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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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Pearl Elizabeth Schimanski
Sep 20, 2013
Racine – Pearl Schimanski, 95, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, September 20, 2013. She was born on Rosholt, WI, on August 5, 1918, daughter of the late Frank and Minnie (nee: Czerwonka) Trzebiatowski.
Pearl worked for St. Mary's Hospital for 20 years as a sterilization technician. She also devoted her life as a homemaker. ...
Glen S. Franiuk
Sep 19, 2013
Sturtevant – Glen S. Franiuk, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2013.
He was born on August 27, 1966, the son of Chester and Betty (nee: Gerczak) Franiuk. He graduated with honors from Walden III.
Glen was an avid and accomplished golfer. He also enjoyed cheering for the Packers whenever he had the...
Jeanette Augusta Voge
Sep 16, 2013
Union Grove – Jeanette Augusta (nee: Brown) Voge, age 81, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday evening, September 16, 2013.
Jeanette was born in Lafayette Township of Walworth County, Wisconsin on January 10, 1932 to the late Harry John Louis Brown and Dorothy Martha (nee: Jung) Brown. Following high school,...
Ryan Edward Herman
Sep 13, 2013
Racine – Ryan E. Herman, 20, was involved in a fatal traffic accident and passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013. He was born in York, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1993, the son of Ed and Cheryl (nee: Witmer) Herman. He and his family have been Racine area residents since 2006.
Ryan graduated from Horlick High School...
Gerhardt Adolph Knautz
Sep 8, 2013
Gerhardt Adolph Knautz, 75 passed away at home on Sunday, September 8, 2013, surrounded by his family.
Gerhardt was born in Kenosha, on January 22, 1938, the son of the late Adolph and Minnie (nee: Zeitz) Knautz.
Gerhardt served his country with the U.S. Army. Upon his return from the service he moved to Racine...
Loyd Erwin Schoen
Sep 8, 2013
Racine – Loyd E. Schoen, 88, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice House in Wauwatosa on Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on July 9, 1925, son of the late Erwin and Juanita (nee McCrae) Schoen. He has been a Racine area resident for most of his life. On September 29, 1945 he was...
Marcella Ruth Runge
Sep 8, 2013
Racine – Marcella Ruth Runge, 97, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Citizen's Home on Sunday, September 8, 2013. She was born in Racine on June 1, 1916, daughter of the late Alfred and Dagmar (nee Nelson) Sorensen. On June 29, 1940 she was united in marriage to Walter Runge in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. Runge preceded...
Rev. Jimmie Beandrew Lockridge
Sep 7, 2013
Rev. Jimmie BA. Lockridge, age 63, entered into the joy of his eternal reward with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Jimmie was born in Tupelo, MS on January 28, 1950 to the late Eddie Lee and Bernice (nee: Wells) Lockridge.
He accepted the lord at an early age and became an active member of the...
Joyce Ann Emmons
Sep 6, 2013
Racine – Joyce A. Emmons, 87, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, September 6, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Racine. Joyce was born on February 12, 1926, daughter of the late Joseph and Christine (nee: Fredelake) Klinkhammer.
Joyce was united in marriage to the love of her life, Paul Joseph Erwin Emmons, on...
Stephen Stanley Kozlik
Sep 5, 2013
MOUNT PLEASANT – Mr. Stephen Stanley Kozlik, 81, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Thursday, September 5, 2013.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Mr. Kozlik was born on November 21, 1931, the son of the late John and Mary Kozlik. Mr. Kozlik served his nation while stationed in Japan with the U.S. Air Force during...
Benjamin Romero
Sep 4, 2013
South Milwaukee – Benjamin Romero, 82, passed away at Franciscan Villa on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. He was born in Zavala County, Texas on March 10, 1931, son of the late Geronimo and Joaquina (nee: Malacara) Romero. He served with pride and honor in the US Army during the Korean War, and following his discharge he settled in Milwaukee....
Christine D. Sikora
Sep 1, 2013
KENOSHA -Christine Sikora was born to Frederick and Diana Becker (nee: Nolan) on June 15, 1956 in Urbana, Illinois. She moved with her family first to Bristol, then Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1962. On September 1, 2013, she passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Christine attended Illinois and Kenosha schools, received her BA from University...
Mercedes "Mickie" Mae Warner
Sep 1, 2013
Racine – Mercedes "Mickie" Warner, 98, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013. She was born in Lake Geneva on January 23, 1915, daughter of the late Claude and Ruth (nee: Button) Williams.
Mickie was united in marriage to the late Herbert Warner. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to her family. Mickie was an...
Edward R. Lafave
Aug 30, 2013
Edward R. LaFave, 77, passed away in the Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Friday, August 30, 2013. He was born in Green Bay, WI
on November 24, 1935 the son of the late Alfred and Rozella (nee: Dobbs) LaFave. Mr. LaFave served his country with the U.S. Navy Reserve. He had been employed by A.M.C.-Chrysler for over...
Joseph Walter Gelbudas
Aug 28, 2013
Joseph W. Gelnudas
Joseph W. "Budda" Gelbudas, age 60, of Racine, WI passed away on August 28, 2013 at his residence.
Joe was born July 8,1953 in Waukegan, Illinois. He lived and worked in North Chicago, Illinois. He worked across the street from the bank where he met the love of his life,...
Norman Vance Lanning
Aug 27, 2013
WAUWATOSA, WI (FORMERLY of RACINE) – Mr. Norman, V. Lanning, 79, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 27, 2013.
He was born in East Liverpool, OH on February 13, 1934, the son of the late Norman and Alice (nee: Pickens) Lanning, Sr. He graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1951. He also received...
Rose Marie Legois
Aug 25, 2013
Racine – Rose Marie (nee: Wenszell-Kothe) Legois, age 75, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore Manor on Sunday, August 25, 2013 following a brief battle with cancer.
Rose was born in Racine on August 18, 1938 to the late Alfred and Irene (nee: Langenfeld) Wenszell. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1956.
Rose began...
Lisa Mcwhorter
Aug 25, 2013
Racine – Lisa Dannette McWhorter, age 51, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital on Sunday August 25th 2013. Lisa was born in Racine, Wisconsin on May 9th, 1962 to Jeff B. McWhorter and Valeria (née: Wilson) McWhorter. Lisa was a "1980" graduate of Washington Park High School. She was united in marriage to Darrell Coleman in 1985 and...
Thomas E. Thielen
Aug 25, 2013
Racine – Thomas Edward Thielen, age 31, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
Tom was born in Racine on July 19, 1982 to Joseph and Nancy (nee: Peil) Thielen. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 2000. Tom was employed as a machinist at Beere Precision Products and by In-Sink-Erator.
As an accomplished...
Carlos Antonio Harris
Aug 23, 2013
Racine – Carlos Antonio Harris passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on August 23, 2013. Carlos was born on June 20, 2013. During his brief time here on Earth he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. His life was a brief gift to us that will live on forever in our...
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