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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Anthony "Tony" "Peanuts" Wells

Anthony "Tony" "Peanuts" Wells

Nov 18, 2013

Racine- Anthony Paul Wells, age 86, passed away peacefully at Parkside Manor in Kenosha on Monday evening, November 18, 2013 following a courageous struggle with Parkinson's Disease & Lewey Body Dementia.

Tony was born in Racine on July 3, 1927 to the late James and Rose (nee: DeMark) Wells. A 1945 graduate of St. Catherine's High School,...

Artis Mae Kantrail

Artis Mae Kantrail

Nov 18, 2013

Kenosha – Artis Mae Kantrail, 63, of Racine, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha.  She was born in Racine on August 18, 1950, daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Ward.

Artis leaves to cherish her memory, her loving son, Darrin (Carla) Ward, Sr., of Racine; three grandsons, Maurice (Laquetta)...

Leslie "Les" A. Parker

Leslie "Les" A. Parker

Nov 17, 2013

Racine- Leslie Alexander Parker, age 89, passed away at his home early Sunday morning, November 17, 2013.

Les was born to Lloyd and Norma (nee: Alexander) Parker on August 27, 1924 in Westfield, Wisconsin. He attended local schools and graduated from Westfield High School in 1942. Les entered the U.S. Army on March 23, 1943, took his...

Vicki Elyse Wade

Vicki Elyse Wade

Nov 13, 2013

Racine – Vicki Elyse (nee: Martin) Wade, age 59, passed away peacefully into eternal life at her home on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, with her loving husband Glenn Wade and newly found friend and caregiver, Wendy Gomez at her side; after a courageous battle with head and neck cancer.

Vicki was born in Racine, WI, on December...

Steven Scott O'Keefe

Steven Scott O'Keefe

Nov 12, 2013

KANSASVILLE (TOWN OF DOVER) – Steven S. O'Keefe, 42, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital on November 12, 2013 after a courageous nine month battle with leukemia.

He was born in Milwaukee on June 13, 1971, the son of Myron and Cleta (nee: Eder) O'Keefe.  He graduated from Grafton High School and served in the U.S. Army...

Lorraine Helen Lekas

Lorraine Helen Lekas

Nov 12, 2013

RACINE – Mrs. Lorraine H. Lekas, 91, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.

She was born in LaValle, WI on August 30, 1922, the daughter of the late Alfred and Iva (nee: Schwartz) Whiteley.  Mrs. Lekas grew up in Baraboo but spent most of her adult life in Racine.  On April 25,...

Elizabeth Jacobson

Elizabeth Jacobson

Nov 12, 2013

Elizabeth "E.J." Jacobson, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. She was born in La Crosse, WI on August 7, 1929, the daughter of the late Arnold and Leona (nee: Bartz) Weber.

On November 27, 1957, in La Crosse, she was united in marriage to Theodore "Ted" Jacobson.  They were fortunate to share 55 loving...

Robert Allen Legler

Robert Allen Legler

Nov 11, 2013

Mt. Pleasant – Robert Allen Legler, 67, passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, November 11, 2013. A lifelong resident of Racine, Bob was born on September 1, 1946, the son of the late Albert and Emma (nee: Castle) Legler. He was a 1964 graduate of Park High School, and received his bachelor's degree...

Elaine R. Christensen

Elaine R. Christensen

Nov 11, 2013

Elaine R. Christensen, 88, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 11, 2013. She was born in Racine on March 25, 1925, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Marie (nee: Monsen) Aksland Sr.

On December 20, 1947, in Zion Lutheran Church, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to George T. Christensen, who preceded...

Mary Elizabeth Moncrief

Mary Elizabeth Moncrief

Nov 8, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Moncrief, 76, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2013. She was born on July 17, 1937, in Newton, Miss., daughter of the late Johnny and Elvirenda (nee: Loper) Moncrief. Mary was a Kenosha resident for most of her life and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1957. She was employed at AMC/Chrysler...

Edward Mohr

Edward Mohr

Nov 7, 2013

Racine- Edward Mohr, age 92, beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee: Slater) Mohr, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Thursday evening, November 7, 2013, of which appropriately happened to be Ruth's 95th Birthday.

Ed was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 8, 1921 to the late Adam Mohr, Sr. and Katherine...

Derick Duane Bostick

Derick Duane Bostick

Nov 7, 2013

Derick Duane Bostick, born September 29, 1957 in Racine, WI to Donald and Katherine. He is the proud descendant of the following known grandparents born in slavery; Mariah Byrd, Rosana Salsbury, Maria Bonnar, Randle and Lou Thomas, Sonny and Ida Gaston, Reese and Emma Thornton, Ferdinand and Mary Bostick.

Derick died from a car accident on November...

Corinza Townsend

Corinza Townsend

Nov 7, 2013

Racine – Corinthia "Corinza" Townsend, 77, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 24, 1936, daughter of the late Ben and Florence (nee: Sullivan) White. She had been a Racine area resident since 1974. Corinza's joy in life was derived by spending time with her family and doting upon her...

Virginia "Jonesy" M. Lange

Virginia "Jonesy" M. Lange

Nov 6, 2013

Sturtevant- Virginia May (nee: Jones) Lange, age 77, affectionately referred to as "Jonesy" by many; passed away at her home early Wednesday morning, November 6, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Virginia was born on the family farm in Wauzeka, WI on June 27, 1936 to the late Grover and Elsie (nee: Dobson) Jones. On February...

Ana Lilia Guerrero

Ana Lilia Guerrero

Nov 6, 2013

Racine – Ana Lilia Guerrero, 57, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, November 6, 2013.  She was born in Mexico on October 16, 1956, daughter of Mariano and Armandina (nee: Almaguer) Jaramillo.

Lilia was united in marriage to the love of her life, Fernando J. Guerrero Sr., on December 23, 1978.

Ana Lilia...

Carl La-Roy Burks

Carl La-Roy Burks

Nov 4, 2013

Racine – Carl LaRoy Burks, age 39, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday, November 11, 2013 at 11am in St. Paul MBC, 1120 Grand Ave. Visitation will be at the church from 10am until the time of service.

David L. Meyer

David L. Meyer

Nov 3, 2013

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The world's #1 Packer fan left the stadium at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the Agrace Hospice House, in Fitchburg, WI. David was born in Kenosha, WI on April 27, 1947, the 3rd child of the late Lawrence and Arlene (nee: Luke) Meyer. He was raised in Bristol, WI and attended local schools....

Leonard Theodore Lanser

Leonard Theodore Lanser

Nov 3, 2013

KENOSHA (FORMERLY of RACINE) – Mr. Leonard T. Lanser, 58, passed away after a long, courageous battle with multiple sclerosis at United Hospital System of Kenosha on Sunday, November 3, 2012.

He was born in Racine on July 18, 1955, the son of Leonard T. Lanser II and Arlene (nee: Eichsteadt) Lanser.  He graduated from Washington Park...

Stanley Clarence Krogh

Stanley Clarence Krogh

Nov 2, 2013

STURTEVANT – Mr. Stanley C. Krogh, 94, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by side on Saturday, November 2, 2013.

He was born in Racine on April 24, 1919, the son of the late Nels and Sadie (nee: Hansen) Krogh.  He graduated from Washington Park High School where he was captain of the football...

Sean Christopher Jungwirth

Sean Christopher Jungwirth

Nov 2, 2013

West ALLIS – Sean C. Jungwirth, 19, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, November 2, 2013. He was born in Milwaukee on April 8, 1994.  He graduated from Nathan Hale High School.

Sean is survived by his daughter, Nevaeh; his mother , Jennifer Jungwirth of West Allis; grandparents, Roger (Lily) Jungwirth of Milwaukee, Ling Ho...

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