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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Donald Samuel Burnett

Donald Samuel Burnett

Mar 3, 2017

Donald Samuel Burnett was born on April 9, 1943 in Latium, St. James, Jamaica, West Indies, to Esteline Brooks and Eulet Burnett both of Salter's Hill District in St. James.   He attended elementary and secondary schools in Latium, leaving early to pursue a career in the food industry after securing a job as a waiter at Kingston Sheraton Hotel....

Currie Lee Jones

Currie Lee Jones

Mar 3, 2017

Currie Lee Jones, age 73, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017, 11:00am at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St, Racine, WI.  Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time Service.  Bishop John...

Chad William Kohel

Chad William Kohel

Mar 3, 2017

RACINE – Chad W. Kohel, 46, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints on Friday, March 3, 2017.

He was born in Racine on September 26, 1970.  He graduated from Horlick High School in 1988.

Chad was a baker by trade. He baked for Bendsten's Bakery and Pic 'n Save until health issues forced him...

Deacon Joseph Clyde Knuckles Jr.

Deacon Joseph Clyde Knuckles Jr.

Mar 1, 2017

Deacon Joseph Knuckles Jr., 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, while joyfully worshipping and praising his Savior during Lenten service. He was born in Tyronza, AR, on August 15, 1944, to the late Joseph Sr. and Odesser (nee: Burns) Knuckles, and he relocated to Racine, WI, in 1963.  He was the seventh of seventeen children and was...

Thelma G Pinkard

Thelma G Pinkard

Mar 1, 2017

Job 19:25-25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God

Thelma G. Pinkard, age 86 of Chicago Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Washington Manor Care in...

Joyce Elaine Pfeiffer

Joyce Elaine Pfeiffer

Mar 1, 2017

Racine – Joyce E. Pfeiffer, 91, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Racine on January 5, 1926, daughter of the late Frank and Myrtle (nee: Minchow) Houdek.

Joyce was united in marriage to the love of her life, Norbert T. Pfeiffer,...

Rintha Dulek

Rintha Dulek

Mar 1, 2017

Rintha E. Dulek age 88 passed away surrounded by love of family, who cherished her on Wednesday March 1, 2017. She was a lifetime resident of Racine. Rintha was born on June 10, 1928 to the late George Lee and Minnie (Nee: Mullkin) Whiteaker. On July 15, 1950, she married the love of her life Raymond K Dulek Jr....

Carol Lorraine Banks

Carol Lorraine Banks

Feb 27, 2017

RACINE – Mrs. Carol L. Banks, 89, passed away at United Hospital System in Kenosha on Monday, February 27, 2017.

Carol was born on December 25, 1927, the daughter of the late Clarence and Cora (nee: Harmann) Petersen.  She graduated from Washington Park High School.  On October 22, 1949 she married Robert Frank Banks.  He preceded her...

Richard Otto Storheim Ii

Richard Otto Storheim Ii

Feb 27, 2017

Racine – Richard O. Storheim II, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 27, 2017.

Rick was born in Racine on July 10, 1953 to the late Richard O. and Lorraine (nee: Kammien) Storheim. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School. Rick enjoyed woodworking, camping, and was a proud grandfather. A...

Kenneth Lee Granger

Kenneth Lee Granger

Feb 26, 2017

Racine – Kenneth L. Granger, age 66, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017.  He was born on April 12, 1950 to the late Gordon G. and Mildred L. Granger in Waukesha, WI.  Kenneth began receiving services from Careers Industries, Inc. TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) in May 1993, where he also worked full time for a while. Ken...

Judith Ann Ruud

Judith Ann Ruud

Feb 25, 2017

Racine – Judith Ann Ruud, 72, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was born in Milwaukee on November 1, 1944, daughter of the late Chester and Edna (nee: Schultz) Kasinski.

Judith was united in marriage to the love of her life, Wayne E. Ruud, on June 20, 1964, at Centennial Lutheran...

Charles "Chuck" A. Bauer

Charles "Chuck" A. Bauer

Feb 25, 2017

Charles A. "Chuck" Bauer, 84, passed away in Froedtert Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born in Wheeling, IL on November 4, 1932 the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Nee: Stanke) Bauer. The family moved to a farm outside of Sturtevant where he spent most of his childhood. Chuck graduated from Park High School...

Brenda Marzette

Brenda Marzette

Feb 24, 2017

Racine – Brenda Denise Marzette, 64, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 24, 2017. She was born in Kenosha on April 28, 1952, the daughter of Henry and Vernia (nee: Glass) Harris. Brenda graduated from Park High School, and was a Racine resident for most of her life. She had worked at Western Publishing, and most recently...

Joan Rose Fleury

Joan Rose Fleury

Feb 24, 2017

Caledonia – Joan Rose Fleury, 84, passed away at her home peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 24, 2017.

She was born in Aurora, Il, on April 8, 1932, the daughter of the late Wiley and Audrey (nee: DeCelle) Tarr.  She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1950.  On August 23, 1952...

James Matthew Hamilton, Jr.

James Matthew Hamilton, Jr.

Feb 21, 2017

Racine – James M. Hamilton, Jr., 70, received the promise of eternal life on February 21, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Racine on March 18, 1946, son of James and Louise (Née: Hickey) Hamilton, Sr.

He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia Louise Patterson, on...

Robert Richard Mueller, Sr.

Robert Richard Mueller, Sr.

Feb 21, 2017

Robert Mueller Sr., 71, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on August 4, 1945, son of the late Wiro and Helen (nee: Geiger) Mueller in Milwaukee. Bob was united in marriage to the love of his life Elizabeth Jacobs on January 16, 1965. Sadly, Beth preceded him in death...

James Allen Chiodo

James Allen Chiodo

Feb 20, 2017

Kenosha – James Allen Chiodo (Jim/Jimi), age 60, of Kenosha, Wisconsin joined his Lord in Heaven on the morning of February 20, 2017. Jim was born in Hollywood, CA on August 12, 1956 to Kenneth Chiodo and Kathleen Chiodo (Wood). After his father finished serving in the Marine Corps, his family moved back to Kenosha, WI where he grew...

Leonard Anthony Salawater

Leonard Anthony Salawater

Feb 19, 2017

Racine – Leonard Anthony Salawater, age 71, passed away at his residence, surrounded with the love of his family, on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Proud of his Native American heritage, Leonard was born in Odanah, Wisconsin on the Bad River Indian Reservation on September 27, 1945 to the late Ben and Lucille (nee: Messenger) Salawater. He has...

Deborah Stanford

Deborah Stanford

Feb 17, 2017

Racine – Deborah (nee: Graves) Stanford, age 65, beloved wife of Deacon Earnest Stanford, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 17, 2017.

Deborah was born in Waukegan, Illinois on January 29, 1952 to the late Marion and Norma Jean (nee: Haynes) Graves. She was a graduate of North Chicago High School and the University...

Ellen Margaret Kovac

Ellen Margaret Kovac

Feb 16, 2017

RACINE – Mrs. Ellen M. Kovac, 95, entered eternal life at Ridgewood Care Center with her family by her side on Thursday, February 16, 2017.

A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on February 5, 1922, the daughter of the late Charles and Esther (nee: Frank) Cullen. On August 2, 1941 she married Edward J. Kovac,...

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