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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Hazell Norman

Hazell Norman

Feb 12, 2018

Hazell Norman was born on June 23, 1937 to the union of Robert Norman & Sarah McGee in Tupelo, MS.  He received his formal education in Redhill, MS.  He also attended Redhill Baptist church.

Hazell, Known to many as "Boho", "Hay-Maker" "Paw Paw", "Unc", "Uncle Hazel" and "Robert Norman's only son", he would often like to say. ...

Pearl Arlene Smith

Pearl Arlene Smith

Feb 12, 2018

Racine – Pearl A. (nee: Christiansen) Smith, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018.

Pearl was born in Racine on July 25, 1923 to the late John and Ann Marie (nee: Huck) Christiansen, Jr. A graduate of Washington Park High School, Pearl went on to marry the love of her life, Herbert Lawrence Smith...

Hattie Louise Griffin

Hattie Louise Griffin

Feb 11, 2018

Mrs. Hattie Louise Griffin, was born into eternal life on Sunday February 11, 2018 at 7:30am surrounded by the love of her family. Hattie was born in Ballard County, Kentucky on February 19, 1928 to the late Willie (Rufus) and Ophelia (nee: Owsley) Milburn. Hattie accepted Christ at an early age at Bethel Baptist Church in LA center, Kentucky. ...

Donnell "Don" Kenneth Petersen

Donnell "Don" Kenneth Petersen

Feb 10, 2018

Racine – Donnell "Don" K. Petersen, age 73, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, February 10, 2018 following a brave 6-year struggle with Alzheimer's.

A lifetime resident, Don was born in Racine on August 10, 1944 to the late Don and Margaret (nee: Krinkey) Petersen. He attended Knapp Elementary & Mitchell Junior High and graduated from Washington...

Mary Charbogian

Mary Charbogian

Feb 9, 2018

Racine – Mary Charbogian, our beloved Mother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 9 th , 2018, and is now reunited with her husband Sam. Mary was the daughter of Haroutiun "Harry" and Isguhy Gaghinjian Barootian and was lovingly raised by her mother and step-father, Mihran "Mike" Chorbajian. Born in Racine, Wisconsin...

Merlin James Bacon

Merlin James Bacon

Feb 9, 2018

Racine – Merlin James Bacon, 78, passed away at his residence on February 9, 2018, with his loving family at his side.  He was born in Gays Mills, WI, on July 15, 1939, son of the late Fred and Clarice (nee: Lester) Bacon.

He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Deloris Carol (Ginn),...

Louis Famous Walton Jr.

Louis Famous Walton Jr.

Feb 9, 2018

Madison – Louis Famous Walton Jr., formerly of Racine,  Passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family. He was 76. He was born in Humphrey Arkansas on October 11, 1941 the son of the late Louis and Gladys (nee: Smith) Walton Sr. Louis spent many years living in Racine prior to moving...

Jennifer Lynn Duggan

Jennifer Lynn Duggan

Feb 7, 2018

Jennifer Lynn Duggan, 44, passed away, unexpectedly, in Ascension-All Saints ER on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was born in Elgin, Illinois on May 9, 1973. Jennifer had been employed by the Wisconsin Hospitality Group as a manager of one of the Applebee's restaurants.

Surviving are her children, Samantha Duggan, of Milwaukee, Frank (Brittany Tanner) Heeg, ,...

Darin Michael Andersen

Darin Michael Andersen

Feb 4, 2018

MILWAUKEE (FORMERLY OF RACINE) – Darin M. Andersen, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2018.

He was born in Racine on July 24, 1972, the son of Nels and RuthAnn (nee: Knudson) Andersen. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1990 and was a proud member and center (#74) for the 1988 Panther football...

Gertrude "Gertie" Bodnar

Gertrude "Gertie" Bodnar

Feb 4, 2018

Kenosha – Gertrude Frances Bodnar, 94 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Brookside Care Center.

Born in Elk Creek, Wisconsin on November 24, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Frances (nee: Sluga) and John Manka. After graduation from High School in Independence Wisconsin, "Gertie" moved to Kenosha where she...

Charles William Johnson

Charles William Johnson

Feb 4, 2018

RACINE – Charles W. Johnson, 69, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Sunday, February 4, 2018.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on March 7, 1948, the son of the late Kermit William and Irma Catherine (nee: DeBruin) Johnson.  He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1966.  After high school he was drafted into...

Teresa "Terry" Lee Baltes

Teresa "Terry" Lee Baltes

Feb 4, 2018

Kenosha – Teresa "Terry" Lee (nee: Kelleher) Baltes, age 67, passed away peacefully at Brookside Care Center early Sunday morning, February 4, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Teresa was born in Racine on July 5, 1950 to the late Vivian and Helen (nee: Reszka) Kelleher. Moving to Kenosha as a child, Terry graduated from St....

Bruce Howard Eggert

Bruce Howard Eggert

Feb 2, 2018

Bruce H. Eggert, 83, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove, on February 2, 2018. He was born in Racine on November 13, 1934 the son of the late Charles and Sara (nee: Folt) Eggert.

Bruce served his country with the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to Doris Berzinski Arms who preceded...

Jeanette "Peachie" Hardin

Jeanette "Peachie" Hardin

Feb 2, 2018

Jeanette "Peachie" Hardin, 77, passed away, unexpectedly, in Ascension All Saints on Friday, February 2, 2018. She was born in Racine on July 2, 1940, the daughter of the late Richard and Jeanette (Nee: Alery) Puck.

"Peachie' was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School, Class of '59. On May 14, 1960, in St. Edward Catholic Church,...

Timotea "Timo" Bocanegra

Timotea "Timo" Bocanegra

Feb 2, 2018

Timotea Bocanegra, 87, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018, at Lincoln Park Villa surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Crystal City, TX, on September 4, 1930, daughter of the late Francisco "Poncho" and Josefa Bocanegra.

Timotea had been a Racine resident most of her life.  She had lived in San Jose, California for...

Benjamin Ayotte

Benjamin Ayotte

Feb 1, 2018

Racine – Benjamin Wellington Ayotte, age 93, passed away February 1, 2018 after a full-life, well lived.

Ben was born in Watersmeet Township, Michigan to Charles and Gladys (Codd) Ayotte.

Ben attended Watersmeet High School and at 14 began driving logging trucks. He left school in the tenth grade to drive logging trucks full time...

Jerry J. Olmstead

Jerry J. Olmstead

Jan 30, 2018

Racine – Jerry Joel Olmstead, 81, passed away at All Saints hospital on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. He was born in Racine on May 31, 1936, son of the late Charles and Violet (nee: Milford) Olmstead. Jerry and Josephine "Joan" Healy were married in Racine on October 25, 1954.

Jerry enjoyed a long career at Twin Disc...

Ernst John Argstatter

Ernst John Argstatter

Jan 30, 2018

Racine – Ernst John Argstatter, age 83, passed away peacefully at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center on Tuesday evening, January 30, 2018.

Ernst was born in Rosenheim, Germany on November 21, 1934 to the late Johann and Frieda (nee: Jegg) Argstatter. He immigrated to the United States in 1953. As a new citizen, Ernst faithfully...

Pamela Ellen Trevino

Pamela Ellen Trevino

Jan 30, 2018

Racine – Pamela Ellen Trevino, age 69, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

Pamela was born in Racine on August 12, 1948 to the late Robert and Sadie (nee: Meyer) Bergman.  She graduated from William Horlick High School. Pamela was a beautician/ hairstylist – last working at O'Hair...

Kathleen "Kay" Anne Fitzpatrick

Kathleen "Kay" Anne Fitzpatrick

Jan 30, 2018

Kathleen A. "Kay" Fitzpatrick died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on January 30, 2018 after a long battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia.

Born September 3, 1945 to Harold and Vera (nee Picchietti) McMorrow.

She Married Robert J. Fitzpatrick on August 14, 1965 and remained happily married for 52 wonderful years. Together they raised...

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