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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Janelle Latoya Ghani

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lula Mae Hicks

Lula Mae Hicks

Feb 6, 2009

Mrs. Lula Mae Hicks, 77, passed away at her residence with her family by her side, on Friday, February 6, 2009. She was born in Halls, TN on August 20, 1931, to the late Andy and Mammie (nee: Tapplar) Thurmond. On November 28, 1953, she married Robert Hicks, Sr. Mrs. Hicks worked for Lincoln Lutheran Home for over 20...

Marion "Andy" Andrew Wawiorka

Marion "Andy" Andrew Wawiorka

Feb 4, 2009

Racine- Marion Andrew "Andy" Wawiorka, 66, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, with his family at his side. Andy was born in Racine on June 1, 1942 to the late Theodore and Josephine (nee: Mikolajczyk) Wawiorka. After attending St. Catherine's High School, Andy faithfully served our Country with the...

Marlene Elaine Malacara

Marlene Elaine Malacara

Feb 2, 2009

Racine – Marlene Elaine Malacara, 54, passed away at All Saints hospital on Monday, February 2, 2009. She was born in Racine on February 3, 1954, was a life long resident, and graduated from Horlick High school in 1971. Marlene was united in marriage to Ed Malacara on December 9, 1978. Marlene was an incredibly beautiful woman whose capacity...

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