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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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Jovita Ariel Cobbin
Aug 15, 2018
Racine – Jovita Ariel Cobbin, age 35, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in West Allis, Wisconsin. The family will have a private service to Celebrate Her Life.
Service DetailsThe family will hold a private service to celebrate her life.
Gerald "Jerry" Hawkins
Aug 14, 2018
STURTEVANT – Mr. Gerald E. Hawkins, 80, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.
He was born in Ashland, WI on November 10, 1937, the son of the late George and Louella (nee: Parsons) Hawkins.
Jerry retired from S.C. Johnson Wax after over 30 years of service as an electrician. Prior...
Charles John Bendix, Sr.
Aug 13, 2018
Racine – Charles John Bendix, Sr., age 71, passed away peacefully at Ascension-All Saints Hospital early Monday morning, August 13, 2018 after suffering a heart attack one-month ago.
Charles was born in Racine on April 18, 1947 to the late Eugene F. and Mary A. (nee: Trentadue) Bendix. He attended the schools of Jerstad-Agerholm, Washington Junior, and...
Lawrence Leroy Hansen
Aug 13, 2018
Mr. Lawrence L. Hansen, 89, passed away at Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington on August 13, 2018.
He was born in Racine on November 7, 1928, the son of the late Hans Alfred and Myrtle (nee: Christensen) Hansen. He served his nation with the U.S. Army. On September 24, 1949, he married Verna June Schuette. She preceded...
Faith June Kionka
Aug 13, 2018
RACINE – Mrs. Faith J. Kionka, 82, passed away at Elizabeth Gardens on Monday, August 13, 2018.
She was born in Racine on December 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Theodore and Carol (nee: Holterman) Liebenow. She graduated from Lutheran High School. Mrs. Kionka lived in San Diego and New Orleans. She moved back to Racine...
Stanley Putra
Aug 12, 2018
RACINE – Stanley Putra, Age 68, fought a brave battle against cancer and passed away surrounded by his family at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine on Sunday, August 12, 2018.
Stanley (Stashu) was born in Racine, WI on May 8, 1950 to the late Peter and Anne (nee: Tajnai) Putra. He was a lifelong resident of...
Robert James Ahles
Aug 12, 2018
Robert James Ahles, 69, passed away at home with his family at his side on Sunday, August 12, 2018. A lifelong resident, he was born in Racine on June 13, 1949. Bob attended Park High School, and then went to work as a machinist at Wiscon Products for 43 years until retiring in 2016.
Bob is survived...
Palma "Pam" Lucy Bisotti
Aug 12, 2018
Racine – Palma "Pam" L. (nee: Settimi) Bisotti, age 83, passed away peacefully at her son's home on Sunday afternoon, August 12, 2018 surrounded with the love of family.
Pam was born in Kenosha on September 3, 1934 to the late Pasquale and Margaret (nee: Calchera) Settimi. She graduated as a straight A student from Mary D....
Carl E. Lillich
Aug 11, 2018
Carl E. Lillich, 88, of Racine, died August 11, 2018 at The Addison of Pleasant Prairie. Carl was born in Kansas City, Kansas where he excelled at football, basketball, and track, and was a leader in his school and in life. His parents and grandparents taught him character and a strong work ethic. He was a "character," too, often...
William K. Smith Ii
Aug 11, 2018
Racine – William K. Smith II, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 a Ascension-All Saints Hospital. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Starlight Outreach Ministry, 2040 Golf Avenue, Racine, WI., 11:00am. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00am until the time of service. Rev. John Thomas will be...
Nancy Marie Hofer
Aug 8, 2018
MOUNT PLEASANT – Mrs. Nancy M. Hofer (nee: Larson), 85, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.
She was born in Enderlin, ND on June 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Selmer and Emma (nee: Pett) Larson. The family later moved to Vancouver, Washington in 1946.
Nancy dedicated her life to...
Thomas Leo Hollibush
Aug 8, 2018
Racine – Thomas Leo Hollibush, age 68, passed away peacefully at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.
Thomas was born in Beloit, WI on February 1, 1950 to the late LeRoy and Hazel (nee: Christiansen) Hollibush. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1968. Tom went on to serve our country from 1968 –...
Lucile Ida Ana Krause
Aug 6, 2018
Racine – Lucile Ida Ana (nee: Radichel) Krause, age 100-years-young, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore at Siena early Monday morning, August 6, 2018.
Lucile was born in Hortonville, WI on June 8, 1918 to the late Arthur and Agnes (nee: Maahs) Radichel. On April 18, 1942 in Hortonville, Lucile was united in marriage with the love of...
Harry Mares
Aug 5, 2018
Harry Mares passed away peacefully at Brookdale Memory Care on August 5, 2018, at the age of 79.
He was born on December 21, 1938, in Racine, Wisconsin. Harry attended St. Edward's grade school and St. Catherine's High School – class of 1958. He graduated from Loras College, Dubuque, IA, and completed a Master's degree at Winona...
Mitchell Mcgee
Aug 3, 2018
Racine – Mitchell McGee, age 66, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at his residence in Racine, Wisconsin.
Mitchell was born on March 17, 1952 to Luther McGee and Annie Faye McGee. He received his formal education in the Racine Unified School System. Mitchell enjoyed his jazz music but most of all he enjoyed having a...
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
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)
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
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
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...
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