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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Harriet Tutak

Harriet Tutak

Aug 30, 2017

Racine – Harriet "Hattie" Tutak passed away on August 30, 2017 at the age of 98.

Hattie was born in Racine, WI on September 11, 1918 to Boleslaw and Mary (Obremski) Skowronski.  She married Leo Tutak on October 8, 1938, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Racine where she was a member until the Church's closing, then...

Rick Allen Leonard

Rick Allen Leonard

Aug 29, 2017

Racine – Rick Allen Leonard, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

Rick was born in Racine on December 20, 1954 to the late Floyd A. and Beverly M. (nee: Bolter) Leonard, Sr. In his early years, he attended Starbuck Middle School and Washington Park High School where he...

Willie Ella Odum

Willie Ella Odum

Aug 29, 2017

Willie E. Odum, age 99, answered the call of her loving Savior on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.  She was born  on July 7, 1918 in Mississippi, the oldest child of Parthenia Robinson. She will be remembered as a woman who loved the Lord and enjoyed going to church worshiping and singing his praises. She also truly enjoyed cooking and...

Richard Nathaniel Cole

Richard Nathaniel Cole

Aug 28, 2017

Racine – Richard Nathaniel Cole, 74, affectionately known to all as "Dickie", passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017.  He was born in Chicago, IL, on October 1, 1942, son of the late Richard and Valetta (née: Witherspoon) Cole.

Richard was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Teresa Camille McKinley, on October...

Betty Schattner

Betty Schattner

Aug 28, 2017

Betty Schattner, 91 passed away at her residence on Monday, August 28, 2017. She was born in Racine on August 30,1925 the daughter of the late Daniel and Edna (nee: Schmidt) Langendorf.

On June 14, 1947, in Pentecost Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to Vernon T. Schattner who preceded her in death on July...

Edward Baker

Edward Baker

Aug 27, 2017

Racine – Edward E. Baker, 80, passed away at Parkside Manor in Kenosha on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was born in Sparta on May 9, 1937, son of the late Clarence and Ruby (nee: Woolheiser) Baker. On January 7, 1956, he was united in marriage to Erlene H. Twesme. Mr. Baker retired from We Energies in 1994 after...

Thomas Brucker

Thomas Brucker

Aug 27, 2017

Racine – Thomas "T.J." Brucker, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was born in Racine on May 9, 1991 the son of Thomas W. Brucker and Kimberly D. Guziak. T.J. has lived in Racine for most of his life.

TJ graduated from Portage High School "Class of 2008". TJ was an active member...

Alvin William Schattner

Alvin William Schattner

Aug 27, 2017

Alvin W. Schattner, 92, passed away at his daughter's home on Sunday August 27, 2017. He was born in Racine County on August 29, 1924 the son of the late Theodore and Stella (nee: Loppnow) Schattner.

Mr. Schattner was a longtime Racine County farmer and was also employed by the Racine County Highway Department. On June 19,...

Leonora Petersen

Leonora Petersen

Aug 26, 2017

Sturtevant – Leonora A. Petersen, 71, passed away at home on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Leonora, affectionately known as "Lee", was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 11, 1945, daughter of the late Marios Vayiar and Georgia (nee: Christy) Zelenski. On November 27, 1965, Lee was joined in marriage to Peter Petersen at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses...

Vernia Jessie Harris

Vernia Jessie Harris

Aug 24, 2017

RACINE – Mrs. Vernia J. Harris, 92, passed away on August 24, 2017 at Ascension All Saints.

She was born in Augusta, GA on February 6, 1925.  Vernia was united in marriage to Henry G. Harris in 1947.

Vernia loved and served her God, Jehovah as a full time pioneer minister for over 30 years...

Revonda Marie Endresen

Revonda Marie Endresen

Aug 24, 2017

Burlington – Revonda Marie Endresen, 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Revonda was born on February 18, 1957 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Marguerite A. (nee: Maloney) Bartley and Dale J. Endresen.

Revonda leaves to cherish her precious memories, her children, Kimberly Endresen –...

Senia (Mcintyre) Wheeler

Senia (Mcintyre) Wheeler

Aug 24, 2017

RACINE – Mrs. Senia Wheeler, 96, passed away at Grande Prairie Health and Rehab Center in Pleasant Prairie on Thursday, August 24, 2017.

She was born in Gainesville, AL on June 19, 1921, the daughter of the late Zack and Ophelia (nee: Lee) McIntyre.  She married Joe Nathan Wheeler.  He preceded her in death on May 16,...

Robert Charles Brown Sr.

Robert Charles Brown Sr.

Aug 23, 2017

Robert Charles Brown Sr., 74 was called home by his Loving Savior on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 28, 1943 the beloved son of the late John and Gussie Mae (nee: Davis) Brown. Robert was employed by various companies here in Racine and the Paulstra Corp., as well as...

Ronnie Paul Bowen

Ronnie Paul Bowen

Aug 20, 2017

Racine – Ronnie Paul Bowen, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Sunday, August 20, 2017 as the result of an aneurysm.

Ronnie was born in Long Beach, California on January 4, 1957. He graduated from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, CA. With a strong work ethic, Ronnie was currently the co-owner...

Barbara Ann Mcwhorter

Barbara Ann Mcwhorter

Aug 18, 2017

Racine – Barbara Ann McWhorter, lovingly known as "Barb", 77, transitioned from this life into eternal life on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA on September 27, 1939 to the late Coty and Maydell (nee: Easley) Kirksey.  On November 8, 1959 Barbara Ann Kirksey was united in holy...

Kristen Ann Kosterman

Kristen Ann Kosterman

Aug 16, 2017

Racine – Kristen Ann Kosterman, 48, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.  She was born in Racine on August 30, 1968, daughter of Randall and Patricia Wagner.

Kristen graduated from J.I. Case High School in 1986.  She proudly and faithfully served her country in the United States Air Force.  Kristen enjoyed her...

Ann Terese Peterson

Ann Terese Peterson

Aug 13, 2017

Ann Terese Peterson, 52, passed away at the Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Sunday, August 13, 2017. She was born in Racine on June 7, 1965, daughter of the late Edward and Gaynell (nee: Rutherford) Dyess. Ann earned her bachelor degree from Trinity college in Deerfield, Illinois, and went on to enjoy a successful career at Abbott Laboratories...

Joseph Edward Cranley

Joseph Edward Cranley

Aug 12, 2017

Racine – Joseph Edward Cranley, age 79, passed away peacefully at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Saturday, August 12, 2017.

Joe was born in Racine on December 28, 1937 to the late Michael John "Jack" and Mary Ann (nee: Hillig) Cranley. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1957 and went on to earn his...

James Russell Freeman, Sr.

James Russell Freeman, Sr.

Aug 12, 2017

James Russell Freeman Sr. age 62, passed away peacefully in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, August 12, 2017.

James was born on December 23, 1954, in Racine, WI to the late Finest Freeman Jr. and O.T. (nee: Wray) Freeman.

He was a 1973 graduate of Washington Park High School.  After high school he attended UW-Platteville...

Joe Lee Wray

Joe Lee Wray

Aug 11, 2017

Racine – Joe Lee Wray, age 66, passed away peacefully at Sheridan Nursing Home in Kenosha on Friday, August 11, 2017.

He was born in New Albany, Mississippi on July 24, 1951 to Lester Wray, Sr. and Ada (nee: Nix) Wray. A 1969 graduate of William Horlick High School, Joe faithfully served our country with the United...

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