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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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Grace Hope Schultz
Aug 15, 2015
Racine – Grace Hope (nee: Garcia) Schultz; age 42; passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, August 15, 2015 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center following a courageous fight with stage IV cervical cancer. Although it was able to attack her body, the cancer was never able to affect Gracie's spirit.
Gracie was born in Racine...
George E. Koch
Aug 13, 2015
Raymond – George Earl Koch; age 78; beloved husband of Patricia S. (nee: Napieralski) Koch and dear father of Craig (Robin) Koch, Candice (Steve) Strueder and Cherie (Paul) Bolin; passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Vitas – Ruth Hospice in West Allis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 18,...
Deangelo Earl Sims, Jr.
Aug 13, 2015
Deangelo Earl Sims, Jr. was born on July 16, 2015 in Racine at All Saints Hospital; Son of Destiny Lipsey and Deangelo Sims, Sr. He was a true fighter, and Mommy's hero for four brief, but greatly cherished weeks. Deangelo gained his angel wings and entered eternal life on Thursday August 13, 2015.
In addition to his...
Pearl Edmonston
Aug 12, 2015
On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Pearl was reunited with her parents Otto and Theresa Rusch; her brother, Robert Leo Rusch (Dorothy); her sister, Evelyn Murray (George); and her husband, Gordon Edmonston. Pearl passed away just a few days before her 96th birthday.
Pearl Elsie Rusch was born in Dubuque, Iowa on August 21, 1919. Born with a...
Sabene F. Grzyb
Aug 12, 2015
Racine – Sabene F. Grzyb, age 95, passed away on August 12, 2015. She was the wife of the late Chester Grzyb, dear mother of Candace (Stephen) Ohan and Patricia (John) Callender, proud grandmother of Kyle (Becky) Ohan, and adoring great-grandmother of Deacon and Ashlyn Ohan. Sabene is further survived by her brother Richard (Jane) Dorff, nieces, nephews, and...
Patricia Ratliff
Aug 10, 2015
Racine – Patricia M. Ratliff, age 53, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 1, 1962 and was raised at Presentation Catholic Church & School. Patti was an extreme sports fan and dedicated volunteer; enjoyed planning family reunions and celebrations; and absolutely loved...
Sara E. Dresen
Aug 9, 2015
Racine – Sara Elaine Dresen, 13, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2015. She was born in Racine on April 14, 2002, daughter of Scott and Lisa (nee: Hansen) Dresen.
Sara was about to enter the eighth grade at St. Catherine's Middle School. She played softball for the City of Racine Dodgers and then for the...
Hailee A. Smith
Aug 8, 2015
Ms. Hailee Anne Smith, age 21, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on September 1, 1993 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was the loving daughter of Scott James and Lynn Michelle Johnson Smith. Hailee was raised in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin and later the family moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina for nine years. She was raised in the Lutheran faith....
James "Jack" Mitek
Aug 6, 2015
Bristol (formerly of Racine and Kenosha) – James "Jack" Mitek; age 85; passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, August 6, 2015 at Grande Prairie Health & Rehab Center in Pleasant Prairie.
Jack, affectionately known to many as "Jagee", was born in Sturtevant, WI on June 1, 1930 to the late Stanley and Katherine (nee: Suslowicz) Mitek. After...
Kareem Ghani
Aug 5, 2015
Racine – Kareem Ghani (AKA Cliff Fisher) passed away at All Saints Hospital on August 5, 2015. He was born in Indianola, Mississippi on April 25, 1945, the son of the late LC Fisher and Martha Young. Kareem spent most of his life in Racine, and retired from Printing Development Inc. after more than 30 years of service.
...Ethel Mae Lofton
Aug 1, 2015
Racine – Ethel Mae Lofton, 64, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Saturday, August 1, 2015. She was born in Minter City, Mississippi on August 11, 1950, daughter of the late Louis and Mary (nee: Collins) Lofton.
Ethel relocated to Racine in 1967. She completed her GED at Gateway Technical Institute and then graduated from Carthage...
James Zaden
Aug 1, 2015
Jim is survived by his loving wife Penny Ann Zaden; daughters Kath (Jim) Syring, Cher (Harold) Garner; special granddaughter Hayley Syring; step-sons Keven (Cheryl Valente) Winters, John (Jill) Winters, other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews, and a very special niece Joan Stone. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Earl Zaden and Donald Zaden; and sisters Mildred Coleman and...
Cynthia Andrews
Aug 1, 2015
~~Racine – Cynthia "Sugar" (Nee: Hall) Andrews, 52, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 11am at St. Paul MBC, 1123 Center St. Visitation will be in the church from 10am until the time of service. Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby will officting Interment will take...
Michael A. Krueger
Jul 30, 2015
Michael A. Krueger, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born in Kenosha on August 9, 1963; the son of the late Dennis and Carol (nee: Romano) Krueger.
Michael graduated from Tremper High School and later attended the University of Miami for music performance. On September 8, 1984, he was married to Wendy...
Michael P. Harder
Jul 29, 2015
Michael P. Harder, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. He was born in Wauwatosa, WI on Oct. 10, 1951 and was the son of the late Patrick and Margaret (nee: Austin) Harder. On July 29, 1989, in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Laura...
Terry Lee Shufelt
Jul 28, 2015
Terry Shufelt passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at age 56. He was born in Racine on January 3, 1959 to the late Durward "Duffy" and Ruth (nee: Summ) Shufelt.
He started playing drums when he was in junior high school and then moved to guitars. He played with several different groups...
Joy Lynn Hamilton
Jul 27, 2015
Joy Lynn Hamilton, 47, was called Home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2015. She was born in Oregon, OH on November 9, 1967, the daughter of Jessie and Maxine (nee: Casey) Hamilton Sr. Joy had been employed by Project New Life, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She was a faithful and...
Carol Ann Huff
Jul 25, 2015
RACINE – Mrs. Carol Ann Huff, 87, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
A lifetime member of Racine, she was born on November 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Paul and Constance (nee: Yunkes) Paulson. Carol graduated from St. Agnes School of Nursing in 1949. On September 15, 1951 she married John...
John H. Anderson, Iv
Jul 25, 2015
Kingman, AZ- John H. Anderson IV, age 66, was called home by the Lord to join his mother and other loved ones. John peacefully went to Heaven with his loving family by his side on July 25, 2015.
John was born to John and Carol Anderson III on Nov. 12, 1948, in Racine, Wis. He grew up...
Lawrence Eugene Schacht
Jul 25, 2015
RACINE – Lawrence "Mike" "Gramps" Schacht passed away on Saturday July 25th, 2015 at the age of 89, at Becker Shoop Center in Racine. He was born in Somers, WI on March 21, 1926, son of the late Albert and Bertha (nee: Krohn) Schacht. He was married March 1, 1947 to the love of his life, Bonnie (granny) Lou...
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