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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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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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
William "Bill" F. Stommel
Oct 11, 2019
Racine – William "Bill" Francis Stommel, age 53; passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Friday, October 11, 2019 after suffering a heart attack the previous Sunday.
Bill was born in Racine on December 1, 1965 to William & Nancy (nee: Mueller) Stommel. He was a 1984 graduate of Washington Park High School. On January 7, 1989 in...
Dennis Lee Valukas
Oct 10, 2019
Racine – Dennis Lee Valukas, age 77, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, October 10, 2019.
Dennis was born in Racine on April 27, 1942. On March 26, 1983 he was united in marriage with his loving wife Eileen. During his career, Dennis was employed by AMC, Interlake Steel and Racine Plating, from...
Marilyn Cook
Oct 9, 2019
Racine, WI – Marilyn (nee: Garrett) Cook, age 64 passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2019 at Ascension – All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 4:00pm at Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State St., Racine, WI. Pastor Keith T, Evans will be officiating.
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