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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Robert Lee Martin

Robert Lee Martin

Apr 26, 2019

Robert L. Martin, 88, passed away at Froedtert South-Kenosha Medical Center Campus, on Friday, April 26, 2019. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on May 9, 1930 the son of the late John and Delphia (nee: Rowsie) Martin.

Mr. Martin had been employed by Racine Steel for over 40 years, and prior to that, Allegheny Airlines...

Theodore "Ted" Erickson

Theodore "Ted" Erickson

Apr 24, 2019

Theodore F. Erickson, 83, passed away at the Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center, Milwaukee, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born in Racine on October 22, 1935,  the son of the late Theodore E. and Lela (nee: Hooten) Erickson.

Ted was a graduate of Washington Park High School, Class of 1953. He was united in...

Martha E. Mattox

Martha E. Mattox

Apr 24, 2019

Kenosha – Martha E. (nee: Almond) Mattox, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, surrounded with the love of family.

Martha was born in Elberton, Georgia on September 18, 1935 to the late Jimmy and Lina (nee: Raiford) Almond. She attended Blackwell Memorial High School. On December 30, 1951, Martha was united...

Gary Allen Bahr

Gary Allen Bahr

Apr 23, 2019

RACINE – Gary A. Bahr, 72, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on March 23, 1947, the son of the late Clifford and Norma (nee: Gunderson) Bahr.  He graduated from Washington Park High School, Class of 1965.  After graduation he served his nation with the...

George Dimitrios Piliouras

George Dimitrios Piliouras

Apr 22, 2019

Racine – George Dimitrios Piliouras, age 66, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Monday, April 22, 2019 surrounded with the love of family.

A proud Greek, George was born in Leonidion, Greece on November 29, 1952 to the late Dimitrios and Sophia (nee: Smyros) Piliouras. In pursuit of the American dream, his family immigrated...

Randy M. Potter

Randy M. Potter

Apr 21, 2019

Racine – Randy Michael Potter, age 57, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Randy was born in Racine on January 24, 1962 to Darlene (nee: Kitelinger) Potter and the late Roger Potter. In addition to his wife, son, daughter, and mother, Randy is survived by his brothers and sisters, Brad, Todd, Rusty, Jerry, Christie, and...

Kenneth Michael Mccloskey

Kenneth Michael Mccloskey

Apr 21, 2019

Kenneth M. McCloskey, 57, passed away in the Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, April 21, 2019, after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Streator, IL on June 30, 1961, the son of Delores (nee: Luckey) and the late William McCloskey.

On March 22, 1997, Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage...

Marion J. Olson

Marion J. Olson

Apr 21, 2019

Racine – Marion Julie (nee: Kjell) Olson, age 80, joined her Lord in Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Marion was born in Racine on January 13, 1939 to the late Carl and Esther (nee: Setnosky) Kjell. She was a 1957 graduate of Washington Park High School. Marion met her husband, Lloyd Ellsworth Olson, in her...

Margaret Ann Busarow

Margaret Ann Busarow

Apr 19, 2019

Margaret Ann Busarow, 81, passed away at the Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, April 19,2019.She was born in Racine on January 24, 1937, the daughter of the late Milton and Lucille (nee: Thearbah)

Thompson.  Mrs. Busarow had been employed by Meter Brothers, in Franksville, and late by Moxness Products. She enjoyed gardening and needlepoint.

Surviving...

Vivian B. Zember

Vivian B. Zember

Apr 19, 2019

Racine – Vivian B. (nee: Bedard) Zember, age 91, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore at Siena on Good Friday, April 19, 2019.

Vivian was born in Fort Francis, Ontario, Canada on April 3, 1928 to Joseph and Irene Bedard. She worked at Neisner's Dime Store and SC Johnson Wax before marrying John A. Zember on August 13,...

David "Tiny" A. Baclawski

David "Tiny" A. Baclawski

Apr 19, 2019

MOUNT PLEASANT – David "Tiny" Baclawski, 60, passed away at Grande Prairie Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Prairie on Friday, April 19, 2019.

Dave was born in Holyoke, MA on December 26, 1958, the son of the late Donald and Sharon (nee: Lieburn) Baclawski.  He graduated from JI Case High School.  On September 5, 1981, he...

Robert "Bobby" "Gramps" Watkins

Robert "Bobby" "Gramps" Watkins

Apr 19, 2019

Robert "Bobby" "Gramps" Watkins, 82, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born in Pottsville, AR on February 6, 1937 the son of the late LeRoy and Della Mae (nee: Littleton) Watkins.

Gramps served his country with the U.S. Army. On June 29, 1957, in Ashland, WI, he was united in...

Carol Ann Mcneill Skorupan

Carol Ann Mcneill Skorupan

Apr 18, 2019

MADISON (formerly of Racine) – Carol Ann McNeill Skorupan, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

She was born in Racine on March 1, 1951.  Carol graduated from Washington Park High School in 1969 and Purdue University in 1973, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. On January 3, 1976, she married...

Irene Elizabeth Kinnard

Irene Elizabeth Kinnard

Apr 18, 2019

Manitowoc (formerly of Racine) – Irene Elizabeth (nee: Levenhagen) Kinnard, age 86, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at her home in Manitowoc on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was the eldest Levenhagen living in our clan and passes the torch onto her sister, Linda.

Irene was born June 10, 1932 to Earl Edward and Florence Loretta (nee:...

Glenn Thomas

Glenn Thomas

Apr 18, 2019

Racine-Glenn "BB" Thomas, age 57, passed away peacefully at his residence in Racine, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 18, 2019.  He was born in Minter City, Mississippi on July 23, 1961 to Matthew and Margie (nee: Perkins) Thomas Sr.

BB became a resident of Racine, WI at the young age of 7. He graduated from Washington Park High...

Norma Jean Halcsik

Norma Jean Halcsik

Apr 18, 2019

Norma Jean Halcsik, 86, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, April 18, 2019.  She was born in Racine, on May 15, 1932.

On June 17, 1950 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Martin P. Halcsik Jr.  He preceded her in death on April 3, 1997.  Mrs. Halcsik was...

Gerald Robert Widmar

Gerald Robert Widmar

Apr 17, 2019

ELMWOOD PARK – Gerald R. Widmar, 75, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Jerry was born on October 10, 1943, the son of the late Anthony Frank and Clotilda (nee: Meyers) Widmar.   He attended Washington Park High School.  On August 1, 1964 he married Donna F. Pucci.

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Thomas R. Conforti

Thomas R. Conforti

Apr 16, 2019

Thomas Raymond Conforti, age 40, of Kenosha, passed away on April 16 th , 2019 after a period of ill health. Thomas was born in Kenosha on March 11, 1979 to Gerrie Mallak and ( the late) Thomas Conforti. Thomas leaves behind his mother; sisters, Rebecca Finney and Theresa Mallak; and longtime partner, Michelle; as well as dozens of...

George J. "Brutus" Kaltenschnee

George J. "Brutus" Kaltenschnee

Apr 16, 2019

George J. "Brutus" Kaltenschnee, 78, passed away in Ascension-Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He was born in Racine on December 6, 1940, the son of the late George A. and Helen (nee: Behrens) Kaltenschnee.

After attending Washington Park High School, he was hired by S. C. Johnson, where he worked until he retired....

Edward "Butch" Kovacik

Edward "Butch" Kovacik

Apr 15, 2019

Edward J. "Butch" Kovacik III, 72, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 15, 2019. He was born in Kenosha on March 5, 1947, the son of the late Edward J. and Beverly V. (nee: Otto) Kovacik Jr.

Butch graduated from William Horlick High School Class of '66. He served his country with the...

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