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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John E. Bonogofsky

John E. Bonogofsky

Aug 3, 2011

Mr. John E. Bonogofsky, 80, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

He was born in Brisbane, ND on June 26, 1931, the son of Jacob and Agnes (nee: Brown) Bonogofsky.  On June 23, 1960, he married Kathleen Mae Nail. She preceded him in death in 1996.

Mr. Bonogofsky proudly and faithfully...

Ruth Jane Baker

Ruth Jane Baker

Aug 1, 2011

Racine – Ruth J. Baker, 89, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescence Center on Monday, August 1, 2011. She was born in Rhinelander on October 16, 1921, the daughter of the late James and Hilma (nee: Johnson) Fredrickson. On May 24, 1952 she was married to Robert C. Baker. Following their marriage they moved to Racine.

Ruth...

Lavern M. Syslack

Lavern M. Syslack

Jul 28, 2011

Mrs. LaVern M. Syslack (nee: Quinn) (Held), 92, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 28, 2011.

She was born in Racine on April 22, 1919, the daughter of Harry and Mary (nee: Jahnke) Quinn, Sr.  LaVern graduated from Horlick High School.

On April 11, 1942, she married Francis Held...

Jeanne Margaret Lojeski

Jeanne Margaret Lojeski

Jul 26, 2011

Racine- Jeanne M. (nee: Beres) Lojeski, 82, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.

Jeanne was born in Racine on August 20, 1928 to the late John P. and Lillian (nee: Kupper) Beres. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1946. On September 11, 1954, in St. Joseph Catholic...

Robert James "Bobby" Baker

Robert James "Bobby" Baker

Jul 26, 2011

Racine – Robert James "Bobby" Baker, 50, passed away at United Hospital – Kenosha Medical Center on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.

He was born in Racine on June 29, 1961, son of the late Thomas Edward Baker, Sr. and Anne Viola (nee: Slaasted) Baker.

Bobby was a lifelong resident of Racine.  He attended Case High...

Arielle Longstreet

Arielle Longstreet

Jul 25, 2011

Kenosha – Arielle Lanae Longstreet passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011. She was born in Kenosha on July 12, 2011, the much-loved daughter of Darell Longstreet and Azalia Watkins.

In addition to her parents, she will be a treasured memory for her brother, Darell Longstreet, Jr., maternal grandparents, Jerry and Tracy Watkins of Racine; paternal grandparents,...

Helene Andersen

Helene Andersen

Jul 23, 2011

Bristol- Helene Andersen, 84, passed away peacefully at Grand Prairie Health Center on Saturday, July 23, 2011.

Helene was born in Skreia, Norway on December 22, 1926 to the late Johannes and Magda (nee: Netum) Nergard. During high school, she became the youngest telephone operator in Norway. In 1948, she was united in marriage with the love...

Larry Fletcher

Larry Fletcher

Jul 23, 2011

Wetumpka, Alabama – Larry Fletcher, 55, formerly of Racine passed away on July 23, 2011. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 21, 1956, the son of Robert F.  and Edna Mae (nee: Anderson) Fletcher. Larry graduated from Park High School in 1974, and also from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside.

Larry had worked at...

Emma J. Hitzelberger

Emma J. Hitzelberger

Jul 23, 2011

Emma J. Hitzelberger, 91, passed away peacefully in Lakeshore Manor on Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was born in Racine on July 22, 1920, the daughter of the late Francis and Antonia (nee; Butkis) Gedraitis. Mrs. Hitzelberger was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On August 10, 1940, in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, she was united...

Shonda S. Hattix

Shonda S. Hattix

Jul 22, 2011

Shonda S. Hattix, 37, received her Heavenly Reward, on Friday, July 22, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. She was born in Racine on December 12, 1973 the daughter of Hugh and Gloria Denise (nee: Clay) Hattix.

Shonda was a 1992 graduate of J. I. Case High School. She was a member of Zoe...

Rose-Marie Kalsto

Rose-Marie Kalsto

Jul 22, 2011

Racine- Rose-Marie Kalsto, 84, affectionately known as "Ro" and "Marie", passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, July 22, 2011.

Rose-Marie was born in New York on October 5, 1926 to the late Harold and Madeline Roberts. She lived in Long Island, N.Y.; Whiting, N.J.; Cape Coral, FL; until moving to the Kenosha/Racine area in 2004.Catholic...

Robert Richard Birdsall

Robert Richard Birdsall

Jul 21, 2011

Robert R. Birdsall, 59, passed away unexpectedly while traveling for work in Walworth County on Thursday, July 21, 2011.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Bob was born on December 12, 1951 to Richard and Bernice (nee: Yurkievich) Birdsall.  He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1969 and attended UW Platteville.  He returned to Racine to help...

Christapher E. Taylor

Christapher E. Taylor

Jul 13, 2011

Christapher E. Taylor, 28, was called Home by his loving Savior on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. He was born in Racine on April 24, 1983 the son of Robb and Carmen (nee: Gates) Taylor.

Christapher had been employed by T and H Group Home, in Milwaukee, for over 7 years. He was a member of Better Ways...

Leona Mary Mascari

Leona Mary Mascari

Jul 13, 2011

BLOOMINGTON, IL. (FORMERLY OF RACINE) – Mrs. Leona M. Mascari, 102, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

She was born in Minneapolis on September 21, 1908, the daughter of Anton and Rose (nee: Hefter) Frey.  She moved to Racine in 1941 where she resided until moving to Bloomington, IL in 2001...

Alvin Ross Smith

Alvin Ross Smith

Jul 12, 2011

Racine- Alvin R. Smith, age 70, was peacefully called home to be with our Lord at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, on Tuesday, July 12, 2011.

Alvinwas born in Warrick County, Indiana on September 23, 1940,  to the late Charles W. and Hester M. (nee: Johnson) Smith. He graduated from Washington Park High School in...

Obert L. Maves

Obert L. Maves

Jul 11, 2011

Racine – Obert L. Maves, 96, passed away in Pewaukee on Monday, July 11, 2011. He was born in Edgerton, Wisconsin on April 12, 1915, the son of the late Frederick and Eda (nee: Jenson) Maves. He was a Racine area resident for most of his life. On November 30, 1941 he was married in Kahoka, Missouri to Jean...

Eugene V. Johnson

Eugene V. Johnson

Jul 9, 2011

Ravenna, Ohio – Eugene V. Johnson, age 87, formerly of Racine, journeyed Home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2011. He was born in Okolona, Mississippi on October 25, 1923. Mr. Johnson was an Army and Air Force veteran, and was retired from Chrysler Corp. He was also a long standing member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist...

Barbara Wheeler

Barbara Wheeler

Jul 6, 2011

Tucson, Arizona – Barbara Ann Wheeler, 74, formerly of Racine, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2011 with her son Kevin at her side. She was born in Racine on November 15, 1936, the only child of Rudolph and Frances (nee: Greco) Naiberg.  She graduated from Park High School in 1954.  After her children were a bit...

Sterling Lucas Whitt

Sterling Lucas Whitt

Jul 4, 2011

Racine- Sterling Lucas Whitt, 80, passed away at his home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Monday, July 4, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Sterling was born in Panther, West Virginia on October 4, 1930 to the late Clifford and Pearlie (nee: Cline) Whitt. He lived in Racine since 1964.

Sterling...

Marilyn Julia Drier

Marilyn Julia Drier

Jul 3, 2011

Marilyn J. Drier, 69, passed away at WFH- All Saints on Sunday, July 3, 2011 after a long battle with Crohn's Disease.

She was born in Racine on October 6, 1941, the daughter of James and Estelle (nee: Packamore) Molnar. Marilyn graduated from St. Catherine's High School.

She was a dedicated and tireless worker, retiring...

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