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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Carolyn "Karry" Ann Claus

Carolyn "Karry" Ann Claus

Sep 15, 2017

Racine – Carolyn Ann Claus, 57, known to all as "Karry", passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017, after a long, courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.  She was born in Racine on April 17, 1960, daughter of the late James McKellips, Sr. and Louise (nee: Roberts) McKellips.

Karry attended Park High School.  She was a manager for...

Dennis Richard Viau, Sr.

Dennis Richard Viau, Sr.

Sep 14, 2017

Racine- It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis R. Viau Sr., 75, announces his passing after an unexpected illness. On September 14, 2017 Dennis received the promise of enteral life with his loving family by his side. He was born in Escanaba, MI, on February 14, 1942, son of the late Walter Viau and Loretta White....

Rev. Milan J. Babel

Rev. Milan J. Babel

Sep 13, 2017

Racine – Rev. Milan J. Babel, age 82, was born into eternal life on Wednesday morning, September 13, 2017.

Pastor was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 26, 1934 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee: Repak) Babel. He was a graduate of Concordia High School and College in Fort Wayne, Indiana (1948-54) and Concordia Seminary in...

John Roger Martin

John Roger Martin

Sep 13, 2017

John Martin, 83, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at United Hospital.

John was born on August 10, 1934 in Tipler, WI, at his family farm and was the son of the late John and Sally Martin. As a young man, John moved to Green Bay...

Margaret "Peggy" Dick

Margaret "Peggy" Dick

Sep 13, 2017

Margaret "Peggy" Dick, 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in the Woods of Caledonia assisted living facility. She was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on August 5, 1948, the daughter of the late Walter and Wanita (nee: Kennedy) Gear.

Peggy was a longtime co-owner and operator of Beauty Unlimited. Later she was employed at Piggly Wiggly...

Lillie Bea Riley

Lillie Bea Riley

Sep 10, 2017

Ms. Lillie Bea Riley, 67, passed away peacefully at her residence of Racine, WI on September 10, 2017. She retired from American Legion and the Bray Center of Racine County. She was born on April 19, 1950 in Waukegan, Illinois.

Survivors include: (Dau) Jamie Beasley, (Grands) LA' Queen Tunstell, Phonz'A Hargrove; (wife), Maria Hargrove; (Ggrands) Jazmine Beasley,...

Lydia Franco Ortiz

Lydia Franco Ortiz

Sep 9, 2017

Lydia Franco Ortiz, 88, Passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was born in Waco, TX on July 19, 1929 the daughter of the late Samuel and Esther (nee: Vasquez) Franco. Lydia was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend.

On March 11, 1950, in the First Methodist Church, Kenosha, she...

Arthur "Bill" William Bielefeldt, Jr.

Arthur "Bill" William Bielefeldt, Jr.

Sep 9, 2017

Racine – Arthur William Bielefeldt, Jr., age 84; affectionately known as "Bill"; was born into eternal life on Saturday evening, September 9, 2017 at Ascension – Wheaton Franciscan Hospital with loving family members at his side.

Bill was born in Mondovi, WI on July 5, 1933. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1951 – where he...

Suzanne Jean Haas

Suzanne Jean Haas

Sep 5, 2017

Racine – Suzanne Jean Haas, age 73, passed away peacefully at Aurora – St. Luke's Medical Center on Tuesday evening, September 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born in Racine on February 2, 1944 to the late Earl and Gertrude (nee: Dederich) Larke. On September 29, 1962, she was united in marriage with Raul...

William Joseph Huck

William Joseph Huck

Sep 5, 2017

Racine – William Joseph Huck, age 89, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday evening, September 5, 2017, surrounded with the love of family.

Bill was born in Burlington, WI on April 24, 1928 to the late Mathias Joseph and Amy (nee: Bennett) Huck. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1946. Immediately following, Bill...

Thomas John Schmitt

Thomas John Schmitt

Sep 4, 2017

Racine – Thomas John Schmitt, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, September 4, 2017. He was born July 9, 1937 to William and Regina (Poplowski) Schmitt.

He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1955. He worked at Oster Manufacturing where he met his future wife, Mickelan Jacquart. They wed on December 27,...

Michelle Lajean Golden

Michelle Lajean Golden

Sep 3, 2017

Michelle Lajean (nee: Garrett) Golden, age 52, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.  Services are pending at this time.

Elida "Susie" C. Lalor

Elida "Susie" C. Lalor

Sep 3, 2017

Elida Clarissa "Susie" (Smith) Lalor has passed from the last chapter of her life's journey to the beginning of a new chapter of her being. Born November 25,1918 in the Town of Daniels, Burnett County, Wisconsin to parents, Hugh J. and Hazel (Oman) Smith, the second oldest of 7 children. Sue received her name from her older brother who...

Theodore "Ted" George Ricchio

Theodore "Ted" George Ricchio

Sep 2, 2017

DUE TO THE WEATHER IN FLORIDA AND

FAMILY ATTENDANCE CONCERNS

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EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Ted G. Ricchio, 82, passed away with his family by his side, at Hospice Alliance – Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Saturday,...

Deon Johns - Franklin

Deon Johns - Franklin

Sep 2, 2017

Deon Johns – Franklin, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 2, 2017.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 2:00pm in Immanual Baptist Church, 6009 Pershing Blvd, Kenosha, WI.  The visitation will be at the church from 12:00pm until the time of service.

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Maggie Ellen Gillis

Maggie Ellen Gillis

Sep 1, 2017

MOUNT PLEASANT – Maggie E. Gillis, 64, passed away at home with her family by her side, on Friday, September 1, 2017.

She was born in Racine on August 20, 1953, the daughter of the late Peno and Ellen (nee: Virgili) Bilello.  She graduated from William H. Horlick High School in 1971.   On June 27, 1981, she...

Breon Lamont Johnson-Baker

Breon Lamont Johnson-Baker

Sep 1, 2017

Breon LaMont Johnson-Baker, age 26, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017.  A Celebration of Breon's life will be held on Monday, September 11th at 11:00am in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.  Visitation will be in the chapel from 10:00am until the time of service.

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David Johnson

David Johnson

Sep 1, 2017

David Johnson, age 51, a former resident of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 at South Regional Medical Center, in Riverdale, Georgia.  A Celebration of David's Life will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 11:00am.  Visitation on Wednesday will be from 10:00am until the time of service. Your also invited to visit with the family...

Nicholas Lopez Sanchez

Nicholas Lopez Sanchez

Aug 31, 2017

Nicholas L. Sanchez, 86, passed away at the Union Grove Veterans Home on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Due to a long illness with Alzheimer's/Dementia. He was born in Cotulla, Texas on July 5, 1931, son of the late Nicholas and Geronima (nee: Lopez) Sanchez. He was a young man when he moved to Wisconsin and began working at American...

Alan W Delfs

Alan W Delfs

Aug 30, 2017

MOUNT PLEASANT – Alan W Delfs, 85, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

He was born in Canfield, OH on January 10, 1932, the son of the late Gilbert and Alice (nee: Beede) Delfs.  He attended school in Canfield and graduated from Youngstown State.   He served his nation with the U.S. Army...

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