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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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Arthur William Uhlir
Jul 28, 2013
Racine – Arthur William Uhlir, age 85, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Hospice Alliance Inc. – Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.
Arthur was born in Racine, WI, on August 26, 1927 to Arthur Oscar and Margaret (Nee: Sommers) Uhlir. Arthur was united in marriage to the late former...
Christopher "Chris" Schroeder
Jul 27, 2013
Racine – Christopher Michael Schroeder, 31, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Saturday, July 27, 2013. He was born in Racine on December 13, 1981, son of Robert John Schroeder, Sr. and Sandra (nee: Goetsch) Salas.
Christopher was united in marriage on July 23, 2011 to Kelly (nee: Befus) Schroeder at Wustum...
Laurie Ann Moseler
Jul 26, 2013
RACINE – Laurie A. Moseler, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2013.
Laurie was born in Detroit, MI on November 29, 1968. She graduated Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, MI and Gateway Technical College. On September 18, 1993, she married Louis Moseler in Ontonagon, MI.
Laurie enjoyed music, reading and...
Mary Jane Briscoe
Jul 25, 2013
RACINE – Mrs. Mary Jane (Nee: Glass) Briscoe, age 102, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, July 25, 2013.
She was born in Columbus, OH, on March 25, 1911. She attended Wayman AME and enjoyed being with her family.
Mrs. Briscoe is survived by her son, Robert (Diana) Briscoe, Jr.; her grandchildren, Kevin...
Dean Leon Knudtson
Jul 23, 2013
Dean L. Knudtson, 42, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. He was born in Racine on November 23, 1970, the son of George and Betty (nee: Linse) Knudtson. Dean graduated from Case High School, and also received his Bachelor's Degree from Carthage College.
He is survived by his children, Rachael, Matthew, and Andrew Knudtson of Kenosha;...
Kenneth L. Korzilius
Jul 22, 2013
Racine – Kenneth Lee Korzilius, friend to many, jack-of-all-trades, and master storyteller, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2013.
Born and raised in Racine, Ken is the son of the late Frank and Agnes (nee: Welch) Korzilius. His parents instilled in both him and his brother (deceased) Frank, the spirit of the American Dream that was popular...
Ronald D. Messerschmidt
Jul 22, 2013
Ronald D. Messerschmidt, 76, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-Franklin, on Monday, July 22, 2013. Ron was born in Merrill, WI on July 13, 1937, the son of the late Hubert and Ruth (nee: Baumann) Messerschmidt. On Oct. 20, 1956, in Merrill, he married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Hill. They moved to the Racine County Area in 1959,...
David L. Klaus
Jul 21, 2013
David L. Klaus, 68, passed away in Hospice Alliance of Racine-Hospice House, on Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was born in Racine on August 15, 1944, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (nee Uveges) Klaus.
David was a 1962 graduate of St. Catherine's High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy on the...
Michael Andre Cosey
Jul 20, 2013
Racine – Michael Andre Cosey, 39, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was born in Racine on October 24, 1973, son of Dewey Honor, Jr. and Joyce Cosey.
Michael was united in marriage to the love of his life, Tameeka (nee: Goodwin) Cosey, on February 14, 2003, at Higher Dimensions C.O.G.I.C....
Marie Smith-Marshall
Jul 17, 2013
Marie Antoinette Smith-Marshall, Toni", 61, was called home by her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, on August 21, 1951, the daughter of the late Marvin L.B. and Mary Louise (nee: Smith-Rapier) Smith. Toni loved to bake, sew, and do anything with crafts. She was united in marriage to Curtiss Marshall...
Katherine Mary Leger
Jul 17, 2013
Racine – Katherine Mary Leger, 92, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was born in Hermansville, MI, on December 30, 1920, daughter of the late George and Selina (nee: Massie) Bellmore.
Katherine was united in marriage to the love of her life, Roy Paul Leger, on December 2, 1939, in Michigan. ...
Annie Bell Kirkwood
Jul 16, 2013
Annie Bell (Nee: Perry ) Kirkwood, "Mama Ann" as she was affectionately called by many, was born on May 16, 1937 in Macon, MS to the late Mack and Sarah (Nee: Cotton) Perry.
Annie's family later moved to Tupelo, MS, where she graduated from George Washington Carver High School. After graduation Mama Ann migrated north to pursue...
Gloria E. Elliot
Jul 16, 2013
Gloria E. Elliot, 87, with family at her side, passed away peacefully in the Azura Memory Care Center- South, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 11, 1926, the daughter of the late Edward E. and Esther T. (nee: Carlson) Nelson. Mrs. Elliot lived most of her life in Grosse Pointe Park, MI...
Barbara Ann Davis
Jul 15, 2013
Sturtevant – Barbara Ann Davis, 61, passed away WFHC All Saints Hospital on Monday, July 15, 2013. She was born on July 5, 1952, daughter of the late John and Marie (nee: Gavahan) Therkelsen. She was a lifelong Racine area resident. On January 31, 1970 she was married in St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church to Eugene James "Jim" Davis....
Helen Ann Checki
Jul 14, 2013
Racine – Helen Ann Checki, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2013. Helen was born in Racine on September 28, 1930, daughter of the late John and Anna (nee: Adzima) Sinsky. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School and was a lifetime Racine area resident. On June 24, 1961 she was married in Holy Trinity Catholic...
Frank W. Mucha
Jul 14, 2013
Frank W. Mucha finished his life journey on July 14, 2013 surrounded by his loving family as he walked into Eternal Light. Frank is survived in this life by his steadfast, spunky and devoted bride of 47 years, Charlene, their 3 faithful daughters. By his request, Frank was cremated and a private family gathering ceremony was held. Goodnight our...
Carol Ann Beffel
Jul 12, 2013
Racine – Carol Ann (nee: Urbush) Beffel, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2013.
Carol was born in Racine on July 19, 1939 to the late Anton and Joan (nee: Zalewski) Urbush. Following graduation from St. Catherine's High School in 1957, she went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Dominican College...
Kiril Nonevich
Jul 12, 2013
MOUNT PLEASANT – Mr. Kiril Nonevich, 82, passed away at his home on Friday, July 12, 2013.
He was born in Kriveni, Macedonia, Europa on July 17, 1930, the son of the late Pando and Olga (nee: Saveska) Nonevich.
Mr. Nonevich retired from JI Case in 1992 after 20 years of service as a machinist....
Richard Lee Bizzle
Jul 12, 2013
Richard L. Bizzle was born on May 26, 1946 to the union of M.Z. & Lula Mae (Nee: Cole) Bizzle in Biloxi, Mississippi. He accepted Christ as his savior at an early age and was united with First Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully until relocating to Racine, Wisconsin. Richard received his formal education at William Horlick High...
Shane Allen Borger
Jul 9, 2013
Kenosha – Shane Allen Borger, 59, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. He was born in Kenosha on October 9, 1953, son of David and Phyllis (nee: Heide) Borger.
Shane was united in marriage to the love of his life, Elizabeth Jean Hill, on September 28, 1974, at Racine Baptist Church.
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