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.
Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Service DetailsPrivate services will be held by the family.
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Daniel Loy Barron, Sr.
May 12, 2017
RACINE – Daniel L. Barron, Sr. 76, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Friday, May 12, 2017.
He was born in Mathis, TX on July 21, 1940, the son of the late Manuel and Diamantina (nee: Estrada) Barron, Sr. He served his nation with the US Army from 1959-62. On August 19, 1963, he married Gertrude...
John "Jack" Madahgian
May 9, 2017
John (Jack) Madahgian, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
Jack was the son of Armenian immigrants, graduated from Horlick High School, retired from Young Radiator Co. after a career as an inspector and spent the rest of his life living and teaching his Christian faith.
He was long-time Sunday School teacher at...
Deane D. Sharpe
May 9, 2017
Deane Darlington Sharpe, 82, passed away May 9, 2017 at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove. He was born in Racine on July 25, 1934, the son of Ellwood and Isabelle Sharpe. On October 1, 1954, he was united in marriage to Jody Doris Lentz. Deane and Jody shared 56 years of marriage before Jody's death in December...
Helen Marie Larson
May 8, 2017
Racine – Helen Marie Larson, 83, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born in Harrisburg, PA, on December 28, 1933, daughter of the late William and Mary Lawrence.
Helen was united marriage to Ronald Edwin Larson on June 12, 1954, in Harrisburg, PA. Ronald preceded her in death on October...
James Edward Carter
May 8, 2017
RACINE – James Edward Carter, 26, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, May 8, 2017.
He was born in Chicago on March 4, 1991. He attended Gilmore Jr. High School and William Horlick High School.
James enjoyed playing guitar, dancing, video games and being in the company of his family; especially his children....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.


