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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James Townsend

James Townsend

Apr 30, 2015

James A. Townsend (Tiny T) was called home by his loving savior on Thursday, April 30, 2015. James was born June 14, 1949 to Ruthie Mae Washington & James C. Townsend in Meridian Mississippi. He received his formal education in the Enterprise Mississippi public school system and Racine school system. In Mississippi his attended different churches however, his home...

Joan Rose Johnson

Joan Rose Johnson

Apr 30, 2015

RACINE – Mrs. Joan R. Johnson, 91, passed away at Hospice Alliance – Racine Hospice House on Thursday, April 30, 2015.

She was born on a farm in Yorkville on January 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Raymond and Viola (nee: Lui) Pfeiffer, Sr. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1942.  Shortly after graduation...

Maureen Agerholm

Maureen Agerholm

Apr 29, 2015

Miller Agerholm found peace April 29, 2015 at the age of 76. Maureen entered the world November 15, 1938 in the midst of WWII in Farnsworth, England.  She was born to the late Beatrice and Lawrence Roberts.  She grew to adulthood in Bolton, Lancashire England. She precedes her husband Robert William Agerholm; her sister Iris Stephens; and her beloved...

L.C. Billups

L.C. Billups

Apr 28, 2015

L.C. Billups, 62, was called Home by his Loving Savior on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He was born in Racine on February 9, 1953 the son of the late Robert and Adell (nee: Freeman) Billups Sr. Mr. Billups was a lifetime resident of Racine. He had been employed by Styberg Engineering and later by Chrysler Corp. until retiring due...

Laudellia Atterberry

Laudellia Atterberry

Apr 28, 2015

~~     Laudellia Atterberry, 84, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was born in Okalona, MS on June 16, 1930, the daughter of the late Willie and Mary (nee: Gates) Hamilton. She owned and operated her own beauty salon for many years until her retirement. She was a long time member of the...

Nora Muniz

Nora Muniz

Apr 27, 2015

Racine – Nora Muniz, 94, received the promise of eternal life on April 27, 2015.  She was born in Donna, TX, on April 19, 1921, daughter of the late Phillipe and Juanita (nee: Coronado) Garza.

Nora was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jesus Muniz, Sr., on February 24, 1945, in San Antonio, TX....

Ruth H. Garski

Ruth H. Garski

Apr 26, 2015

Mount Pleasant – Ruth H. Garski; age 89; passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, April 26, 2015. Ruth was born in Racine on January 11, 1926 to the late Carl and Agnes (nee: Wasquite) Nelson. During her working career, she was employed by Hamilton Beach and Janes School. She was a member of Unity Church –...

Thomas Firchow

Thomas Firchow

Apr 26, 2015

Caledonia – Thomas W. Firchow, 68, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015. He was born in Kenosha on November 24, 1946, son of the late William Roy Jr. and Dorothea (nee: Sinclair) Firchow. Tom was a 1964 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School. On December 27, 1969 he was married in St. Casimir Catholic Church to Joyce...

Ada Pat Griffith

Ada Pat Griffith

Apr 26, 2015

~~     Ada "Pat" Griffith, 73, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Mrs. Griffith was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi on Sept. 9. 1941, the daughter of the late J.B. and Ada B. (nee: Montgomery) Bean. Ada accepted Christ at an early age at the West Grove Baptist Church, in Houlka, MS. Mrs. Griffith enjoyed...

James Yoghourtjian

James Yoghourtjian

Apr 26, 2015

~~ James Yoghourtjian, 91, passed away peacefully in the Elizabeth Residence on Sunday, April 26, 2015. He was born in Racine on October 3, 1923 the son of the late Peter and Tamam (nee: Mahdasian) Yoghourtjian. Mr. Yoghourtjian was united in marriage to the former Margaret Kaiserlian. He served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII, serving under...

Samuel Lee Walker

Samuel Lee Walker

Apr 24, 2015

~~A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 11:00am, at New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern St.  Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of the service.  Interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery.~~Racine~~Samuel Lee Walker or "Lil Sam" as he was affectionately called, was born on October 18, 1963...

Robert Lee Mckinney

Robert Lee Mckinney

Apr 24, 2015

~~Robert Lee King McKinney, was born on August 20, 1946 in Myrtle, MS to James and Alberta (nee: Jackson) Mckinney.  Robert received his formal education at UCTS (Union County Training School) in New Albany, MS and Washington Park High School in Racine, WI. Robert was employed by Standard Foundry before entering the United States Marine Corps. His military service...

Allan J. Kleimola

Allan J. Kleimola

Apr 24, 2015

Allan J. Kleimola, 68, passed away in the Hospice House of Racine on Friday, April 24, 2015. He was born in Bessemer, MI on December 28, 1946 the son of the late Waino and Lempi (nee: Erickson) Kleimola. On January 18, 1969, in the First Presbyterian Church, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Karen...

Clarence A. Schuster

Clarence A. Schuster

Apr 23, 2015

Clarence A. Schuster, 85, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 24, 2015. Clarence was born in Kenosha on March 2, 1930, the son of the late Joseph H. and Theresa (nee: Hack) Schuster. He farmed all of his life in the Kenosha-Racine Area. After retiring, Clarence continued nurturing the land by working in his garden. Surviving are...

Arlene Pearl Larsen

Arlene Pearl Larsen

Apr 23, 2015

~~Formerly of Racine Arlene Pearl Larsen, 89, was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2015. She passed away at the Redwood Area Hospital in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Arlene P. Larsen, the daughter of Louis and Viola (LaFave) Spear, was born May 23, 1925 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Arlene resided most of her life in...

Juanita Rose Richter

Juanita Rose Richter

Apr 23, 2015

Racine – Juanita Rose Richter, 67, retired from her body early in the morning on Thursday, April 23, 2015.  She is now hanging out with her Spiritual Homies and having a great time.  Her vehicle for leaving was ALS.

At the age of 60, Juanita figured out what she wanted to do for the rest of her...

Benny Ziolkowski

Benny Ziolkowski

Apr 22, 2015

Racine – Benny Ziolkowski; age 88; beloved husband of the late Ruth Ellen (nee: Splieth) Ziolkowski; passed away peacefully at Wisconsin Veterans Home – Gates Hall on Wednesday evening, April 22, 2015. Funeral services will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from...

Brian D. Krug

Brian D. Krug

Apr 21, 2015

Racine – Brian D. Krug; age 60; passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday afternoon, April 21, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Racine on September 2, 1954, he was a graduate of Washington Park High School "Class of 1973". Brian went on to proudly serve our country with the United States Army....

Robert Hansen

Robert Hansen

Apr 17, 2015

Addison, Illinois – Robert "Rob" Hansen, age 41 formerly of Racine and Milwaukee, passed away at home on Friday, April 17, 2015.

Robert was a gentle and kind-heart man who pleasured in helping others wherever he could. He was very proud of his family, and always appreciated his time spent with them. His sense of humor and...

Gary Donald Barney

Gary Donald Barney

Apr 17, 2015

STURTEVANT – Gary D. Barney, 75, passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 17, 2015.

He was born in Battle Creek, MI on May 17, 1939, the son of Robert and Geraldine (nee: Curtis) Barney.  On July 8, 1961, he married the love of his life, Suzanne Wondergem.

Gary worked 25 years at Wisconsin...

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