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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Infant Israel Griffin

Infant Israel Griffin

Mar 5, 2018

Infant Israel Griffin, received his wings on Monday, March 5, 2018 and is now asleep in the Arms of Jesus.  Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 4:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd.  Visitation will be in the funeral home from 3:00pm until the time of service.

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Marjorie Jean Pulice

Marjorie Jean Pulice

Mar 4, 2018

Marjorie J. Pulice, 93, passed away, at her residence, on Sunday, March 4, 2018, after a short battle with lung cancer. She was born in Eau Claire, WI on February 3, 1925, the daughter of the late James Albert and Josephine Mary (nee: Herber) Baker.

On November 20, 1954, in Waukegan, IL, she was united in marriage...

Nancy Ann Mohrbacher

Nancy Ann Mohrbacher

Mar 2, 2018

RACINE – Nancy A. Mohrbacher, 74, passed away at her residence on March 2, 2018.

She was born in Kenosha on July 13. 1943, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Edith (nee: Buswell) Jones, Sr.   Nancy graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School.

On June 24, 1989 she married Albert Charles Mohrbacher, Jr. He...

John Thomas Reiter

John Thomas Reiter

Mar 1, 2018

MSG John T. Reiter, NG, Ret. entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Survived by beloved daughter Carrie Lynn Schubring (Jay),  siblings Jane (Bob) Johnson, Col. Joseph (Corrine) Reiter, NG, Ret., and Jerry (Joyce) Reiter. Nieces and Nephews Allison (Jason), Kyle, Kevin (Erin), Christopher (Rachel), and Great-Nephew Lucas. Preceded in death by his parents Col. Warren (Phyllis) Reiter,...

Charlotte Marie Romanowski

Charlotte Marie Romanowski

Mar 1, 2018

Sturtevant – Charlotte M. Romanowski, 74, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, March 1, 2018.  She was born in Stephenson, MI, on December 5, 1943, daughter of the late Guy and Grace (née: Homernik) Vandervest.

Charlotte graduated from Cudahy High School in 1962.  On February 19, 1966, Charlotte was united in marriage to the love...

Loretta B. Slesarenko

Loretta B. Slesarenko

Feb 28, 2018

Loretta "Lorie" Slesarenko, 91, passed away, peacefully, at the Woods of Caledonia, on Wednesday,

February 28, 2018, with her son Jay and nephew Fred at her side. She was born in Mandan, North Dakota the daughter of the late Mathias and Katherine (nee: Wetzstein) Reisenauer. Mrs. Slesarenko moved to Racine as a young girl and lived next...

Willie Thomas Brown Jr.

Willie Thomas Brown Jr.

Feb 28, 2018

Racine, WI ~ Willie Thomas Brown Jr, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018. He was born on April 16, 1967 to the union of the late Willie Brown Sr. and the late Betty Jean Ward-McCrae in Racine, Wisconsin. Willie attended Racine Unified School System. Most people don't know, but Willie loved to draw and write poems....

Lucille Violet Kratochvil

Lucille Violet Kratochvil

Feb 27, 2018

Mount Pleasant – Lucille V. Kratochvil, 98, died at the Village of Lincoln Park, Racine on February 27, 2018.  She was born in Racine on February 20, 1920, daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (née: Reinert) Hagendorff.

She had observed her 98 th birthday on February 20 th .  In an unusual set of circumstances, her...

Reinhart 'Reiny" Thomas Dykstra

Reinhart 'Reiny" Thomas Dykstra

Feb 27, 2018

STURETVANT – Reinhart T. Dykstra, 93, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

He was born in Racine County on November 29, 1924, the son of the late Thomas and Cora (nee: Post) Dykstra.  On June 19, 1948, he married Carrol Rose Husman.

Reinhart worked at Western...

Anna Mae Raash

Anna Mae Raash

Feb 26, 2018

Milwaukee – Anna Mae Raash, 81, formerly of Racine, received the promise of eternal life on Monday February 26, 2018.  She was born in Stirrat, West Virginia, on May 2, 1936, daughter of the late James and Retha (née: Beaver) Hileman.

Anna graduated from Logan High School in West Virginia in 1954.  She received her Associates Degree...

Donna Mae Schust

Donna Mae Schust

Feb 25, 2018

Racine – Donna Mae (nee: Miller) Schust, age 81, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 25, 2018 at The Woods of Caledonia.

Donna was born in Racine on May 5, 1936 to the late Floyd and Bernice (nee: Jerdee) Miller. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1954. On August 26, 1989, Donna was united...

Steven Mcneil

Steven Mcneil

Feb 25, 2018

RACINE – Steve McNeil, 73, passed away at his residence in Racine, WI on Sunday, February 25, 2018.

He was born in Tunica, MS on December 10, 1944, but relocated to Racine from Memphis, TN at the age of 10.

Steve served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era in Germany.  He worked for...

Jan Frank Kratochvil

Jan Frank Kratochvil

Feb 23, 2018

Mount Pleasant – Jan F. Kratochvil, 63, died February 23, 2018, at Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa. He was born in Racine on January 27, 1955, the son of the late William J. and Lucille V. Kratochvil.

Jan earned the Eagle Scout award with the Boy Scouts of America in 1973, graduated from Horlick High School, and served in...

Kathleen May Hansen

Kathleen May Hansen

Feb 23, 2018

Racine – Kathleen May (nee: Behrend) Hansen, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 23, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Kathy was born in Racine on June 24, 1936 to the late Charles and Grace (nee: Peck) Behrend. A graduate of Washington Park High School, she went on to school to fulfill...

Mother Rebecca Black - Ratliff

Mother Rebecca Black - Ratliff

Feb 23, 2018

Mother Rebecca Black-Ratliff, age 91, answered the call of her Loving Savior on Friday, February 23, 2018 at her residence in Racine, Wisconsin.  Rebecca was born in New Albany, Mississippi on December 16, 1926 to Trudy Black and Earlie Black.

After high school, Rebecca went on to college and became a nurse.   She was the First African...

Tammy Lashall Jones - Akandu

Tammy Lashall Jones - Akandu

Feb 22, 2018

Tammy LaShall (nee: Jones) Akandu, age 53, passed away at her residence in Conyers, GA on Thursday, February 22, 2018.  A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2017, 11:00am at Wayman AME Church, 424 North Memorial Drive, Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the church from 10:00am until the time of service.  Pastor Ernest...

Kenneth John Aiello

Kenneth John Aiello

Feb 22, 2018

Kenneth J. Aiello, 72, passed away in Aurora- St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, on Thursday, February 22, 2018. He was born in Racine on October 6, 1945, the son of the late Frank A. and Rose M. (nee: Vitacco) Aiello.

Kenneth served his country in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. He had been employed by Famco Manufacturing...

Roland "Rollie" Albert Benzow, Sr.

Roland "Rollie" Albert Benzow, Sr.

Feb 21, 2018

Racine – Roland Albert "Rollie" Benzow, Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Rollie was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on February 8, 1925 to the late John and Lillian (nee: Simoner) Benzow. He was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. Rollie faithfully served our country with the United...

Samuel Joseph Sanchez

Samuel Joseph Sanchez

Feb 20, 2018

Racine – Samuel Joseph Sanchez, age 48, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

Sam was born in Racine on July 27, 1969. He attended J.I. Case High School. A self-taught handyman, a man of many talents and a jack-of-all-trades, Sam was a master mason / bricklayer – having worked on many building...

David Wayne Davis

David Wayne Davis

Feb 19, 2018

Sturtevant – David Wayne Davis, 66, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Ascension – All Saints in Racine.  He was born on October 7, 1951, son of the late Herbert and Geraldine (nee: Orne) Davis.

David was united in marriage to the former, Josephine Marie Zurawski, on April 7, 1989, in Las Vegas.  Josephine preceded...

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