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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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Evelyn C. Scott

Evelyn C. Scott

Mar 7, 2019

Evelyn C. Scott, 85, passed away in the Aurora Medical Center-Kenosha,

on Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born in Dairyland, WI on January 26, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank Emil and Gertrude (nee: Vadman) Magnuson.

Evelyn was always thinking of how to help people, and that's why, after high school she became...

Lanay James Wampole

Lanay James Wampole

Mar 6, 2019

Mount Pleasant – LaNay James Wampole, age 85, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

LaNay was born in Alma Center, WI on October 18, 1933 to loving parents, Beulah Viola (nee: DuPont) and James Thomas Wampole. On May 21, 1955 at St. Mary's of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Amherst, WI,...

Barbara `E. Erickson

Barbara `E. Erickson

Mar 6, 2019

Barbara E. Erickson, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born in Milwaukee, on March 14, 1950, the daughter of Jerome and Loretta (Nee: Kantowicz) Michalski.

Barbara graduated from Nathan Hale High School and furthered her education at M.A.T.C. graduating as a legal secretary. On May 13, 1972, in Milwaukee,...

Joe Louis House

Joe Louis House

Mar 5, 2019

Racine – Joe Louis House, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his residence in Racine,Wisconsin.  He was born on October 27, 1935 to Lenzy "Bud" and Lourella (nee: Williams) House in Humboldt, Tennessee.

Joe leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Lilvegas (Robert) Spearman of Jacksonville Florida; Tavaris House of Arlington, Texas, Linay...

Carol Fay Propsom

Carol Fay Propsom

Mar 4, 2019

RACINE- Mrs. Carol F. Propsom, 80, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Monday, March 4, 2019.

She was born in Stambaugh, MI on August 23, 1938, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Agnes (nee: LaViolette) Jacobson.

Carol worked in sales for Foremost Printing for many years.  She was a member of Toastmasters for...

David "Lucky" James Musil

David "Lucky" James Musil

Mar 4, 2019

Sturtevant – David James Musil, age 63, affectionately known by many as "Lucky", passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday morning, March 4, 2019.

David was born in Racine on April 25, 1955 to the late Raymond and Virginia (nee: Heckel) Musil. He attended Washington Park & Walden High Schools. On September 15, 1979, he was united...

Dolores Jean Puttick

Dolores Jean Puttick

Mar 4, 2019

Racine – Dolores Jean (nee: Felch) Puttick, age 88, passed away peacefully at Villa at Lincoln Park on Monday morning, March 4, 2019.

Dolores was born in Racine on September 2, 1930 to the late George W. and Mabel F. (nee: Ellison) Felch. She was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On March 29, 1975 in...

Antoinette "Annette" Mae Wasik

Antoinette "Annette" Mae Wasik

Mar 3, 2019

Mt. Pleasant – Annette Wasik, age 88, passed away Sunday, March 3 rd , at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born at home in Kingsford Heights, U.P. Michigan, daughter of Eldige and Teckla (Nee: Heim) Richer.

She was united in marriage to Stanley S. Cheske on May 7, 1949 and to Michael...

Willard "Buck" Jensen

Willard "Buck" Jensen

Mar 3, 2019

Willard (Buck) C. Jensen, age 91, passed away Sunday, March 3 rd , 2019 at Racine Commons.

He was born in Modena, WI, Buffalo County on the family farm, November 2, 1927, son of the late Leo and Gertrude (Nee: Thalacker) Jensen.

On February 7, 1970 he was united in marriage to Elaine A. (Urness)...

Cynthia Mary Nitz

Cynthia Mary Nitz

Mar 3, 2019

Mount Pleasant – Cynthia Mary (nee: Geyer) Nitz, age 79, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha early Sunday morning, March 3, 2019.

Cynthia was born in Racine on December 27, 1939 to the late Theodore and Florence (nee: Olsen) Geyer. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1957. On February 15, 1958 in...

Delores Bell

Delores Bell

Mar 1, 2019

Racine – Deloris (nee: Mann) Bell, age 67, gained her eternal reward on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Ascension – All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.  A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019, 11:00am at Greater Grace Temple C.O.G.I.C., 522 N. Memorial Dr., Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the church from 9:00am...

Gary W. Minton

Gary W. Minton

Mar 1, 2019

Monroe, LA (formerly of Racine) – Gary Warren Minton, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 1 st , 2019 at his home in Monroe, LA while holding hands with Arlene, his loving wife of nearly 49 years.

Gary was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 19, 1945. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1962. An...

Katrina "Kim" Gonzalez

Katrina "Kim" Gonzalez

Mar 1, 2019

Katrina "Kim" Gonzalez, 59, peacefully passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.

Kim was born May 5, 1959 in Cainta Philippines to the late Jose Rodolfo and Puripes Gonzalez.

Kim grew up in Philippines and graduated from Cainta Catholic High School (class of 1976) and Cainta Catholic College of Philippines. ...

Harlan B. Draeger

Harlan B. Draeger

Feb 28, 2019

Written by Maureen O'Donnell

Chicago Sun-Times

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Harlan Draeger, a versatile, prolific news reporter who once said "I was interested in the dark underbelly of Chicago," has died at 90.

Mr. Draeger's influence went beyond the thousands of stories he did...

Dolores Mae Tatman

Dolores Mae Tatman

Feb 25, 2019

RACINE – Dolores M. Tatman passed away at the Villa at Lincoln Park on Monday, February 25, 2019, just days short of her 94 th birthday.  She was the youngest and last of the twelve Harms brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Tatman was born in Kenosha and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School.  She was married to...

Willie B. Tenort

Willie B. Tenort

Feb 25, 2019

Racine – Willie B. Tenort, age 79, passed away at his home in Racine, Wisconsin, on Monday, February 25, 2019, while in the presence of his three praying nieces and surrounded his loving family members and friends.

Willie was born  on April 1, 1939 to the late Willie Ceders and Mary Allie (nee: Buckley) Tenort. ...

Michael Aaron Ganz, Md

Michael Aaron Ganz, Md

Feb 25, 2019

Racine – Michael A. Ganz, MD; age 60; passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 25, 2019, as the result of a heart attack.

Michael was born in Chicago, IL on March 30, 1958 to Victor and Lorraine (nee: Greenman) Ganz. He graduated from Niles West High School – Skokie in 1976 and went on to dedicate himself...

Ralph Edward Adams

Ralph Edward Adams

Feb 25, 2019

Racine – Ralph Edward Adams, age 59, answered the call of his Loving Savior on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his residence.  The family invites you to visit with them at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., Racine, WI from 10:00am until the time of service.  His Service will begin at 11:00am.  Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby will be...

Elizabeth (Bettie) Jane Schuster

Elizabeth (Bettie) Jane Schuster

Feb 24, 2019

Bettie J. Schuster (age 89) passed away peacefully at her residence, on February 24, 2019.

Bettie was born in Racine, WI on April 9, 1929. She is the daughter of the late Adolph and Vernal (nee: Valiquette) Schuster.  Bettie attended Holy Name Catholic Grade School, and graduated from Saint Catherine's High School.  She earned her nursing degree...

Pansie Marie Campbell

Pansie Marie Campbell

Feb 24, 2019

Pansie Marie Campbell

(Re-Baby)

Ms. Pansie Campbell age 66, crossed over peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital, surrounded by love and her family, on February 24 th , 2019.

Pansie was born October 4 th, 1952, in Starkville Mississippi to the late Ms Minnie B. Campbell. Soon after she and her...

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