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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Kelly Thomas Burns
Feb 17, 2014
Racine – Kelly Thomas Burns, 63, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2014, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Racine on August 12, 1950, son of Thomas Edward and Delores "Dorrie" (nee: Mertins) Burns.
Kelly graduated from Park High School in 1969. He honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States...
Robert Biro
Feb 15, 2014
Somers – Robert Joseph Biro, 73, passed away unexpectedly at the Kenosha Medical Center on Saturday, February 15, 2014. He was born in Racine on August 10, 1940, son of the late John and Rose (nee: DeRose) Biro. He was a 1958 graduate of Wm. Horlick High School. Robert was a proud Marine from 1959 until his honorable discharge...
Rose Marie Kober
Feb 15, 2014
Rose Marie J. Kober, (97) was welcomed into eternal life on February 15, 2014. She was born in Racine, WI on November 14, 1916, to the late Michael and Mary (nee:Palmisano) Mascari. Rose Marie was married to Henry Kober on August 15, 1937 at St. Mary's church. She was an early member of St. Edward's Congregation and later St....
Carroll "Tony" Eugene Sharpe
Feb 14, 2014
Mr. Carroll E. "Tony" Sharpe, Jr., 69, died at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Friday, February 14, 2014. He was born in Gardner, Maine, on July 18, 1944, the son of the late Carroll Eugene "Bill" Sharpe and Jenny "Jane" (nee: Carney) Sharpe. On April 24, 1965 he married Cheryl (nee: Domes) Sharpe. Cheryl preceded him in death...
Dino Dominici
Feb 14, 2014
Racine – Dino Dominici, age 82, beloved husband of the late Grace Dominici, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 14, 2014.
Dino and his wife, Grace, are best known as long time owners of Dino's Restaurant in Racine who retired the business in July 2013 after operating it for 58 years. Dino was a...
Dorothea "Dottee" Jacobson
Feb 14, 2014
Racine – Dorothea "Dottee" Jacobson, 88, passed away at Kindred North in Kenosha on Friday, February 14, 2014. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 21, 1925, daughter of the late William and Florence (nee: Mischke) Ahlborn. She was married in Atlanta, Georgia on September 17, 1958 to Charles E. Jacobson. Dottee and Charles lived in Illinois and...
Tracy S. Vanmeerbeek
Feb 13, 2014
~~ Tracy S. VanMeerbeek, 51, left the chains of this earth for the freedom of Heaven, on Thursday, February 13th. He was born in Chula Vista, CA the son of Thomas and Janet (nee: Wolff) VanMeerbeek. Tracy was a carpenter by trade, working for several area contractors throughout the years. He also was very helpful to family and friends...
Doris Martin
Feb 12, 2014
Racine – Doris (nee: Amburt) Martin, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Kindred of Kenosha – North.
Doris was born in Racine on August 3, 1920 to the late John and Irene Amburt. She was employed as a bookkeeper for most of her working career. Doris was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church....
Raymond A. Killion
Feb 11, 2014
Racine – On the morning of February 11, 2014, Raymond A. Killion passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center. Raymond was 74 years old. He was born in Springfield, Illinois on May 18, 1939, son of the late Arnold and Anna Killion. Mr. Killion retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1977, having attained the rank of Gunnery Sergeant....
Joyce A. Granger
Feb 11, 2014
Joyce A. Granger, 80, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She was born in Racine on January 7, 1934, daughter of the late Norbert and Yvonne "Eva" (nee: Ghysels) Remter.
Joyce was united in marriage to the love of her life, Thomas James Granger, on January 10, 1953, at St. Edward Catholic...
Nathaniel Allan Bernal
Feb 10, 2014
Racine – Nathaniel Allan Bernal was received into Jesus' arms on Monday, February 10, 2014 at the age of 2 months.
He is survived by his mother, Megan Bernal; sisters Navayah, Narissah, and Naiomee Leal; grandmother Rosemarie (David Wollman) Servantez; grandfather Ricardo Bernal; great-grandmothers Judy Bernal and Mary Servantez; uncles Ricky Bernal, Michael Bernal, Matthew Beecher, and...
Heinz Adelt
Feb 10, 2014
Mount Pleasant – Heinz E. Adelt, 93, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home on Monday, February 10, 2014. He was born in Germany on April 15, 1920 and immigrated to the United State in 1952. He settled in Racine and subsequently founded Cyclotron Incorporated.
He led a rich and fulfilling life...
Austin Carl Standiford
Feb 7, 2014
Austin Carl Standiford, age 92, passed away on July 22, 2014. He was born on February 7, 1922, in Hillsboro, WI. He was born the son of Charles Standiford and Ella (nee: Showen) Standiford. Austin was one of thirteen children. Austin graduated from Norwalk High School in 1940 and moved to Racine, WI, the same year. Austin was a...
Sandra Fay Brandon
Feb 7, 2014
~~Sandra Fay Brandon, who was affectionately called "Lady" by many, age 39, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2013 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Hospital. Lady was born on April 2, 1974 to James and Annie Fay (nee: Strong) Nesbitt in Tupelo, Mississippi. Lady accepted the Lord at an early age. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in...
Edna "Mother Butler" Butler
Feb 7, 2014
Racine – Edna Louise Butler, "Mother Butler", age 75, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014, at her residence in Racine.
She was born in Summit, Mississippi on December 23, 1938 to the late Theodore and Lula (nee: Watkins) Carter. Edna was united in marriage to the late Louis Butler, Jr., on March 9, 1957. To this...
Beverly Jean Hempel
Feb 6, 2014
Racine- Beverly J. (nee: Wright) Hempel, age 80, found eternal peace on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center following a brave struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Beverly was born in Racine on December 27, 1933 to the late Edward and Della (nee: Peterson) Wright. A graduate of Washington Park High...
Arlo Henry Smith, Sr.
Feb 6, 2014
Racine – Arlo Henry Smith, Sr., 69, received the promise of eternal life on February 6, 2014. He was born in Racine on February 16, 1944, son of the late William Matadys Smith and Francis (nee: Klopfer) Smith.
Arlo worked for Case for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed playing video games on his Playstation and...
James Edward Banks
Feb 4, 2014
RACINE – James Banks, age 71, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday February 4, 2014.
He was born November 14, 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Charlie Banks Sr and Estella Rucker Banks. James Banks moved to Racine, Wisconsin where he currently lived. After many tours all over the world as a decorated soldier...
Cheryl Lynn Putzer
Feb 4, 2014
Racine – Cheryl Lynn Putzer, 46, passed away on February 4, 2014 following a valiant to the last breath battle with cancer. She was born on September 7, 1967, and was a lifetime resident of Racine. On November 11, 1983 she was married to Donald E. Putzer. Cheryl was proud of her life's work of doing whatever was necessary...
Joan Ann Furuglyas
Feb 4, 2014
RACINE – Mrs. Joan A. Furuglyas (affectionately known by many as Grandma Joan), 81, passed away at WFH-All Saints on February 4, 2014.
She was born in Bismarck, ND on November 24, 1932, the daughter of Nicholas and Angelina (nee: Kinsman) Spath. On June 19, 1959 she married George Paul Furuglyas. He preceded her in death on...
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