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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John Mitchell Jacobs

John Mitchell Jacobs

Dec 13, 2016

Mt. Pleasant – John Mitchell "Jack" Jacobs, 87, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He was born in Highland Park, Illinois on March 9, 1929, son of the late Joseph and Elise (nee: Laurdeson) Jacobs. Jack was married in Kenosha to Lillian Heidersdorf on July 23, 1949. She preceded him in death on December...

Andre Crosby

Andre Crosby

Dec 10, 2016

Andre Crosby Sr., 61, died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, December 10, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Robbins, IL, on April 27, 1955 the son of the Otis and Ora Lee (Nee: Ramsey) Crosby.

Mr. Crosby had been employed by Big O and Sons Construction Co. He enjoyed building all kinds...

Sharon Jean Seidel

Sharon Jean Seidel

Dec 10, 2016

Racine – Sharon Jean Seidel, age 77, passed away surrounded by her family, at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, December 10, 2016.

A lifetime resident, Sharon was born in Racine on February 24, 1939 to the late Willard J. Christensen and Rose (nee: DeMatthew ) Hardy. She attended St. Catherine's High School. On May 2, 1959...

Robert "Bob" Louis Daher, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Louis Daher, Sr.

Dec 9, 2016

Racine – Robert "Bob" Louis Daher, Sr, 65, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 9, 2016. He was born in Portage, WI, on August 7, 1951, son of the late Alfred and Rose (Née: Tabor) Daher.

Bob worked for Jacobsen-Textron for 33 years and then for Twin Disc for another 12 years until his retirement. He...

Alan "Butch" Thompson

Alan "Butch" Thompson

Dec 6, 2016

Alan "Butch" Thompson reeled in his final fish on December 6, 2016. He was 60 years old. Butch was a man of many talents: a tool and die maker, grill master and smoker, fisherman, boater and gearhead. When it came to motor sports, Butch was versatile: he was in the pits, on the track, under the hood, and in...

James Michael Delaney

James Michael Delaney

Dec 6, 2016

James Michael Delaney was born on December 15, 1956 to James W. and Joan V. Delaney in Chicago, IL, the oldest son and second child of seven. With family holding prayerful vigil, he passed peacefully into the loving hands of God on December 6, 2016 after a valiant struggle with lymphoma.  James was an unwavering and gentle soul who...

William Francis Karls

William Francis Karls

Dec 5, 2016

Racine – William Francis Karls (Bill), age 89, passed away peacefully at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Monday, December 5, 2016.

A lifetime resident of Racine, Bill was born on June 27, 1927 to the late Frank and Magdaline (nee: Griffith) Karls. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1945. Bill faithfully and proudly served...

Eugene John Szymczak

Eugene John Szymczak

Dec 3, 2016

RACINE – Gene J. Szymczak, 67, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday evening, December 3, 2016.

He was born in Racine on June 2, 1949, the son of the late Eugene and Helen (nee: Puchinsky) Szymczak.   Gene graduated from St. Catherine's High School and UW-Madison.  He spent his entire professional career with Educators Credit Union,...

Ruth Elaine Mainland

Ruth Elaine Mainland

Dec 2, 2016

Racine – Ruth E. Mainland, 88, received the promise of eternal life on December 2, 2016. She was born in Racine on January 30, 1928, daughter of the late Benjamin Theodore and Hazel Viola (Née: Nelson) Miller, Sr.

Ruth was a member of Racine Bible Church. She was a talented artist. She enjoyed painting, music, photography, sewing,...

Marie Prunty Mitchell Morgenson

Marie Prunty Mitchell Morgenson

Dec 2, 2016

Somers – Marie Prunty Mitchell Morgenson , 104 years old when she departed in her sleep on December 2, 2016, was born into a ranching family in the mountainous high country of northeastern Nevada. Orphaned at twenty-three, during the Depression and shortly after marrying William C. Mitchell in Chicago, Marie and her brother Bob, later with a...

Nannie Beatrice Moore

Nannie Beatrice Moore

Dec 2, 2016

RACINE – Mrs. Nannie B. Moore, 84, passed away at Ascension All Saints on December 2, 2016.

She was born in Tatumville, TN on November 25, 1932 to the late Essie B. and Nannie Mae Wynn.  Nannie was employed at Gateway Technical College for over 42 years until her retirement at the age of 80.  She was...

Gary Lee Hardesty

Gary Lee Hardesty

Dec 2, 2016

Gary Lee Hardesty, 71, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016. He was born in Monmouth, Illinois on May 15, 1945, son of the late Charles and Mary (nee: Isreal) Hardesty. Gary was raised in Monmouth and graduated from Warren High School in 1963. Gary had two daughters and was a hard working father who took a lot of...

Mary Ann Hill

Mary Ann Hill

Dec 1, 2016

Mary Ann Hill, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.  A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Friday, December 16th, 11:00am at Midtown Church of Christ, 1704 13th Street.  Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00am until the time of service.  Brother Carl E. Wright is...

Ollie M. Lowe

Ollie M. Lowe

Nov 29, 2016

Ollie Mae (Jackson) Lowe was born on October 25, 1929, the fifth child of ten children born to Clifton and Brazilian (Smith) Jackson, in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Her parents instilled in her the importance of having a relationship with God. After she relocated to Racine in the early 1950s she joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and remained a...

Samario Jonsha Beadles

Samario Jonsha Beadles

Nov 29, 2016

RACINE – Samario J. Beadles, 38, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

He was born in Racine on January 20, 1978.

Samario is survived by his 7 children, Daydreana, Davion, Daviana, Setariana, Rayana, Samariana, Samario, Jr.; his mother, Sherrie Beadles; his father, Robert (Diane) Barkley, Sr.; his siblings, Cody, Robert,...

Sylvia Lee Cunegin

Sylvia Lee Cunegin

Nov 27, 2016

Racine – Sylvia Lee (nee: Bolton) Cunegin, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 27, 2016.

Sylvia was born in Racine on June 4, 1949 to Earnest Walter and Peggie Mae (nee: Swift) Bolton, Sr. She graduated from Washington Park High School, and went on to attend Lane College in Jackson, TN. On...

Guadalupe Cruz

Guadalupe Cruz

Nov 26, 2016

Racine – Guadalupe Cruz, 82, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born in Missouri on December 12, 1933, son of the late Seferrino and Torlivia (nee: Sanchez) Cruz. He's been a Racine resident for most of his life.

Mr. Cruz retired from Belle City Malleable Iron in 1999 after 30...

Jacqueline Victoria Simmons

Jacqueline Victoria Simmons

Nov 26, 2016

Racine – Jacqueline Simmons was 60 years old. Born July 15,1956 in Ripley, Mississippi to Elizabeth Gregory and Walter High.   The fourth oldest child of five siblings, three sisters and one brother Barbara, Judy, Patsy and Kenny. They all shared a brotherly and sisterly bond. It was no secret Pat and Jackie's bond was stronger than the other siblings....

Ralph Charles Born, Sr.

Ralph Charles Born, Sr.

Nov 22, 2016

Racine – Ralph Charles Born, Sr.; age 83, passed away peacefully at the Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

A lifetime resident, he was born in Racine on October 12, 1933 to the late Earl and Mildred (nee: Hanson) Born. A graduate of Washington Park High School, Ralph proudly served our...

John James Wishau

John James Wishau

Nov 21, 2016

Racine- John James Wishau, age 90; passed away peacefully at the Union Grove Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall on Monday, November 21, 2016.

A lifetime resident, John was born in Racine on September 5, 1926, to the late Arkley E. and Esther R. (nee: Kasper) Wishau. A graduate of William Horlick High School, he went on...

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