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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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Shere J. Fleming
Dec 27, 2010
Shere J. Fleming, 75, passed away in Harmony Commons of Racine on Monday, December 27, 2010. She was born in Seymour, WI on July 6, 1935 the daughter of the late Elmer and Irene (nee: Krohlow) Conradt.
Shere had been employed by S.C. Johnson and Son for over 15 years. She was a member of the Lutheran...
Gilbert Delgado
Dec 27, 2010
Racine – Gilbert C. Delgado, 65, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Aurora St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born in Donna, Texas on September 1, 1945, the loving son of Gerardo and Paulita (nee: Cavazos) Delgado.
Gilbert retired in 1995 from Case New Holland after 30 years of service. He was involved with...
Mattie Goodwin - Jones
Dec 26, 2010
Racine— Mattie "Annie Kate" Goodwin-Jones, 73, left this earthly world on December 26, 2010 at home.
She was born June 5, 1937, to Augie and Idell (nee: Smith) Marsh in Rose Hill, MS. She was educated in the Enterprise school system and relocated to Racine in 1955. Her last place of employment was Rainfair. Mattie was a...
Joseph W. Balcer
Dec 25, 2010
Joseph W. Balcer Jr., 74, died unexpectedly, at Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center, on Saturday, December 25, 2010 surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Racine on May 10, 1936 the son of the late Joseph and Anne (nee: Kieler) Balcer Sr.
Joe served his country with the U.S. Army. He had been employed by Walker Mfg....
David Joseph Bushman
Dec 24, 2010
Racine – David J. Bushman, 68, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2010. He was born in Racine in on October 22, 1942, son of the late Peter Joseph and Carla (nee: Anderson) Bushman. He was a 1960 graduate of Horlick High School, and served in the US Army from 1961 – 1964....
Steven Albert Andersen
Dec 21, 2010
Racine— In loving memory of our beloved Steven Albert Andersen, 42, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
Steven was born in Racine on February 10, 1968. He was a certified electrician and an accomplished "jack of all trades"; enjoyed music – especially playing the drums; volunteered at the...
Jody D. Sharpe
Dec 21, 2010
Jody D. Sharpe, 75, passed away suddenly in St. Catherine's Medical Center, Kenosha, on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. She was born in Racine on September 7, 1935 the daughter of the late Henry P. and Doris (nee: Andreason) Lentz. On October 1, 1954, in Racine, she was united in marriage to Deane D. Sharpe. Her greatest loves were her...
Betty Jane Collins
Dec 21, 2010
Mrs. Betty Jane Collins, 81, died at her residence on December 21, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on July 4, 1929, the daughter of Anton and Helen (nee: Beyer) Szymanski. She graduated from William H. Horlick High School. On June 19, 1948, she married Keith Collins. He preceded her in death on April...
Eva Garbarek
Dec 18, 2010
Racine— Eva (nee: Janiak) Garbarek, 94, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, December 18, 2010, just one day prior to her surprise 95 th Birthday Party.
Eva was born in Racine on December 20, 1915 to the late Joseph and Constance (nee: Kawecka) Janiak. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1933.
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Merriweather Louis Shaw
Dec 17, 2010
Racine – Merriweather Louis "Broom" Shaw, Sr., 71, passed away at WFH All Saints Hospital on Friday, December 17, 2010. He was born in Greensboro, Alabama on July 8, 1939, son of the late Charlie Shaw and Willie Merriweather.
Louis was a Racine area resident for most of his life, and retired from Johnson Outboard after 30...
John "Jack" "Jake" C. Eifert
Dec 17, 2010
John (Jack) "Jake" Charles Eifert passed away at his home on Friday, December 17, 2010. He was born on February 29, 1928 in Hartford, WI to the late John and Gertrude (nee: Ehlert) Eifert. On September 17, 1960, he married the love of his life, Beverly (nee: Erdman) Eifert.
In his early years, Jack was very active...
Richard Griffith
Dec 16, 2010
Richard "Griff" Griffith, 74, passed away at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, WI on Thursday, December 16, 2010. He was born in Milwaukee on June 23, 1936 the son of the late William and Mary (McCormick) Griffith.
Following his graduation from high school, Richard attended St. Francis Minor Seminary in Milwaukee. He served his country with...
Arthur Eugene Hansen
Dec 16, 2010
Racine– Arthur Eugene Hansen, 88, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall on Thursday, December 16, 2010.
Arthur was born in Racine on August 2, 1922 to the late Severt and Mary (nee: Petersen) Hansen. A 1940 graduate of William Horlick High School, he went on to faithfully serve our Country as an aircraft...
Conrad Adler
Dec 15, 2010
Mr. Conrad "Bud" Adler, 91, died at WFH- All Saints on Wednesday, December 15, 2010.
He was born in Lorain, OH on March 6, 1919, the son of Conrad and Mary (nee: Snyder) Adler. On December 31, 1940, he married Margaret Hurst in Oberlin, OH. Following retirement they moved to Florida. They have resided in the Racine...
Josephine Wheeler Bean
Dec 14, 2010
Josephine Wheeler Bean, 83, passed away in the Manor Care Center, Kenosha, on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. She was born in Fulton, MS on May 10, 1927 the daughter of the late Herschel V. and Sophia (Reed) Wheeler.
On March 19, 1945 she was united in marriage to William H. Bean. The B e ans...
William H. Tamm
Dec 14, 2010
Racine- William H. Tamm, age 94, of Racine, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.
Born on a dairy farm in Franksville, Wisconsin on September17, 1916 to the late William H. and Ida Tamm. On February 10, 1945 he was united in marriage to Raymel Gaddie, who preceded him in death on January 3, 1998.
He...
Jay J. Perkins
Dec 13, 2010
Jay Perkins, 56, died at WFH- All Saints on Monday, December 13, 2010.
He was born in Minneapolis, MN on February 6, 1954, the son of Ralph and Verna (nee: Schmidt) Perkins. They both preceded him in death.
Jay served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was employed by...
Janet Sue Will
Dec 12, 2010
Racine – Janet Sue Will, 52, passed away at home on Sunday, December 12, 2010. She was born in Racine on March 5, 1958, the daughter of Richard and Doris (nee: Michna) Hoffman. Janet dedicated many years at Durham School Services where she worked as a driver. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who would do anything for...
Gertrude M. Klinkhammer
Dec 11, 2010
Racine – Gertrude M. Klinkhammer,Age 87, passed away at the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, December 11, 2010. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 8, 1923, daughter of the late John and Theresa Wield. Gertrude was married in Chicago at St. Theresa Catholic Church to Alfred J. Klinkhammer on February 7, 1944. The majority of her...
Mary E. Abrego
Dec 6, 2010
Mary E. Abrego, 63, died at WFH- All Saints on Monday, December 6, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on September 24, 1947, the daughter of Richard and Alice (nee: Ingles) Platt. Mary graduated from Washington Park High School. She worked for Multi Products Company for over 30 years.
Mary lived her...
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