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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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Elisabeth Robinson
Oct 21, 2015
Union Grove – Elisabeth Robinson, 69, passed away at All Saints Hospital on October 21, 2015. She was born in Berne, Switzerland on December 28, 1945, daughter of the late Fritz and Martha (nee: Reisen) Schwarz. Liz was married in Berne to Geoffrey Robinson on September 5, 1975. In 1979 they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and also lived in...
Thomas Joseph Fleury
Oct 21, 2015
Caledonia – Thomas Joseph Fleury, 84, passed away peacefully, lovingly surrounded by his family, at his home in Racine on Wednesday, October 21. He was born in Racine on September 9, 1931, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Fleury. Tom joined the United States Marines at the age of 17, and was awarded the Purple Heart while proudly...
Naomi Marie Bushell
Oct 20, 2015
Racine – Naomi Marie (nee: Adensam) Bushell, age 99, passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of her family, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Kenosha Estates Care Center.
Naomi was born in Racine on May 20, 1916 to the late Frank and Angeline (nee: Goral) Adensam. After 20 years as a homemaker, Naomi began working for...
Vincent Peter Doyle
Oct 20, 2015
Racine – Vincent P. Doyle, age 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of his family, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Becker-Shoop Center.
Vince was born in Chicago, IL on April 10, 1941 to the late Vincent and Frances (nee: Ward) Doyle. A graduate of Chicago Vocational High School, he went on to proudly serve...
Gerald O. Donaldson
Oct 19, 2015
Oak Creek – Gerald O. Donaldson, 94, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, October 19, 2015. He was born in Michigan on February 14, 1921, son of the late Arthur and Mae (nee: Skog) Donaldson.
Gerald was united in marriage to the love of his life, Grace Marie (nee: Sullivan) Donaldson, on April 26, 1953,...
George Washington Cottingham Iii
Oct 18, 2015
Racine – George Washington Cottingham III, affectionately known as Papa, 61, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, October 18, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 7, 1954, son of the late George and Marie (nee: Prentice) Cottingham II.
George was united in marriage to the...
Estanislado "Lalo" Martinez, Jr.
Oct 18, 2015
Racine – Estanislado Ramos Martinez, Jr.; age 84; beloved husband of Lucy (nee: Rangel) Martinez and dear father of Juanita Cruz and Mary (Israel) Chairez; passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday morning, October 18, 2015.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7, 2015...
Mary Clare Michna
Oct 18, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT and UNION GROVE – Mary Clare Michna, 68, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Sunday, October 18, 2015.
She was born in Racine on August 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (nee: Thompson) Michna. Mary Clare graduated from Horlick High School and received her bachelor's and master's degrees from...
John Duwayne Nelson
Oct 17, 2015
~~RACINE – John DuWayne Nelson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2015.
John was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on April 3, 1925, the youngest child of Bertram and May (Olson) Nelson. After graduating from Washington Park High School in 1943, he joined the Army and served with the 547th Anti-Aircraft Artillery...
Melvin Casimir Lukomski
Oct 15, 2015
Racine – Melvin C. Lukomski, age 77, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Thursday, October 15, 2015.
Melvin was born in Milwaukee on December 14, 1937. He lived in England for a short period of time when his dad worked for International Harvester. The family moved back to Milwaukee where Mel attended...
Ronald Bertelsen
Oct 14, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Atonement Lutheran Church
2915 Wright Avenue, Racine, WI
Visitation – 2:00 pm
Memorial Service – 3:00 pm
My name is Ronald Bertelsen. I was born into this world 77 years ago on March 31, 1938...
Joan Eileen Denman
Oct 14, 2015
Racine – Joan E. Denman passed away on October 14, 2015. Joan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 20, 1931. She attended Auer Avenue School, Peckham Junior High and graduated from Custer High School.
She resided in Racine most of her adult life. She was preceded in death by her father, Arendt Iverson, her mother, Norma...
John "Jack" Harold Stevens, Jr.
Oct 12, 2015
Bristol – John H. Stevens, Jr., lovingly known as "Jack", 83, entered into eternal bliss to join the love of his life, Finny, on October 12, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts on April 1, 1932, and is one of the greatest men that God created.
Jack, also known...
James Ronald Simonsen
Oct 12, 2015
Racine – James Ronald Simonsen, 73, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on Monday, October 12, 2015. He was born in Racine on May 9, 1942, son of the late Wilfred and Joyce (nee: Bergstrom) Simonsen.
He was united in marriage to the former Kim M. Battisti (nee: Petersen) on September 14, 1996, at Emmaus...
Gilbert W. Demint
Oct 11, 2015
Racine – Gilbert W. DeMint; age 88; passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 11, 2015 surrounded with the love of his family.
Gilbert was born in Racine on November 27, 1926 to the late Blendon and Tessie (nee: Jacob) DeMint. Following high school, he went on to faithfully serve our country from 1942 until...
Robert Lavell Johnson
Oct 10, 2015
~~Robert Lavell Johnson Jr. was born on October 22, 1988 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Wanda Payton-Gregory and Robert L. Johnson Sr. He moved to Racine, Wisconsin at the age of 12, he attended Starbuck Middle School and then graduated from Washington Park High School. After graduation he accepted as a student at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where he...
James R. Larsen
Oct 10, 2015
Venice, FL (formerly of Racine) – James R. Larsen; age 84; passed away at Venice Hospice House in Florida on Saturday, October 10, 2015.
Jim was born in Racine on October 9, 1931, beloved son of the late William and Magdalen V. (nee: Horton) Larsen. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School "Class of 1950"....
Samantha Leann Farris
Oct 10, 2015
Samantha Leann Farris, 28 was granted her angel wings on October 10, 2015. Her final days were spent in Fresno, Texas with her family for the celebration of birth of her nephew Jaxson whom shares Samantha's birthday.
To some, Samantha's life would seem too short, but for those who were touched by her smile, kindness, ad love...
Leo A. Prevost
Oct 9, 2015
Apache Junction, AZ – Leo A. Prevost, 92, of Apache Junction, AZ and formerly of Racine, WI; received the promise of eternal life on Friday, October 9th, 2015. He was born in Escanaba, MI on March 1, 1923; son of the late Leo Prevost and Josephine (nee: Gardner); was married to the love of his life, Kathleen Marie Boehme,...
Joel Sylvan Holt
Oct 8, 2015
Racine – Joel S. Holt found peace on October 8th, 2015 at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris E. Holt (1978); father, Sylvan W. Holt (2007); and sister, Barbara A. Nix (2010). He is remembered by his survivors: brother, Jerry (Mary) Holt of Social Circle, GA; sister, Jeanie (Rick) Doubenspeck of Topeka,...
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