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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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Horst Conrad
Oct 24, 2018
Mt. Pleasant – Horst Conrad, 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was born in Oberhausen, Germany on December 6, 1936, son of the late Fritz and Johanna (nee: Wittinghofer) Conrad. Horst immigrated to the US in 1963 and settled in Racine where he opened Conrad Plating, specializing in hard chrome plated parts.
...Robert Edward Hallisy, Sr.
Oct 23, 2018
RACINE – Mr. Robert Hallisy, Sr., 85, passed away at the Bay at Burlington Heath and Rehab Center on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
He was born in Manitowoc on July 11, 1933, the son of the late Raymond Joseph and Margaret Leona (nee: Franz) Hallisy. Bob graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1951. After graduation he...
Catherine "Katie" Mary Widmar
Oct 22, 2018
Mount Pleasant – Catherine Mary Widmar, 92, affectionately known as Katie by many, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born on June 8, 1926, daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Née: Held) Koelsch.
Katie was united in marriage to Charles Griffiths on October 18, 1947. Charles preceded her in...
Douglas Arthur Marks
Oct 22, 2018
Douglas A. Marks, 61, passed away, peacefully, at his beloved cabin in Aurora, WI, on Monday, October 22, 2018. He was born in Aurora, OH, on August 21, 1957, the son of the late Calvin and Jeanne (nee: Mars) Marks.
Doug has known the love of his life Kimberly Ann, for over twenty years. They were married...
Joseph Louis Filippone
Oct 18, 2018
Racine – Joseph Louis Filippone, age 88, passed away peacefully at The Addison of Pleasant Prairie on Thursday, October 18, 2018.
A lifetime resident, Joseph was born in Racine on February 10, 1930 to the late Joseph L. and Jennie (nee: DeMark) Filippone. He was a 1948 graduate of William Horlick High School. Joe faithfully served our...
Esther Ruth Chapman
Oct 18, 2018
Esther Chapman (Ayers/ Ebbitt) passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her 3 daughters on the evening of October 18, 2018, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Esther was a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the states of Ohio, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Kentucky and served as a Consultant for many other nursing homes. She also taught Geriatric...
Joan Johnson
Oct 17, 2018
RACINE – Mrs. Joan Johnson, 85, passed away at the Woods of Caledonia on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on September 5, 1933, the daughter of the late Clarence and Johanna (nee: Roeschen) Rosa. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School.
On October 16, 1954 she married Robert...
Elmer Julius Verschueren
Oct 15, 2018
Racine- Elmer J. Verschueren, age 90, passed away peacefully at home, with his family at his side, on Monday morning, October 15, 2018.
A lifetime resident, Elmer was born in Racine on May 31, 1928 to the late Odilon and Henrietta (nee: Munsters) Verschueren. In his bride's home country of Belgium, Elmer was united in marriage with...
Leonard Raymond Saladis
Oct 12, 2018
Racine – If love is the measure you use, then our dad, Leonard Raymond Saladis was a very rich man when he died on October 12, 2018 after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born September 24, 1932 to Adam and Eva Saladis in Kenosha Wisconsin. He had one younger brother, Donald. All preceded him in death.
...Austin Lee Bernhardt
Oct 12, 2018
Austin Lee Bernhardt, 21, passed away tragically following an accident on Friday, October 12, 2018. Austin was born in Racine on August 16, 1997, the son of Lee and Michelle (nee: Peshek) Bernhardt. Austin was a kid who enjoyed the simple life. He worked in the family business. He was mechanically inclined and enjoyed building things out of old...
Adam Stephen Klinkhammer
Oct 12, 2018
Adam Stephen Klinkhammer
Born – August 4, 1981 – Passed into God's Hands, October 12, 2018
Adam was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Stephen Klinkhammer and Rita Klinkhammer (Née: Bencriscutto). He attended Red Apple for grade school and Walden III for middle and high school, eventually receiving his HSED from Gateway...
Jacqueline Ruth Lojeski
Oct 12, 2018
Racine – Jacqueline R. Lojeski, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 12, 2018, with her family at her side.
Jackie was born on August 26, 1937, and lived all her life in Racine, except for a short but fun time spent in Bethel, WI, as a teen. She was employed by...
Emil E. Sesso
Oct 12, 2018
Emil E. Sesso, 90, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena, on Friday, October 12, 2018. Mr. Sesso was born in Kenosha on December 14, 1927, the son of the late Carmen and Theresa (nee: Bruno) Sessa.
After graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Army and served two years in Tokyo. Upon his return, he entered...
Jesus "Jesse" Herrera
Oct 11, 2018
Jesus (Jesse) Herrera, 83, passed away peacefully on October 11 th , 2018 in his daughter's home. He was in Hospice Care for several weeks prior to his death. Jesse was born in Pearsall, Texas to the late Jesus and Angelita Herrera.
Jesse was employed at JI Case for 20 years plus years as a truck mechanic...
Michael "Mick" W. Chizek Sr.
Oct 9, 2018
Michael "Mick" W. Chizek Sr., 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct 9 th , 2018.
A lifetime resident of Lake Park in Mount Pleasant, Mick was born in Racine, on December 11, 1942, to the late John and Helen (nee: Hudak) Chizek. On July 1, 1961, in St. Edward Catholic Church, he was united...
Edwin Arthur Schrubbe
Oct 9, 2018
Racine – Edwin A. Schrubbe, 81, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He was born in Yorkville on June 16, 1937, son of the late Ernest and Ruth (Née: Guenther) Schrubbe.
Edwin was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Bonnie A. Leinbach, on August 31, 1963, at...
Antranette Smith
Oct 9, 2018
On the morning of October 9, 2018, Antranette Smith made her transition at her home in Racine, Wisconsin. Antranette Smith was born in Lauderdale County in the town of Quitman, Mississippi to Argie Lee (Smith)Moss and Willie McKenstry on December 2, 1956.
Antranette moved to Racine, Wisconsin at a young age with her sisters, which soon became...
L.C. Rucker
Oct 8, 2018
RACINE – Mr. L.C. Rucker, 74, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 8, 2018.
He was born in Tupelo, MS on November 13, 1943, the son of the late Will and Ruby (nee: Wilson) Scott. He served his nation with the U.S. Army from 1965 – 1967.
On July 29, 1970 he married...
Guyan "Guy" Raymond "Ray" Davidson
Oct 6, 2018
Guyan "Guy" Raymond "Ray" Davidson, 96, passed away peacefully at his residence. He was born in Racine on July 2, 1922, the son of the late Edward and Pearl (nee: Rondeau) and was a lifetime resident of Racine.
He served his country with the U.S. Army from February 1, 1943 until January 8, 1946. He was discharged...
John "Chick" L. Chizek
Oct 4, 2018
Mount Pleasant (Lake Park) – John L. "Chick" Chizek, Jr.; age 80; passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening, October 4, 2018.
A lifetime resident of Lake Park in Mount Pleasant, John was born in Racine on February 15, 1938 to the late John L. & Helen (nee: Hudak) Chizek, Sr. He attended Hansche School and...
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