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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Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Lewis
Sep 30, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Lewis, 82, passed away at WFH All Saints hospital on Sunday, September 30, 2012. She was born in Meridian, Mississippi on March 19, 1930, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Louise (nee: Sullivan) Kidd.
Betty's life was centered on her faith and her family. She was affectionately called "Nana Banana" by her grandchildren...
Charles E. Gorsegner
Sep 27, 2012
Racine–Charles Ervin Gorsegner, 90, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Thursday morning, September 27, 2012.
Charles was born in Oakwood, WI on February 27, 1922 to the late Emil and Erma (nee: Vanslow) Gorsegner. He proudly served our Country in the United States Army during WWII from 1942-43.
On October 26, 1946...
Allan C. Schust
Sep 27, 2012
Allan C. Schust, 61, passed away unexpectedly, in Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. He was born in Rockland, MI on May 22, 1951, the son of the late Ernest and Catherine (nee: Wolfe) Schust. Allan had been employed by Jacobsen Mfg.
Surviving are his brothers, Ernest Schust, and Joseph (Barbara) Schust; and sister-in-law,...
Arthur "Wayne" Russell
Sep 27, 2012
Arthur "Wayne" Russell, 65, passed away, unexpectedly, in WFH-All Saints on Thursday, September 27, 2012. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on April 29, 1947, the son of the late William M.R. and Carrie (nee: Manley) Russell Sr.
Wayne was educated in Rockford, Illinois and graduated from Auburn High School in 1965. He had been employed by...
Susan Marie Beecher
Sep 24, 2012
Racine – Susan M. (nee: Schuett) Beecher, 67, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center Intensive Care Unit on Monday, September 24, 2012.
Sue was born in New Glarus, WI on August 10, 1945 to the late Harrison and Gladys (nee: Wilde) Schuett. After graduating from New Glarus High School, she went on...
Ardyth L. Predny
Sep 21, 2012
Kenosha – Ardyth Predny, 87, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 21, 2012. She was born in Kenosha on January 10, 1925, daughter of the late Edward and Inger (nee: Engen) Wood.
Ardyth graduated from Bradford High School in 1942. On May 30, 1945, she was united in marriage at Holy Trinity Catholic Church to the...
Dolores "Lorie" E. Hanson
Sep 21, 2012
RACINE – Mrs. Dolores "Lorie" Hanson, 85, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie with her family by her side on Friday, September 21, 2012.
A lifelong resident, she was born in Racine on July 28, 1927, the daughter of the late Clark and Minnie (nee: Johnson) Kemp. She graduated from Washington Park High School. On...
Bruno Robert Schielzeth
Sep 20, 2012
Kenosha – Bruno Robert Schielzeth died September 20 th , 2012, just four days after celebrating his 63rd birthday. He was born September 16, 1949 in Gainesville, Florida, the son of Bruno Peter and Naomi (nee: Schnieder) Schielzeth. He attended Yorkville Elementary, and graduated from Union Grove High School in 1964. He earned his Associate Degree in Electronics from...
Thalia Erin Westerby
Sep 18, 2012
Racine – Thalia Erin Westerby, 1, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She was born in Milwaukee on October 18, 2010, daughter of Denise Westerby.
Thalia leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Denise Westerby of Racine; grandparents, Rebecca (Araceli Solano) Straley of Mount Pleasant, David Westerby of Kenosha, Cari Schottky, Blu Bodoh, both...
Bert Thomas Johnson
Sep 17, 2012
Mt. Pleasant – Bert T. Johnson, 87, passed at home surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, September 17, 2012. He was born in Eleva, Wisconsin on April 15, 1925, son of the late John and Gena (nee: Hanson) Johnson. On August 8, 1950 he was married in Mondovi to Fern I. Schultz.
As a...
Maryjane Zaehler
Sep 16, 2012
Racine – Maryjane (nee: Kunce) Zaehler, 67, affectionately known to many as "Nickel Mary" passed away peacefully at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL on Sunday, September 16, 2012.
Mary was born in Eau Claire, WI on June 30, 1945 to Ted Kunce and Geneva (nee: Rockafello) Bishop. The English major that she was, Mary enjoyed...
Rachel Marie Owens
Sep 15, 2012
Rachel Marie Owens, 44, was called Home by her Loving Savior, on Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was born in Racine on February 4, 1968.
Surviving are her devoted sons, Demetrius Klyce and Dominick Mack, both of Racine; brothers, Michael (Catina) Mooney, of Detroit, MI, and Anthony (Capricia) Earl, of Racine; sisters, Cindy Owens, in Colorado, and...
Beverly Sondergaard Manderfield
Sep 14, 2012
DENVER, CO (FORMERLY OF RACINE) – Mrs. Beverley Jeanne Sondergaard Manderfield, 76, passed away at her daughter's residence in Denver on Friday, September 14, 2012.
She was born in Racine on January 28, 1936, the daughter of the late John and Mary (nee: Langdon) Ager. In 1954 Beverley married Jorgen "Jack" Bernhardt Sondergaard. He preceded her in...
Wayne R. Legois
Sep 11, 2012
Racine- Wayne R. Legois, 80, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Cardiovascular Institute on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.
Waynewas born in Kingsford, MI on December 31, 1931 to the late Richard and Marie (nee: Simmet) Legois. A 1949 graduate of Kingsford High School, he went on to attend engineering school at Marquette University. Wayne...
Jack Calvin Dudley
Sep 11, 2012
MOUNT PLEASANT – Jack Calvin Dudley passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee after a short illness on September 11, 2012. He was born on December 9 th , 1934 to Calvin and Marie (Hachoogan) Dudley in Racine, WI.
Jack received his education in Racine, graduating from Park High School. He went on to earn a...
Donald Paul Smith
Sep 11, 2012
Racine – After a fearless two year fight against pancreatic cancer, Donald Paul Smith, 71, wonderful husband of Diane M. (nee: Kopesky) Smith, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.
Donald was born in Kenosha on August 4, 1941 to the late Paul B. and Grace E....
Cora Dorothy Freeze
Sep 10, 2012
RACINE – Mrs. Cora D. Freeze, 82, passed away following a stroke on Monday morning, September 10, 2012 at Becker Shoop Center.
Cora was born in Michigan on April 10, 1930 but resided in Racine for over 50 years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and dog grooming. However, Cora was happiest when in the company of her family....
Robert D. Fink, Jr.
Sep 9, 2012
Racine– Robert D. Fink, Jr., 59, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday, September 9, 2012 after suffering a heart attack.
Robert was born in Racine on April 8, 1953 to the late Robert and Audrey (nee: Baxter) Fink, Sr. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1971, where he was...
Dianne Davis
Sep 9, 2012
Racine – Dianne Davis, 56, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, September 9, 2012. She was born in East St. Louis, IL, on April 17, 1956, daughter of the late Samuel McGee, Sr. and Ammie Lee (nee: Williams) McGee.
Dianne graduated from East St. Louis Senior High School in East St. Louis, IL, in 1974. ...
Susan Lynn Kauffman
Sep 8, 2012
Racine – Susan Lynn Kauffman, 51, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, September 8 2012, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 28, 1961, in Orlando, Florida, daughter of the late Jack and Nancy (nee: Mueller) Kauffman.
Susan was an avid reader and especially enjoyed studying the Bible in multiple...
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