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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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Anne Veronica Mercier
Dec 30, 2017
Racine – Anne Veronica (nee: Slivon) Mercier, age 94; passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of her family, at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
Anne was born in Czechoslovakia on April 8, 1923 to the late George and Barbara (nee: Mitas) Slivon. She lived in Racine since 1938. On September 8, 1945 in...
Merle Ray Foster
Dec 30, 2017
Merle Ray Foster, was born on December 23, 1933, to the union of James and Savannah (nee: Whitley) Foster in Pineville, Kentucky. He was the fourth child of nine children. He and his family moved to Richmond, Indiana at a young age, where he attended the Public Schools. He later joined the United States Army and received Honorable Discharge....
John Tracy Barrows, Sr.
Dec 30, 2017
Racine – John Tracy Barrows, Sr.; age 91; was born into eternal life on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
John was born in Stevens Point, WI on November 17, 1926 to Frank and Fanny (nee: Tracy) Barrows. He married his beloved wife, Barbara (nee: Wells), on May 20, 1950 in Green Lake, WI – who preceded him in...
Harold William Martenas
Dec 29, 2017
MOUNT PLEASANT – Harold William Martenas, 97, passed away at Home Inspired Senior Living in Somers, WI, on December 29, 2017.
Harold was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, on January 9, 1920, to Ray and Nora (Huntington) Martenas. He was raised at the Tressler Orphan's Home in Loysville, Pennsylvania, from age two until his graduation from high school...
Joyce Ann Berens
Dec 28, 2017
MOUNT PLEASANT – Joyce Ann Berens, 74, passed away at Ascension All Saints on December28, 2017.
She was born in Ishpeming, MI on June 13, 1943. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1961. On January 27, 1962, she married John William Berens at St. Casimir Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on September 8,...
Mary Elizabeth Terselic
Dec 28, 2017
Mary E. Terselic, 89, passed away, peacefully, at her residence on Thursday, December 28, 2017, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Racine on May 14, 1928, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose (Nee: Scholzen) Ludwig.
Mary was a graduate of St. Catherine High School, Class of 1946. After high school,...
Phyllis Hart Kent
Dec 28, 2017
Racine – Phyllis H. Kent, 84, passed away at The Villa at Lincoln Park on Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born in Mondovi on March 30, 1933, daughter of the late Paul and Verna (nee: Kosek) Hart. Phyllis graduated from Mondovi High School in 1951, and then moved to Racine.
Phyllis' family was most important to...
Janet Darlene Kintzler
Dec 27, 2017
Mount Pleasant – Mrs. Janet D. Kintzler, 84, passed away at the Woods of Caledonia on December 27, 2017, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on February 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Pedar and Lillian (nee: Larsen) Jeppesen. On August 11, 1953, she married the love...
Catherine Bolton
Dec 25, 2017
Celebrating the life of Catherine Bolton
On Christmas day 2017, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grand, great-great grand, aunt, cousin and friend, Catherine Williams Bolton crossed over and entered the Promised Land to be with our heavenly Father.
She was a lifelong homemaker, born in Minter, Alabama on August 22, 1927 –...
Joseph Alexander Peterchak
Dec 25, 2017
Joseph "Joe" Peterchak, 77, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 25, 2017, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Racine on February 14, 1940 the son of the late Joseph A. and Alma (nee: Kriesel) Peterchak. On October 17, 1959, in Trinity Lutheran Church here in Racine, he was united in marriage to...
Ann B. Taylor
Dec 25, 2017
Racine – Ann B. Taylor, age 82, passed away peacefully at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017.
Ann was born in Illinois on June 1, 1935. She was employed by Moxness Products for over 30 years and by Piggly Wiggly on Grove Avenue. Ann enjoyed crocheting, gambling and playing Bingo. Above all,...
Mary Jean Smolka
Dec 23, 2017
MOUNT PLEASANT – Mary Jean Smolka, 98, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on December 23, 2017.
She was born in South Milwaukee on May 6, 1919, the daughter of the late John and Julia (nee: Kassa) Wesnick. She was a lifelong resident of Racine. On August 16, 1941, she married Stephen Smolka at Holy Trinity Church. ...
Dorothy "Joanie" Joan Hall
Dec 22, 2017
Racine- Dorothy Joan Hall, age 90, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Friday 22 December 2017.
She was born in Racine on 30 November 1927 to the late Gorman T. and Gertrude C. (nee: Baggott) Hall.
Dorothy Joan Hall graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Racine and Milwaukee State Teachers College (now...
Nancy Delroy Meinholz
Dec 22, 2017
Racine – Nancy Delroy Meinholz, 77, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, December 22, 2017. She was born in Racine on June 26, 1940, daughter of the late Oscar and Estelle (née: Krupp) Blum.
Nancy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Kenneth M. Meinholz, on June 30, 1962, at Immanuel Episcopal...
John R. Janosko
Dec 19, 2017
John R. Janosko,94, went to his heavenly home on December 19, 2017, to join his loving wife with his daughters and pastor by his side. John was born to the late Nicholas and Barbara (née: Hudak) Janosko on December 6, 1923.
On May 18, 1946 John married the love of his life, the former Arlene E. Neubauer,...
Marlene Katherine Glass
Dec 19, 2017
Rogers, Arkansas – Marlene Katherine Glass, formerly of Racine passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the age of 83. She was born on July 8, 1934, the daughter of George and Katherine (nee: Mand) Hansen. Marlene married Bernard J. Glass on November 27, 1954 in Kenosha's St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on...
Rama Chew, Jr.
Dec 19, 2017
RACINE – Rama Chew Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Ascension All Saints in Racine, WI after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rama was born on April 20, 1937 in Pontotoc, MS the son of Rama Sr. and Maggie (Chisolm) Chew.
Rama moved to South Beloit, IL at a young age...
Brenda Ann Meeks
Dec 18, 2017
Brenda Ann Meeks (adorably called BaeBae by family and friends) age 54, was born April 5, 1963 to the late Lanzy and Gladys (nee: Chones) Meeks in Racine, Wisconsin. On Monday, December 18, 2017, she made her transition from life to eternal life at her residence surrounded by her family in Hopkins, Minnesota.
BaeBae was educated in...
Julianne Koeshall
Dec 17, 2017
THE VILLAGES, FL — Julianne Koeshall, 77, passed away in The Villages Regional Hospital on December 17, 2017.
She was born in Racine on April 11, 1940, the daughter of the late Harry and Janet (nee: Johnson) Chopyak. On July 5, 1957, in the Racine Assembly of God Church she was united in marriage to Robert Koeshall....
David Lee Tyler
Dec 17, 2017
David Lee Tyler "T-BONE" closed his eyes one last time Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home in Racine, WI surrounded by his loves ones.
David was born August 10, 1957 in Osceola, Arkansas to the Union of the late Gertie Mae Tramble and Henry Tyler Sr. David knew Christ at a young age and believed he...
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