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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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Rodger Vance Cavitt

Rodger Vance Cavitt

Jun 18, 2019

Racine, WI – Rodger V. Cavitt, age 80, passes away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at Ascension-All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI. Roger was born on May 29, 1939 in Mayfield Kentucky to his parents Curley and Lennie(nee: Carman) Cavitt.  He graduated from Dunbar High School and later completed a year of Junior...

Eddie Lee Turner

Eddie Lee Turner

Jun 18, 2019

Racine – Eddie Lee Turner Sr. was born on December 2, 1962 to Louise Turner Lewis and the late Roy Lee Turner Sr. in Boyle, MS. He was the fourth oldest of six boys.

Eddie Lee Turner Sr. received his formal education at Coliss High School. He futhered his education at Kennedy King College majoring in Business...

Hugo H. Leitzke

Hugo H. Leitzke

Jun 17, 2019

Franksville – Hugo H. Leitzke, 83, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, surrounded by his children after a 5-month battle with lung and brain cancer.  He faced this diagnosis with determination to give it his best try. As has been his tradition in all of his life, he asked his children not to worry and protected us from...

John David Hetland

John David Hetland

Jun 17, 2019

Racine – John David Hetland, age 49; proud & loving father, beloved son, dear brother, faithful friend, dedicated police officer & ambassador of Racine and hero to all; lost his life while saving others on Monday evening, June 17, 2019.

John was born in Racine on December 22, 1969 to Ronald W. and Rachelle R. (nee: Raths)...

Roger "Mike" Walker, Jr.

Roger "Mike" Walker, Jr.

Jun 16, 2019

Roger "Mike" Walker Jr., 42, was called Home by his Loving Savior on Sunday, June 16 th , after losing his courageous battle with cancer. "Mike" was born in Kenosha on April 11, 1977 the son of Roger L. and Regina Marie (nee: Harris) Walker Sr.

On November 16, 2018, he was united in marriage to Con...

Betty Fae Whyte

Betty Fae Whyte

Jun 15, 2019

RACINE – Betty Fae Whyte, 84, passed away at Villa at Lincoln Park on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

She was born in Los Angeles on April 10, 1935, the daughter of the late DeVon and Thelma (nee: Clarke) Francisco.

Betty was a loving mother of 6. She loved and cared for her dog Max for...

Ty Rese "Rese" Davion West

Ty Rese "Rese" Davion West

Jun 15, 2019

Ty Rese Davion West "Rese", 18, was called Home by his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born in Racine on December 29, 2000, the son of Dwight Person Jr. and Monique Da Nae West. "Rese" attended Horlick High School Class of 2019, where he was an outstanding football and basketball player. Ty Rese worked for...

Linda Louise Mathieus

Linda Louise Mathieus

Jun 15, 2019

Mount Pleasant – Linda Louise (nee: Meyer) Mathieus, age 57, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital, surrounded with the love of her family, on Saturday, June 15, 2019 after being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer last month.

Linda was born in West Allis, WI on January 30, 1962 to Charles and Carol (nee: Kotowski)...

Brandy Sue Matelski

Brandy Sue Matelski

Jun 15, 2019

Mount Pleasant – Brandy Sue Matelski, 41, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  She was born in California on August 14, 1977, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Née: Self) Gunter.

Brandy was an administrative clerk for FHI.  She was an avid reader and loved authors such as Dean Koontz and Terry Spears. ...

Helen Mae Leskowicz

Helen Mae Leskowicz

Jun 14, 2019

Racine – Helen Mae (nee: Sherman) Leskowicz, age 89, passed away at Elizabeth Residence in Oak Creek on Friday evening, June 14, 2019.

A lifetime resident, Helen was born in Racine on March 4, 1930 to the late Raymond and Margaret (nee: Friedel) Sherman. She attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Saint Catherine's High School...

Judy Ellen Gillett

Judy Ellen Gillett

Jun 13, 2019

Racine – Judy Ellen Gillett, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Ascension All Saints Hospital from complications following a routine colonoscopy performed at Aurora in Kenosha.

Judy was born in Presque Isle, Maine on March 23, 1944 to the late Fred D. and Catherine E. (nee: Cote) Pelkey. On July 16, 1980,...

Edward D. Willis

Edward D. Willis

Jun 12, 2019

Racine – Edward D. "Eddie" Willis, age 79, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 after a long illness. Eddie was born on Dec 29, 1939 to the union of Rulelver and Ardie Mae Willis in Birmingham AL. He was the eldest of six children and moved to Racine with his parents in 1945.

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Ralph "Bud" Mandernack

Ralph "Bud" Mandernack

Jun 12, 2019

Ralph G. "Bud" Mandernack, 87, passed away in Froedtert Medical Center, in Milwaukee, on June 12, 2019, following a fall at home. He was born in Kenosha on June 19, 1931, the son of the late Arthur and Gertrude (nee: Schoepke) Mandernack-Maluchnick.

Ralph graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School, Class of 1949, and the University of...

William "Billy" James Colvin

William "Billy" James Colvin

Jun 12, 2019

Racine – William "Billy" Colvin, 78, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, after a short battle with late stage Liver Cancer.

Bill was born in Menominee, Michigan, on April 21, 1941, to the late Jack and Jane (nee: Doran) Colvin. He was raised and grew up in Marinette, WI, graduating in 1959 from...

Sheri Lee Kovacik

Sheri Lee Kovacik

Jun 11, 2019

RACINE – Sheri Lee Kovacik, 60, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

She was born in Algoma, WI on November 30, 1958, the daughter of the late William and Lenore (nee: Tuttle) Fagg, Jr.  On March 4, 1984 she married Edward J. "Butch" Kovacik.  He preceded her in death just 2...

Brenda Joyce Mcmorris

Brenda Joyce Mcmorris

Jun 10, 2019

Racine – Brenda Joyce McMorris, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2019. She was born in Los Angeles, California on April 6, 1963. She cherished life and loved her family dearly. She was the daughter of Nancy Sue (nee: Taylor) and Roosevelt McMorris Sr., both of Racine Wisconsin, whom she loved very much.

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Rae L. Sypolt-Horner

Rae L. Sypolt-Horner

Jun 10, 2019

Waterford– Rae LesVoignes Sypolt-Horner, age 92, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, June 10, 2019 at St. Monica's Senior Living Memory Care.

Rae was born in Chicago, IL on November 25, 1926 to the late Albert and Beulah (nee: Bach) Green. During her lifetime, she lived in Kenosha, WI; Homestead, FL; and Racine & Waterford, WI. Rae was...

Hortencia Tenorio Villarreal

Hortencia Tenorio Villarreal

Jun 8, 2019

Hortencia Villarreal, 68, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on June 8, 2019.  Hortencia was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 21, 1951 to the late Julian and Hortencia (Narcisso) Tenorio.

She is survived by her children Martin T. Hernandez (Santiago Garcia), Santos T. Villarreal (Gloria Cruz), Angelita T. Villarreal and Rodolfo T. Villarreal...

Nels "Butch" Andersen Iii

Nels "Butch" Andersen Iii

Jun 8, 2019

Nels M. "Butch" Andersen III, 75, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 8 th , following a long illness. Butch was born in Racine on March 7, 1944, the son of the later Nels M. and Esther (nee: Higgins) Andersen.

He was a 1962 graduate of William Horlick High School. After graduating he joined the...

Ronn D. Ishman

Ronn D. Ishman

Jun 6, 2019

Racine – Ronn D. Ishman, age 72, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in the comfort of his favorite chair at home on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Ronn was born in Racine on May 31, 1947 to the late Allen and Katherine (nee: Forde) Ishman. A graduate of Horlick High School, Ronn went on to faithfully serve our...

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