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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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Kenneth Walter Augustus Thompson
Aug 25, 2019
Kenneth Thompson, 83, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, August 25, 2019, with his loving family surrounding him. He was born in Great Valley, Jamaica the son of the late Phillip and Beatrice (nee: Grizzle) Thompson.
Mr. Thompson owned and operated his own dry cleaning business for many years, before coming to the United States. He was...
Reatha Mae Ramsey
Aug 25, 2019
Reatha Mae (Martin) Ramsey passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2019 surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born September 13, 1939 in Taylor, MS, the daughter of Curtis and Lellar (nee: Carrothers) Martin.
Reatha was a member of Shiloh Church of God in Christ. Reatha enjoyed cooking, rummaging, doing puzzle books, going to church,...
Frank Thomas Tylla
Aug 22, 2019
RACINE – Frank T. Tylla, 83, passed away at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, August 22, 2019.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Frank was born on June 16, 1936, the son of the late Frank J. and Grace E. (nee: Monroe) Tylla. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1954. After graduation...
Rosie Lee Carter
Aug 21, 2019
Racine -Rosie Lee (nee: Anderson) Carter was born on February 18, 1951, to the union of Paralee and A.C. Anderson in Isola, Mississippi.
Rosie received her formal education at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi and Gateway College in Racine, Wisconsin.
Rosie accepted Christ as her savior in the mid 1980s and was united with...
Bruce Edward Ford
Aug 20, 2019
SOMERS – Bruce E. Ford, 85, passed away at Froedtert South – Kenosha Hospital campus on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.
Bruce was born in Chicago on August 28, 1933, the son of the late Melvin and Ruth (nee: Young) Ford. He was stationed in Okinawa Japan while he proudly and honorably served his nation with the US...
Marlene Dee Schaar
Aug 20, 2019
Racine – Marlene Dee (nee: Harrison) Schaar, age 72, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded with the love of her family, at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.
Marlene was born in Rhinelander, WI on January 21, 1947. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1964. On August 14, 1965 in Our Savior's Lutheran Church,...
Betty Jane Franiuk
Aug 19, 2019
Betty Jane Franiuk, 79, passed away in the Ridgewood Care Center on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. She was born in Pulaski, WI on August 2, 1940 the daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy (nee: Plocianik) Gerczak. Betty enjoyed bird watching, gardening, and crocheting.
Surviving are her husband, Chet; their children, Allen and Steve Franiuk, both of...
William Robert Schlitz
Aug 19, 2019
Racine – William Robert (Bill) Schlitz, 63, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, August 19, 2019. He was born in Racine on July 25, 1956, son of the late Joseph and Elaine (Née: Tange) Schlitz. Bill was united in marriage to the former, LouDella Byrd, on August 12, 1988.
Bill was a machinist at Racine...
Robert C. Lozano
Aug 17, 2019
Racine – Robert C. Lozano, 61, affectionately known to many as Bobby, Bobbay, or The Goose, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was born in Racine on May 8, 1958, son of the late Eloy and Rosa (Née: Cruz) Lozano, Sr.
Bob attended St. Catherine's and Washington Park High Schools, graduating...
Jane Helen Sampson
Aug 16, 2019
Jane H. Sampson, 77, passed away in the Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, on Friday, August 16, 2019. Jane was born in Honolulu, HI on November 13, 1941 the daughter of the late Elmer and Esther (nee: Zuideman) Coleman. She was only three weeks old when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
Jane earned multiple degrees in social work, graduating...
Allen Cleo Clausen
Aug 16, 2019
Racine– Allen Cleo Clausen, age 75, passed away peacefully at Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall in Union Grove on Friday, August 16, 2019 following a longtime struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Allen was born in Antigo, WI on September 8, 1943 and was a graduate of Escanaba High School. Al faithfully served our country with the United...
Michael Wayne Wilear
Aug 13, 2019
RACINE – Michael Wayne Wilear, 70, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Mike was born on April 6, 1949, the son of the late Wayne and Dorothy (nee: Patrick) Wilear. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1968. Three months later he married Linda D. Macemon on...
Marilyn Lois Michna
Aug 11, 2019
Mount Pleasant (Recently Burlington) – Marilyn L. Michna, 93, passed away at her residence on Sunday, August 11, 2019.
Marilyn was born on January 29, 1926, the daughter of Clarence and Bernice (nee: Haas) Michna. Bernice passed away shortly after from complications of childbirth. She was raised by Clarence's new wife, Mildred, whom she called mom.
...Erma T. Matt
Aug 9, 2019
Racine- Mrs. Erma T Matt (Gandy), age 94, transitioned into a new life on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was the youngest child born January 15, 1925 in Waynesboro, Mississippi to Mrs. Cora Riley and Mr. Will Gandy. Erma was educated in the Mississippi school systems. As an adult, she relocated to Racine, Wisconsin. She was married to the...
Beverly Mae Vite
Aug 9, 2019
Beverly M. Vite, 82, passed away in the Woods of Caledonia, on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born in Fond du Lac, WI on July 22, 1937 the daughter of the late Edgar and Pearl (nee: Bell) Mueller and step mother Elizabeth Mueller.
On February 1, 1958, in Atonement Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage...
David John Vogt
Aug 9, 2019
Racine – David John Vogt, 55, passed away unexpectedly and received the promise of eternal life on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born in Racine on May 23, 1964, son of John and Susan (Née: Wuerzberger) Vogt.
Dave graduated from Washington Park High School in 1982, where he met the love of his life, the former...
Elaine Joyce Mulvey-Ruska
Aug 9, 2019
Sturtevant–Elaine J. Mulvey Ruska, 86, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Oshkosh on April 18, 1933, daughter of the late Warren and Ruth (NEE: Gady) Moore.
Elaine was united in marriage to Tibor "Ted" Ruska on June 29, 2000. Ted preceded her in death on March 7,...
Ronald Anthony Sutton
Aug 7, 2019
Racine – On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, Ronald Antony Sutton, age 64, loving husband and father of six children, passed away at Village at Manor Park in West Allis, Wisconsin.
Ronald was born on August 9, 1954 in Cairo, Illinois, to John and Ora Lee (nee: Brown) Sutton. At the age of 10 Ronald's...
Joshua Paul Bressan
Aug 6, 2019
Joshua Bressan, 36, passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence following a respiratory event. He was born in Racine on September 13, 1982, the son of Paul and Christina (nee: Weitkum) Bressan. Paul was always ready to help others and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are his mother, Christy Weitkum, of Union Grove;...
Wayne Anthony Baltes
Aug 5, 2019
Kenosha– Wayne Anthony Baltes, age 70, passed away peacefully at home early Monday, August 5, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
Wayne was born in Kenosha on June 28, 1949 to the late Carl E. and Mildred M. Baltes. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1967. On August 19, 1972 in St. George...
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