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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Robert "Robbie" Scott Olson
Mar 25, 2015
Yorkville – Robert S. Olson, affectionately known as "Robbie", 46, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born in Racine on November 21, 1968, son of the late Orville and Sally (nee: Smith) Olson.
Robbie was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Lisa Marie Trucker, on June...
Christopher William Andrews
Mar 25, 2015
Christopher William Andrews, 64, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born in Anniston, Alabama on March 3, 1951, son of the late Donald and Dorothy (nee: Olson) Andrews. Chris was a Racine area resident for most of his life, and was employed for over 40 years at JI Case where he was a training...
Roger Allen Higgenbottom
Mar 25, 2015
Roger Higgenbottom, 52, went on the ultimate motorcycle ride to meet Jesus on Wednesday March 25, 2015. A lifetime resident of Racine, he was born July 8, 1962 to Lenora (nee: King) Higgenbottom and Roy Estes. Roger was a proud graduate of Park High School. On October 10, 2010, Roger married his "love of his life" and his best...
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