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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Donald E. Simpson Ii

Donald E. Simpson Ii

Jan 20, 2014

Donald E. Simpson II, 52, died unexpectedly at his residence on January 20, 2014. He was born in Racine, on May 23, 1961, the son of the late Donald E. and Mary E. (nee: Anderson) Simpson I. Donald had last been employed by Pick 'N' Save. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Simpson and Gary Helding, in New...

Joseph Aloysius Bergemann

Joseph Aloysius Bergemann

Jan 19, 2014

Racine – Joseph Aloysius Bergemann, age 93, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife and daughters on Sunday, January 19, 2014.  He was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather and friend to many.

Joseph was born in Racine on March 12, 1920, to the late Francis and Bernadine (Gement) Bergemann. ...

Joyce Mildred Fewless

Joyce Mildred Fewless

Jan 18, 2014

Racine – Joyce M. Fewless, 81, passed away at WFH All Saints hospital on Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was born May 19, 1932, daughter of the late William and Mabel (nee: Fraid) Munroe. She was a Racine area resident for most of her life. She was married on June 10, 1948 to the love of her life, Robert...

Metha Johanna Peterson

Metha Johanna Peterson

Jan 18, 2014

MOUNT PLEASANT (FORMERLY OF UNION GROVE) – Mrs. Metha J. Peterson, 98, passed away at WFH- All Saints on Saturday, January 18, 2014.

She was born in Chicago on September 2, 1915 to the late Alfred and Anna (nee: Pedersen) Rosendahl.  After the death of her mother, while Metha was an infant, she was adopted by her...

Louise Damaschke

Louise Damaschke

Jan 17, 2014

Racine – Louise Martha Mata (nee: Litzkow) Damaschke, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday evening, January 17, 2014.

A lifetime resident, Louise was born in Racine on July 8, 1918 to the late Frederick and Anna (nee: Zessin) Litzkow. She was confirmed into her Lutheran faith on May 28, 1933 in...

Melichar Panis

Melichar Panis

Jan 16, 2014

~~     Melichar "Mike" Panis, 84, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints, on Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was born in Czechoslovakia, on February 3, 1929, the son of the late Michael and Mary (nee: Mistuna) Panis. On May 26, 1962, in Ludington, MI, he was united in marriage to the former Gladys Ance, who preceded her in death...

Virginia Jane Seline

Virginia Jane Seline

Jan 16, 2014

Racine – Virginia Jane (nee: Varley) Seline, age 93, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Thursday, January 16, 2014.

Virginia was born in Janesville, WI on June 16, 1920 to the late James and Clara (nee: Scarcliff) Varley, Sr. and has lived in Racine since age 6.  A 1938 graduate of Washington...

Lindsay Justeen Schauer

Lindsay Justeen Schauer

Jan 16, 2014

RACINE – Lindsay J. Schauer, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2014.

She was born in Racine on December 19, 1985, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (nee: Fleuter) Schauer.

Lindsay last worked at CSL Plasma.  She was very passionate about her art, especially drawing.  She loved music and in her earlier years,...

John Michael Punak

John Michael Punak

Jan 15, 2014

Racine – John Michael Punak, 25, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 as a result of a tragic traffic accident in Kenosha. He was born in Kenosha on June 15, 1988, the son of John and Sheryl (nee: Thoen) Punak.

John will be remembered by his family for his infectious smile, sense of humor, and for...

Joe L. Garcia

Joe L. Garcia

Jan 14, 2014

~~     Joe L. Garcia, 57, of Somers, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. He was born in Racine on October 1, 1956, the son of Ignacio and Maria (nee: Sanchez) Garcia. As a child, Joe attended schools in Wisconsin and Texas. After obtaining an electronics degree from Gateway Technical College, he began his 31 year career with Wisconsin...

Alexandro "Alex" Ramos

Alexandro "Alex" Ramos

Jan 13, 2014

Racine – Alexandro "Alex" Ramos, age 76, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday, January 13, 2014.

Alexandro was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 13, 1937 to Manuel and Juanita (nee: Mata) Ramos and moved to Racine in 1949. On July 6, 1975 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, he...

Keith D. Haigh

Keith D. Haigh

Jan 12, 2014

~~     Keith D. Haigh, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Racine on May 14, 1944, the son of the late Oscar and Germaine (nee: Barcome) Haigh, and was a lifetime resident of the area. Keith had been a longtime employee of Meeter's Kraut (Stokely USA) and Sole Proprietor of...

Rick William Breitwisch

Rick William Breitwisch

Jan 11, 2014

Rick W. Breitwisch, 44, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 11, 2014.  He was born in Sheboygan, WI, on October 12, 1969, son of Gary and Linda (nee: Teteak) Breitwisch.

Rick graduated from Plymouth High School.  He honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Army during Desert Storm with the 1st...

Patrick Thomas Kennedy

Patrick Thomas Kennedy

Jan 8, 2014

Racine – Patrick Thomas Kennedy, 58, passed away unexpected on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was born in Racine on June 9, 1955, the son of Jerome and Mercedes (nee: Schuit) Kennedy, Sr. Pat graduated from Park High School in 1974, was employed by SC Johnson Wax for more than 30 years, retiring in 2006.

Pat will...

Calvin Roy Svoboda

Calvin Roy Svoboda

Jan 7, 2014

Racine – Calvin Roy Svoboda, age 89, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.

A lifetime resident, Calvin was born in Racine on May 10, 1924 to the late Charles and Olive (nee: Smerchek) Svoboda. He faithfully served our country with the United States Navy in WWII. On...

Alice R. Hart

Alice R. Hart

Jan 7, 2014

Racine – Alice Rita Hart passed away at Becker-Shoop nursing home on Tuesday January 7, 2014.

She was born in Cleveland, OH on December 4, 1946 to Robert (Bob, deceased) and Alice (nee: Healy) Gilman.  In 1974 she married Robert Theodore (Ted) Hart, Sr.

Alice was a graduate of Ohio State (B.Ed.) and Michigan State...

Linda Jean Mitchell

Linda Jean Mitchell

Jan 7, 2014

~~A celebration of her life will be held at New Brighter Day Baptist Church, 1225 25th Ave, Kenosha, WI, on Saturday, January 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will take place at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.~~Sister Linda Jean (Nee: Young) Mitchell, 64 died Tuesday,...

Alfonso Neave, Sr.

Alfonso Neave, Sr.

Jan 6, 2014

Kenosha – Alfonso " Poncho " Neave, Sr. 83, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha. He was born in Mexico on November 6, 1930, son of the late Jose and Tomasa (nee: Mendez) Neave. In 1958 he was married to Maria Rodriguez, and shortly afterwards they moved to Kenosha. Alfonso worked...

Thomas Russell

Thomas Russell

Jan 6, 2014

Racine – Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother, Thomas R. Russell, 73, affectionately known to all as "TR", received the promise of eternal life on Monday, January 6, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Mississippi on September 16, 1940, son of the late Ruble and Estelle (nee: George) Russell.

Tom was...

Lamar Hargrove

Lamar Hargrove

Jan 4, 2014

Lamar Hargrove, 52, passed away unexpectedly, in Kindred Kenosha South, on Saturday, January 4, 2014. He was born in Columbus, MS, on July 22, 1961, the son of Sam and the late Allie (nee: Blair) Hargrove. After graduating from High School, Lamar served his country with the U.S. Army. He went onto further his education and obtained his degree...

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