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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Christine I. Brown

Christine I. Brown

Jan 5, 2015

Racine – Christine I. Brown, 54, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 4, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Chris was born on February 2, 1960, the daughter of Charles and Judy (nee: Yunkes) Rule.   She graduated from Park High School and the Rochester Institute of Technology.  On August...

John S. Zurawski

John S. Zurawski

Jan 4, 2015

John S. Zurawski Jr., 55, passed away unexpectedly at All Saints Hospital on January 4, 2015. He was born in Racine on June 29, 1959, the son of the late John and Lillian (nee: Johnson) Zurawski. John attended Case High School, and for the last 35 years was an employee of Jensen Metal Products. On September 10, 2009 he...

Susan Marie Thillemann

Susan Marie Thillemann

Jan 4, 2015

~~Sturtevant – Susan M. (nee: Ziemnicki) Thillemann, age 70; passed away at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Healthcare on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Susan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 4, 1944 to the late Boleslaw "Ben" and Genevieve "Gen" (nee: Gozdowiak) Ziemnicki. She graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee in 1962.  Susan worked for Allis Chalmers...

Jeanette Brown

Jeanette Brown

Jan 4, 2015

~~Jeanette was born January 31, 1964 to the late Bessie Mae Brown and Willie Earl Ellis.

Jeanette confessed Christ at an early age at True Light M.B. Church in Anguilla, Mississippi. She was re-baptized in 2013 at Midtown Church of Christ.

Jeanette graduated from Anguilla High School.

Jeanette was proceeded in death by...

Diane Brooks

Diane Brooks

Jan 3, 2015

Racine – Diane Margaret (nee: Peden) Brooks, age 43; passed away at Hospice Alliance – Racine Hospice House, surrounded with the love of her family and friends, on Saturday, January 3, 2015 following a courageous 4-year battle with cervical cancer.

Diane was born in Racine on April 6, 1971 to Leonard and Judith (nee: Sorenson) Peden. A...

Alyce Marie Gavin

Alyce Marie Gavin

Jan 2, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mrs. Alyce M. Gavin, 87, passed at Artisan Senior Living on Friday, January 2, 2015.

She was born in Harper's Ferry, Iowa on January 6, 1927, the daughter of the late Helmer and Mary (nee: Garin) Evenson.   On June 25, 1946 she married the love of her life, Clair V. Gavin. They moved to...

Jesse R. Acklam

Jesse R. Acklam

Jan 2, 2015

WATERFORD – Jesse R. Acklam, 71, passed away at Racine Hospice House on Friday, January 2, 2015.

He was born in Racine on July 30, 1943, the son of Jesse G. and Marilyn (nee: Hanson) Acklam.  He graduated from Horlick High School in 1961. In 1968 Jess graduated from UW Milwaukee with a degree in Fine Arts....

Lawrence "Larry" Kempf

Lawrence "Larry" Kempf

Jan 2, 2015

Racine (formerly of the Burlington/Lily Lake area) – Lawrence A. Kempf, age 67; beloved husband of Marcia A. (nee: Hickey) Lee; father of Christine Doss, Laurie Kempf, Erica "Rikki" Kempf, Jenifer Kempf, Mariah Truckenbrodt and the late Brian (Sophia) Kempf; passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, January 2, 2015.

A Memorial Service celebrating Larry's life will...

June Mary Michel

June Mary Michel

Dec 31, 2014

Franksville – Our Beautiful Mother, June M. Michel, passed away on December 31, 2014, at the age of 88.  She was born on June 2, 1926, daughter of the late William and Julia (nee: Acker) Holterman on the family farm in St. Martins (Franklin).

June was united in marriage to the love of her life, Joseph Michel,...

Sandra "Sandy" Pete

Sandra "Sandy" Pete

Dec 31, 2014

RACINE – Sandra "Sandy" (nee: Lock) Pete, age 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.

Sandra was born in Racine on October 24, 1943 to the late Harry & Florence (nee: Gerber) Lock. On August 18, 1962, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, George Pete....

Rita Mae Johnson

Rita Mae Johnson

Dec 30, 2014

Rita Johnson, 91, passed away at the Milwaukee Catholic Home on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Sunday, January 4th, from 12 o'clock noon until 3:00 p.m. Please see Saturday's paper for the complete obituary.

Catherine Earl

Catherine Earl

Dec 28, 2014

~Catherine (nee: Ford) Earl was born on February 2, 1926 to the union of John A. and Maggie E. (nee: Edmonson) Ford in Enterprise, Mississippi.  Catherine was the 5th born out of 11 children. Catherine received her formal education in the Enterprise, MS School System. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with...

Kathie Ann Glenzer

Kathie Ann Glenzer

Dec 27, 2014

RACINE – Kathie A. (nee: Harris) Glenzer 71, died on December 27, 2014 after a battling heart and lung disease which had taken a turn for the worse over the last five weeks.

She was born in Columbus Ohio on December 10th, 1943.  Kathie Graduated from St. Joseph Academy high school, Columbus, Ohio in 1961.  She was...

David V. Holmes

David V. Holmes

Dec 27, 2014

RACINE – Professor David V. Holmes, 69, died peacefully at WFH – All Saints on Saturday, December 27, 2014, with his family at his side.

He is survived by his wife, Cathleen; his sons, Joshua (Stacie) Holmes, Raena (Erik) Karolus, Fritz (Katie) Holmes; his grandchildren, Finja, Evan, Luna and Finnegan all of Racine. He is also survived...

Dorothy Ann Regnery

Dorothy Ann Regnery

Dec 26, 2014

Dorothy Ann Regnery, 82, passed away in St. Catherine's Hospital, on Friday, December 26, 2014. She was born in Peshtigo, WI on November 4, 1932 the daughter of the late John and Helen (nee: Kopsie) Oravetz. Dorothy was educated in the Racine school system. On January 27, 1962, in St. Rita's Catholic Church, Racine, she was united in marriage...

Hazel Lee Campbell

Hazel Lee Campbell

Dec 26, 2014

~~Hazel Lee (nee: Towles) Campbell was born on May 3, 1929, to Edgar and Josephine Towles in Somerville, TN. Hazel received her formal education at Wesley School in Somerville, TN.  Hazel accepted Christ as her savior at the age of fourteen and was united with Spring Hill Methodist Church of Somerville and later united with Wayman AME Church in...

Martha Louise Bedford

Martha Louise Bedford

Dec 26, 2014

Racine – Martha Louise Bedford made her transition from this life to eternal life on December 26, 2014, at the age of 67.  She was born to the union of John Wesley and Minnie Mae Bedford on September 19, 1947, in Maben, Mississippi.

She was a devoted stay-at-home mother for most of her life, but later became...

Anita Patrice Robinson

Anita Patrice Robinson

Dec 25, 2014

~~Anita Patrice Robinson, 59, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, December 25, 2014.  She was born in Racine on January 15, 1955, daughter of the late Thomas and Verneda (nee: Westmoreland) Robinson, Sr.

Anita attended Washington Park High School and graduated in 1973.  She then attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.  In 1982, Anita relocated to...

Damacio Gonzalez

Damacio Gonzalez

Dec 24, 2014

Damacio Gonzalez, 84, was at home and surrounded by his loving wife and family as he peacefully went to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 27, 1930 to Leon and Rita Gonzalez in Cotulla, Texas. Following the death of his parents as a...

John Lawrence Clark

John Lawrence Clark

Dec 23, 2014

Racine – John Lawrence Clark, 79, of Racine, passed away passed away at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday evening, December 23, 2014.

A lifelong resident, he was born in Racine on March 2, 1935, the son of the late Thomas and Mabel (nee: Dupuis) Clark.  John was engaged to Sandra B.  Taylor on Friday the...

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