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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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Gene S. Wishau
Jun 29, 2014
Racine- Gene Stratton (nee: Colbo) Wishau, age 88; passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday, June 29, 2014.
A lifetime resident, Gene was born in Racine on October 10, 1925 to the late George and Ella (nee: Stratton) Colbo. A 1943 graduate of Washington Park High School, she went on to...
Emmanuel Anthony Collier
Jun 26, 2014
Emmanuel Anthony Collier, the much loved son of Amanda Rodriguez and Andrew Collier, received his angel's wings and took flight to heaven on June 26, 2014. While he was held in their arms for just a short time, Emmanuel will remain in their hearts forever.
Emmanuel will be watching over his parents, Amanda and Andrew; maternal grandparents,...
George "Polish Prince" Pawelski
Jun 25, 2014
Racine- George Thomas Pawelski, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 following a brief battle with cancer.
George was born in Stevens Point, WI on October 4, 1944 , the youngest of seven children to the late Emil and Catherine (nee: Doyle) Pawelski. After attending William Horlick High School, he went on...
Mary Beth Kaprelian
Jun 25, 2014
~~ Mary Beth Kaprelian, 50, passed away, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. She was born in Racine on October 21, 1963 the daughter of Harry and Jeanette (nee: Malfara) Kaprelian. Mari graduated from Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School and William Horlick High School. She had been employed by John Patrick's Hair Design Studio, for over 20 years, Dairyland Greyhound Park,...
Scott Michael Ruud
Jun 24, 2014
RACINE – Scott M. Ruud, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.
He was born in Racine on December 29, 1971, the son of Wayne and Judith (nee: Kasinski) Ruud. Scott graduated from JI Case High School. He had been working for R&B Grinding for the past few years.
Scott was a quiet...
Abelina (Nee: Cavazos) Vasquez
Jun 23, 2014
Racine – Abelina Vasquez, 82, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, June 23, 2014, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Kennedy, TX, on September 23, 1931, daughter of the late Eusebio and Catalina (née: Rivera) Cavazos.
Abelina was married to the love of her life, Jose O. Vasquez, on July...
Donna M Bragg
Jun 22, 2014
~~ Donna Bragg, 70, died at home on Sunday, June 22nd, 2014. She was born September 25, 1943, in Oakland, Nebraska, to Earl and Louise Marie (nee: Case) Hale. Donna graduated from Blair High School, Blair, Nebraska, and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Graduate Schools of Banking and Bank Administration in Madison. On August 22, 1965, she...
Letisha Garrett - Vincent
Jun 21, 2014
Racine – Letisha Lynn (Garrett) Vincent, lovingly known as "Tisha", passed away peacefully at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 1:40pm. Her fight with Cystic Fibrosis had ended at the age of 36. She was predicted to not survive past the age of 6. She defied many odds and what a story she had to...
Mary Ann Finley
Jun 21, 2014
~~Mary Ann Finley was born on June 2, 1953, to the union of Louie and Rosie (nee: Golden) Finley, in New Albany, MS. Mary received her formal education in the Racine Unified School System. After graduating from Park High School, she furthered her education by attending University of Wisconsin – Madison and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
John Butch" Hermann Jr.
Jun 19, 2014
~~ John E. "Butch" Hermann Jr., 55, passed away, unexpectedly, in the Aurora Medical Center-Pleasant Prairie, on Thursday, June 19, 2014. He was born in Racine on September 5, 1958 the son of John E. and Carol (nee: Subotnik) Hermann Sr. Butch graduated from Oconto Falls High School. He had been employed by Per-Mar Security as a supervisor. He...
Leah Emily Bernhardt
Jun 17, 2014
Racine – Leah E. Bernhardt, 94, was surrounded by the love of her family as she passed away at WFH All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. She was born in Manitowoc on December 8, 1919, daughter of the late Harley and Hazel (nee: Stevens) Van Patten. Leah was married in Manitowoc to Frederick Bernhardt on November 27,...
John Phillip Buck
Jun 14, 2014
RACINE – Mr. John P. Buck, 82, passed away at Harmony Commons on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
He was born in Hazelton, ND on April 17, 1932, the son of the late Ellis and Gladys (nee: Zunkel) Buck. After graduating from Bismarck High School in Bismarck, ND he entered the U.S. Navy and served his nation during...
Barabara Fay Ellis
Jun 14, 2014
~~Barbara Faye O'Neil-Ellis, was born on July 17, 1959 to the proud parents of Archie and Glinell Horace-O'Neil. She was born in Crocket, Texas and started her Christian walk at an early age at Antioch Baptist Church. She received her education in Texas. She attended Stephen F. Austin and got her associate degree as a Dental Hygienist. She then...
Fred C. Rendon
Jun 10, 2014
RACINE – Fred C. Rendon, 44, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 10, 2014.
He was born in Racine on August 23, 1969, the son of Peter Velasquez and Irene Rendon. He graduated from William Horlick High School in 1987.
Fred was kind and gentle person with huge heart for animals; especially his...
Thomas B. Owen
Jun 9, 2014
Racine– Thomas Babock Owen, age 86, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday afternoon, June 9, 2014.
Tom was born in Chicago, IL on January 8, 1928 – the only child of the late Arthur and Stella (nee: Babock) Owen. His family moved to Racine when Tom was 14 years old....
Freddiemae E. Brown
Jun 9, 2014
~~Family and friends are invited to gather for a service of remembrance on Monday, June 23 at 11am in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 10am until the time of service. Rev. Ernest J. Ni'A will be Officiating. Interment will follow the service at Graceland Cemetery.~~Our beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend...
Rose Marie Glodowski
Jun 8, 2014
UNION GROVE – Mrs. Rose Marie Glodowski, 80, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 8, 2014.
She was born in Kenosha on October 1, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles and Vyra (nee: DeCamp) Mayer. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. On November 10, 1951, she married the love of her life,...
Beverly A. Stublaski
Jun 8, 2014
Beverly A. Stublaski passed away peacefully in loving care at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Her 87th birthday was on Wednesday, June 4.
Life loves the liver of it. – Maya Angelou
Beverly was a liver of life! A kind, caring mother and grandmother. Proceeded in death by her husband, Charles J....
Bernice "Betty" Elizabeth Mauch
Jun 7, 2014
Bernice "Betty" E. Mauch, 90, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was born in Houghton, MI, on November 10, 1923, daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (née: Peltier) Perrault.
Betty was an artistic person and loved crafts and painting. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. ...
Jose Angel Charo, Sr.
Jun 6, 2014
Racine – Surrounded by the love of his family, Jose Angel Charo Sr., passed away peacefully at All Saints hospital on Friday, June 6, 2014 at the age of 80 years. He was born in Cotulla, Texas on November 10, 1933, son of the late Alonzo and Maria (nee: Beltran) Charo.
As a young man, Jose moved...
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