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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Frank Bisotti
Mar 7, 2009
Racine – Frank Bisotti, 79, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Frank was born in Liggett, KY on November 5, 1929 to the late Frank and Maggie (nee: Scalvini) Bisotti. He graduated from Hall High School of Harlan, KY in 1948 where he was a star athlete in varsity football and basketball all four...
William L. “Tyree” Searcy
Mar 4, 2009
Racine – William L. "Tyree" Searcy, 39, passed away unexpectedly at All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was a Racine area resident for most of his life. Tyree enjoyed many sports – especially baseball and basketball, and helping with the Wisconsin Wildcats Sports Organization. He also liked listening to his CD collection, and watching movies. Most...
Thurman J. Golden
Mar 4, 2009
Mr. Thurman J. Golden, 57, died unexpectedly as the result of an accident. His death was pronounced on March 4, 2009. He was born in Racine on January 4, 1952, the son of Joseph and Willie Mae (nee: Braddoc) Golden. Thurman retired from CNH International (formerly J.I. Case Corp.) after almost 30 years of service. He was employed by...
Janelle Latoya Ghani
Mar 4, 2009
Racine – Janelle LaToya Ghani, 27, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 after struggling with several health conditions over the past months. Janelle was born on November 05, 1981 daughter of Kareem "Cliff" and Mary (nee: Goss) Ghani. Janelle graduated from Park High School in 2000. She really had a profound love for animals and...
Geraldine M. Alford
Feb 28, 2009
Mrs. Geraldine M. Alford, 88, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Saturday, February 28, 2009. She was born in Hayward, WI on a Native American reservation called "Reserve" on May 4, 1920, the daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (nee: LaRonge) Dennis. On October 13, 1951, she married Gordon Alford. He preceded her in death on August 30,...
Alberta Frances Gauntt
Feb 25, 2009
Racine – Alberta Frances (nee: Bywaters) Gauntt, 88, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. Alberta was born in Tarkio, MO on January 3, 1921 to the late Franklin W. and Lydia A. (nee: Trayer) Bywaters. She was a proud and tireless homemaker who completely succeeded at her life's vocation....
Julia J. Anderson
Feb 23, 2009
Julia J. Anderson, 94, passed away in the Ridgewood Health Care Center on Monday, February 23, 2009. She was born in Racine on June 11, 1914 the daughter of the late Alexander and Frances (nee: Krzywdinski) Stankiewicz. After Alexander's death Frances married John Rudin who adopted all the children. Together, Frances and John had a son Frank. Julie had...
James L. Hartl
Feb 21, 2009
Racine – James L. Hartl, 74, was embraced in the love of his family as he passed away in his home on Saturday, February 21, 2009 following his second battle with cancer. James was born in Marshfield on February 14, 1935, son of the late James and Catherine (nee: Stieber) Hartl. He attended schools in both Marshfield and Antigo....
Charlotte Therese Bialecki
Feb 16, 2009
Racine – Charlotte T. (nee: Czuper) Bialecki, 95, passed away peacefully at Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall in Union Grove on Monday, February 16, 2009. A lifetime resident, Charlotte was born in Racine on June 7, 1913 to the late Joseph and Josephine (nee: Nowikowska) Czuper. She attended St. Stanislaus Grade School "Class of 1928" and graduated from...
Ralph Henkes
Feb 16, 2009
Racine- Ralph (Coach) C. Henkes of Racine died Monday, February 16, 2009, at his residence. Ralph was born April 11, 1928, and was a lifelong Racine resident. He attended St. Mary Catholic School, McKinnley Jr. High, and Washington Park High school. After serving for 18 months in the U.S. Army Medical Corp, Ralph attended and graduated from the University...
Leona C. Spring
Feb 16, 2009
Leona C. Spring, 73, passed away at the Vitas Innovative Hospice IPU, Wauwatosa, on Monday, February 16, 2009, following a long and difficult illness. Leona struggled strong and hard until the very end. Her will was stronger than her body. Finally, she could no longer go on. Leona has fought the good fight and finished the race. She now...
Mary L. Mann
Feb 12, 2009
Racine – Mary L. (nee: Sullivan) Mann died of natural causes on Thursday, February 12, 2009 in Lakeshore Manor, at the age of 94. She was born in Winona, MN on April 9, 1914 and grew up in Kenosha. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Agnes Sullivan of Kenosha; her late husband, Dick Mann; her...
David Richard Cole
Feb 11, 2009
Racine – David Richard Cole, 65, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 following a 9-month battle with Esophageal Cancer. David was born in Chicago on November 13, 1943 to Richard D. and Grace (nee: Jacobson) Cole. Following high school, he enlisted with the United States Army in 1961. While...
Horace Wade Barry
Feb 9, 2009
Racine – Mr. Horace Wade Barry, 52, passed away at the Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, February 9, 2009. Horace was born on June 19, 1956 the son of John W. and Lillie B (Driver) Barry, graduated from J. I. Case High School in Racine, Wisconsin. He served his country by enlisting in the...
Anne Marie Bulik
Feb 9, 2009
Mrs. Anne M. Bulik, 88, passed away at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX on Monday, February 9, 2009. She was born in Czechoslovakia on June 1, 1920 to the late Adam and Helen (nee: Zachar) Hrpcek. Anne was a longtime member of Holy Trinity and St. Sebastian Catholic Churches while living in Racine. She also belonged to Jednota,...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Henkel
Feb 8, 2009
Jacqueline L. Henkel, 73, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints on Sunday, February 8, 2009 due to respiratory failure. She was born in Edgerton, WI on September 3, 1935 the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth (nee: Juhre) Roushia. While working at Progressive Dairy, in 1953, she met the love of her life, Donald J. Henkel. They were...
Verdonna "Aunt Noni" Kosiba
Feb 7, 2009
Racine – Verdonna L. (nee: Svendsen) Kosiba, 75, affectionately known to many as "Aunt Noni", passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 7, 2009. Verdonna was born in New Hartford, MN on May 15, 1933 to the late Peter and Minnie (nee: Bell) Svendsen. She moved to Kenosha in 1948 and then to Racine in 1950. Verdonna...
Arnold M. Weisbrod
Feb 7, 2009
Arnold M. Weisbrod, 89, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009. He was born in the Town of Hull in North Central Wisconsin on December 10, 1919, the son of the late Joseph and Rosalia (nee: Suplicki) Weisbrod. He was educated at Pulaski School and then worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps and as a farmhand in the area....
Frank J. Bodnar
Feb 6, 2009
Wisconsin Dells – Frank J. Bodnar, 88, was reunited with his parents, sisters and infant grandson, on Friday February 6, 2009 surrounded by his loving family, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Racine on January 18, 1921, the only son of Frank and Mary (Kondas) Bodnar, originally from Hungary. Frank served...
Joseph James Mandli
Feb 6, 2009
Peshtigo, WI (formerly of Racine) – Joseph James Mandli, 88, passed away at the Whispering Oaks Care Center in Peshtigo on Friday, February 6, 2009. Joe was born in Milan, Michigan on August 24, 1920 to the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth (nee: Vernel) Mandli, Sr. He lived in Racine for most of his life until moving to the...
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