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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Samuel Donald Nehmey

Samuel Donald Nehmey

May 31, 2015

Franklin – Samuel Donald Nehmey, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2015.  He was born on June 12, 1930, in Lorain, Ohio, son of the late John and Cecelia (nee: Shahraban) Nehmey.

Sam was united in marriage to the love of his life, Victoria Julia Butkowski, on September 9, 1950.  Vickie preceded him in death...

Dianna Lee Meddy

Dianna Lee Meddy

May 29, 2015

RACINE – Dianna Lee Meddy, 72, passed away at Racine Hospice House on Friday, May 29, 2015.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Dianna was born on October 5, 1942 to the late Robert and Sadie (nee: Meyer) Bergman.  On May 8, 1959 she married the love of her life, Robert Meddy.

Dianna retired after many...

Kathy Jean Strickland

Kathy Jean Strickland

May 29, 2015

Kenosha – Kathy Jean Strickland, 61, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 29, 2015.  She was born in Sparta, WI, on August 25, 1953, daughter of the late Paul and Lois (nee: Robinson) Muetze.

Kathy graduated from Tremper High School in 1971.  She was the co-owner of the Paperback Exchange in Racine and Kenosha.  Kathy...

Margaret A. Hunt

Margaret A. Hunt

May 29, 2015

Margaret Annette (nee: Strong) Hunt was born on January 22, 1932 to the union of Andrew and Carrie (Peaches) Strong in Vicksburg, MS. Margaret Hunt received her formal education at Bonner High School. Margaret was a member of All Nations Pentecostal Prayerhouse, where she was on the both the Missionary and Mother's Board. She was joined in holy matrimony...

Linda D. Abbott

Linda D. Abbott

May 27, 2015

Location: Searching Together Baptist Church Date: Friday, June 5, 2015 Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Service: 11:00 a.m.

Linda D. Abbott, 59, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. She was born in Chicago on October 27, 1955, daughter of the late Charles and Arlethia (nee:...

Daari Pawelski

Daari Pawelski

May 26, 2015

Racine – Daari Susan Pawelski; age 49; passed away unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

Daari was born in Racine on March 1, 1966 to the late George and Diane (nee: Foote) Pawelski. She received her education from SC Johnson, Mitchell and JI Case High School "Class of 1984". Always...

Theodore "Ted" Haas

Theodore "Ted" Haas

May 26, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce "Ted's" passing on May 26, 2015 at age 81. Born in Milwaukee on June 18, 1933 to John & Marie (nee: Weidinger) Haas. Served with US Army 1953-55. Married Margaret, "Marge," (nee: Piccoli) on Dec 1,1956. Employed as a carpenter for 60+ years; retired in 1995. Member of St. Alphonsus Catholic...

June Revai-Kolonick

June Revai-Kolonick

May 20, 2015

Racine – June (nee: Heck) Revai-Kolonick; age 77; passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer.

June was born in Gary, Indiana on May 23, 1937 to the late John R. and Olga (nee: Slesarenko) Heck. She received her education from Lakeside, Franklin Junior High and Washington Park...

Laverne E Turek

Laverne E Turek

May 19, 2015

Pleasant Prairie – LaVerne E. Turek, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born in Racine on August 29, 1931, daughter of the late Werner and Linnie (nee: Kohtanan) Hoglund. LaVerne married Thomas E. Turek on November 10, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2013.

LaVerne was a kind and...

Katie E. Erickon

Katie E. Erickon

May 17, 2015

~~    Katie E. Erickson, 35, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was born in Racine on August 7, 1979, the daughter of Ronald and Barbara (nee: Michalski) Erickson. Katie grew up in Racine. She received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Cardinal Stritch University. Katie had been...

Monica Renee House

Monica Renee House

May 16, 2015

Monica R. House, 31, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Saturday, May 16, 2015, after battling with Leukemia. She was born in Racine on August 26, 1983, the daughter of Charlie and Linda (nee: Harvell) House Sr. Monica was a graduate of J.I. Case High School and the Milwaukee Career College. Monica had worked for Walgreen's and...

Zachery Wayne Behrens

Zachery Wayne Behrens

May 15, 2015

RACINE-  Zachery Wayne Behrens, 27, passed on May 15, 2015 as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Zach was born in Racine on June 7, 1987, the son of Jeff Behrens and Laura Mutchie.  On August 25, 2012 he married the love of his life, Amanda King.

Zach currently worked for Chapman Lawn Care as...

Wayne Ronald Stone

Wayne Ronald Stone

May 15, 2015

Racine – Wayne Ronald Stone; age 65; passed away at Regional Medical Center in Hudson, Florida on Friday, May 15, 2015 after a tragic accidental fall last week.

Wayne was born in Racine on December 17, 1949 to the late Raymond G. and Irene (nee: Becker) Stone. He graduated from William Horlick High School "Class of 1968"...

Wesley Harold Pottinger

Wesley Harold Pottinger

May 14, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mr. Wesley H. Pottinger, 92, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 14, 2015.

He was born in Racine on June 14, 1922, the son of the late Robert G. and Mabel M. (nee: Thompson) Pottinger.  Wesley proudly served his nation with US Navy during WWII and Korea as well as a long...

Flaura Russell

Flaura Russell

May 9, 2015

A memorial service will be held in St. Louis, MO to celebrate her beautiful life.

Dorothy H. Catrine-Brezinski

Dorothy H. Catrine-Brezinski

May 8, 2015

Racine – Dorothy H. (nee: Mulder) Catrine-Brezinski; age 76; passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of  family, at her home on Friday, May 8, 2015, following a courageous 2 ½ year battle with ovarian cancer.

Dorothy was born in Racine on March 13, 1939 to the late Ardeen and Florence (nee: Reynolds) Mulder. She graduated from...

John Z. Burhani

John Z. Burhani

May 5, 2015

Kenosha – John Z. Burhani; age 49; passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of his family, at his home on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, following a courageous battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

John was born in Kenosha on January 3, 1966 to the late Walid Burhani, MD (Kenosha surgeon) and Dorothy Conzelman, MD (Kenosha pediatrician). He graduated...

Jodi Doepke

Jodi Doepke

May 2, 2015

Racine – Jodi Lynn Doepke; age 46; passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Saturday, May 2, 2015, following a courageous 8-year battle with cancer.

Jodi was born in Racine on October 21, 1968. She received her education from Mitchell, Washington Park and the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. On June 13,...

Carl Verner Nielsen

Carl Verner Nielsen

May 1, 2015

RACINE – Mr. Carl V. Nielsen, 93, passed away peacefully at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall in Union Grove on Friday, May 1, 2015.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Carl was born on March 24, 1922, the son of the late Gotfred and Ingeborg (nee: Christensen) Nielsen.   He was baptized and confirmed at Bethania Lutheran...

Marcus L. Robinson Sr.

Marcus L. Robinson Sr.

Apr 30, 2015

Racine – Marcus L. Robinson Sr., 58, known to all as "Big Boo", received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, April 30, 2015.  He was born in Racine on March 15, 1957, son of the late Thomas and Verneda (nee: Westmoreland) Robinson Sr.

Marcus was united in marriage to the former Melinda Sykes on July 20,...

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