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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Robert John Swanson

Robert John Swanson

May 26, 2017

Racine – Robert (Roby) John Swanson Jr, 67, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Racine, Wisconsin. He was born in Hibbing, Minnesota at 3:45 p.m. on July 27, 1949 to the late Robert and Jean (nee: Kniep) Swanson. Growing up, Roby spent his summers in a cabin on Island Lake where he and his sisters would waterski...

Jeanne Elizabeth Olson

Jeanne Elizabeth Olson

May 26, 2017

Racine, Wisconsin – Jeanne Elizabeth Olson, 73, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 26, 2017. She was born in Pierre, South Dakota on December 19, 1943, the daughter of the late Clarence and Beatrice (nee: Ostmoe) Olson. Her childhood years were spent in Fargo, North Dakota prior to moving to Canada in 1952 with her parents.

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Sandra Irene Bisotti

Sandra Irene Bisotti

May 26, 2017

Racine – Sandra Irene (nee: Born) Bisotti, age 54, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on Friday, May 26, 2017 following a courageous 15-month battle with cancer.

Sandy was born in Racine on September 12, 1962 to Earl and Judith (nee: Luxem) Born. She graduated from Washington Park High School "Class of 1980". On April...

Elizabeth Ann Gregory

Elizabeth Ann Gregory

May 25, 2017

Ms. Elizabeth Ann (nee: Simmons) Gregory was born on November 8, 1932 in Ripley, Mississippi to the late Mr. George Simmons and Mrs. Johnnie B. Simmons. She departed this life on May 25, 2017 in the comforts of her own home in Racine, WI, surrounded by the love of her family.

Elizabeth met Walter High in 1949...

Margaret Christina Lampe

Margaret Christina Lampe

May 24, 2017

Racine – Margaret C. (nee: Meister) Lampe, age 96, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

Margaret was born in Maple River, Iowa on April 10, 1921 to the late George and Clara (nee: Stangl) Meister. On August 30, 1943 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake, Iowa, she was united...

Robert John Olley

Robert John Olley

May 24, 2017

Racine – Robert John Olley, age 73, passed away at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

Bob was born in Kenosha on April 2, 1944 to the late Lewis "Milt" and Helen (nee: Lippert) Olley. He was a 1962 graduate of St. Catherine's High School. Bob retired from PRP Wines in 2009. On...

Lawrence "Larry" Henkel

Lawrence "Larry" Henkel

May 23, 2017

Larry Henkel, 76, passed away at the Hospice House on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, just two days short of his 54 th wedding anniversary.

He was born in Racine, the son of the late Lawrence and Helen (nee: Jartz) Henkel, one of six children.  He didn't have an easy childhood – a large part of it was...

Chester Lee Beechem

Chester Lee Beechem

May 23, 2017

Racine – Chester Lee Beechem, age 67; beloved son of Betty (nee: Finley) Berryhill and the late Wayman Beechem & dear brother of Kathryn Love, MaryAnn Beechem, Chantell & Kayla Berryhill; passed away at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

Funeral services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, June 1,...

Kathryn Ann Koch

Kathryn Ann Koch

May 22, 2017

CALEDONIA – Mrs. Kathryn Ann Koch, 87, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Monday, May 22, 2017.

She was born in Oshkosh on October 18, 1929, the daughter of the late Edward and Olive (nee: Fiegel) Derber.  Mrs. Koch graduated from Washington Park High School in 1947.  On September 22, 1950, she married Richard Jerome Koch...

Mother Eva Lee Carey

Mother Eva Lee Carey

May 22, 2017

Mother Eva Lee Carey, passed away in her home on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born to the late Arttie and Maella Hubbard in Macon, MS. February 5, 1940.

Eva and Albert moved to Chicago, IL in 1966. She worked for Jewel Store, Factory, and Chicago Edging Company for many years. She retired and met the...

Patricia Ann Bendrin

Patricia Ann Bendrin

May 22, 2017

Racine – Patricia Ann Bendrin, 86, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born in Racine on December 1, 1930.

Services for Patricia will be held privately by the family.

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Private services will be held by the family.

Michael James Carpino

Michael James Carpino

May 21, 2017

Michael J. Carpino, 66, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Sunday, May 21, 2017 with his loving wife at his side. Mike was born in Racine on April 9, 1951 the son of Harry and Dorthea (nee: Schaub) Carpino.

On May 20, 1978, he was united in marriage to the former Christine D. Scheller. He had been...

John Paul Solberg

John Paul Solberg

May 21, 2017

Racine – John Paul Solberg, age 80, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

John was born in Racine on October 19, 1936. After attending Washington Park High School, he faithfully served our country with the United States Marine Corps attaining the rank of Corporal. On July 5, 1958 in St....

Andrew David Czajkowski

Andrew David Czajkowski

May 20, 2017

Racine – Andrew David Czajkowski, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was born in Racine on March 26, 1952, son of the late Stanley and Maxine (Née: Forss) Czajkowski.

Andrew was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Merrilee Mae Berner, on October 29, 1983.

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Angel Lynn Collins

Angel Lynn Collins

May 18, 2017

Infant Angel Lynn Collins, at the age 3 months went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2017.  A Celebration of Angel's Life will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 7:00pm  in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.  Visitation will be in the funeral home from 5:00pm until the time of service.  Interment will take...

Edmund Stanley Weisbrod

Edmund Stanley Weisbrod

May 17, 2017

Edmund Stanley Weisbrod, born June 21, 1943 in Racine, Wisconsin, passed away reluctantly on May 17, 2017, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints. Ed was a man of many words (usually spoken at higher decibels) and many tears (usually brought on by some toast he was making). His wife, Dawn, was the love of his life and the center of...

Annette Florence Gedemer

Annette Florence Gedemer

May 16, 2017

Racine – Annette Florence (nee: DeGroot) Gedemer, age 95; beloved wife of the late Walter Gedemer; passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Annette was born in Racine on May 6, 1922 to the late Peter and Henrietta (nee: DeGroot) DeGroot. A graduate of Washington Park High School, she was united in marriage with...

Lois Yvonne Howze

Lois Yvonne Howze

May 16, 2017

Racine – Lois Yvonne Howze, 73, passed away at Froedtert Medical Center on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She was born in Quitman, Mississippi on October 29, 1943. She had been a Racine resident for most of her life, and retired from Webster Electric/Danfoss in early 2000's.

Lois was a loving mother who enjoyed baking and cooking special...

Rodney Dean Kennedy

Rodney Dean Kennedy

May 16, 2017

CALEDONIA – Rodney Dean Kennedy, age 78, of Racine, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 with his children Susan and Sean at his side.

Dad will be loved and missed by his surviving children: Susan Kennedy (Richard) Torine, and Sean Rodney (Zobia) Kennedy. He will also be dearly missed by his grandchildren Benjamin Forbes Torine;...

Virginia Mae Musil

Virginia Mae Musil

May 12, 2017

Racine – Virginia Mae Musil, 83, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Friday, May 12, 2017. She was born in Racine on September 19, 1933, daughter of the late Alfred and Della (nee: Wade) Heckel.

Virginia was united in marriage to her first and only love, Raymond Charles Musil, on June 20,...

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