz.

Frank Cruz married wife Joan Rasmussen on June 21, 1952.  He served in Japan with the U.S Army from 1952 until 1956.  He was employed by...

Emmanuel D. Williams Sr.

Emmanuel D. Williams Sr.

Jan 27, 2020

Emmanuel D. Williams Sr., 24, passed away at his residence, unexpectedly, following a medical accident. He was born in Racine on August 10, 1995 the son of Shurman Tubbs and Ruth Ann Williams. He was a graduate of J.I. Case High School. Emmanuel had been employed by Popeye's Chicken and Burger King as well as other restaurants. His last...

Michelle Lee Conway

Michelle Lee Conway

Jan 27, 2020

Michelle Lee (nee: Sturman) Conway, 54, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family after a very private battle with breast cancer. She was born in Kenosha on August 27, 1965, the daughter of Robert and Leone "Lee" (nee: Mascarette) Sturman.

Michelle graduated from Washington Park High School in 1983 and...

Bonnie Jean Huggins

Bonnie Jean Huggins

Jan 25, 2020

RACINE – Bonnie Jean Huggins, 68, passed away at Azura Memory Care in Kenosha on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

She was born in Racine on July 28, 1951, the daughter of Oscar John and Germaine Ethel (nee: Barcome) Haigh.  On September 10, 1994 she married Donald Huggins.  He preceded her in death on October 18, 2019.

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Richard James Kucharski

Richard James Kucharski

Jan 24, 2020

Richard James Kucharski, 56, known to all as Rick, passed away on January 24, 2020.  He was born in Racine on August 16, 1963, son of James and Nancy (Née: Tutak) Kucharski.

Rick was united in marriage to the love of his wife, the former Sandra Lynn Warner, on November 14, 1981, at Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church...

Thomas W. Reshan

Thomas W. Reshan

Jan 24, 2020

RACINE – Mr. Thomas W. Reshan, 97, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 24, 2020.

He was born in Racine on April 12, 1922, the son of Miklos and Julia (nee: Borsh) Reshan.  He graduated from William Horlick High School, class of 1940.  After high school he served his nation with the US Army Air...

Lela Elizabeth Moore

Lela Elizabeth Moore

Jan 21, 2020

Racine, WI – The gift of life is the greatest blessing that one will ever possess because it comes from God, who is the very essence of life.  However, there is a beginning and an ending to everything.  Mother Lela E. Moore, the beloved wife of the late Deacon James A. Moore, journey began on July...

Beth Ann Wilson

Beth Ann Wilson

Jan 20, 2020

Mount Pleasant – Beth Ann Wilson, 55, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2020, at Froedtert Hospital after a courageous battle to secure a multiple organ transplant.  She was born in Marshfield, WI, on January 27, 1964, to the union of Duane and Marie (Née: Bradow) Wilson.

She attended numerous elementary and high schools as the family...

Karl "Spitzi" Schaefer

Karl "Spitzi" Schaefer

Jan 20, 2020

Karl Heinz "Spitzi" Schaefer, 83, passed away at his home, in the arms of his son, on Monday, January 20, 2020. Spitzi was born in Hamburg, Germany on September 15, 1936, the son of the late Kurt and Ina (nee: Weber) Schaefer.

Spitzi played soccer for Duneberger SV in Hamburg Germany before he was recruited and brought...

Charles Henry Beadles Sr.

Charles Henry Beadles Sr.

Jan 19, 2020

Racine, WI – Charles Henry Beadles Sr. was born July 14, 1938, to the union of Will Elbert Beadles and Willie Pen Beadles (nee: Williams) Mayfield, Kentucky.

Charles graduated from Washington Park high school, Racine, Wisconsin.

Charles accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. He was a longtime member of St....

George B. Huizenga

George B. Huizenga

Jan 18, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT – George B. Huizenga, 77, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

He was born in Chicago Heights, IL on November 26, 1942, the son of the late John and Grace (nee: Langland) Huizenga.  He met the love of his life, Sally Jane Huebner, in high school.  They married at St. Luke's...

David Albert Gedemer

David Albert Gedemer

Jan 18, 2020

Racine – David Albert Gedemer, age 84; passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital, surrounded with the love of his family, early Saturday morning, January 18, 2020. David wrote this obituary for himself…just a few years ago.

David was born in Racine on May 20, 1935, the youngest of five children, born to Peter and Louise (nee:...

Sue Ellen Griego

Sue Ellen Griego

Jan 17, 2020

Sue Ellen Griego, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday January 17, 2020 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living. She was born December 9, 1945 in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of the late Francis Clair and Carole (nee: Jensen) Siepmann.

Sue attended Jessup High School, was a graduate of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa and earned her...

Loretta "Laurie" Ann Berger

Loretta "Laurie" Ann Berger

Jan 16, 2020

Racine – Loretta "Laurie" Ann (nee: Janot) Berger, age 76, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of her daughters, on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Laurie was born in Racine on May 24, 1943 to the late Arnold & Helen (nee: Slovak) Janot. She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1961. On July 18,...

Willie Spencer Hardin

Willie Spencer Hardin

Jan 16, 2020

Racine – Deacon Willie Spencer Hardin, was born on July 18, 1953 in New Albany, Mississippi to the late Marion Spencer Hardin and Shirley (nee: Martin) Reams.

Willie received his formal education in New Albany, Mississippi an graduated from W.P. Daniel High School.  Willie was employed by the City of Racine as a part of...

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