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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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Mary Elizabeth Terselic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Keyorrah Ilani Nikole Westmoreland

Keyorrah Ilani Nikole Westmoreland

Dec 15, 2017

Infant Keyorrah Ilani Nikole Westmoreland, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017.  A Celebration of her brief but beautiful life will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 in the Chapel of the funeral home. Family and friends are invited to be with the family from 10:00am until 12:00pm.  Interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery.

Service Details...

Vernon Wesley Kangas

Vernon Wesley Kangas

Dec 14, 2017

Racine – Vernon Wesley Kangas, known to all as "Wes", 71, passed away on December 14, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Waukegan, IL, on November 12, 1946, son of the late Vernon and Anita (née: Warvi) Kangas.

Wes spent his early childhood growing up in Ironwood, MI.  He graduated from...

Elsie Haumersen

Elsie Haumersen

Dec 14, 2017

Elsie Haumersen, 88, passed away in Ascension All Saints on Thursday, December 14, 2017. She was born in Ft Sam Houston, on December 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph Gawry and Eliza (nee: Elizondo) Kinser.

Mrs. Haumersen graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College, in 1950, with a BA in music. On May 16, 1953,...

Anna "Ann" Margaret Sakkinen

Anna "Ann" Margaret Sakkinen

Dec 13, 2017

Racine – Anna "Ann" Margaret Sakkinen, age 94, passed away peacefully at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Wednesday afternoon, December 13, 2017.

Anna was born in Germany on May 24, 1923 to the late Karl and Margaret (nee: Gruber) Kallert. On April 23, 1955 in Germany, she was united in marriage with Leonard Sakkinen, who preceded...

Mary Cruz Valadez

Mary Cruz Valadez

Dec 12, 2017

Racine – Mary Cruz Valadez, 93, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Monterrey, Mexico on November 22, 1924, daughter of the late Guillermo and Elena (née: Marquez) Alvarez.

Mary worked for many places throughout her life including the Urban League, Spanish...

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