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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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Ruth G. Estep
May 16, 2014
Racine – Ruth Grace (nee: Traeger) Estep, age 93, passed away peacefully at Harmony of Racine, located at 8600 Corporate Drive, on Friday evening, May 16, 2014.
Ruth was born in Racine on May 9, 1921 to the late William and Mamie (nee: Jensen) Traeger, Sr. She attended Janes Elementary, Washington Junior High and graduated from William...
Richard E. Pinnow
May 14, 2014
MOUNT PLEASANT – Dick Pinnow, 66, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
He was born in Monroe, WI on August 13, 1947, the son of the late Leslie and Mary Pinnow. He grew up with his three brothers and a sister on a dairy farm outside of Brodhead, WI. Dick earned a bachelor's...
Marlene Ann Hintz
May 12, 2014
Racine – Marlene Ann (nee: DeGarmo) Hintz, age 68, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, May 12, 2014.
Marlene was born in Portage, Wisconsin on April 5, 1946 to the late Kenneth J. and Margaret M. (nee: Gaffney) DeGarmo. She attended William Horlick High School. On January 21, 1966 she was united in marriage with...
Leslie Carol Wrixton
May 12, 2014
~~ Leslie C. Wrixton, 60, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at her home on Monday, May 12, 2014. Leslie was born in Racine on September 16, 1953, the daughter of the late Louis R. and Carol E. (Nelson) Petras. On September 14, 1974, in Atonement Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to her soul mate Robert W. Wrixton...
James John Gabbey
May 11, 2014
RACINE – Mr. James J. Gabbey, 68, passed away at WFH- All Saints on Sunday, May 11, 2014.
He was born in Racine on October 22, 1945 to the now late Howard and Elizabeth (nee: Hannah) Gabbey. He attended Horlick High School. Jim enlisted in the US Air Force serving from 1963-67. On July 23, 1977 he...
Leonard Arthur Boczkowski
May 11, 2014
Visitation: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 from 5pm – 6:45pm
Memorial Service: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 7pm
Leonard A. Boczkowski III, 32, fell to injuries sustained in a traumatic auto accident in Caledonia on Sunday, May 11, 2014. He was born on May 23, 1981, the son of Leonard A. Boczkowski,...
Aiden James Foulk
May 10, 2014
Racine – Aiden James Foulk, precious infant son of Adam and Megan (nee: Russell) Foulk; was born into eternal life on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 12:22 pm at Wheaton Franciscan – Women's & Children's Health Pavilion.
In addition to his parents, Aiden is survived by his big sister, Audrey Monroe Foulk (age 2 1/2); grandparents, Jerry...
Theresa (Nee: Seline) Connor
May 7, 2014
Formerly of Racine – Theresa Ann Connor, age 50, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at her home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Terri was born in Racine, Wisconsin, November 22, 1963, to the late Charles and Virginia (née: Varley) Seline. She attended St. Edward's Grade School and St. Catherine's High School. Terri...
Gary Lee Bushman
May 5, 2014
Menasha – Gary L. Bushman, formerly of Racine, passed away at home on Monday, May 5, 2014 at the age of 65. He was born on December 10, 1948, son of the late Peter and Carla (nee: Andersen) Bushman. Gary graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1967, and then graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Technology with a...
James J. Gerou
May 5, 2014
~~ James J. Gerou, 58, passed away from complications of COPD, at the United Hospital System-Kenosha on Monday, May 5, 2014. Jim was born in Kenosha, on September 28, 1955 the son of the late Joseph and Marion (nee: Davis) Gerou. Jim graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. On February 14, 1998, he was united in marriage to...
Bernice Helen Birdsall
May 4, 2014
Racine – Bernice Helen Birdsall, 86, known to all as "Bunny", received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, May 4, 2014. She was born in Racine on February 29, 1928, daughter of the late Bartholomew and Anna (nee: Delaski) Yurkievich. She was united in marriage to Richard Robert Birdsall who preceded her in death.
A private...
James B. Bednarek
May 3, 2014
JAMES B. BEDNAREK
RACINE – Mr. James Bednarek, 86, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 3, 2014.
He was born in Racine on August 7, 1927, the son of the late Bernard and Adele (nee: Belconis) Bednarek.
When he was 18 years old, he joined the...
Carol Rose Otwaska
May 3, 2014
Racine – Carol Rose Otwaska, age 69, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous six-year battle with illnesses stemming from a pancreatic tumor.
Carol was born in Hixton, WI on July 9, 1944 to the late Edgar and Agnes (nee: Campbell)...
Dana Stellman
May 1, 2014
Racine – Dana Lynn (nee: Christensen) Stellman, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 1, 2014 in the emergency room of Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center.
Dana was born in Racine on February 16, 1960 to the late Gilbert and Lois (nee: Nielsen) Christensen. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1977. On...
Lisa Marie Marchetti
Apr 29, 2014
Paddock Lake – Lisa Marie Marchetti, 44, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was born in Kenosha on February 9, 1970. Lisa was a graduate of Bradford High School. On August 12, 1994 she was married in Kenosha to Travis Marchetti.
Lisa was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother whose family was...
Karl A. Jensen
Apr 28, 2014
~~ Karl A. Jensen, 83, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital- All Saints, on Monday, April 28, 2014, with his loving family at his side. Karl was born in Racine on July 13, 1930, the son of the late Jens and Anna (nee: Nielsen) Jensen. Karl served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, and...
Marvin Alton Torgerson
Apr 27, 2014
Racine – Marvin A. "Torgy" Torgerson, 88, passed away on Sunday evening, April 27, 2014. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on July 27, 1925, but was a Racine resident for most of his life. On June 12, 1947, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rose Marie (née: Cournia) Torgerson. Rose preceded him...
Gertrude B. Wolter
Apr 27, 2014
GERTRUDE B. WOLTER
RACINE – Mrs. Gertrude B. Wolter, 95, passed away at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation in Burlington on Sunday April 27, 2014.
She was born in Escanaba, Michigan on August 30, 1918, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lovinia (nee: Fortier) Gauthier.
During WWII, Gert proudly worked at SC Johnson...
Joe "Pete" Stinson
Apr 25, 2014
~~ Joe Junior Stinson, 54, passed away in University Hospital-Madison, on Friday, April 25, 2014. He was born in Grenada, MS on December 23, 1959 the son of Joe Nathan and Mildred (Nee; Anderson) Stinson. Joe had been employed by S.C. Johnson until his health forced his retirement. He enjoyed dancing and working on his car; but most of...
James R. Ruebsamen
Apr 25, 2014
Racine – James Raymond Ruebsamen, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, with his family by his side, from complications of heart surgery that took place on March 17th.
James was born in Kenosha on November 28, 1948 to the late Raymond and Kirsten (nee: Christensen) Ruebsamen. He was...
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