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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Jean Audrey Markielewski
Jan 4, 2014
MOUNT PLEASANT – Jean A. Markielewski, 79, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 4, 2014.
She was born in Hinsdale, Illinois on October 19, 1934 to the now late Willard and Bernice (nee: Howell) Anderson. In 1951 she married Jerome S. Markielewski.
Jean retired from St. Mary's Hospital as a billing clerk after...
Gertrude "Trudy" Maluchnick
Jan 2, 2014
Kenosha – Gertrude Loretta (nee: Schoepke) Maluchnik, age 100, passed away peacefully at Manor Care Center in Kenosha on Thursday, January 2, 2014.
Gertrude was born in Illinois on January 30, 1913 to the late Charles and Clara (nee: Cox) Schoepke. During World War II, Trudy worked for the J.I. Case Company in Racine and Vincent McCall...
Jeffrey Willis Prewitt
Jan 1, 2014
Racine – Jeffrey Willis Prewitt, Sr., 57, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. A lifetime resident, Jeff was born in Racine on September 14, 1956, son of Milton and Roberta J. Prewitt.
Jeff attended Washington Park High School. As an adult, he obtained his GED from Gateway Technical...
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