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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Betty Jane Johnson

Betty Jane Johnson

Dec 19, 2012

Racine – Betty Jane Johnson, 77, passed away at WFH-All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She was born in Chippewa County on August 12, 1935, daughter of the late Lyle and Bernice (nee: York) Stage. Most of her life she had lived in Racine.

Betty Jane worked many years at Ruud Lighting, and was most...

Helen Karwowski

Helen Karwowski

Dec 19, 2012

Racine – Helen (nee: Rosienski) Karwowski, age 87, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, December 19, 2012.

Helen was born in Racine on December 29, 1924 to the late Michael and Josephine (nee: Krusienski) Rosienski. On July 14, 1945 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, she was united in marriage with...

Linda Kae Rubin

Linda Kae Rubin

Dec 16, 2012

Racine– Linda Kae Rubin, age 69, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday, December 16, 2012 following a courageous struggle with multiple health complications since September.

Linda was born in Alliance, Ohio on August 26, 1943 to the late John B. and Glenda M. (nee: Stanley) Yothers. Extremely intelligent and born...

Spero Stayanovich

Spero Stayanovich

Dec 15, 2012

Racine – Spero Stayanovich, Jr., 94, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, December 15, 2012, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Milwaukee on August 27, 1918, but was raised in Racine, son of the late Spero and Mary (nee: Piksa) Stayanovich, Sr.

Spero was married to the love of his...

Joseph L. Cooper

Joseph L. Cooper

Dec 15, 2012

Joseph L. Cooper, 97, passed away in the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, December 15, 2012. He was born in Racine on April 17, 1915, the son of the late Joseph and Stella (nee: Schram) Cooper.

Mr. Cooper was a 1933 graduate of St. Catherine's High School.  As a young man he worked for the Civil...

Perry Michael O'Brien

Perry Michael O'Brien

Dec 15, 2012

Perry M. O'Brien, 53, passed away unexpectedly in the WFH-All Saints Emergency Room, on Saturday, December 15, 2012. He was born in Butzbach, Germany on October 8, 1959, the son of Duane and Joan "Kelly" (nee: Gill) O'Brien.

Perry was a 1977 graduate of St. Catherine's High School. On April 18, 1987, Perry married the love of...

Alma Lee Poe

Alma Lee Poe

Dec 14, 2012

Alma Lee (Hawkins) Poe was born on July 15, 1944 to the union of Leroy and Dosie Hawkins in Starkville, Mississippi.

Alma accepted Christ at an early age. She belonged to the New Light United Methodist Church in Starkville, Mississippi.  Alma Hawkins and W.C. Poe were united in holy matrimony in 1962 in Starkville, Mississippi. No children...

Alice Katherine Davidson

Alice Katherine Davidson

Dec 14, 2012

Racine – Alice Kathleen Davidson, 90, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at WFH – All Saints Hospital. Alice was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on January 19, 1922, the daughter of the late Harry and Betsy (nee: O'Brien) Rarrig. She was a Racine resident for most of her life. Alice served in the US Navy from 1944-45....

Isabelle Marion Barry

Isabelle Marion Barry

Dec 13, 2012

Menomonee Falls – Mrs. Isabelle M. Barry, 98, passed away at Linden Grove Care Center in Menomonee Falls on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

She was born in Racine on August 8, 1914, the daughter of the late William and Mayme (nee: Jensen) Traeger.  On October 2, 1971 she married Elmer D. Barry at Emmaus Lutheran Church.  He...

Donna Jean Ricchio

Donna Jean Ricchio

Dec 13, 2012

Racine – Donna Jean Ricchio, 59, passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 13, 2012.  She was born in Mauston, WI, on October 17, 1953, daughter of the late Theodore and Earline (nee: Skaggs) Lucksted.

Donna was a master gardener.  She worked hard to make her backyard bloom beautifully every spring and summer for her whole...

George V. Tresider

George V. Tresider

Dec 12, 2012

FRANKSVILLE – Mr. George V. Tresider, 75, passed away at WFH- All Saints on Wednesday, December 12, 2012.

He was born in Iron Mountain, MI on September 10, 1937, the son of the late William and Stella (nee: Jesko) Tresider.

George faithfully served his nation with the Military Police in the U.S.  Army .   Upon...

Wallace "Wally" John Terry

Wallace "Wally" John Terry

Dec 12, 2012

Racine– Wallace "Wally" John Terry, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, December 12, 2012.

Wally was born in the Paris township of Kenosha County on May 4, 1929 to the late Henry and Louise (nee: Fonk) Terry. He was a 1946 graduate of Union Grove High School where he played football as a...

Chester Roszkowski

Chester Roszkowski

Dec 12, 2012

Chester Roszkowski, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 (12-12-12). He was born in Racine on January 5, 1928, the son of the late Alexander and Leonia (nee: Babinski) Roszkowski.

Chet graduated from Washington Park High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He served his country with the U.S. Army. On June 4, 1960, in Holy Name...

Jeffrey Russo

Jeffrey Russo

Dec 12, 2012

Jeffrey W. Russo, 57, passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, December 13, 2012, in WFH-All Saints, with his family and friends at his side.  He was born in Racine on February 19, 1955, the son of the late Anthony and Lois (nee: Gehm) Russo.

Jeff was known as an "icon" on 16 th St. He was often seen,...

Joan A. Smith

Joan A. Smith

Dec 10, 2012

Joan A. Smith, 77, passed away in the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Monday, December 10, 2012. She was born in Trenton, NJ on December 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Walter and Eleanore (nee: Eddy) Ryklicki.

Mrs. Smith lived in Russellville, KY and Zion, IL, before moving to Racine. While living in Zion she worked...

Art Wickert

Art Wickert

Dec 6, 2012

Racine – Art Wickert, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 6, 2012.  He was born in the Philippines on May 5, 1973, son of Daniel and Evelyn (nee: Paguio) Wickert.

Art graduated in Gurnee, IL, from Warren Township High School in 1991.  He proudly and faithfully served his country with the United States Navy during Desert...

Joshua L. Nelson

Joshua L. Nelson

Dec 6, 2012

Joshua L. Nelson, 26, passed away unexpectedly in Evansville, Indiana on December 6, 2012. He was born in Racine on December 22, 1985, the son of Richard Nelson and Lita (nee: Ayers) Bartel. Josh graduated from Park High School in 2004, and later served in the US Marine Corps.

Josh was a former employee of Cree Lighting...

Anthony "King Bean" L. Bean

Anthony "King Bean" L. Bean

Dec 4, 2012

Racine– Anthony L. Bean, age 53, affectionately known to many as "King Bean", passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, December 4, 2012.

Anthony was born in Racine on October 31, 1959 to the late Jeff Bean and Musinah "Fronie (nee: Alexander) Gordon" Madyun. A graduate of Washington Park...

Willie Edward Bolton

Willie Edward Bolton

Dec 4, 2012

Willie Edward Bolton, 52, was called Home by his Loving Savior on December 4, 2012. He was born in Minter, AL on July 25, 1960.

Willie Edward was a graduate of Washington Park High School.  He was last employed by the Social Security Office here in Racine.

He leaves to cherish his memory, a son,...

Jerry Kieliszewski

Jerry Kieliszewski

Dec 4, 2012

Mr. Jerry Kieliszewski, 75, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Tuesday, December 4, 2012.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on July 18, 1937, the son of the late John and Regina (nee: Ceplina) Kieliszewski.

Jerry retired from JI Case Corporation in 1991 after 30 years of service.  He was a...

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