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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Sharon Lee Bates
Dec 9, 2019
RACINE – Sharon Lee Bates, 74, passed away at home on Monday, December 9, 2019.
She was born in Johnson City, NY on July 31, 1945, the daughter of the late James and Charlotte Jeanette (nee: Zimmer) Morrison. On March 10, 1963 she married Donald Clyde Bates, Sr. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2010....
Terry R. Doebereiner
Dec 9, 2019
Terry R. Doebereiner, 71, passed away peacefully, at Timber Oaks Assisted Living Center, on Monday, December 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Racine on June 2, 1948, the son of the late Donald and Mary (nee: Theisen) Doebereiner. Terry was a 1966 graduate of Washington Park High School. He proudly served his country with...
Mary Ann Manning
Dec 7, 2019
Mount Pleasant – Fiercely loving, loyal, generous and sassy, Mary Ann Manning passed away Dec. 7, 2019, in her home of 38 years. She was embraced by the love of her family. In the short weeks since her lung cancer diagnosis and punishing treatment, Mary was supported by her beloved children, Wendy and John, as she made the brave...
Kenneth "Kenn" Andrew Strom
Dec 6, 2019
Racine – Kenneth Andrew Strom, age 48, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Friday, December 6, 2019 after suffering a devastating hemorrhagic stroke on November 2nd.
Kenneth was born in Racine on December 20, 1970 to Richard and Marge (nee: Weisbrod) Strom. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1989.
Among his interests, Kenn...
Philip Mason Gister
Dec 6, 2019
Racine – Philip Mason Gister, age 51, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, December 6, 2019.
Philip was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 5, 1968 to Martin A. and Florence (nee: Kochanski) Gister. A 1986 graduate of Washington Park High School, he went on to serve our country with the United States Marine Corps...
Jeffrey Wayne Hadley
Dec 6, 2019
Racine – Jeffrey Wayne Hadley, age 58, made his transition to his Heavenly Father on December 6, 2019. He was born on November 28, 1961 to Rev. Fred P. and Mildred L. (nee: Weathersby) Hadley in Racine, Wisconsin where he remained a lifelong resident.
Jeffrey obtained his GED, a Certificate in Childcare as well as a Certificate...
Catherine "Katie" Roszkowski
Dec 6, 2019
Racine – Catherine "Katie" Roszkowski, 99, passed away peacefully at her residence with her children by her side on December 6, 2019. Katie was born in Racine to parents Michael "Mihaly" & Elizabeth "Erszebet" Bosz. She lived in West Allis, Wisconsin for a few years as a child before moving back to Racine.
Katie attended Stephan Bull...
James David Bleier
Dec 5, 2019
James D. Bleier, 74, passed away unexpectedly, at his residence, on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Jim was born in South Milwaukee on December 7, 1944 the son of the late John and Mildred (nee: Hahn) Bleier.
After graduating from high school, Jim joined the U.S. Army and became a Paratrooper and Green Beret. He had a longtime...
Jane Thelma Dotson
Dec 4, 2019
Racine – Jane Thelma Dotson, age 56, beloved mother of Jovante Dotson, Lee Wrencher & Kadeem Rhoades and dear sister of Lester (Sylvia) Dotson, Raymond Dotson, Teresa (Travis) Klyce, Robert Ruffin & Rhonda Ruffin and the late Darrle (Ruffin) Dotson; passed away at her at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Funeral services celebrating Jane's life will...
Thomas John Betchkal
Dec 2, 2019
RACINE – Mr. Thomas J. Betchkal, 75, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 2, 2019.
A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on February 2, 1944, the son of the late Leonard and Catherine (nee: Farley) Betchkal. He graduated from St. Catherine High School. On January 22, 1966 he married Ann Marie Kraus at...
Sally G. Alvarez
Nov 30, 2019
Sally G. Alvarez, 89, passed away at her residence, on Saturday, November 30, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Antonio, TX on April 18, 1930 the daughter of the late Guadalupe and Bruna (nee: Aguilar) Gonzalez.
On March 23, 1947, she was united in marriage to Martin E. Alvarez, while he was...
Ruth E. Scott
Nov 30, 2019
Mount Pleasant – Ruth Ellen Scott, age 97, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Ruth was born in Racine on April 29, 1922 to the late Leo and Carrie (nee: Schultz) Fleming. She met a handsome young man at a bowling alley in Downtown Racine by the name of Stanley Kortimier Scott....
Ricardo "Richard" Bustos Barrientez
Nov 29, 2019
Racine – Ricardo Bustos Barrientez, 74, died Friday, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his precious family at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine.
Born January 3, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of Gilberto and Teofila (nee: Bustos) Barrientez. On September 18, 1964, he married the love of his life, Nancy Diaz, in San...
Steven Elliot Cox
Nov 28, 2019
KENOSHA – Steven Elliot Cox, 69, passed away at Crossroads Care Center on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2019.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, December 7, 2019 for a visitation and viewing from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A service celebrating Steven's life and Homegoing will follow...
Leonard "Lenny" Lawrence Witt
Nov 28, 2019
Leonard Lawrence Witt, known to all as "Lenny", 75, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was born in Chippewa Falls on February 27, 1944, son of the late Lawrence and Ione (Née: Burt) Witt.
Lenny was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Elizabeth "Betty" Ellen Oliver,...
Margaret "Peggy" Eucalano
Nov 28, 2019
"Peggy" Margaret Catherine (Derwae) Eucalano went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 28th 2019.
She was born April 14th 1927 to John and Jesse (Rice) Derwae in Kenosha Wisconsin. She attended Kenosha schools and received her GED from Kenosha Technical Institute.
Peggy and Andrew "Andy" were married...
James R. "Doogo" Mcdougal
Nov 27, 2019
James R. McDougal (Doogo), 53, passed away, at his residence, on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Racine on June 28, 1966, the son of Robert and the late Bonnie (nee: Twesme) McDougal.
Jim graduated from J.I. Case High School. On July 20, 2002, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, he...
Beverly "Bev" Ann Gancarz
Nov 27, 2019
Racine – Beverly "Bev" Ann Gancarz, age 88, passed away peacefully at Parkview Gardens Assisted Living on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Beverly was born in Portland, Maine on January 17, 1931 to the late Ralph & Evelyn (nee: Rhodes) LePage. She was united in marriage with the love of her life, Stanley F. Gancarz (a career US...
Sandra "Sandy" Lou Hess
Nov 23, 2019
Mount Pleasant– Sandra "Sandy" Lou (nee: Hesse) Hess, age 69, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints Hospital, surrounded with the love of her family, on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Sandy was born in Chicago, IL on February 7, 1950. A 1968 graduate of JI Case High School, she went on to attend UW – Whitewater. On...
Beatrice Mcgowan - Carter
Nov 22, 2019
Racine – Mrs. Beatrice (nee: McLain) McGowan – Carter affectionately known as "Ms. Bea" was born on July 2, 1928 in Enterprise, Mississippi to the late Bernice McLain.
She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age at Fellowship Baptist Church in Enterprise, MS. She received her formal education in the Enterprise School District.
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