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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Milda Mary Rundle

Milda Mary Rundle

May 3, 2011

Milda M. Rundle, 88, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. She was born in Westfield on January 31, 1923, daughter of the late Paul and Mary (nee: Loose) Dahar. On June 29, 1941 she was united in matrimony to Durward E. Rundle in Fairwater. He preceded her in death in 1975.

Milda began her...

Doris Ann Nash-Veasey

Doris Ann Nash-Veasey

May 2, 2011

Racine- Doris Ann (nee: Turner) Nash – Veasey, 58, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 2, 2011 surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born in Racine on February 11, 1953 to the late Vivian and Marcella (nee: Easley) Turner. She resided in Racine for over 39 years. Doris was employed at AMC/Chrysler for...

Rayomnd Zengota

Rayomnd Zengota

May 2, 2011

Raymond Zengota, 81, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints on Monday, May 2, 2011. He was born in Racine on October 31, 1929 the son of the late Stefan and Agnes (nee: Swiencicki) Zengota.

Mr. Zengota served his country as a paratrooper with the U.S. Army. He had been employed by Webster Electric for nearly 30 years....

Geraldine Singleton

Geraldine Singleton

Apr 28, 2011

Geraldine Singleton, 64, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011. She was born June 22, 1946 in Dutwiley, Mississippi

Surviving are her fiance, Leonard M. Daughtery; her children, Jacqueline Singleton, Tiana (Breeon) Singleton; grandchildren, Tameeka Singleton, Treviana Martin, Breeon Carothers, Jr., Trevion Carothers; Great- grandchildren, Keara Singleton, Mandrell Taylor, and Alaysia Bey. and a host of brothers, sisters,...

Fr. Russell G. Roetzer

Fr. Russell G. Roetzer

Apr 28, 2011

Reverend Russell G. Roetzer, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Father Roetzer was born on 30 December 1938 in Buffalo, New York the son of the late Clarence and Adelaide Roetzer.He graduated from St. Vincent de Paul grade school in Attica, NY, where he was an altar server and budding organist.  His family moved to Racine in...

Dorothy L. Scheel

Dorothy L. Scheel

Apr 26, 2011

Racine – Dorothy L. (nee: Haebig) Scheel, 74, affectionately known to many as "Dode", passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.

Dorothy was born in Marshfield, WI on October 18, 1936 to the late Francis and Katherine (nee: Weber) Haebig. Moving to Kenosha in 1940, she graduated from...

Diane Cole

Diane Cole

Apr 25, 2011

Diane Cole, 51, passed away and was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2011.  She died at WFH – All Saints after battling a long illness.

She was born in East St. Louis, IL on August 24, 1959, the daughter of George and Nancy (nee: Sanders) Cole, Sr.

She leaves to...

Teresa Venegas

Teresa Venegas

Apr 23, 2011

Racine – Teresa Venegas, 61, passed away on Saturday April 23, with her husband Tom at her side. She fought a long and courageous battle against ovarian cancer.

She began her life as the daughter of Manuel and Lupe (nee: Rodriguez) Venegas on August 7th, 1949.  She was a life long resident of Racine. Teresa attended Sacred...

Carolyn Susan Cagle

Carolyn Susan Cagle

Apr 17, 2011

Carolyn S. Cagle, 60, died at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints on Sunday, April 17, 2011.

She was born in Queens, NY on May 24, 1950, the daughter of Martin and Helen (nee: McDonough) Byrne.  On January 6, 1969, she married Roger W. Cagle.

Carolyn was an avid reader and found joy and reward...

Edwina Maria Coleman

Edwina Maria Coleman

Apr 15, 2011

Racine– Edwina Maria Coleman, 48, affectionately known as "Ms. Rita", approached the Heavenly Gates on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 4:02 am while at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Edwina was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 9, 1962 to Earline Freeman and Thomas Smith, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death...

Michael W. Webster

Michael W. Webster

Apr 15, 2011

Delavan (formerly of Racine) – Michael  "Mike" Webster, 65,  passed away peacefully at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital on Friday, April 15, 2011.

Mike was born in Racine on March 1, 1946 to the late William and Rose (nee: Andersen) Webster. A graduate of William Horlick High School, he went on to faithfully serve our country with the...

Charles H. Quinn

Charles H. Quinn

Apr 13, 2011

Racine– Charles H. Quinn, 75, passed away peacefully at Kenosha Estate Living and Care Center and was reunited with his beloved wife on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

Charles was born in Racine on January 16, 1936 to the late Herbert and Lula (nee: Jacobsen) Quinn. A graduate of Eagle River High School, he went on to faithfully...

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Apr 13, 2011

Racine – Trevor Ryan Howard, 34, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. He was born in Milwaukee on October 2, 1976, but had been a Waukesha resident nearly all of his life.

Trevor will be remembered for his outgoing personality, sense of humor, and the way that he lived life to the fullest. He had such a...

Lillian Frances Rutkowski

Lillian Frances Rutkowski

Apr 12, 2011

Manitowoc– Lillian Frances (nee: Markunas) Rutkowski, 96, formerly of Racine, passed away peacefully at the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

Lillian was born in Racine on March 15, 1915 to the late Michael and Frances (nee: Milishauskis) Markunas. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School. On June 20,...

Mary L. Merlau

Mary L. Merlau

Apr 12, 2011

Union Grove – Mary L. Merlau, 89, died at Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. She was born in Racine on January 22, 1922, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (nee: Seitz) Noe. On August 5, 1950 she was married to Maurice R. Merlau in Holy Name Catholic Church. He preceded her in...

Eugene H. Anderson

Eugene H. Anderson

Apr 12, 2011

Racine– Eugene "Gene" H. Anderson, 72, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully in his sleep, on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

A lifetime resident, Eugene was born in Racine on July 5, 1938 to the late Harvey and Leone (nee: Mitchell) Anderson. Shortly after graduating from Washington Park High School, Gene proudly served our Country with the United States...

John R. Dexter

John R. Dexter

Apr 9, 2011

John R. Dexter, 69, was called to eternal life while being treated at Select Specialty Hospital, West Allis, on Saturday, April 9, 2011. He was born in Racine on August 1, 1941, the son of the late Rennie and Dorothy (nee: Breheim) Dexter.

On December 27, 1969, John was united in marriage to Marian Machart at Faith...

Mark R. Scott

Mark R. Scott

Apr 8, 2011

Mark Stanley Scott, age 55, took the checkered flag at Kindred Hospital in Greenfield on April 8, 2011.  Mark was born on October 3, 1955 to Stanley and Ruth (Fleming) Scott of Racine.  He spent his entire life in Racine and loved attending the many downtown festivities.

Mark was an avid NASCAR fan and also enjoyed cheering...

Catherine E. Iverson-Kressig

Catherine E. Iverson-Kressig

Apr 8, 2011

Catherine E. Iverson-Kressig, 50, passed away unexpectedly in the Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints ER, on Friday, April 8, 2011. Catherine was born in Racine on October 11, 1960 the daughter of William and Patricia (nee: McKinnon) Iverson.

Catherine was a graduate of J.I. Case High School. She had been employed by the Piggly Wiggly stores for over 13...

Vincent M. Jurkiewicz

Vincent M. Jurkiewicz

Apr 8, 2011

Vincent M. Jurkiewicz, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 8, 2011. Mr. Jurkiewicz was born in Racine on September 27, 1922, the son of the late Stanley and Paulina (nee: Skibicki) Jurkiewicz. The family moved to Poland in 1929 until returning to Racine in 1936.

In September of 1941, he enlisted in the...

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