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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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Diane M. Solberg
Oct 4, 2010
Racine —Diane Marie (nee: Thery) Solberg, 69, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, October 4, 2010.
A lifetime resident, Diane was born in Racine on October 11, 1940 to the late Henry and Florence (nee: Etteldorf) Thery. She graduated from Washington Park High School "Class of 1958". Shortly after, on July...
Lester Rosenbaum
Oct 4, 2010
Racine – Lester R. "Rosie" Rosenbaum, 83, formerly of Sturtevant, passed away at home on October 4, 2010. He was born in Racine on November 19, 1926, son of the late Maximilian and Pearl (nee: Lubinski) Rosenbaum. On November 9, 1946 he was united in holy matrimony to Marie L. Richter at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Sturtevant.
...Minster James R. Coates
Oct 2, 2010
Racine —Minister James Ronald Coates, 59, departed this life and received his Heavenly reward on Saturday, October 2, 2010.
James was born in Racine, WI on December 15, 1950 to the union of Ruth Eva Maudia (nee: Hamilton) Coates and Bennie Thomas Coates, Sr. On March 3, 1984, he was united in marriage with Kathy Edwards.
...Angeline R. O'Brien
Oct 2, 2010
Angeline R. O'Brien, 68, passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 2, 2010, surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family. Angie was born in Greenwood, WI on September 26, 1942 the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (nee: Horvat) Tolaney.
On October 26, 1963, in Willard WI, she was united in marriage to Alvin...
Elaine M. Babel
Oct 2, 2010
Racine —Elaine M. Babel, 73, was born into eternal life on Saturday, October 2, 2010 following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
Elaine was born in Highland, Illinois on June 10, 1937 to the late Herman M. and Elfrieda Ann (nee: Flath) Fedder. A 1955 graduate of Collinsville High School, she went on to earn her nursing...
Barbara Ann Freeman
Oct 1, 2010
Racine —Barbara Ann Freeman, 72, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints ER on Friday, October 1, 2010. Barbara was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 13, 1938 to the late N.J. and Evie (nee: Northington) McGee. She has lived in Racine since 1958. On August 9, 1992 Barbara was united in marriage with Louis C. Freeman,...
Christopher M. Sinks
Oct 1, 2010
Kenosha– Christopher M. Sinks, 62, passed away at home on Friday, October 1, 2010. He was born on November 29, 1947 in Hammond, Indiana, son of the late Arthur and Emily (nee: Bobin) Sinks. Chris was a proud Navy veteran who enjoyed his experiences and travels aboard the USS Independence. He was very organized, and took great pride in...
Richard B. Horton
Sep 29, 2010
Kenosha —Richard B. Horton, 46, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. He was born in Kenosha on May 14, 1964 to William LaFleur and Linda (nee: Johnson) Horton. Rich graduated from Bradford High School and Gateway Technical College. He was a member of St. Mary's Lutheran Church. Rich had been employed by Great Lakes...
Jeffrey A. Romanowski
Sep 29, 2010
Sturtevant—Jeffrey A. Romanowski, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his residence and went on to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Jeff was born on August 16, 1943 at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee, son of the late Chester and Dolores (nee: Kubek) Romanowski. He married the love of his life, Charlotte (nee: Vandervest), on February 19, 1966...
Mary Ellen Grissom
Sep 28, 2010
Mrs. Mary Ellen Grissom, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.
She was born in Howell County, Missouri on October 10, 1919, the daughter of the late George Eugene and Etta (nee: Fickle) Spoor. Mrs. Grissom left the family farm at the end of the Great Depression to live and work in the...
Dorothy C. Trieber
Sep 27, 2010
Racine- Dorothy Caroline (nee: Nelson) Trieber, 94, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints on Monday, September 27, 2010.
A lifetime resident, Dorothy was born in Racine on March 27, 1916 to the late Nels Christian and Nina Maryanne (nee: Krogh) Nelson. On November 19, 1949 in Waukegan, IL she was united in marriage with...
Janice L. Hardville
Sep 25, 2010
J anice L. Hardville, 57, passed away at Sheridan Medical and Rehabilitation Center of Kenosha on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Janice was born in Racine on April 27, 1953, the daughter of Rev. Lee and Thelma (nee: Dogans) Finley, Sr. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1972. On July 22, 1978 she married the love...
Scott "Bear" Ursu
Sep 25, 2010
Scott P. Ursu, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 25, 2010. He was born in Kenosha on November 29, 1960 the son of Robert E. and Mary J. (nee: Knapp) Ursu.
Scott served his country with the U.S. Army. On October 4, 1991, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Dawn Marie...
Merilyn R. Kanetzke
Sep 24, 2010
– Merilyn Ruth Kanetzke, 83, died Friday, September 24, 2010 at her home in Tucson following a brief illness.
Merilyn leaves her husband of over 60 years, Lyle R. Kanetzke; three daughters; Barb (Keith) Kuehn of Vail, AZ, Sue (Paul) Charnon of Dublin, OH and Janet (Robert) Wilhelm of Dublin, OH; eight grandchildren, Timothy (Monica) Kuehn of...
Evette Cheri Weil
Sep 24, 2010
Evette Cherie Weil (Miller) born on November 27, 1964 to Joseph and Ireever (Bobbi) Miller in Racine, WI died on Friday, September 24, 2010 at 1:48 pm at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital in Racine, WI.
Evette was married on May 11, to Phillip Cordell Weil and left to remember Evette are their three sons Phillip Joseph (PJ); Jeremy...
Ernesto P. Malacara
Sep 23, 2010
Racine- Ernesto P. Malacara, 79, passed away peacefully at his residence Thursday, September 23, 2010. Ernesto was born November 7, 1930, in Sugarland, TX, son to Margarita (nee: Paz) and Nicholas Malacara. Ernesto moved to Wisconsin in 1948. He was married to Margarita (nee: Mata) Malacara on May 12, 1951. Ernesto retired from Chrysler after 30 years in 1985....
Curtis Eugene Hicks
Sep 22, 2010
Curtis Eugene Hicks was born in Crockett County, Tennessee on July 6, 1935 to the late Leroy and Florence (nee: Koonce) Hicks. He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean McCorkle on January 15, 1955 in Corinth, Mississippi. Curtis Eugene Hicks was employed at JI Case Company, retiring after 29 years of service. Curtis enjoyed being around his family...
Leslie James Brown
Sep 20, 2010
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Leslie J. Brown was born in Racine, WI on April 23, 1957 to the late Albert & Edwina (Dumas) Brown. He was called home by his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2010.
Les was previously employed by JI Case HS as a Counselor and a Track Coach, and had recently relocated to Clayton,...
Alice Elizabeth Hamers
Sep 20, 2010
Mrs. Alice E. Hamers, 93, died peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 20, 2010.
She was born in Wausau on July 6, 1917 to the late Carl and Nell (nee: Callahan) Bremer. On October 14, 1939, she married Gilbert F. Hamers. Together, they moved to Racine in 1950. He preceded her in death on May 22,...
George Rapaelian
Sep 20, 2010
George Rapaelian, 85, passed away at his home at Harmony Assisted Living of Racine on September 20, 2010.
He was born in Racine WI on August 20, 1925 to the late Dadour and Elizabeth (nee Magerikian) Rapaelian. He was a life-long resident of Racine, graduating from Washington Park High School in 1943.
A proud veteran,...
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