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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Dorothy Mae Davis

Dorothy Mae Davis

Feb 6, 2019

Racine –

Dorothy Mae Davis, age 69, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  She was born in Pace, Mississippi on November 19, 1949, to the late Arfus and Charity (nee: Price) Jackson.

Mother Davis received her formal education and graduated high school in The Mississippi Public School System....

Karen Ann Dingfelder

Karen Ann Dingfelder

Feb 6, 2019

RACINE – Karen Ann Dingfelder, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on February 6, 2019.

She was born in Belgium, WI on December 4, 1947, the daughter of the late Victor and Frances (nee: Emmer) Schueller.

Karen retired as an elementary school teacher.  She worked at various schools for Racine Unified...

Gilbert James Bates

Gilbert James Bates

Feb 6, 2019

Gilbert James Bates, 71, passed away in Ascension-All Saints Hospital, on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Gilbert was born in Racine, on September 7, 1947, the son of the late Theodore and Corrine (nee: Goodsell) Bates.

Gilbert served his country with the U.S. Army, during the Vietnam Era. On April 21, 1979, at St. Mary Catholic Church, in...

James Harold Person, Sr.

James Harold Person, Sr.

Feb 4, 2019

RACINE – Mr. James H. Person, Sr., 79, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, February 9, 2019 for a visitation only from 12-2 p.m.  His Homegoing celebration will take place next Saturday in Lawrenceville, GA. with Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral...

Erma Jean Morris

Erma Jean Morris

Feb 3, 2019

Erma Jean Morris, 61, was called Home by her Loving Savior on February 3, 2019, while vacationing in Jackson,  TN. Erma Jean was born in New Madrid, MO on January 15, 1958, the daughter of the late R. J. and Leola (nee: McFarrin) Lockhart.

Erma Jean married Richard L. Morris, here in Racine, on March 11, 2000,...

Ricky Jones

Ricky Jones

Feb 3, 2019

Ricky Jones was born in Racine, Wisconsin on December 18, 1958 , an only son to the late Lorraine Jones and the late Richard Crugar.  He departed this life on February 3, 2019 in his residence.

He graduated from J.I. Case High School in 1977.  After high school Ricky joined the United States Naval Academy to proudly...

Mari Susan Christensen

Mari Susan Christensen

Feb 2, 2019

Sturtevant – Mari S. Christensen, 64, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, after a valiant fight with small cell lung cancer, surrounded by the love of her family.

Mari was the sole owner/operator of J.Q. Foxes Bar and Restaurant.  She was on her 33 rd year in the bar business.  She held many charity events and...

Shirley Ann Schenkenberg

Shirley Ann Schenkenberg

Jan 31, 2019

Lake Park – Shirley Ann (nee: Lofquist) Schenkenberg, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Shirley was born in Menominee, Michigan on September 1, 1936 to the late Helge Nels and Anna Marie (nee: Wiandt) Lofquist. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1954. On October 6, 1956 in Lutheran Church...

Henry Lamar Brown

Henry Lamar Brown

Jan 30, 2019

"Hank, Pop and Daddy Brown"

Henry Lamar Brown was born on May 19, 1945 to the union of Mary Sykes and John Brown in Alcoa, TN and raised in Niagara Falls, NY. Henry accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at Gregg Chapel C.M.E. Church, where he served as a Trustee for over ten years.

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Paula J. Nelson

Paula J. Nelson

Jan 27, 2019

Kenosha – Paula Jean (nee: Swanson) Nelson, age 81, passed away peacefully at Froedtert South – St. Catherine's Medical Center Campus on Sunday, January 27, 2019 with her family by her side.

Paula was born in Racine, WI on March 30, 1937 to the late Harold and Lucille (nee: Hanson) Swanson. She was united in marriage to...

Judy Lou Moungey

Judy Lou Moungey

Jan 26, 2019

Racine – Judy Lou Klukas Moungey, age 68, passed away in Racine, WI, on January 26th, 2019.

Born June 10th, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, WI to Wally and Leona Klukas, as a child Judy attended Chippewa schools and worked on the family farm. After high school, she went to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating in 1972...

Harold "Skip" John Meekma

Harold "Skip" John Meekma

Jan 25, 2019

Racine – Harold John Meekma, 72, affectionately known as "Skip", received the promise of eternal life on Friday, January 25, 2019.  He was born in Racine on August 14, 1946, son of the late Harold and Dora (Née: Hall) Meekma.

Skip graduated from Washington Park High school in 1965.  He went on to proudly and faithfully serve...

Charles H. Anderson

Charles H. Anderson

Jan 22, 2019

Kenosha- Charles H. Anderson, 77, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Froedtert South – St. Catherine's Campus, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Kenosha on September 13, 1941, son of the late Harry and Camille (Née: Busch) Anderson.

Chuck was united in marriage on July 25,...

Thomas Uminski

Thomas Uminski

Jan 22, 2019

Mt. Pleasant – Thomas George Uminski, 71, passed away at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was born in Racine on December 10, 1947, son of the late Vernal and Evelyn (nee: Foley) Uminski. Tom was a 1966 graduate from St. Catherine's High School. He retired from SC Johnson Wax in 2012 after...

Christopher John Bosanec

Christopher John Bosanec

Jan 21, 2019

Racine – Christopher John Bosanec, age 47, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 21, 2019 of an unforeseen / probable cardiac event.

A lifetime resident, Chris was born in Racine on November 11, 1971 to Thomas and Suzanne (nee: Dykstra) Bosanec. He was a 1990 graduate of Washington Park High School where he was a...

John Wesley Hutchison

John Wesley Hutchison

Jan 21, 2019

STURTEVANT – John W. Hutchison, 81, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Monday, January 21, 2019.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on January 25, 1937, the son of the late Lawrence and Esther Marie (nee: Kritz) Hutchison.  He attended Washington Park High School, Texas A & M University and Michigan State University.

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Evelyn "Evie" Fern Styka

Evelyn "Evie" Fern Styka

Jan 20, 2019

Racine – Evelyn F. (nee: O'Connor) Styka, age 97, passed away peacefully at Oak Ridge Care Center Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Evelyn was born in Laona, WI on September 17, 1921 to the late Joseph and Emma (Fueher) O'Connor. A graduate of Washington Park High School, Evie retired as assistant manager from Neisner's Dime Store – Downtown...

William George Smith

William George Smith

Jan 19, 2019

WESTFIELD, WI (formerly of Racine) – William G. Smith, 69, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

He was born in Portage, WI on March 7, 1949, the son of the late George W. and Grace A. (nee: Huebner) Smith.  He graduated from William Horlick High School in 1967. After graduation Bill served...

Cheryle "Cherry" Hughes

Cheryle "Cherry" Hughes

Jan 19, 2019

Cheryle (Cherry) M. Hughes, 90, died on Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Racine, Wisconsin. She was born to Clara and Fay Hughes on June 30, 1928 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was predeceased by her brother Dr. James A. Hughes of Kenosha, and her sister, Dr. Barbara Hughes Fowler of Madison, Wi. She is survived by her nieces Jane Fowler...

Dawn Marie Coey

Dawn Marie Coey

Jan 19, 2019

Dawn Marie Coey, 58, passed away, unexpectedly, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Racine on December 29, 1960.

Dawn devoted her life to her family as a stay at home mom.  She was the "Jane of all trades" handling anything and everything within the home from the tree cutting to the cooking.  Her...

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