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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Kenneth Emerson

Kenneth Emerson

May 22, 2010

Kenneth Emerson, 74, passed away, at his residence, on Saturday, May 22, 2010 after a short but cruel battle with cancer with his wife, Jen, at his side. Ken was born in Beloit, WI on Aug. 22, 1935 the son of the late Bradford and Alma (nee: Steiner) Emerson. On June 27, 1959, here in Racine, he was united...

Jon Paul Lanouette

Jon Paul Lanouette

May 22, 2010

Jon P. Lanouette, 41, died at his residence under hospice care on Saturday, May 22, 2010, after a long but courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Racine on March 10, 1969, the son of Robert and Lynn (nee: Henrickson) Lanouette. He attended St. Lucy School and graduated from Walden High School in 1987.

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Xavier L. Sullivan

Xavier L. Sullivan

May 21, 2010

Kenosha – Xavier L. Sullivan, 17, passed away at his home on Friday, May 21, 2010 following a courageous 5-year battle with a Desmoplastic Round-Cell Tumor, a rare form of cancer in the soft tissue. Xavier, affectionately known to many as "X-Man", was born in Racine on June 16, 1992. A 2009 graduate of Reuther Central High School, he...

Albert F. Hernke

Albert F. Hernke

May 20, 2010

Franksville – Albert F. Hernke, 83, passed away in Wausau on Thursday, May 20, 2010 following a brief, but courageous battle of cancer. He was born in South Milwaukee on May 6, 1927, son of the late Arthur and Julia (nee: Dahlem) Hernke. He was a Racine area resident for most of his life. Al was proud to have...

Willie Lee Sims, Sr.

Willie Lee Sims, Sr.

May 19, 2010

Mr. Willie Lee Sims, 64, passed away at Claridge House in Kenosha and was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.

He was born in Shelby, MS on November 1, 1945, the son of Grant and Belva (nee: Bell) Sims. In 1966, he married Carrie Ellis. She preceded him in death.

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Kartar Singh Virdi

Kartar Singh Virdi

May 18, 2010

Racine- Kartar Singh Virdi, 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday morning, May 18, 2010. Born in India on June 28, 1922 to Surain Singh Virdi and Atti Kaur (nee: Palahe) Virdi, he came to Racine in 1997. Surviving are his wife, Amir Kaur (nee: Bibrah) Virdi; daughters, Harjinder K. (Parminder S.) Jutley, Gurvinder...

Elaine Izetta Donner

Elaine Izetta Donner

May 18, 2010

Elaine Izetta Donner, 84 passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Healthcare on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. She was born in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin on March 11, 1926 to the late Harry and Lelia Bell Harris. She was joined in matrimony to the late Virgil Leroy Donner and lived in Racine for over 30 years. Elaine was a dedicated...

Mattie Lee Klein

Mattie Lee Klein

May 17, 2010

Mattie Lee Klein, 75, passed away in Manor Care-Kenosha, on Monday, May 17, 2010. She was born in Thompkinville, KY on May 9, 1935 the daughter of the late Willy Ross Cable and Gennie Belle Cable Henry and stepfather John Lee Henry. On September 29, 1956 she was united in marriage to Clarence Conrad Klein who preceded her in...

Alma A. Nelson

Alma A. Nelson

May 16, 2010

Racine- Alma A. (nee: Klingbeil, Spranger) Nelson, 86, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints Medical Center on Sunday evening, May 16, 2010, after suffering a stroke last week. A lifelong resident, Alma was born in Racine on May 3, 1924, to the late Gustave and Adolfena (nee: Karcher) Klingbeil. A 1941 graduate of Washington Park High School, she...

Rev. Raymond Walter Fechner

Rev. Raymond Walter Fechner

May 16, 2010

Rev. Raymond W. Fechner, 93, (formerly of Des Moines, IA and Fond du Lac, WI) died at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, May 16, 2010.

He was born in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada on May 29, 1916 to the late Rev. Walter and Minnie (nee: Fickenscher) Fechner. On November 21, 1940, he married the former Dorothy Louise...

Leroy David Haggart

Leroy David Haggart

May 11, 2010

Racine – LeRoy David Haggart, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Norma; his daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Jerry Kirkland, and Candace and Bob Freeman; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A memorial celebrating LeRoy's life will be held in the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May...

Elaine M. Salerno

Elaine M. Salerno

May 10, 2010

Mrs. Elaine M. Salerno, 83. passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Care Center on Monday, May 10, 2010. She was born in Racine on July, 14, 1926 the daughter of the late Robert and Florence (nee: Beutow) Baker. On December 7, 1963, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to John Salerno. Mrs. Salerno had been employed by Apex...

Carl E. Begh, Jr.

Carl E. Begh, Jr.

May 9, 2010

Mr. Carl E. Begh, Jr. (formerly of Kenosha and Racine) passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010.

He was born in Kenosha on February 10, 1921 to the late Carl and Babetta (nee: Wecklein) Sr. His early years were spent in Philadelphia, PA., Ridgefield, NJ., Melrose, MA., and Kenosha.

Graduating from Kenosha High School in...

Mary Alice Petersen

Mary Alice Petersen

May 8, 2010

Born to serve, Mary Alice Petersen died on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Mary Alice was born March 21, 1938, the daughter of Hans and Alice (Jensen) Nyboe. She attended Fratt Elementary, McKinley Junior High and Park High School in Racine, graduating in 1956. On August 23, 1958 at Bethania Lutheran Church she was united in marriage to LeRoy E....

Norbert T. Kosterman

Norbert T. Kosterman

May 8, 2010

Norbert T. Kosterman, 95, passed away at Manor Care Center, Kenosha, on Saturday, May 8, 2010. He was born in Racine on December 25, 1914 the son of the late Charles and Catherine (nee: Komas) Kosterman. Mr. Kosterman graduated from St. Mary's Elementary School. He attended St. Catherine's High School and graduated from Racine Vocational School. On May 28,...

Robert James Chizek

Robert James Chizek

May 7, 2010

Keshena, WI – Robert James Chizek, 65, formerly of Racine, passed away at the Shawano Medical Center, under the compassionate care of Shawano Community Hospice, on Friday, May 7, 2010. Robert was born in Racine on December 22, 1944 to the late John L. and Helen K. (nee: Hudak) Chizek. He lived in Racine all of his life until...

Richard E. Strom

Richard E. Strom

May 7, 2010

Racine – Richard E. Strom, 73, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Friday, May 7, 2010. Richard was born in Oconto, WI on February 3, 1937 to the late George and Margaret (nee: Jensen) Strom. After receiving his education from Washington Park High School, Dick went to work as a mechanic / auto-body specialist...

Stephen T. Penzkowski

Stephen T. Penzkowski

May 6, 2010

Racine – Stephen T. Penzkowski, 86, passed away at the Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington on Thursday, May 6, 2010. Born in Black Creek, WI on December 26, 1923 to Peter and Caroline Penzkowski, Steve is survived by his wife, "Jan" Jessie Audrey; two daughters, Bridget (Tom) Habetler of Snellville, GA, and Tanja (Jay) Gilray of Kenosha, WI; grandchildren,...

Maryann Pettit

Maryann Pettit

May 5, 2010

Mrs. Maryann Pettit, 72, (formerly of Racine) died on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.

She was born in Fennimore, WI on August 19, 1937 to the late Raleigh and Ruth (nee: Stepper) Loomis.

Mrs. Pettit was an active member of the Salvation Army. She also enjoyed her connection with the Home League.

Her survivors...

Walter Gibson

Walter Gibson

May 5, 2010

Walter "Walt" Gibson, 77, passed away in the Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Walt was born in Bailey's Harbor, WI on September 11, 1932, the son of the late Walter and Genevieve (nee: Jusis) Gibson. Walt was a 1950 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee....

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