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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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Donald Charles Murphy
May 4, 2016
Donald Charles Murphy, 77, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 4, 2016, surrounded by his family. Don was born in Kenosha on September 13, 1938, the son of the late Donald F. and Betty (nee: Wachs) Murphy. Don served his country by joining the U.S. Air Force in 1956. On October 4, 1958, in Mt. Carmel Catholic...
Jean Carolyn Freeman
May 3, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT – Jean Carolyn Freeman, age 90, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie and was called home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
She was born in Wilmot on November 24, 1925, to Fred and Hilda (nee Lambrecht) Pierson. Soon...
Marion Margaret Buck
May 2, 2016
Racine – Mrs. Marion M. (Jones) Buck, 82, passed away in her home at Racine Commons on Monday, May 2, 2016. She was born in Racine, WI on November 17, 1933, the daughter of the late Harrison (Harry) Russell and Susanna (Sue) Francis (Wiesner) Jones.
Marion attended Holy Name Elementary School and graduated from St. Catherine's High...
Luther James Moss
May 2, 2016
Racine, WI – Luther J. Moss, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at his residence. A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May9th, 10:00am in the funeral home chapel. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9:00am until the time of service. Full military honors will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans...
Marianne Konz
May 1, 2016
Marianne (nee: Bubolz) Konz, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at the Villas at Lincoln Park, Racine. Marianne was born in Chicago, on October 13, 1930 to the late Dr. Richard and Floy (nee: McCachren) Bubolz. On December 9, 1960 she was united in marriage to Gerald Konz. Marianne was a gifted pianist and organist. At age...
Gerald "Jerry" Getzin
May 1, 2016
Racine- Gerald "Jerry" David Getzin, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2016. Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Jacqueline Getzin. Father of Jeriann Getzin (Dave Blaszczak) and Larry Getzin (Brenda) along with grandchildren Helen and John Blaszczak. Brother to Judith (Getzin) Lindgren……and a loving step-father. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Gayle Baran
Apr 30, 2016
RACINE – Gayle L. Baran, age 72, passed away at Hospitality Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, April 30, 2016.
Gayle was born in Kansas City, MO on September 23, 1943 and raised in Fremont, MI by her loving parents, the late Loren and Mary (nee: Carothers) Fitzpatrick. She moved to Racine to take care of her ailing Aunt...
Oscar L. Gaytan
Apr 29, 2016
Oscar L. Gaytan, age 78, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI. A Memorial Service will be held in Chicago, Illinois.
Robert Lee Miller
Apr 29, 2016
~~Robert Lee Miller, age 57, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at University Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones and friends. Robert was born February 13, 1959 to Mr. Leon and Mrs. Ivory (nee: Robinson) Miller in Tupelo, Mississippi. He went to B.F. Ford Elementary before moving to Racine, WI. He continued his education at Howard...
James Ernest Gain
Apr 29, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT – Mr. James E. Gain, 84, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Friday, April 29, 2016.
He was born in Kenosha on July 15, 1931, the son of the late Ernest and Barbara (nee: Christman) Gain. On March 21, 1951 he entered the US Navy and proudly served his country during...
Lina Van Koningsveld
Apr 28, 2016
RACINE – Mrs. Lina Van Koningsveld, 94, passed away at Villa at Lincoln Park on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
She was born in Racine on April 24, 1922, the daughter of the late Claude and Helen (nee: Van Dyke) De Graff. On May 22, 1942 she married her childhood sweetheart and love of her life, Herman Van...
Eberhard Esser
Apr 28, 2016
Kenosha – Eberhard Christoph Esser, 75, passed away at United Hospital System – Kenosha on Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was born in Germany on September 11, 1940, the son of the late Eberhard and Anne (nee: Wendring) Esser. At 11 years of age he and his family moved to Canada and settled in Chicago 3 years later. Eberhard...
George Ludwig Schuster
Apr 28, 2016
UNION GROVE – Mr. George L. Schuster, 92, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
He was born in Racine on February 18, 1924, the son of the late George and Marie (nee: Gaie) Schuster, Sr. Mr. Schuster nobly served in the US Navy during WWII. He was an...
Thomas Peter Reisenauer
Apr 28, 2016
KENOSHA- Thomas Reisenauer, 80, of Kenosha, passed away on April 28, 2016.
Tom was born in Mandan, North Dakota to the late George and Clara (Berger) Reisenauer on April 28, 1936. In 1994, he married Priscilla Krahn in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tom graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1954. He enlisted in the Navy...
Annie Will Person
Apr 27, 2016
Annie W. Person, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She was born on March 6, 1931 in Columbus, MS to Lizzie B. Lewis and Hunter Williams.
She married Elbert L. Person on May 15, 1947. Their union was blessed with six children. She was a devoted, loving, caring and family-oriented mother, sister, grandmother of 22, great-grandmother...
Larry Earl Gitzlaff
Apr 27, 2016
Kenosha – Larry Earl Gitzlaff, 67, received the promise of eternal life in his home on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Larry was born in Kenosha on January 25, 1949, son of the late Lester and Hazel (Scheckler) Gitzlaff.
A farmer's life is one of absolute dedication. Larry was a farmer through and through. He devoted his life...
Jane Timmel O'Brien
Apr 26, 2016
On Tuesday April 26, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer, Jane O'Brien passed away peacefully into the everlasting presence of God with her family by her side. She was born on June 26, 1955, daughter of the late Ernst and Joyce (Nee: Schroeder) Timmel.
Jane was a proud member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, a humble servant...
Gerald "Jerry" Balderas
Apr 24, 2016
Racine – Gerald "Jerry" Balderas, 75, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was born in Mt. Haley, Michigan, on June 2, 1940, son of the late Doroteo Balderas, Sr. and Petra (nee: Jimenez) Balderas.
Jerry was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Rose Mary Mastronardi, on...
Cynthia Stulac
Apr 24, 2016
Racine –Cynthia Ann (nee: Maegaard) Stulac, age 73, went gently to her final reward reuniting with her wonderful and dearly missed husband, Frank (who preceded her in death on November 22, 2003) on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center.
Cynthia was born to Margaret (nee: Sorensen) and Norman Maegaard on September...
Deborah Ann Gilliam
Apr 22, 2016
RACINE – Ms. Deborah A. Gilliam, 63, passed away at WFHC –All Saints on Friday, April 22, 2016.
Deborah was born in Racine, WI March 28, 1953 to the late Pearl Harris (Nee: Gilliam). She attended Park High School. She was employed in the food service industry for many years, taking an early retirement in 2009.
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