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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Joann Henrickson

Joann Henrickson

Oct 29, 2019

JoAnn passed away at her home in Madison, WI on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Racine, on December 23, 1950. The daughter of the late Walter and Marcella (nee: Sorenson) Runge. Her early life was spent in Racine where she graduated from Horlick High School, class of 69'. She was employed...

Kenneth Philip Petrowski

Kenneth Philip Petrowski

Oct 26, 2019

Antioch, IL – Kenneth Philip Petrowski, 69, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL.  He was born in Wausau, WI, on July 20, 1950, son of the late Philip and Frances (Née: Michalewicz) Petrowski.

Ken graduated high school from St. Francis de Sales Preparatory Seminary...

Rudy Peter Haluska, Jr.

Rudy Peter Haluska, Jr.

Oct 26, 2019

Rudy Haluska, Jr., placed his last bet and peacefully passed away into the arms of our loving God on October 26, 2019. Even though he was on his death bed, Rudy was participating in football pools. Perhaps this sounds strange, but Rudy lived and breathed baseball, football, and golf. Rudy was an excellent athlete and played briefly in the ...

Amy Marie Sheldon

Amy Marie Sheldon

Oct 26, 2019

Racine – Amy Marie (nee: Koellner) Sheldon, age 56, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Thankfully, remarkably and with great determination, Amy was able to attend the wedding of her son & daughter-in-law…just two weeks prior to her passing.

Amy was born in Racine on August...

Scott Thomas Urick

Scott Thomas Urick

Oct 24, 2019

MOUNT PLEASANT – Scott T. Urick, 55, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Scotty was born in Racine on December 13, 1963, the son of Thomas and Blanche (nee: Critzman) Urick.  He attended Walden High School.  He married the love of his life, Paula "Kelly" Walker on June 6, 2000.

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Dr. Terry O. Ehiorobo

Dr. Terry O. Ehiorobo

Oct 24, 2019

Dr. Terry O. Ehiorobo, passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence on Thursday, October 24, 2019.  He was born in Nigeria on February 12, 1966, the son of Nathaniel and Elleth (nee: Palmer) Ehiorobo.

Recently, Dr. Ehiorobo was the Co-Principal at Waukegan School. From 2016 to 2017 he served overseas, as principal and school superintendent for the American...

Millicent "Penny" Julia James

Millicent "Penny" Julia James

Oct 22, 2019

Millicent Julia James, known to all as Penny, 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove. She was born in Racine on November 14, 1943, daughter of the late Lloyd and Violet (Née: Eliason) Peterson.

Penny graduated from Park High school in 1961 and continued her studies at the...

Audrey A. Jensen

Audrey A. Jensen

Oct 22, 2019

Audrey Penzkowski Jensen, 96, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, in the Ridgewood Health Care Center. Audrey was born in the Oak Park neighborhood of Racine, on January 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Stanley and Gertrude (nee: Johnson) Lewandowski. On June 25, 1946, in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Chester D....

Matthew D. Mccombs

Matthew D. Mccombs

Oct 21, 2019

When Matthew was a little boy" he always told his dad, "I'm going to take you to the Bullfights, Dad!"…and he did…"Running the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain"…three times!

Matthew Dennis McCombs, beloved son of Cathy and Dennis McCombs, oldest brother of Megan, Ryan and Shana, died suddenly and unexpectedly as the result of a fall at his...

Lorna Lou Kuhl

Lorna Lou Kuhl

Oct 20, 2019

Racine – Lorna Lou Kuhl, age 83, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

She was born in Madison, WI on March 29, 1936 to the late William and Ruby (nee: Strangeway) Kuhl. She was united in marriage with Thomas Wachowiak, who preceded her in death on December 10, 2008....

Robert Jesse (Larsen) "Itzy" Itzenhuiser

Robert Jesse (Larsen) "Itzy" Itzenhuiser

Oct 20, 2019

RACINE – Robert Jesse (Larsen) Itzenhuiser, 76, passed into Eternal Life on Sunday, October 20, 2019, with his family by his side.

He was born in Racine on October 24, 1942, the son of the late Robert A. and Katherine (nee:Bohnsack) Larsen. After spending several years at Taylor Home Orphanage, he was adopted and raised by the...

Philip Ashley Wattles

Philip Ashley Wattles

Oct 19, 2019

Philip Ashley Wattles, age 47, of Kenosha, was born on August 26, 1972. He was the son of Susan Jane Wattles and Ken Wattles. Philip passed away on October 19, 2019.

Philip attended schools in Kenosha, attending Curtis Strange, Bullen and Bradford. Philip graduated from Bradford in 1990 and attended University of Wisconsin in Madison, graduating in...

William "Bill" Mcgarry Stevens

William "Bill" Mcgarry Stevens

Oct 18, 2019

Salem, WI (formerly of Racine) – William "Bill" McGarry Stevens, age 50, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic automobile accident in Costa Rica on Friday, October 18, 2019. Bill and Cyndi, his beloved wife of nearly 30 years, were on vacation with 3 other couples when the taxi they were in was struck by an intoxicated truck driver.

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Donald G. Huggins

Donald G. Huggins

Oct 18, 2019

Racine, WI – Donald G Huggins, 81, received the promise of eternal life because of his faith in Jesus Christ, on October 18, 2019. He was born in Elkhorn on June 9, 1938, son of the late Ralph and Florence (Née: Bauman) Huggins.

He was united in marriage to Bonnie (Haigh) on September 10,1994 on their property...

Vicki Lynn Beres

Vicki Lynn Beres

Oct 15, 2019

Racine – Vicki Lynn (nee: Meistad) Beres, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 following a courageous 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Vicki was born in Mondovi, WI on June 14, 1958 to Leonard and Geraldine (nee: Kent) Meistad. She was a graduate of Gilmanton High School. On April 21, 1979 in...

William Eugene Whiteaker

William Eugene Whiteaker

Oct 14, 2019

William Eugene Whiteaker, 81, received the promise of eternal life on October 14, 2019.  He was born in Racine on June 23, 1938, son of the late Robert and Marguerite (Née: Fields) Whiteaker.

He was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former, Marlene Susanna Smith, on July 23, 1966.

William "Bill"...

Demarco Quinn Edwards

Demarco Quinn Edwards

Oct 14, 2019

DeMarco Quinn Edwards, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born on February 22, 1987 to Denena J. Edwards and the late Tommy Robinson in Racine, Wisconsin.

DeMarco received his formal education in the Racine Unified School District. He was a proud 2005 graduate of William Horlick High School...

Mitchell F. Kleczka, Sr.

Mitchell F. Kleczka, Sr.

Oct 14, 2019

Racine – Mitchell F. Kleczka, Sr., 87, passed away on October 14, 2019.  He was born in West Allis on December 1, 1931, son of the late John and Julia Ann (Née: Neewishowski) Kleczka.

Mitchell proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps.  He was a roofer for Carlson Roofing.  He was an...

Bobby "Lionel" N. Edwards

Bobby "Lionel" N. Edwards

Oct 12, 2019

RACINE – Bobby Neal "Lionel" Edwards, age 69; passed away, surrounded with the love of his family, on Saturday, October 12 th at home – following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Bobby was born in Mississippi on November 26, 1949 to Earl and Willie Lee (nee: Johnson) Edwards. He was a 1969 graduate of Washington Park...

Lyman George Behrens

Lyman George Behrens

Oct 11, 2019

Waukegan – It is with great sadness that our family shares the passing of a wonderful man, Lyman George Behrens, on October 11, 2019.  He was born on September 9, 1945, son of the late George and Ina Behrens.

Lyman was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Carol Ann Blomstrom, on October...

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