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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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Elisabeth Schwalbe

Elisabeth Schwalbe

Aug 30, 2010

Mrs. Elisabeth "Omi" Schwalbe, 93, died at Aurora Medical Center on Monday, August 30, 2010.

Lisa was born in Lodz, Poland on October 9, 1916, the daughter of German parents, Otto and Wilhelmine (nee: Pettersch) Triebe. On June 29, 1937 she married Alfons Schwalbe. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2002

Her expertise...

Carol Ann Kramer

Carol Ann Kramer

Aug 30, 2010

Kenosha- Carol Ann (nee: Vos) Kramer, 62, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 30, 2010. Carol was born in East Troy, WI on March 15, 1948 to the late Cecil and Elinor (nee: Sykes) Vos. She graduated from the Green Bay High School for Girls in 1966, where she was a member of the championship basketball...

Nancy Benzow (Kupper-Hartfield)

Nancy Benzow (Kupper-Hartfield)

Aug 29, 2010

Racine – Nancy (nee: Luedtke) Kupper Hartfield Benzow, 74, passed away on August 29, 2010. She was born in Racine on June 17, 1936, daughter & 5 th child of the late Herman C. and Johanna H. (nee: Kokke) Luedtke. She was a graduate of the Union Grove High School Class of 1953. August 29, 1964 she was united...

Arthur Erickson Jr

Arthur Erickson Jr

Aug 27, 2010

Arthur "Butch" Erickson Jr., 62, passed away at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was born in Racine on June 30, 1948, the son of the late Arthur and Lois (nee; Huesdens) Sr.

Butch had been employed by Jacobsen Mfg., Chuck's Sheridan, Frank's Towing and TVT Trucking. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, card playing,...

Julia Hedding

Julia Hedding

Aug 26, 2010

Racine – Julia M. "Missie" Hedding, 51, passed away at WFH All Saints Hospital on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Julia was born in Tomah on September 7, 1958, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Peggy) Hedding.

Julia graduated from Washington Park High School in 1976. She took great pleasure in sewing, crocheting, and other crafts; and enjoyed...

Dennis "Jacob" E. Mccurtis

Dennis "Jacob" E. Mccurtis

Aug 26, 2010

Racine- Dennis Eugene McCurtis, 69, affectionately known as "Jacob", passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Born in 1941 in Stonewall, MS, Jacob was the only male child of Lena Mae (nee: Jordan) and Leroy McCurtis. At the age of 17 he moved to Evanston, IL to work for Jackson Movers where he remained a faithful employee for 46...

Richard J. Kenyon

Richard J. Kenyon

Aug 25, 2010

Racine- Richard J. Kenyon, 60, passed away at the Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Richard was born in LaCrosse, WI on July 9, 1950 to Henry and Bernadine (nee: Hanson) Kenyon. A 1968 graduate of William Horlick High School, he went on to earn his business degree from Wisconsin Technical College and nursing degree from...

Lucille Elaine Richer

Lucille Elaine Richer

Aug 25, 2010

Mrs. Lucille Elaine (Lucy) Richer, 68, returned to God on Wednesday August 25, 2010 due to complications of multiple myeloma.

Lucy was born in Kenosha on July 26, 1942 to Anthony and Elsie (nee: Migliano) Moretti who have proceeded her in death. Lucy was a graduate of the first class of St. Joseph High School in Kenosha...

Stephen Lawrence Johnson

Stephen Lawrence Johnson

Aug 22, 2010

Racine- Stephen L. Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center on Sunday, August 22, 2010 following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Stephen was born in Milwaukee on March 14, 1940 to the late Virgil Edgar "Ed" Johnson and Nyra Lynetta (nee: Crouch) Nelson. He graduated from Redford High School (Detroit, MI) in...

Roger Mathias Ruppert

Roger Mathias Ruppert

Aug 22, 2010

Roger Mathias Ruppert passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the Ruth Hospice in West Allis, WI. Roger Mathias Ruppert and his identical twin brother Maurice John were born on the farm to his parents Nicholas and Emma (Ehleringer) Ruppert in Currie, Murray County, MN on March 31, 1926. Roger attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School and...

Petra R. Paredes

Petra R. Paredes

Aug 21, 2010

Racine- Mrs. Petra Paredes, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, August 21, 2010. Petra was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 31, 1927 to the late Teodoro and Monica (nee: Rangel) Rodriguez, moving to Racine in 1945. With a profound work ethic, Petra had been employed by Wisco Battery, Ametek and Moxness Products, from...

Thomas A. Neubauer

Thomas A. Neubauer

Aug 20, 2010

Racine- Thomas A. Neubauer, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Thomas was born in Racine on April 16, 1943 to the late Walter and Exie Lee (nee: Dewar) Neubauer. He faithfully served our Country with the United States Air Force.  O n December 10, 1980 he was united...

Sally Ann Thoemke

Sally Ann Thoemke

Aug 19, 2010

Racine- Sally Ann (nee: Mahnke) Thoemke, 81, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Thursday, August 19, 2010 after being diagnosed with Leukemia on Wednesday. A lifetime resident, Sally was born in Racine on April 2, 1929 to the late Elmer F. and Doris E. (nee: Gertenbach) Mahnke. She graduated from Washington Park High...

Diane Ruth Zalokar

Diane Ruth Zalokar

Aug 18, 2010

Racine- Diane Ruth (nee: Peyret) Zalokar, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital. She was born on May 7, 1933 in Riverside, CA to Germain and Sara (nee: McCoy) Peyret. On June 27, 1953 she was united in marriage to Ronald Zalokar. They spent their early life in Carthage, IL before moving to...

Arliss Mae Bass

Arliss Mae Bass

Aug 17, 2010

RACINE- Arliss Mae Bass, 57, passed away at her residence on August 17, 2010. She was born in Racine on February 6, 1953, the daughter of the late Lester and Benedetta (Bernice, nee: Miliano) Worden.

Arliss graduated from Washington Park High School in 1971 and enjoyed working as a property manager for D. & O. Investments until...

Jeanette Augusta Killips

Jeanette Augusta Killips

Aug 17, 2010

Jeanette Augusta Killips, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Ridgewood Healthcare Center. Jeanette was born October 12, 1918 in Waukesha to the late George and Edna (nee: Erbach) Dahms. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the Lester Leroy Killips, and to this union seven children were born.

She leaves to cherish her...

Lisa A. Harris

Lisa A. Harris

Aug 16, 2010

Racine – Lisa A. Harris, 45, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010 at the Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. She was born in New Albany, Mississippi on November 8, 1964, the daughter of Henry and Rae (nee: Crayton) Robinson. Lisa spent most of her life in Racine, and graduated from Washington Park High School.

Lisa was...

Herbert Edwin Thomas, Jr.

Herbert Edwin Thomas, Jr.

Aug 14, 2010

Racine- Herbert E. Thomas, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Herbert was born in Oshkosh, WI on December 3, 1920 to the late Herbert E. and Luella (nee: Hammond) Thomas, Sr. Following graduation from high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. On November 17, 1942 in Denver, CO, Herbert...

Kathleen J. Sorensen

Kathleen J. Sorensen

Aug 13, 2010

Kathleen Sorensen, 74, of Kenosha, passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Kathleen was born March 15, 1936 in Racine, Wisconsin, to Joe and Stella (Bilik) Shimkus. She graduated from Saint Catherine's High School in Racine and attended Gateway Technical College.

She is survived by her daughter, Edith Kay (Donald)...

Linda Marie Dresen-Coey

Linda Marie Dresen-Coey

Aug 13, 2010

Racine- Linda Marie Dresen-Coey, 32, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital on Friday, August 13, 2010 after a courageous 10-year battle with Leukemia. Linda was born in Racine on April 18, 1978 to Margaret (nee: Kiern) Arneson and James Dresen Jr. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1996. While at Park High, Linda met her high-school...

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