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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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Jean E Scott

Jean E Scott

Jul 14, 2008

Jean E. Scott, 66, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Monday July 14, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Sept. 25, 1941 the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Mildred (nee: Riedel) Hughes. Jean had been employed by the Getty's Co. and retired from Multiproducts earlier this year. Jean is survived...

Patricia Lee Raichert

Patricia Lee Raichert

Jul 14, 2008

Patricia Lee Raichert, 67,  passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 14, 2008. She began her wonderful journey in life on January 12, 1941, daughter of the late Ralph and Dagny (Petersen) Ryan. Pat was a proud member of St. Catherine's High School "Class of 1960".

Patricia was a woman of many accomplishments and...

John Anthony Dalbesio

John Anthony Dalbesio

Jul 13, 2008

Racine-John Anthony DalBesio, 59, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008 in Fond du Lac, WI. John was born in Ashland, WI to James Dominic Jr. and Doris Ann (nee: Kenyon) DalBesio on November 18th, 1948, the first day of hunting season. This caused his father much consternation as he could not attend the hunting camp for opening day. John's...

Bud E. Cobb

Bud E. Cobb

Jul 12, 2008

Bud E. Cobb Racine – On Saturday, July 12, 2008, God saw fit to call the one we love home to rest. Bud was born on April 22, 1929, in Jackson, Tennessee. He was the son of the late John B. Cobb and Ora B. De Berry. Bud was united in marriage to Deborah Simmons on September 13, 1952....

Tonia J. Estes

Tonia J. Estes

Jul 12, 2008

Racine- Tonia J. Estes, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, July 12, 2008. The daughter of the late Frank and Betty Jane Janca, Tonia was born on January 26, 1956. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica; and by many other special relatives and friends. In accordance with Tonia's wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside...

Betty C. Thomson

Betty C. Thomson

Jul 11, 2008

Betty C. Thomson, 85, passed away in the Becker Shoop Center, on Friday, July 12, 2008. She was born in Missoula, MT on Sept. 7, 1922 the daughter of the late John and Caroline (nee: Lawrence) Holmes. Betty graduated from Montana State University and taught home economics in Missoula until moving to Detroit where she was employed by the...

Tomasz "Tom" Serafin

Tomasz "Tom" Serafin

Jul 10, 2008

Tomasz "Tom" Serafin, 90, passed away in his residence on Thursday, July 10, 2008. He was born in Poland on December 21, 1917 the son of the late Michal and Barbara (nee: Cupka) Serafin. Tom was a longtime member of St. Stanislaus Church. After it closed the Serafins joined St. Sebastian Church, where they were very dedicated. Tom had...

Anthony Lee Charles

Anthony Lee Charles

Jul 9, 2008

Buckeye, Arizona – Anthony "Tony" Lee Charles, 45, died on July 9, 2008 as a result of a tragic traffic accident in Salome, Arizona. Anthony was born May 24, 1963, the son of Roy and Mable (nee: Stephens) Charles, Jr. He was raised in Racine and attended Case High School. Anthony was a semi-truck driver for 25 yrs He...

Gertrude "Trudy" Swierz

Gertrude "Trudy" Swierz

Jul 8, 2008

Gertrude "Trudy" M. Swierz, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, with her family at her side. She was born in Hammond, IN on January 5, 1932 the daughter of the late Albert and Katherine (nee: Burgard) Petry. Trudy lived in various parts of the country until moving to Racine in 1954. Trudy served with the U.S. Air...

Harriet J. Rosinski

Harriet J. Rosinski

Jul 7, 2008

Mrs. Harriet "Hattie" J. Rosinski, 90, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Monday, July 7, 2008. She was born in Poland on November 15, 1917, the daughter of the late Walter and Pearl (nee: Ulicki) Kuczynski. She moved to Racine at the age of ten. On February 26, 1938, she married Leo J. Rosinski at St. Stanislaus...

Furman “Mac” Mcdougal

Furman “Mac” Mcdougal

Jul 6, 2008

Racine – Furman "Mac" McDougal, 83, passed away ay All Saints hospital on Sunday July 6, 2008. He was born in Apex, NC on March 20, 1925, son of the late Furman and Katherine (nee: Akins) McDougal, Sr. Mac had lived in Racine for 54 years, and had been employed at the JI Case Transmission plant for over 30...

John Lee Story

John Lee Story

Jul 6, 2008

Mr. John "Hook" Lee Story, 58, passed away unexpectedly while visiting family in Antioch, TN on Sunday, July 6, 2008. He was born in Ripley, MS on September 28, 1949 to the late Cleave and Jennie Mae (nee: Simelton) Story. Mr. Story graduated from Ripley Line High School. He moved to Racine in 1967. Mr. Story worked for American...

Opal Jean Works

Opal Jean Works

Jun 30, 2008

Racine – Opal Jean Works, 81, transitioned from this life to eternal life, on Monday, June 30, 2008. She was born in Metropolis, Illinois on January 17, 1927, daughter of the late Daniel and Artie (nee: Orr) Goodman. She was united in marriage on July 31, 1948 to Wilson Works, who preceded her in death in 1989.

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Margaret C. Barry

Margaret C. Barry

Jun 29, 2008

Margaret C. Barry, 100, passed away at Ridgewood Health Care Center on Sunday, June 29, 2008. She was born in London, England on September 7, 1907 the daughter of the late Jon and Katherine (nee; Norman) Noonan Margaret received her education in the schools of Chicago; and moved to Racine in 1926. She had been employed by the Wisconsin...

Joann C. Engholt

Joann C. Engholt

Jun 28, 2008

Racine- JoAnn C. Engholt, 78, passed away unexpectedly at WFH-All Saints Medical Center on Saturday, June 28, 2008. A lifetime resident, JoAnn was born in Racine on May 19, 1930 to the late Arthur and Eva (nee: Johnson) Jorgenson. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1948. Following, JoAnn attended University of Wisconsin-Madison. On September 3, 1949 in...

Helen (Mcwhorter) Bostick

Helen (Mcwhorter) Bostick

Jun 25, 2008

Helen M. (McWhorter) Bostick, age 70, of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Born on September 4, 1937 in New Albany, MS, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Luella (Banks) McWhorter. Helen received her formal education in New Albany, MS. She moved to Racine in 1955 and later married Donald Bostick in May 1957....

Mary L. Nelson

Mary L. Nelson

Jun 24, 2008

Sturtevant – Mary L. Nelson, 67, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Mary was born in Menominee, Michigan on January 23, 1941, and has been a Racine area resident for most of her life.

Mary will be remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and as a woman with...

Joseph F. Gedemer Iii

Joseph F. Gedemer Iii

Jun 23, 2008

Joseph F. Gedemer III, spent his last days at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House. He passed away peacefully on Monday June 23, 2008, at the age of 85. He was born in Racine on August 3, 1922, the son of the late Joseph F. and Josephine (nee: Scheible) Gedemer Jr. Joe joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and went on...

Travis Austin Bestwick

Travis Austin Bestwick

Jun 22, 2008

Kenosha- Travis Austin Bestwick, 25, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 8:08 am in Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that occurred early Sunday morning in Kenosha. Travis was born on May 29, 1983 in Baraboo, WI to Rick Bestwick and Nanci Hulchiy. He lived most of his life in Lake County,...

Ella E. Lettsome

Ella E. Lettsome

Jun 21, 2008

RACINE – Mrs. Ella E. Lettsome, 104, passed away at Washington Manor on Saturday, June 21, 2008. She was born in Kenosha on December 1, 1903 to the late Samuel and Julia (nee: Lehman) Raiman. On November 25, 1925 she married William Lettsome and moved to Racine. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1991. Mrs. Lettsome worked...

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