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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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Michael Joel Jaber

Michael Joel Jaber

Sep 6, 2018

Racine – Michael Joel Jaber, age 74, passed away peacefully at Ascension-All Saints Hospital and was born into Eternal Life on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Mike was born in Danbury, Connecticut on November 20, 1943. He was raised in Jacksonville, FL, where he enjoyed playing clarinet in the high school marching band. He enlisted in the US...

Lynette "Lynn" Nielsen-Eeg

Lynette "Lynn" Nielsen-Eeg

Sep 5, 2018

Lynette "Lynn" Nielsen-Eeg, 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her loving and caring family was at her side. Lynn was born in Racine on August 21, 1954, the daughter of Oliver and Pearl (nee: Wilson) Cody.

On September 10, 1988, in Atonement Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage...

Matthew Allen Young

Matthew Allen Young

Sep 4, 2018

Racine-Matthew Allen Young, Age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10:00am in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the funeral home from 9:00am until the time of service.

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Fred Charles Blake

Fred Charles Blake

Sep 4, 2018

Twin Lakes – Fred C. Blake III, 43, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Froedtert South Hospital St. Catherine's Medical Center in Kenosha. He was born in Kenosha on May 26, 1975 to Fred and Carolyn (nee: McLeod) Blake.

Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman, and if he wasn't participating in these activities, he...

Jeanne Davies-Jones

Jeanne Davies-Jones

Sep 2, 2018

Racine – Jeanne (nee: Kern) Davies-Jones, age 91; passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at her home in Primrose Retirement Community on Sunday, September 2, 2018.

Jeanne was born in Milwaukee on June 3, 1927 to the late Frank and Frances (nee: Wuerl) Kern. She was a graduate of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in 1944. On...

Curtis Charles Meyer

Curtis Charles Meyer

Sep 1, 2018

Racine – Curtis Charles Meyer, 52, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, September 1, 2018.  He was born in West Allis on September 10, 1965, son of Charles and Carol (Née: Kotowski) Meyer.

Curtis was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kristie Marie Siegel, on September 9, 2000, at Grace Lutheran Church....

Jacqueline Zaquita Thomas

Jacqueline Zaquita Thomas

Aug 31, 2018

Racine – Jacqueline Zaquita Thomas, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 31, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.   The Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018, 11am in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the Funeral Home from 9:00am until the time of service....

Betty Jane Krahn

Betty Jane Krahn

Aug 29, 2018

Betty Jane Krahn, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, August 29, 2018; and is now pain free. She was born in Racine, on January 16, 1935, the daughter of the late Edwin and Mary (nee: Jannusch) Dehring.

Betty attended McKinley Middle School and was a 1953 graduate of Washington Park High...

Lloyd Michael Bellaire

Lloyd Michael Bellaire

Aug 28, 2018

Kenosha – Lloyd M. Bellaire, age 56, passed away peacefully in his reclining chair at home on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 following a 9-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Lloyd was born in Racine on May 13, 1962 to Lloyd C. and Eunice D. (nee: Krueger) Bellaire. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School. Lloyd was employed as...

Jean Alice Wasiak

Jean Alice Wasiak

Aug 28, 2018

STURTEVANT – Jean Alice Wasiak of Sturtevant, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 28 th at Kenosha Medical Center.

She was born in Racine on April 9, 1940, the daughter of the late Stephen and Frances Dobrowolski.  Jean attended local schools and graduated with a teaching degree.  She taught 3 rd grade at North Park and...

John Robert Overstreet

John Robert Overstreet

Aug 28, 2018

Johnny Robert Overstreet, 76 passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

He was born in Enterprise, MS on January, 2, 1942.

Johnny worked at J.I. case company for over 33 years where he retired. He loved playing bingo and hitting the casino.  Johnny also was a lieutenant in a motorcycle club...

Mary Louise Riley

Mary Louise Riley

Aug 27, 2018

Racine – Mary Louise Riley, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at her residence in Racine, WI.  She was born on February 11, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mary was a long time resident of Chicago, Illinois, where she worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield. In 1992 Mary relocated to Racine and work for Society Assets, as a Care...

Michael O. Lawson

Michael O. Lawson

Aug 27, 2018

Racine – Michael O. Lawson, age 65, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration of Michael's Life will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 11:00am at Zoe Outreach Ministries, 2130 Racine St., Racine, Wisconsin. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00 – 11:00am.

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Amalie Michajlak

Amalie Michajlak

Aug 27, 2018

Mrs. Amalie Michajlak, 89, passed away in Ascension All-Saints, Racine,on Monday, August 27, 2018, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Mannheim, Germany, on March 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Eva Brauch. She married Peter Michajlak on February 21, 1954. She immigrated to the United States with her husband and infant...

Katherine Puryear

Katherine Puryear

Aug 27, 2018

FRANKLIN, TN (formerly of Racine) – Katherine Puryear departed this life August 27, 2018.

She was born in Bolivar, TN to the late James and Mable Puckett. As a young woman, she married her love, Howard Puryear, and to this union, three beautiful girls; Carolyn, Selma and Angela, were born.  Katherine obeyed the gospel in 1964 and...

Dolores Aldridge

Dolores Aldridge

Aug 26, 2018

Racine – Dolores Aldridge, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018.  She was born in Kenosha on February 20, 1927, daughter of the late Salvatore and Divana (Née: Mutto) Ruffalo.

Dolores was united in marriage to the love of her life, Benjamin Franklin Aldridge, on January 18, 1949, in Waukegan.  Benjamin preceded her in death on...

Cora Ellen Terrell

Cora Ellen Terrell

Aug 25, 2018

Racine – Cora Ellen Terrell was born on November 14, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the fifth child born to the union of Reverend Webster B. Terrell, Sr. and Sadie M. Terrell. Cora received her schooling in the Detroit Public schools and graduated from Central High School in 1958. Later, she received an Associate Degree from Wayne County...

William Jerome Light

William Jerome Light

Aug 25, 2018

Racine – William Jerome Light, age 65, passed away on Thursday, August 23,2018 at Ascension – All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.  No service is scheduled at this time.

Erwin Gaiser

Erwin Gaiser

Aug 24, 2018

Lac du Flambeau – Erwin L. Gaiser, a 91 year old former resident of Racine and Woodruff, passed away at the Marshfield Medical Center on August 24, 2018. He was born in Milwaukee on January 1, 1927, the son of Albert and Anne (nee: Jorgenson) Gaiser.

Among his survivors are his cousin Ray (and Sue) Eberhardt of...

Ralph Voetberg

Ralph Voetberg

Aug 23, 2018

Sturtevant – Ralph Voetberg, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday afternoon, August 23, 2018.

Ralph was born in Kent, Michigan on September 20, 1930 to the late Fred and Cora (nee: Van Dyke) Voetberg. On February 19, 1952, he was united in marriage with June D. (nee: Sondergaard) Voetberg, who preceded him in...

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