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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Mary A. Fumo

Mary A. Fumo

Jan 18, 2019

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mary A. Fumo, 94, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Friday, January 18, 2019.  A lifelong resident of Racine, Mary was born on January 13, 1925, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Concetta (nee: Alfano) Fumo.  She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1942.

As a young woman, she spent many...

Doris Catherine Swamer

Doris Catherine Swamer

Jan 16, 2019

Mt. Pleasant – Doris C. (nee: Lee) Swamer, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Doris was born in Sun Prairie, WI on January 25, 1925 to the late Albert O. and Rose J. (nee: Lukes) Lee. She attended Sun Prairie High School. On August 3, 1946 in Bashford United Methodist Church...

Dorothy Marie Spanske

Dorothy Marie Spanske

Jan 16, 2019

Burlington – Dorothy Marie (nee: Boscher) Spanske, age 92, passed away peacefully at Arbor View Assisted Living early Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Dorothy was born in Manitowoc, WI on June 8, 1926 to the late Harry O. and Ellen Marie (nee: Dickinson) Boscher. She was a 1946 graduate of Washington Park High School. On June 25, 1949...

Robert John Faas

Robert John Faas

Jan 15, 2019

Waterford – Robert J. Faas, 88, passed away at Waterford Senior Living on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  He was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on June 15, 1930, son of the late William and Minnie (Née: Pausch) Faas.

Robert was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Virginia Feldman, on October 2, 1954.  Virginia...

Etha "Kathy" "Kat" Earle

Etha "Kathy" "Kat" Earle

Jan 15, 2019

RACINE – Etha "Kathy" Earle, 62, passed away at Lakeview Specialty Hospital in Waterford on January 15, 2019.

Etha Kathleen Earle well known as "Kat" was born blessed to this earth on January 4, 1957 in Enterprise, Mississippi.  She was commenced in a loving common law union with Frank Goodwin for 40 plus years.  She graduated college...

Cassell A. Lawson

Cassell A. Lawson

Jan 14, 2019

Racine – Dr. Cassell A. Lawson, age 83, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at his residence in Racine, Wisconsin.  In keeping with Dr. Lawson's wishes, the family held a private service to honor his life and legacy.  Dr. Cassell and Jetha Lawson will both be laid to rest at Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma.

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Ranisha Marie Mullins-Ward

Ranisha Marie Mullins-Ward

Jan 13, 2019

Ranisha Marie Mullins Ward, age 37, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born August 14, 1981 to Robert Ward and Patricia (Mullins) Walker in Racine, Wisconsin. She confessed her love for Christ at a young age. As a child, she attended Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church under the leadership of...

James George Seifert

James George Seifert

Jan 13, 2019

Kenosha – James George Seifert, 70, of Kenosha, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Froedtert South – Kenosha Hospital Campus. Born in Kansas City, MO, on June 26, 1948, he was the son of the late George T., and Charlotte (Jsunus) Seifert. Jim was known throughout Kenosha for always smoking his pipe. He had a penchant for...

Carmen Anzalone

Carmen Anzalone

Jan 12, 2019

Mt. Pleasant – Carmen (nee: Tower) Anzalone, age 82, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Carmen was born in Lyons, WI on December 13, 1936 to the late Horace and Olive (nee: Wyman) Tower. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1954. Carmen went on to graduate from Dominican...

Ervin E. Koser

Ervin E. Koser

Jan 11, 2019

Ervin E. Koser, 90, passed away at Ascension-All Saints Medical Center, on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was born in Racine on December 30, 1928, the son of the late Gottfried and Lydia (nee: Schmidt) Koser.

On August 25, 1950, in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Theresa G. Grandow. As a...

Blaine Martin Lemke

Blaine Martin Lemke

Jan 11, 2019

RACINE – Blaine M. Lemke, 91, passed away at Villa at Lincoln Park on Friday, January 11, 2019.

He was born in Minneapolis on July 14, 1927, the son of the late Martin and Etta Lemke.  Blaine proudly served his nation with the U.S Air Force.  In 1950 he married Lorraine Kortegast.  She preceded him in death...

Sylvester Dean Johnson Jr.

Sylvester Dean Johnson Jr.

Jan 10, 2019

Racine,WI – Sylvester Dean Johnson Jr., passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Racine, Wisconsin at the age of 36.

Sylvester D.  Johnson Jr. was born on December 3, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois to Allene C. and Sylvester Johnson Sr.  As a young boy, he fell in love with tumbling and joined his father's...

Robert "Bob" Willis

Robert "Bob" Willis

Jan 9, 2019

Mt. Pleasant – Robert "Bob" Raymond Willis, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 9 th , 2019. Bob was born in Racine on November 6 th , 1931 to the late Raymond and Ersilia Marguerita (née: Ricchio) Willis. Bob graduated from Park High School in 1951. He met the love of his life, Mary Jo...

Robert W. Muzenski

Robert W. Muzenski

Jan 9, 2019

Robert W. Muzenski, 83, passed away at Froedtert Medical Center-Milwaukee, on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  He was born in Racine, on June 11, 1935, the son of the late John and Gladys Muzenski.

On September 6, 1956, in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Ann.  He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison...

Thomas Allen Marinac

Thomas Allen Marinac

Jan 8, 2019

FRANKSVILLE – Thomas A. Marinac, 69, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 after short but aggressive battle with cancer.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on August 29, 1949, the son of the late Carl and Joy (nee: Lampman) Marinac.  On July 29, 1983, he married Karen A. Jung.

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Teren M. Cagle

Teren M. Cagle

Jan 8, 2019

Racine – Teren M. Cagle, 18, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 following a tragic automobile mishap. He was born in Racine on January 19, 2000, the son of Frank James Jr. and Christine Cagle. Teren was a Senior at Park High School.

Teren was a good hearted, caring, funny young man. He enjoyed listening to...

Tohsa Renee Foster

Tohsa Renee Foster

Jan 7, 2019

Kenosha, WI – Tohsa Renee Foster affectionally known as ''Tosha" or "Renee" transitioned to a world of peace, happiness and joy on January 8, 2019 in Kenosha, WI.  Her mother was welcoming her with open arms at the gates of heaven. She was born May 8, 1972 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the late Fannie Foster and Linery Brown.

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Lyle Russell Kanetzke

Lyle Russell Kanetzke

Jan 6, 2019

TUCSON, AZ:  Lyle R. Kanetzke, age 94, passed away on January 6, 2019 at the Southern Arizona VA Hospital in Tucson joining his beloved wife of sixty years, Merilyn, in heaven. Lyle was the second son of Frederick and Martha (Kohlman) Kanetzke.

Lyle grew up in Racine, graduated from Washington Park High School and attended the University...

Barbara Ann Cobb

Barbara Ann Cobb

Jan 4, 2019

Barbara Ann Cobb was born November 19, 1953 to the union of Willie Cobb and Ruddell (Price) Cobb.

Barbara was a single mother of five beautiful children.

Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  In her leisure, she enjoyed listening to blues music, hanging with her brother Dee, cooking, and shopping at the...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Powell

Jacqueline "Jackie" Powell

Jan 4, 2019

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Powell, 53, completed her earthly journey, at Ascension-All Saints, on Friday, January 4, 2019. Jackie was born in New Albany, MS on June 9, 1965, the daughter of Ernest Lee Otis and Willie Ruth (nee: Hickman) Jones.

Jackie and her family moved to Racine in 1965. She was a graduate of Washington Park High...

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