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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Mary Ann Jensen

Mary Ann Jensen

Aug 16, 2016

RACINE – Mrs. Mary Ann Jensen, 79, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 surrounded by her family.

A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on May 17, 1937, the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (nee: Bilik) Shimkus.  She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1956.  On April...

Jeanette Marion Kohel

Jeanette Marion Kohel

Aug 14, 2016

RACINE – Jeanette M. Kohel, 84, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Sunday, August 14, 2016. surrounded by her family

She was born in Milwaukee on July 2, 1932, The daughter of the late Elmer Schaefer and  Aurelia (nee: Schmit).  Her father passed way when she was 2 years old. Her mother married Albin Gauthier....

Madge Englund

Madge Englund

Aug 14, 2016

Racine – Madge Louise Englund, 101, passed away at home on Sunday, August 14, 2016. She was born in Viola on September 22, 1914, daughter of the late Roland and Louisa (nee: Hill) Matthes. She was married in St. Louis, Missouri on May 16, 1938 to Carl Englund. Mr. Englund preceded her in death in 1996.

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Donna (Nee: Lehman) Decaire

Donna (Nee: Lehman) Decaire

Aug 14, 2016

Racine – Donna M. (nee: Lehman) DeCaire, age 73, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Sunday, August 14, 2016 following a brief, yet courageous, struggle with ovarian cancer.

Donna was born in Racine on October 22, 1942 to the late Peter and Viola (nee: Hoffman) Lehman. She graduated from Saint Catherine's High School in 1960....

Karen Sys

Karen Sys

Aug 13, 2016

Karen Marie Sys, 80, passed away at home on August 13, 2016. She was born in Racine on April 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Elmer and Leta (nee: Jackson) Larsen. Karen was a member of the Horlick class of 1954. She was married in Racine on April 19th, 1974 to Joel Sys. Karen spent many years working...

Terrance Lee Otwaska

Terrance Lee Otwaska

Aug 12, 2016

Racine – Terrance Lee Otwaska, 69, known to all as Terry, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016.  He was born in Racine on June 24, 1947, son of the late Edward and Virginia (nee: Jacobsen) Otwaska.

Terry was an outdoorsman at heart.  He loved perch and walleye fishing on Lake Michigan.  Terry also loved deer hunting,...

Laverne "Vernie" Horton

Laverne "Vernie" Horton

Aug 12, 2016

RACINE – LaVerne "Vernie" H. Horton, 88, entered eternal life on August 12, 2016. She was born in Racine on May 17, 1928, to Joseph and Josephine (nee: Scheible) Gedemer.  She was a 1946 graduate of St. Catherine's High School. On August 13, 1949, LaVerne was married to the love of her life, Aloysius E. Horton at Holy Name...

Evelyn "Evie" Mae Martini

Evelyn "Evie" Mae Martini

Aug 12, 2016

Racine – Evelyn Mae Martini, 83, known affectionately to all as "Evie", received the promise of eternal life on Friday, August 12, 2016. She was born in Menominee, MI, on April 11, 1933, daughter of the late Edward and Clara (nee: LaChappelle) Doubek.

Evelyn was united in marriage to the love of her life, Kenneth L. Martini,...

Joseph S. Francis

Joseph S. Francis

Aug 11, 2016

Racine – Joseph S. Francis, age 89, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Thursday, August 11, 2016.

Joe was born in Racine on December 24, 1926 to the late Frank and Mary (nee: Kopsie) Francis. He faithfully served our country with the United States Army in Germany during the Korean War.

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Lyle Gunderson

Lyle Gunderson

Aug 9, 2016

Racine – Lyle Gordon Gunderson, 79, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. A lifelong resident of Racine, Lyle was born on September 17, 1936 to the late Morlan and Bernadette (nee: Springer) Gunderson. Lyle graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1956, and then served 2 years in the US Marines Corps.

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Charlotte "Sis" Zboril

Charlotte "Sis" Zboril

Aug 8, 2016

Sturtevant – Charlotte Ann Zboril (nee: Bauer); age 83; passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday, August 8, 2016.

Charlotte was born in Wheeling, Illinois on November 4, 1932 to the late Joseph and Theresa (nee: Stanke) Bauer. She graduated from Washington Park High School. She was united in marriage to...

Mary & Albert Petersen

Mary & Albert Petersen

Aug 7, 2016

Racine – Albert R. Petersen and Mary T. (nee: Maerzke) Petersen have been reunited after a two year separation. Albert passed away on October 15, 2014 and Mary passed away on August 7, 2016.

Albert was born in Racine, WI on November 7, 1928. Mary was born in Hales Corners, WI on November 1, 1932.

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David Michael Grasso

David Michael Grasso

Aug 6, 2016

Sturtevant – David Michael Grasso, 54, affectionately known to all as "Chooch", received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, August 6, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Ironwood   MI, on February 1, 1962, son of the late Joseph and Rita (nee: Cvengros) Grasso. Dave was united in marriage to the love of...

John L. Gaal

John L. Gaal

Aug 6, 2016

John L. Gaal, 90, passed away peacefully, in the Aurora Hospital-Burlington, on Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was born in Welland, Canada on April 30, 1926 the son of the late John and Josephine (nee: Nikkar) Gaal. He served his country as a Frogman with the U.S. Navy, during WWII, doing underwater demolition. He had been employed by the...

Jose Luis Nava

Jose Luis Nava

Aug 5, 2016

Racine – Jose Luis Nava, 56, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, August 5, 2016.  He was born in Laredo, TX, on September 30, 1959, son of the late Victor Nava and Evelia (nee: Paredes) Nava.

Jose's family is planning a memorial Mass to be celebrated on Friday, August 12, 2016, 12:00pm, at St. Patrick...

John Richard Hutchinson

John Richard Hutchinson

Aug 5, 2016

RACINE – John R. Hutchinson, 55, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on August 5, 2016 after fighting a brave, never ending battle with glioblastoma brain cancer, like the champion he was, he left us too soon.

He was born in Racine on November 7, 1960, the son of Neil and Kathleen (nee: Mann) Hutchinson.

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Marie Elizabeth Skowronski

Marie Elizabeth Skowronski

Aug 4, 2016

Marie was an active and faithful member of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and later at St. Richard's Catholic Church where she served on the church council. She was a talented artist; a member of the Racine Art Guild; and participated in the Senior Art Group meetings at the Chavez Center. Her artwork has been displayed during the Art...

Curley B. Milsap

Curley B. Milsap

Aug 3, 2016

Curley B. (nee: Pierce) Milsap, passed on August 3, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born on May 19, 1942 in Heidelberg, MS to the late Houston and Jessie Pierce. On August 17, 1962 Curley united in marriage to Memphis Milsap. She spent her years caring for others as a homemaker, teacher aide, and foster mother. She leaves to...

Juanita Person

Juanita Person

Aug 1, 2016

Racine- Juanita Person 81 years young, passed away peacefully at WFH – All Saints on August 1, 2016.

She was born in Warren, AK on September 6, 1934 to Forrice and Roxie Finley. She was united in marriage to the late Ellis Person on July 2, 1950 in College Park, Ga. A former Rainfair employee until she...

David A. Larkin

David A. Larkin

Jul 30, 2016

~~David A. Larkin, 78 died peacefully at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on July 30, 2016. David was born on December 17, 1938 to the late Russell and Ella Larkin in Racine, WI. David served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1957-1960. While stationed in France in 1958 he met Liliane (Micheline...

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