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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Carolyn D. Smith

Carolyn D. Smith

Apr 15, 2015

Carolyn D. Smith, 52, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Carolyn was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 14, 1962. She received her God at an early age. Carolyn was educated in the schools in her home state before moving to Racine. She had been employed by Lincoln Village Convalescent Center as...

Oswald "Ozzie" Young

Oswald "Ozzie" Young

Apr 15, 2015

Racine – Oswald Young, affectionately known as "Ozzie", 97, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall.  He was born in Brazeau on March 25, 1918, son of the late Gustav and Louisa (nee: Chrinetsk) Cudnohusky.

Ozzie was united in marriage to the love of his...

Jerry Beere

Jerry Beere

Apr 15, 2015

RACINE  – Age 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.  He was born on September 17, 1926 in Racine to Frank Conrad and Elizabeth (nee Giannoni) Beere.  Predeceased in 2010 by his beloved wife Patricia Hazel Skow.  They celebrated over 60 years of marriage.  Jerry was also preceded by great granddaughter Madeline Beere, great grandson Jonathan Beere, his...

Yvonne "Vonnie" Schommer

Yvonne "Vonnie" Schommer

Apr 14, 2015

– Yvonne "Vonnie" Schommer, 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 surrounded by family at home, in the comfort of her own bed, granting her final wishes.  She was a lifetime resident of Racine, born on December 23, 1937 to the late Victor and Irene Larrin.

Vonnie was a proud Blackfoot Indian and devoted wife.  Her...

Janet Marion Sullivan

Janet Marion Sullivan

Apr 13, 2015

Racine – Janet M. Sullivan, 92, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, April 13, 2015.  She was born in Milwaukee on October 22, 1922, daughter of the late Francis and Lorraine (nee: Kissinger) Darnieder.

Janet was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert D. Sullivan, on June 19, 1948, at St. Robert's...

Jerry Richard Wainwright

Jerry Richard Wainwright

Apr 13, 2015

SPEEDWELL, TN (formerly of Racine) – Mr. Jerry Wainwright, 74, passed away at Hospice Alliance – Racine Hospice House on Monday, April 13, 2015.

He was born in Walworth, WI on April 21, 1940, the son of Richard and Genevieve (nee: Peters) Wainwright.  Jerry graduated from Washington Park High School.  Upon graduation he served his nation with...

Esther Lillian Schultz

Esther Lillian Schultz

Apr 11, 2015

Westfield – Esther L. Schultz, formerly of Sturtevant, passed away at home on Saturday, April 11, 2015. She was 82. She was born in South Milwaukee on February 2, 1933, daughter of the late Herman and Lillian (nee: Last) Clasen. Esther was the manager at Sunrise Liquor in South Milwaukee from 1963-79. She then moved to Sturtevant, and was...

Cynthia Rose Kaebisch

Cynthia Rose Kaebisch

Apr 8, 2015

Racine- Cynthia Rose "Cindy" Kaebisch, age 45, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2015 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

She was born October 16, 1969 in Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, daughter of Kenneth and the late Diana (née: Boguslawske) Kaebisch.

Cindy graduated from Washington Park H.S., received her...

Jetha L. Pinkston-Lawson

Jetha L. Pinkston-Lawson

Apr 6, 2015

~~Jetha Pinkston Lawson was born on October 10, 1943 to the union of Willie Louis Pinkston (deceased) and Alberta Campbell Pinkston in Jackson, Mississippi and was the third born of five daughters.  She was united in holy matrimony with Dr.Cassell A. Lawson on June 19, 1992 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

After graduating from Jim Hill High School in...

Dennis Spring

Dennis Spring

Apr 6, 2015

Union Grove-Dennis C. Spring, 75 (formerly of Racine) passed away after a brief illness, leaving this world and entering into eternal glory on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born in Wauwatosa on June 2, 1939, son of the late Herman and Alice (Snopek) Spring. His very dear uncle George and his wife Stella Spring raised Dennis from a...

Evelyn Joyce Potts

Evelyn Joyce Potts

Apr 5, 2015

Kenosha – Evelyn Joyce Potts, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015.  She was born in Cumberland City, Tennessee, daughter of the late Arthur and Grace (nee: Smith) Burns.

Evelyn was united in marriage to the love of her life, Herman Eugene Potts, on November 19, 1947.  Herman preceded her in death on May 13, 1995....

Kenneth L. Martini

Kenneth L. Martini

Apr 2, 2015

Racine – Kenneth L. Martini; age 83; passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center and was born into Eternal Life on Thursday, April 2, 2015.

Ken was born in Racine on June 22, 1931 to the late Gerino "Ed" and Marion (nee: Brunson) Martini. After attending William Horlick High School, he faithfully served our...

Clifford R. Kanetzke

Clifford R. Kanetzke

Apr 2, 2015

Racine – Clifford R. Kanetzke, 89, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, April 2, 2015.  He was born in Racine on March 11, 1926, son of the late Fred and Martha (nee: Kohlman) Kanetzke.

Cliff was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Lois E. Hoeft, on September 10, 1949.  Lois...

David John Keenan, Sr.

David John Keenan, Sr.

Apr 2, 2015

RACINE – David J. Keenan, Sr., 66, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Wednesday, April 2, 2015.

He was born in Racine on April 23, 1948, the son of Robert and Catherine (nee: Lukawski) Keenan.  He graduated from St. Catherine's High School. He later received an associate degree from Gateway Technical College and a bachelor's...

William Kelvin Griffin, Jr.

William Kelvin Griffin, Jr.

Apr 1, 2015

Racine – William Kelvin Griffin, Jr., age 36; affectionately known by his loved ones as "Kaboo"; was called Home to Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 as the result of a stroke.

William "Kaboo" Griffin was born in Camp Pendleton, CA to William K. Griffin, Sr. and Felicia (nee:  Hutcherson) Griffin on July 16, 1978 but...

Carrie (Nee: Gregerson) E. Hagarty

Carrie (Nee: Gregerson) E. Hagarty

Mar 31, 2015

Racine – Carrie E. (nee: Gregerson) Hagarty, age 39; passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 following a courageous 5-year battle with cancer.

Carrie was born in Racine on November 22, 1975 to Harlan and Lorretta (nee: Stenson) Gregerson. A 1993 graduate of Washington Park High School, she had been employed for several...

Annes Mae Weber

Annes Mae Weber

Mar 30, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mrs. Annes Mae Weber, 97, passed away at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington on Monday, March 30, 2015.

She was born in Madison, SD on November 15, 1917, the daughter of Henry and Lina (nee: Dixon) Steinberg.

Mrs. Weber was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she enjoyed working and...

Johnnie Lucille Bell

Johnnie Lucille Bell

Mar 28, 2015

~~Johnnie Kirksey-Bell passionately known as "Monet" made her transition on Saturday March 28, 2015 at the age of 77 at Aurora St. Luke's Hospital.   Johnnie was born in Atlanta, GA on October 28, 1937 to the union of the late Coty and Maydell Kirksey.   She received her early education in Atlanta.

Johnnie was employed with Racine County...

Beverly Muzenski

Beverly Muzenski

Mar 28, 2015

Racine – Beverly Jean Muzenski; age 78; passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Saturday, March 28, 2015 surrounded by all of her family.

Beverly was born in Racine on January 3, 1937 to the late Nels and Esther (nee: Higgins) Andersen. She attended Racine area Schools and graduated from William Horlick High...

Shirley M. Ynclan

Shirley M. Ynclan

Mar 27, 2015

Racine – Shirley Marie (nee: Munroe) Ynclan; age 81; passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Friday, March 27, 2015 with her adored family by her side.

Shirley was born in Racine on June 24, 1933 to the late William and Mabel (nee: Fraid) Munroe. On May 21, 1949 in Waukegan, she was...

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