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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Jake Jacobson

Jake Jacobson

Apr 17, 2017

Mt. Pleasant – Jake Jacobson, 68, passed away in the peaceful surroundings of his home with his family by his side on Monday, April 17, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 27, 1948, the son of Charles and Dorthea (nee: Ahlborn) Jacobson. Shortly after graduating from Woodstock High School, Jake proudly served in the US Army....

Robert Earl Barry

Robert Earl Barry

Apr 13, 2017

Robert Earl Barry, age 70, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born on September 24, 1946 in Etta, Mississippi to Tom Barry and Nola Sanders. Robert accepted Christ at an early age.  On April 25, 1963, he was united in marriage to Barbara J. Williams in Memphis, Tennessee.  To...

Willie James Hood

Willie James Hood

Apr 13, 2017

RACINE  – Willie James Hood (Playa), affectionately known as James, age 48, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Beloit Memorial Hospital in  Beloit, Wisconsin. James was born on November 18, 1968 to L.H. Hood & Lucille Hood in Drew Ms. James received his formal education in the Racine Unified School District. James also worked for the Duck...

Beverly J. Shannon

Beverly J. Shannon

Apr 11, 2017

Racine, WI – Beverly J. (nee: Schuster) Shannon, age 89, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove, WI on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Beverly was born in Caledonia, WI on April 10, 1928 to the late George and Marie (nee: Gaie) Schuster. After graduation from high school, she attended University of Wisconsin – Parkside....

Cameron Lucas Stynes

Cameron Lucas Stynes

Apr 11, 2017

Kenosha – Cameron Lucas Stynes passed away in Kenosha, and joined the angels in Heaven, on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the tender age of 2-months-old. Cameron was born in Kenosha on February 2, 2017 to Anna Johnson and Robert Stynes.

Surviving are his mother, Anna Johnson; father, Robert Stynes; brother, Ethan; sister, Vanessa; grandparents, Lori &...

Marjorie Ann Tenuta

Marjorie Ann Tenuta

Apr 10, 2017

SOMERS – Marjorie Ann Tenuta, 81, passed away unexpectedly and went home to God on Monday, April 10, 2017.

She was born in Racine on July 26, 1935, the daughter of the late Herbert John and Arvilla Marie (nee: McGovern) Thieme.  Marjorie graduated from Horlick High School.  On June 7, 1958 she married Joseph Michael Tenuta at...

Judith Marie Lutkus

Judith Marie Lutkus

Apr 9, 2017

Judith Marie Lutkus, age 86, passed away at her residence on April 9, 2017 in Racine, Wisconsin.  A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2017, Mass will begin at 12:00pm , St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish, 4816 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI.  Interment will take place at St. George Cemetery following the Mass.

Raymond Thomas Simmons

Raymond Thomas Simmons

Apr 9, 2017

Raymond T. Simmons, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his residence.  The family has planned a  memorial service on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 5:00 at Christian Faith Fellowship Church-Racine, 3303 Nicholson Rd at 5:00pm.

Willy L. Christensen

Willy L. Christensen

Apr 9, 2017

Racine – Willy L. Christensen, age 95, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017.

Willy was born in Racine on September 27, 1921 to the late Christ and Dorothy (nee: Jensen) Christensen. He faithfully served our Country with the US Army 45 th Division in WWII. Willy was a longtime employee...

Betty Lou Heiser

Betty Lou Heiser

Apr 9, 2017

Racine – Betty Lou Heiser, 87, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Sunday, April 9, 2017. She was born in Wauwatosa on February 15, 1930, daughter of the late Clarence and Coryll (nee: Anderson) Hansen. She was a Racine area resident for most of her life.

Betty was employed at the southern Wisconsin...

Dana Garth Ishman

Dana Garth Ishman

Apr 8, 2017

Racine – Dana Garth Ishman, 71, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 8, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Racine on December 8, 1945, son of the late Allen and Catherine (née: Forde) Ishman.

Dana was united in marriage to the former, Donna G. Domokos, on October 1,...

Messiah Johnson

Messiah Johnson

Apr 7, 2017

Our angel, Messiah DeShawn Calvin Johnson was born to eternal life on Friday, April 7, 2017, and is now with our risen Lord, Jesus Christ.  His parents, Tasharia and Sharika Johnson, were blessed with his arrival on March 16, 2017. Each of the 22 days they spent together were treasured and filled with love.

Messiah's parents, family,...

Mary Louise Harden

Mary Louise Harden

Apr 6, 2017

Mary Louise  (nee: Pannell) Harden  was born on March 10, 1951, to the union of Joe Louis Kelly and Mary Emma Pannell in New Albany, Mississippi.

Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior when she was 55 years old and became a member of Higher Ground Ministries in Racine, WI.  She became a member of Refuge Church...

Don Scott Hess

Don Scott Hess

Apr 6, 2017

MOUNT PLEASANT – Don Scott Hess, age 70, of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2017.

Don was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 16, 1947. He graduated from Carl Schurz High School in 1965. On December 13, 1969 he married his high school sweetheart, Susan Weber. Together they raised two sons. They...

James Edwin Kirby

James Edwin Kirby

Apr 5, 2017

James Edwin Kirby, 61, passed away at home with family by his side on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was born in Racine, WI on April 6, 1955, the son of James Loren and Edna Mae (nee: Webb) Kirby.

James graduated from Washington Park High School and was a Racine resident all of his life. He was...

Joseph George Ophale

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

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

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

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

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...

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