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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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Joseph George Ophale
Apr 5, 2017
Racine – Joseph George Opahle, 58, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was born in Racine on December 18, 1958. Joe graduated from JI Case High School in 1975, and was employed at Menards as a sales/customer service representative.
Joe was a kind and loving soul that was always willing to...
Arturo M. Aviles
Apr 4, 2017
Bishop Arturo M. Aviles Sr., 74, passed away at All Saints Hospital on April 4, 2017. He was born in Cotulla, Texas on March 25, 1943, son of the late Patricio Aviles and Manuela Moya. He was married on January 24, 1963 to Mary H. Rangel in San Antonio Texas. He has been an area resident for most of...
Bessie Eloise Judon
Apr 4, 2017
RACINE – Bessie Eloise (nee Jenkins) Judon passed into eternal life Tuesday morning April 4, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born October 24, 1948, to the late Reverend Arnette and Effie (Henry) Jenkins. Bessie accepted Christ at an early age while attending Brodock Baptist Church in New Albany, MS, under the leadership of Reverend...
Jane Clarice Brule
Apr 3, 2017
Sturtevant – Jane Clarice (nee: Malke) Brule, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin on Monday, April 3, 2017. Jane was born in Marinette, Wisconsin on December 21, 1942 to Elsie and Rudolph Malke.
Jane was employed by InSinkErator in Racine, Wisconsin for over 22 years and retired...
Patricia J. Canfield
Apr 2, 2017
Kenosha – Patricia J. (nee: Jornt) Canfield, age 84, passed away peacefully at Brookside Care Center on Sunday, April 2, 2017.
Pat was born in Kenosha on March 11, 1933, the first born child of the late Earl F. and Virginia (nee: Wade) Jornt. She was always thankful to her beautiful parents for the gift of life...
Randall Heiser
Apr 2, 2017
Randall A. Heiser, 66, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in St. Catherine's Hospital-Kenosha. He was born in Racine on March 30, 1951, the son of the late Richard and Hazel (nee: Tooley) Heiser.
At one time, Randall had been employed by Curative Workshop. Surviving are his sisters and brothers, Judy Bernal, Sandra (Frank) Heirnen, and...
Jenny L. Peterson
Apr 1, 2017
Gilbert, AZ (formerly of Racine) – Jenny L. (nee: Petersen) Peterson, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on April 1st, 2017.
Jenny was born in Racine, WI on October 26, 1971 to Jack and Rosealee (nee: Ball) Petersen. A 1989 graduate of Waterford High School, she proudly earned her Registered Nurse degree from Gateway Technical College in 2015....
Delores R. Ostermann
Mar 31, 2017
Delores R. Ostermann, 90, passed away, peacefully at her home, on Friday, March 31, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Racine on August 17, 1926 the daughter of the late George and Hanna (nee: Landsberg) Miskinis. She was a lifetime resident of Racine.
Delores was a graduate of Washington Park High School, Class...
Martin Ward Lee
Mar 31, 2017
Mount Pleasant – Martin Ward Lee, 83, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was born in Racine on July 23, 1933, son of the late Ward and Dorothy (née: Rasmussen) Lee.
Martin was united in marriage to Mary Annette Junk, on May 10, 1958, in Guttenberg, IA.
Martin graduated...
Cary Sue Lehner
Mar 30, 2017
Franksville – Cary Sue Lehner, 54, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was born in Racine on April 16, 1962, daughter of Thomas and Miriam (née: Borgardt) Dziekan.
Cary was united in marriage to her loving husband, Timothy Scott Lehner, on August 27, 1993, at North Cape Lutheran Church.
...
Harrietta Fields-Walton
Mar 29, 2017
Racine – Harrietta I. Fields-Walton, 82, affectionately known as "Sista", passed away at All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born in West Memphis, Arkansas on February 14, 1935, daughter of the late Levi and Olley Lewis. Sista grew up in Missouri, and spent most of her life in Chicago until moving to Covert, Michigan and...
David G. Dulan
Mar 29, 2017
Racine – David G. Dulan, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Dave was born in Racine on January 9, 1949 to the late Joseph and Kathryn (nee: Seronko) Dulan. He received his education from St. John Nepomuk, Washington Jr. and William Horlick High Schools. On August 5, 1989, Dave was united...
Victor Charles Gabbey
Mar 29, 2017
Racine – Victor C. Gabbey, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. He was born in Racine on February 17, 1931, son of the late William and Mary (nee: Paulsen) Gabbey. Victor graduated from Park High School, and spent 42 years working at Webster Electric.
On June 26, 1957...
Yaeko Young
Mar 28, 2017
Racine – Yaeko Young, age 81, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.
She was born in Japan on May 13, 1935. Yaeko was united in marriage with Clark Young in 1960, who preceded her in death on July 17, 2000. She was employed with Baxter Laboratories until her retirement in...
Sidney A. Krause
Mar 28, 2017
Racine – Born on April 28, 1939, and raised in Raymond Wisconsin, Sid grew up relishing life on the farm and all of the adventures that a boy could have at a time when there was still plenty of room to roam. He cherished the fact that he was able to experience life in a much simpler time, when...
Edward Carl "Red" Whitmore
Mar 27, 2017
Edward Carl "Red" Whitmore, age 74, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at United Hospital Systems in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Red was born on February 22, 1943 in Illinois. He was employed by and retired from Twin Disc. Edward loved being outdoors, riding his bicycle, watching westerns and science fiction movies. His daughter, Nicole was the apple of her...
Wallace Arthur Patzke, Sr.
Mar 25, 2017
Racine – Wallace Arthur Patzke, Sr., 92, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, March 25, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Racine on November 19, 1924, son of the late Arthur and Louise (née: Becker) Patzke.
Wallace was married to the love of his life, the former Betty Veronica...
Barbara Lee Otto
Mar 24, 2017
Racine – Barbara Lee Otto, 67, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born in Chicago on August 17, 1949, daughter on the late William and Beatrice (Nee: Lee) Lewan, Sr.
Barbara was united in marriage to the love of her life, Marvin Nicholas Otto, on October 13, 1979.
Barbara graduated from Nathan...
Marie M. Andersen
Mar 22, 2017
Marie M. Andersen, 88, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born in Greenbush, Minnesota on February 5, 1929 the daughter of the late Peter and Rose (nee: Dolney) Stanislawski. She was our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Mother-in-Law, and Friend.
On May 14, 1949 she was united in marriage to Edwin R....
Dawn Marie Zimny
Mar 21, 2017
Dawn Marie Zimny, 54, passed away at home on Tuesday March 21 2017. She was born in Milwaukee on April 5, 1962, daughter of Melvin and Jacqueline. (nee: Hudzinski) Zimny. She was a graduate of Greendale High School (Class of 1982), but had been a Racine area resident for many years.
Dawn loved animals and most especially...
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