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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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Rogers Wray

Rogers Wray

Oct 4, 2016

Rogers Wray, age 82, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in Racine, WI.  A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 21st in the funeral chapel at 11:00am.  Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10:00am until the time of service.  Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery.

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Infant Deon Pirre Downs Jr

Infant Deon Pirre Downs Jr

Oct 2, 2016

Infant Deon Pirre Downs Jr. was born on October 2, 2016 and put on his heavenly wing just a few hours later.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, October 14th at Graceland Cemetery.

James William Gardner

James William Gardner

Oct 2, 2016

James W. Gardner, age 61, passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 2, 2016.  The are no services scheduled.

Gloria M Peterson

Gloria M Peterson

Oct 2, 2016

Gloria M. Peterson, 86, passed away at Home Harbor of Racine on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. Gloria was born in Roselle, Ill., on Aug. 1, 1930, daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma (nee: Gilchrist) Smith. She was united in marriage to Gordon J. Peterson on Oct. 14, 1950, in Rockford, Ill. He preceded her in death on Dec....

George Frederick Beck

George Frederick Beck

Oct 1, 2016

Sturtevant – George Frederick Beck, age 92, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, October 1, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family.

Of Danish decent, George was born in New York on November 6, 1923 to the late Fred and Sophie (nee: Therkelsen) Beck. George attended Sturtevant schools and resided in the Sturtevant area...

Marge Marie Kastelic

Marge Marie Kastelic

Oct 1, 2016

RACINE (formerly a resident of Kenosha) – Marge Kastelic, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Hospice.

Born on December 11, 1926 in Kenosha to Teofil and Mary (nee: Grabalauski) Jelen and she attended Kenosha schools.   In her early years, she worked at Nippersink Resort then moved to managing a number...

Kenneth Eugene Hawes

Kenneth Eugene Hawes

Sep 30, 2016

RACINE – Mr. Kenneth E. Hawes, 84, passed away at Burlington Rehabilitation & Care Center on Friday, September 30, 2016.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on August 9, 1932, the son of the late Howard and Elsie (nee: Koch) Hawes.

Ken retired from Printing Developments Inc. in 1993 after 39 years of...

Fred Helmut Buehmann

Fred Helmut Buehmann

Sep 29, 2016

Union Grove – Fred Helmut Buehmann, 93, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center on Thursday, September 29, 2016. He was born in Dortmund, Germany on October 1, 1922, son of Traugott and Johanna Buehmann.  Fred served in the Calvary with the German Army in WWII; He was married in Germany on December 10, 1947 to Ursula Orligk. In...

Gene Robert Sems

Gene Robert Sems

Sep 29, 2016

MOUNT PLEASANT – Gene R. Sems, 84, passed away at All Saints on Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Gene was born in Grand Island, NE on May 20, 1932, the son of the late Leo and Viola Sems.  He served his nation with the US Army and received a Purple Heart during the Korean War.

On...

Richard "Dick" Clayton Koykkari

Richard "Dick" Clayton Koykkari

Sep 29, 2016

Racine – Richard Clayton Koykkari, age 79, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center, surrounded by loving family, on Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Dick was born in Racine on June 12, 1937 son of the late Nick and LaVerne (nee: Luhn) Koykkari.

He was employed for about 27 years for Sears Roebuck...

Helen Josephine Erbe

Helen Josephine Erbe

Sep 28, 2016

Racine – Helen Josephine (nee: Infusino) Erbe, age 88, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 surrounded by the love of her family.

Helen was born in Racine on March 22, 1928 to the late Emil and Mary (nee: Presta) Infusino. She met her future husband, Lester R....

Wilton Eugene Tye

Wilton Eugene Tye

Sep 28, 2016

Wilton Eugene Tye ,53, passed away on September 28, 2016.

He was born January 26, 1963 in Chicago, IL.  He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1981 and was a lifelong resident of Racine, WI.

Wilton was very talented in repair work, building restoration and carpentry.  He learned his trade from his father Benjamin...

Curtis L. Helding

Curtis L. Helding

Sep 27, 2016

Curtis L. Helding, 78, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He was born in Racine on April 23, 1938, the son of the late Harold and Leone (nee: Kette) Helding.  Curtis graduated from Washington Park High School in 1956. On October 24, 1959, he was married to Barbara Ann Kwapil at Our Savior's Lutheran...

Carol Donna Christensen

Carol Donna Christensen

Sep 22, 2016

Carol would like you to know that after 93 years her time here on earth ended on September 22.  She received a call for an appointment from which she will not be returning.    This appointment will take her to a wonderful place where she will have a happy reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a...

Carol Jean Fleming

Carol Jean Fleming

Sep 21, 2016

Carol Jean (nee: Windmon) Fleming, age 63, was called home by her Loving Savior on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Hospice Alliance, in Kenosha, WI.  "Momma Jean" as she was affectionately called by all who loved her, was born on September 25, 1952 to the union of James Arthur and Maude (nee: Travis) Windmon in Dyers, Arkansas.  Shortly after...

Marjorie "Marge" Ann Bahr

Marjorie "Marge" Ann Bahr

Sep 20, 2016

Racine – Marjorie Ann (nee: Londo) Bahr, age 68, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

Marjorie was born in Racine on May 15, 1948 to the late Jacob and Clara (nee: Zenner) Londo. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1966. Marge was employed for over 30 years at Young...

Michael "Mike" Kenneth Schauer

Michael "Mike" Kenneth Schauer

Sep 17, 2016

Watertown – Mike Schauer, age 48, passed to his heavenly home on September 17, 2016 at 7:20 p.m. at Angels Grace Hospice due to complications of a fall caused by internal bleeding. Mike died surrounded by his loving family.  Mike was born on October 11, 1967.  He was the first child of Ken and Laverne Schauer.

Mike...

Jeane Margaret Staaf

Jeane Margaret Staaf

Sep 17, 2016

Racine – Jeane Margaret Staaf passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospice at the wonderful age of 98. Jeane was born in Racine on January 15, 1918, during one of the worst blizzards in the city's history. Her parents were Ivar Youngquist and Margaret Anheuser Youngquist.

Jeane grew up, and attended schools, in Racine and Kenosha. She graduated...

Bill John Benicek

Bill John Benicek

Sep 16, 2016

Racine – Bill J. Benicek, 64, left this world while spending time up north in God's Country.  It was a place where he loved to be and enjoy many family and friends.  The hunting was always good and the time spent at the cabin were the best memories of his life.  They will never be forgotten.  "I believe I'll...

Tyra R. Coleman

Tyra R. Coleman

Sep 15, 2016

Tyra R. Coleman, 36, passed away in the Post-Acute Medical Center, Greenfield, WI on Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was born in Racine, on February 3, 1980 the daughter of Laurie Coleman and Haven Smith.

Tyra was a 1998 graduate of J. I. Case High School. She was an aide with the Durham Bus Company. Tyra was...

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