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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William Thomas Jones

William Thomas Jones

Nov 8, 2019

William Thomas Jones, 83, was in the Ridgewood Care Center, when he was called Home by his Loving Father, on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born in Sommerville, TN, on August 14, 1936, the son of the late Rufus and Daisy (nee: Murphy) Jones.

Mr. Jones came North to find employment with the J.I. Case Co.   ...

Tina Marie Ritacca

Tina Marie Ritacca

Nov 7, 2019

KENOSHA – Tina Ritacca, 74, passed away in Pleasant Prairie on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

She was born in Kenosha on November 10, 1944, the daughter of the late Anthony and Sophia Louise (nee: Melius) Ritacca.  She graduated from St. Joseph High School.

Tina spent the first half of her adult years as a hairstylist. ...

Catherine T. Geoghan

Catherine T. Geoghan

Nov 6, 2019

GREENFIELD, WI (FORMERLY OF RACINE) – Mrs. Catherine T. Geoghan, 89, passed away at Clement Manor in Greenfield on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

She was born in Racine on July 15, 1930, the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (nee: Kressig) Mueller. She graduated from Holy Name School and St. Catherine High School, Class of 1948.  ...

Rose M. Chiappe - Zarecki

Rose M. Chiappe - Zarecki

Nov 6, 2019

Rose Marie (Chiappe) Zarecki, age 95, beloved wife of the late Chester James Zarecki. Loving mother of Michael Chiappe, Saundra Franklin, Tia Chiappe, Annette Chiappe and Don Zarecki; grandmother to Orlando, Alyssa and Liza Chiappe, Dylan Williams, Ian Thomson, Jessica Pedroza and Nicholas Zarecki; great-grandmother to Anthony and Adrina Chiappe; Avianna and Dylan Pedroza; aunt to many nieces and...

Craig A. Norby

Craig A. Norby

Nov 4, 2019

Racine – Craig A. Norby, age 62, passed away peacefully at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Craig was born in Racine on September 18, 1957 to the late David & Gloria (nee: Svendsen) Norby. Craig went to William Horlick High School before enlisting in the US Army at age 17. During...

Jonathan "Johnny" George Albert

Jonathan "Johnny" George Albert

Nov 3, 2019

Union Grove – Jonathan George Albert, known to all as "Johnny", 25, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3, 2019.  He was born in Racine on February 14, 1994.

Johnny was a free spirit and loved people.  He enjoyed working on cars, working out, music, boxing, and being outdoors.  Johnny was loved by many and will be...

Mother Lizzie Mae Franklin

Mother Lizzie Mae Franklin

Nov 2, 2019

Kenosha, WI – Mother Lizzie Mae (nee: Walker) Franklin, age 85, answered The Call of her Loving Savior on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital Pleasant Prairie in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.  A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019, 11:00am in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. ...

Cheryl Lynn Sigrist

Cheryl Lynn Sigrist

Nov 1, 2019

Cheryl L. Sigrist, 53, passed away at Froedtert Hospital, in Milwaukee, on Friday, November 1, 2019, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was born in Racine, on December 3, 1965, the daughter of the late Walter E. and Marjorie A. (nee: Sus) Davis Sr.

Cheryl graduated from Washington Park High...

Willy Cooper Turner

Willy Cooper Turner

Nov 1, 2019

Kenosha, WI – Willy Cooper Turner, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Froedtert South Hospital in Kenosha Wisconsin.

Services are pending at this time.

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Joyce M. Kraus Rohner

Joyce M. Kraus Rohner

Nov 1, 2019

Racine – Joyce Marilyn (nee: Ziesemer) Kraus Rohner, age 86, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Joyce was born in Racine on April 14, 1933 to the late Carl and Lydia (nee: Potterville) Ziesemer. She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1951. She...

Anthony Ray Price

Anthony Ray Price

Nov 1, 2019

Anthony Ray Price, 36, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019, following an automobile accident. He was born in Racine on July 2, 1983, the son of the Victor Ray Price and Linda Parker.  After graduating from high school, Anthony had several jobs, including Goodwill Industries. He loved his music, being a real comedian, and spending his spare time...

Rosie Lee Jefferson

Rosie Lee Jefferson

Oct 31, 2019

Racine, WI – Rosie Lee Jefferson age 93, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Ascension – All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI.  She was born on February 4, 1926 in Greenville, Mississippi to Sam and Della (nee: Hall) Dorsey.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 11:00am in the...

Jacquelyn Lynn Marchetti

Jacquelyn Lynn Marchetti

Oct 31, 2019

Jacquelyn Lynn Marchetti, 73, passed away on October 31, 2019.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on March 2, 1946, daughter of the late Kenneth and Ruth Wood.

Jacquelyn was united in marriage to the love of her life, Francis Wayne Marchetti, on June 14, 1964, in Kenosha.

Jacquelyn enjoyed gardening and ceramics.  She loved...

Larry Cecil Smith

Larry Cecil Smith

Oct 29, 2019

Racine, WI – Larry Cecil Smith, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  He was born on October 3, 1957 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Barbara Ann (nee: McGee) Freeman and Nathaniel Smith.

Larry Smith was a proud 1977 graduate of Walden High School in Racine, Wisconsin and received a bachelors degree from...

Jeffrey L. Dowd

Jeffrey L. Dowd

Oct 29, 2019

Mount Pleasant – Jeffrey L. Dowd, age 79, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 following a 10 week battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jeff was born in Muncie, IN on August 14, 1940 to the late William J. and Rowena M. (nee: Mays) Dowd. A graduate of...

Robert G. Rashleger Sr.

Robert G. Rashleger Sr.

Oct 29, 2019

Robert G. Rashleger Sr., 92, passed away at Parkview Gardens Memory Care, on  Tuesday, October 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Green Bay, WI on June 16, 1927, the son of the late George and Nettie (nee: Bacon) Rashleger.

On June 18, 1949, in St. Edward Catholic Church, he was united in...

Anthony "Tony" Alan Lutkus

Anthony "Tony" Alan Lutkus

Oct 29, 2019

Racine – Anthony "Tony" Alan Lutkus, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

A lifetime resident, Tony was born in Racine on January 15, 1981. He was a 1999 graduate of Washington Park High School and went on to learn the CNC Machinist trade. Tony had been employed by Wrought Washer Mfg. in Milwaukee....

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 ...

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