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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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Alfonso Fikes
Jun 19, 2010
Mr. Fikes lived the majority of his life in Chicago, Illinios, and was employed by the General Battery Company in Lombard. He is survived by his children, Antoinette Davis of Atlanta, Georgia, Clifton Davis of Chicago, Illinois, LaWanda (Edward) Culley of Racine, and Lenora davis of Hazelcrest, Illinois; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; his sister, Frankie Howard of Selma, Alabama; and...
Susan P. Tangerstrom, R.N.
Jun 17, 2010
Racine- Susan P. (nee: Smith) Tangerstrom, R.N., 60, went to her Heavenly Home as she passed away due to complications of emergency heart surgery at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Thursday, June 17, 2010 after experiencing chest pain at "Relay for Life" last week. Sue was born in Racine on June 26, 1949 to Paul A....
Betty Jane St. Thomas
Jun 16, 2010
RACINE – Mrs. Betty Jane St. Thomas, 80, died at. Hospice Alliance. in Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
She was born in Hollandale, WI on December 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Robert Strommen and Esther (Strommen )Ratshinske (nee: Lardahl). She graduated from William H. Horlick High School. On January 19, 1948, she married...
Scott N. Sorensen
Jun 14, 2010
Racine- Scott N. Sorensen, 49, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Monday, June 14, 2010. Scott was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 2, 1961 to the late Donald M. and Dolores "Dee" (nee: Mendence) Sorensen. After attending JI Case High School, he enjoyed working at Hardee's and Pick-N-Save. Among his interests, he was passionate about...
Joanne Mary Ertel
Jun 7, 2010
Racine- Joanne Mary (nee: Kardos) Ertel, 83, passed away peacefully at Harmony Commons on Monday, June 7, 2010. A lifetime resident, Joanne was born in Racine on March 21, 1927 to the late Nicholas and Katherine Kardos. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1945. On January 20, 1951, Joanne was united in marriage with the love of...
Leonard W. Kapellusch
Jun 7, 2010
Racine- Leonard W. Kapellusch, 94, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday, June 7, 2010. Leonard was born in Racine on August 26, 1915 to the late Frank and Josephine (nee: Laiaka) Kapellusch. On January 27, 1934 he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Eloise M. (nee: Kirsch) Kapellusch, who...
Scott A. Doperalski
Jun 7, 2010
Racine- Scott A. Doperalski, 50, beloved father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at his home on Monday, June 7, 2010 following a courageous 16-month battle with metastatic bladder cancer. Scott was born in Racine on September 9, 1959 to the late Louis and Elizabeth "Bette" (nee: Wortock) Doperalski. His family surprised him with a tropical theme 50th Birthday...
Dr. Fernando F. Rustia
Jun 6, 2010
– Dr. Fernando Francia Rustia, 53, died unexpectedly, in the arms of his beloved wife, Nancy, on Sunday, June 6, 2010. He was born in Manila, Philippines, on January 21, 1957, the son of the late Alfredo and Erlinda (nee: Francia) Rustia. Dr. Rustia graduated from the University of Washington-Seattle and was an avid Husky fan. He received his...
Knorris A. Malone Sr.
Jun 6, 2010
Knorris A. Malone, 61, was called Home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 6, 2010. He was born in Okolona, MS on February 18, 1949 the son of the late Walter and Barbara (nee: Johnson) Malone Sr. Mr. Malone had been employed by S.C. Johnson and later he owned and operated Mead Street Foods for over 28 years....
Wanda M. Skupniewicz
Jun 5, 2010
Wanda M. Skupniewicz, 79, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010. She was born in Janesville, WI on March 10, 1931, the daughter of the late Leo and Katherine (Pukropp) Kropp. Mrs. Skupniewicz graduated with a Masters Degree in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. On June 18, 1955, in St. Rose Catholic Church, she married...
Marika Renee Jennings
Jun 5, 2010
Racine – Sister Marika Renee Jennings, 75, passed away at WFH – St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday, June 5, 2010. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 19, 1934, daughter of the late Bill and Sammy Tyson. At an early age, she and her family moved to Racine. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School. Marika...
Jerry L. Goines
Jun 3, 2010
Racine – Jerry Luvel Goines was 61 years of age when he entered eternal rest at his home on June 3, 2010. He was born May 21, 1949 in Enterprise, MS to Luvel and Lola (nee: Hunter) Goines. On February 5, 1972, he was united in marriage with Willie Mae McMillian. He was an avid fisherman, loved music, cars...
Azalene Marie Young
Jun 2, 2010
Azalene Marie (nee: Allen) Young, 71, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at her residence with her beloved and loving husband at her side.
She was born to Silas and Dorothy Allen in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1939. Azalene was united in marriage to Donald Young, March 5, 1963. To that union six children were born....
Emma Visor
May 31, 2010
Racine- Emma "Big Momma" Visor, 95, passed away Monday, May 31st, 2010, at Ridgewood Care Center. Emma was born in Oxford, MS, June 21st, 1914, daughter of the late Abraham and Nancy (nee: Williams) Jones. On February 16, 1930, she was united in marriage to Curtis Visor, Sr. Nine children were born into this union. A devoted wife, mother...
Donald L. Kaske
May 29, 2010
Donald L Kaske, 71, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Saturday, May 29, 2010. He was born in Wonewoc, WI on October 21, 1938 the son of the late Albert and Rosella (nee: Schulenburg) Kaske. Mr. Kaske owned and operated Air Control for over 30 years before he semi-retired. He served his country with the U.S. Air...
Walter R. Garin
May 28, 2010
Walter R. Garin, lifelong Kenoshan, died Friday, May 28, 2010 with his daughter, Paulette, at his side. Diagnosed with a rare incurable cancer 12 years ago, Walter defied his initial prognosis of having only 3 months to live through a combination of traditional medical therapies, alternative medicine and a strong faith in God. He was born March 26, 1936...
Tom "Chopper" Nielsen
May 22, 2010
– Tom "Chopper" Nielsen, 57, passed away unexpectedly, in Milwaukee on Thursday, May 20, 2010. He was born at the Great Lakes Naval Base on August 23, 1952 the son of the late Jack L. and Phyllis M. (nee: Feest) Nielsen. On January 5, 1974, in St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to the former...
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
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
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...
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