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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Ernest Edward Nilo

Ernest Edward Nilo

Dec 5, 2010

Racine— Ernest "Ernie" Edward Nilo, 63, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday evening, December 5, 2010.

A lifetime resident, Ernie was born in Racine on February 13, 1947 to the late Rudy and Lorraine (nee: Antolovich) Nilo. A 1967 graduate of William Horlick High School, he went on to proudly...

Robert D. Madrigal

Robert D. Madrigal

Dec 4, 2010

Union Grove – Robert D. Madrigal, 72, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI on Saturday, December 4, 2010.

Robert was born in Milwaukee on April 25, 1938. A true outdoorsman, Bob was an avid fisherman who loved nothing more than being on a lake.

Surviving are his children, David (Cary) Madrigal and...

Robert L. Dunn

Robert L. Dunn

Dec 2, 2010

Robert L. Dunn, 64, passed away quietly at his residence on December 2, 2010 following a brief illness. Robert was born in Tarentum, PA on March 16, 1946 the son of the late Betty June (nee: Moore) Dunn and William Pollock.

Robert proudly served his country 4 years active with the United States Air Force; 16 years...

Einer Christensen

Einer Christensen

Dec 2, 2010

RACINE – Surrounded by the love of his family, Einer Christensen passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the age of 83. He was born on June 25, 1927, son of the late Otto and Gunlaug (nee: Kockholm) Christensen. Einer was raised in Union Grove, and in 1944 graduated from Union Grove High School with honors. He then...

Miracle Ja'Nae Smith

Miracle Ja'Nae Smith

Dec 1, 2010

Racine— Precious infant Miracle Ja'Nae Smith, daughter of Stacey Horton and Ronald Smith, Sr. and granddaughter of Rosie Horton and Deloise Wallace, passed away at the tender age of 1 hour 27 minutes on December 1, 2010.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment will...

Lee A. Alvis

Lee A. Alvis

Nov 30, 2010

Mrs. Lee A. Alvis, 85, was called Home by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. She was born in Charleston, MS on November 9, 1925 the daughter of the late Robert and Katherine (nee: Robinson) Rhodes.

Mrs. Alvis was employed by Ridgewood Care Center as a nursing assistant and later as a dietician. She was...

Michael Robert Bertram

Michael Robert Bertram

Nov 30, 2010

Mr. Michael R. Bertram, 66, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on September 15, 1944, the son of Robert and Rose (nee: Borup) Bertram.  They preceded him in death.  He attended Washington Park High School.

Mr. Bertram served his country with the U.S....

Robert J. Gericke

Robert J. Gericke

Nov 30, 2010

Franksville – Robert J. Gericke, 92, died in his home November 30, 2010. He was born in Racine on August 9, 1918, son of the late Paul W. and Eleanor (nee: Barnhardt) Gericke.

He lived in the Racine area his whole life. Bob lived on Haven Avenue, and was a 1938 graduate of Park High School where...

Virginia I. Steimle

Virginia I. Steimle

Nov 27, 2010

Mrs. Virginia I. Steimle died at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints on Saturday, November 27, 2010.

She was born in Racine on October 10, 1921, the daughter of Walter and Rose (nee: Behrend) Larsen.  She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1939.  On November 8, 1952, she married Eugene F. Steimle.  He preceded her in...

Lenwood Erby

Lenwood Erby

Nov 26, 2010

Lenwood Erby, age 70 passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. He was born in New Albany, MS to Jim and Annie (nee: High) Erby. He was educated in the Union county public school system in Mississippi. He was retired from PDI, Inc.

He is survived by his many children,...

James R. Pauls, Sr.

James R. Pauls, Sr.

Nov 25, 2010

Sturtevant – James Robert Pauls, Sr., 70, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2010 while watching their 50 th Wedding Anniversary movie given to them by his children and grandchildren. Jim bravely fought the fight of his life after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past August...

Hazel Clara Gitzlaff

Hazel Clara Gitzlaff

Nov 24, 2010

Kenosha— Hazel Clara (nee: Scheckler) Gitzlaff, 88, affectionately known to many as "Maggie", passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.

A lifetime resident, Hazel was born in Kenosha on March 26, 1922 to the late Emory and Helen (nee: Thompson) Scheckler. On November 1, 1941, she was united in marriage with Lester Gitzlaff,...

Lille Mae Kimbrough

Lille Mae Kimbrough

Nov 23, 2010

Racine— Lillie Mae Kimbrough, 47, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Lillie was born in Lambert, Mississippi on July 15, 1963. A Racine resident since 1992, she had been employed by Warren Packaging and Society's Assets. Lillie enjoyed going to church, finding...

Joseph T. Consiglero

Joseph T. Consiglero

Nov 20, 2010

Joseph T. Consiglero, 84 passed away peacefully at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau, WI.on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Joe was born in Chicago on October 22, 1926, the son of the late Antonio and Mary (nee: Musso) Consiglero.

Joe attended Holy Name School. For a short time he was an employee of American Skien. Joe loved to...

Doris May Grabher

Doris May Grabher

Nov 19, 2010

Racine – Doris M. Grabher, 90, passed away at WFH All Saints Hospital on Friday, November 19, 2010. She was born in Raymond on October 1, 1920, the daughter of the late Wallace and Carrie (nee: Hanson) Hunter. She was a lifetime Racine area resident. On June 29, 1946 she was married to Donald N. Grabher in the Raymond...

Douglas J. Majhenich

Douglas J. Majhenich

Nov 17, 2010

Douglas S. Majhenich, 21, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He was born in Racine on October 20, 1989 the son of Steve and Holly (nee: Felton) Majhenich.

Doug was a 2008 graduate of Washington Park High School. He was presently attending Gateway Technical College. Doug had a great fondness for his horticultural hobby...

Renee H. Herman

Renee H. Herman

Nov 17, 2010

Renee H. Herman, 60, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Renee was born in Racine on May 9, 1950 the daughter of Earl and Rosemarie (nee: Perrelle) Rago.

Renee was a 1968 graduate of Washington Park High School.

On April 11, 1970, in St. Rose Catholic Church, she was...

Hawkins E. Bruce

Hawkins E. Bruce

Nov 17, 2010

Bruce E. Hawkins, 47, was called Home, from the St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, OH, by his Heavenly Father on November 17, 2010. He was born in Racine, WI on September 2, 1963, the son of Fredrick and Elvira (nee: Hamilton) Hawkins.

Bruce graduated from Washington Park High School. On March 17, 1988 he was united in...

Melvin L. Salo

Melvin L. Salo

Nov 17, 2010

Melvin Leroy Salo, 71, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Mt. Carmel  Nursing Home in Milwaukee.

Melvin was born in McDougal, NY on July 11, 1939, son of Irja (nee: Hokkanen) and Arvo Salo.  His mother later moved him and his sister Karen to L'Anse Michigan.  After graduating from L'Anse High School he joined the Air...

James E. Bernatovich

James E. Bernatovich

Nov 14, 2010

James E. Bernatovich, 64, passed away in Hospice House, in Pleasant Prairie, WI, on Sunday, November 14, 2010, after a courageous 8 year battle with Leukemia.  He was born in Racine on December 12, 1945 the son of the late Bernard A. and Katie (nee: Ketarkus) Bernatovich.

Jim graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1964 and...

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