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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Reed Alfred Sampson

Reed Alfred Sampson

Aug 3, 2018

Reed A. Sampson, 75, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018, with dignity, after his courageous battle with cancer; his beloved wife Jane was at his side. Reed was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1942, the son of the late Alfred and Myrtice (nee: Wentworth) Sampson.

Reed had a 23-year career with the U.S. Air...

Frederick "Mike" Swearingen

Frederick "Mike" Swearingen

Aug 2, 2018

Mount Pleasant – Frederick M. Swearingen, 78, known to all as "Mike", passed away on August 2, 2018.  He was born in Indiana on April 7, 1940, son of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Née: Boyle) Swearingen.

Mike was a quality control supervisor for Kerry Seasoning before he retired.  He proudly and faithfully served his country in...

Annie Joyce Nelson (Nee: Mcwilliams)

Annie Joyce Nelson (Nee: Mcwilliams)

Aug 2, 2018

Racine – Annie Joyce (nee: McWilliams) Nelson, age 59, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Ascension-All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.  She was born in New Albany, Mississippi on February 13, 1959, daughter of Cee McWilliams and Eteria (nee: King) McWilliams.

Annie Joyce worked for RCOC as a Teacher from January...

Rose Elsie Ricchio

Rose Elsie Ricchio

Jul 31, 2018

Racine – Rose Elsie Ricchio, 93, passed away at Ascension All Saints hospital on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was born in Racine on August 15, 1924, the daughter of the late Frank and Ersilia (nee: Brande) Ricchio.

Rose was a lifetime resident of Racine and graduated from Park High School in 1942.

She attended...

Mario "Vell" Lovell Griffin

Mario "Vell" Lovell Griffin

Jul 30, 2018

Mario (Vell) Lovell Griffin, age 46, after battling with a variety of cancers for the majority of his life, Mario went home to be with his Lord and Heavenly Father on July 30, 2018 at 2:35am.

Mario graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1991. He worked at Augsburg College in MN for 15 years...

Cleopra Lee Allen

Cleopra Lee Allen

Jul 30, 2018

Racine – Cleopra Lee (Nee: Moore) Allen, affectionately known as Cleo, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 4, 1947, to Mamie Lee Brown and Henry Moore, Sr.. She has three brothers, Henry Moore, Jr., Charles Moore and Jewell Moore and one sister, Joyce Ann Fowlkes (Nee: Moore).  Cleo began singing at the age of 4, in Little...

Jean Elizabeth Luethy

Jean Elizabeth Luethy

Jul 27, 2018

Racine – Ms. Jean Elizabeth Luethy, 79, passed away on July 27, 2018. She was born on October 20, 1938 in Rhinelander, the daughter of the late Adolph and Violet Luethy.

Jean dedicated much of her time and energy to the raising of her three children.  She was a graduate of Park High School and retired from...

William Edward Mitchell

William Edward Mitchell

Jul 26, 2018

On July 26, 2018, a wonderful man let go of his struggles and fell asleep in the arms of his loving wife.  Bill had an enormously generous heart.

On September 11, 1946, Bill was born in Racine, WI.  He was a graduate of Horlick High School and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Carthage College.  Bill was...

Beverly Margaret Haas

Beverly Margaret Haas

Jul 24, 2018

Racine – We lost our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Beverly M. Haas, 86, on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.  She was born in Racine on September 10, 1931, daughter of the late Walter and Theresa (Née: Mastiaux) Larsen.

Beverly was united in marriage to the love of her life, Floyd L. Haas, on July 31, 1954.  Floyd preceded...

Susan Ellen Benik

Susan Ellen Benik

Jul 24, 2018

Mt. Pleasant – Susan Ellen Benik, 60, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. She was born in Racine on September 30, 1957, daughter of the late Eugene and Geraldine (nee: Davis) Gedemer. She was a 1975 graduate of Case High School, and then studied to be a Dental Assistant at Gateway Technical...

James V. Johnson

James V. Johnson

Jul 22, 2018

James "Jim" Johnson,74, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, peacefully, at his residence on Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was born in Zion, IL on November 7, 1943, the son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (nee: Davis) Johnson.

Jim served his country with the U.S. Army. After graduating from Salem Central High School, he attended Marquette University...

Dorothy V. Wells

Dorothy V. Wells

Jul 21, 2018

Racine – Mrs. Dorothy Wells, 86, passed away on July 21, 2018. She was born on November 21, 1931 in Racine, WI, the daughter of the late Peter and Rose Stanislawski. On May 1, 1954, she was united in marriage to Anthony Wells at St. Lucy Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2013.

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Thomas C. Krohn

Thomas C. Krohn

Jul 21, 2018

RACINE – Tom passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at home with his wife and children at his side after a brief and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Tom was born in Wauwatosa to Gene & Joyce Krohn on October 12, 1941.  He was a class of '59 graduate of Wauwatosa High School.  Tom attended Lawrence University...

Curtiss "King Bee" Marshall

Curtiss "King Bee" Marshall

Jul 20, 2018

Curtiss "King Bee" Marshall, 74, completed his earthly journey on Friday, July 20, 2018, with his children and grandchildren at his side. He was born in Truman, Arkansas, on August 1, 1943, the son of the late Willie and Roseann (nee: Campbell) Marshall.

Curtiss joined the U.S. Army following his graduation from high school. He had been...

Grace Alice Covey

Grace Alice Covey

Jul 20, 2018

Racine- Grace Alice Covey, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018.

Grace is survived by her sister, Barbara McDonough. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert W. Covey, on April 23, 2007. She will be missed by close friends, Robert & Georgeann Gross; Kelly & Joy Harrison; Steve & Laurie Christensen...

Socorro Marie Mata

Socorro Marie Mata

Jul 19, 2018

Racine – Socorro M. Mata, age 58; affectionately known to many as "Soc" ; passed away unexpectedly at home the morning of July 19th. She was born in Racine on June 25, 1960, the daughter of Meliton and Marie (nee: Bermejo) Mata Sr. Socorro graduated from Washington Park High School , and also attended UW-Platteville. She was employed at...

Rudolph "Rudy" Joseph Kutis

Rudolph "Rudy" Joseph Kutis

Jul 17, 2018

Racine – Rudolph Joseph "Rudy" Kutis; age 71, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall in Union Grove late Tuesday evening, July 17, 2018 following a one-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

A lifetime resident, Rudy was born in Racine on October 5, 1946 to the late Rudolph L. and Helen J. (nee: Adzima) Kutis....

Donald John Kaniewski

Donald John Kaniewski

Jul 16, 2018

Donald J. Kaniewski, 89, passed away at Ascension-All Saints, Racine, on Monday, July 16, 2018. He was born in Milwaukee on March 28, 1929 the son of the late John Paul and Pearl "Polly" Kaniewski.

On August 28, 1948, in St. Hyacinth Church, Milwaukee, he was married to Dolores A. Komassa, who preceded him in death on...

Floyd "Fritz" Creuziger

Floyd "Fritz" Creuziger

Jul 16, 2018

RACINE – Mr. Floyd "Fritz" Creuziger, 84, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Monday, July 16, 2018.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on April 27, 1934, the son of the late Floyd and Irene (nee: Margenstern) Creuziger, Sr.  On September 1, 1962 he married Lenore E. Dearth at the Grange Avenue...

Mercedes "Cena" Ann Kennedy

Mercedes "Cena" Ann Kennedy

Jul 16, 2018

Racine – Mercedes Ann (nee: Schuit) Kennedy, age 90; affectionately known to many as "Cena"; passed away peacefully at home early Monday morning, July 16, 2018, surrounded with the love of family.

A lifetime resident, Mercedes was born in Racine on November 20, 1927 to the late Jacob and Alvina (nee: LeMay) Schuit. She was a graduate...

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