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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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Mallory Anne Pinney

Mallory Anne Pinney

Aug 23, 2024

Mallory Anne Pinney, 75, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. Born on September 17, 1948, in Chicago, to the late Donald and Loretta (nee Leisch) Hurd, she graced this world with her presence, touching the lives of all fortunate enough to have known her.

Mallory devoted her life to...

Deborah K. Ruffolo

Deborah K. Ruffolo

Aug 23, 2024

Deborah Dunlap Ruffolo passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Debbie was born in Bonne Terre, MO on March 9, 1951, a daughter of the late Thomas B.  and Paulina L. (nee: Clayton) Dunlap. A long-time resident of Kenosha, she attended Forest Park Elementary School and was a 1969 graduate...

Theresa Ann Itson-Sims

Theresa Ann Itson-Sims

Aug 19, 2024

Theresa Itson-Sims, 60, of Racine, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Monday, August 19, 2024. She was born in Meridian, MS on July 27, 1964, the daughter of Sylvester and Gladys (nee: Killingsworth) Itson.

She graduated Park High School class of 1982.She then went on to be a Nursing Assistant at Lincoln Lutheran Nursing Home...

Judy Carol Ann Vasy

Judy Carol Ann Vasy

Aug 18, 2024

Judith "Judy" Vasy, received her eternal reward on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on May 6,1937, the daughter of the late Russell and Mildred (nee: Stone) Harvey.

After graduating from high school in Ironwood, she moved to Racine to live with her Uncle Harry and Aunt Joyce, where she met her future...

Hilda Candace Small

Hilda Candace Small

Aug 17, 2024

Racine – Hilda Candace Small, 96, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 12, 1928, on the Caribbean Island of Barbados, Hilda was the daughter of Albert Fitzgerald Augustus Niles and Edna Adorothy (née Scantlebury) Niles. On November 11, 1953, she was united in marriage...

Annie Mae Roscoe

Annie Mae Roscoe

Aug 16, 2024

RACINE – Annie Mae Roscoe, 75, passed away at her residence on August 16, 2024.

Annie Mae (Bell) Roscoe was born on April 17 th , 1949, in Meridian, Mississippi to Carrie Mae Parker and Elijah Bell. As a child she attended West Lauderdale School. She relocated to Racine in the early 1970's. She was employed for...

Robert W. Kleczka

Robert W. Kleczka

Aug 16, 2024

Robert W. "Rob" Kleczka, age 53, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, with his family at his side.

Rob was born in Racine on March 27, 1971, a son of the late Mitchell and Eldora ( Pagel) Kleczka.

He was self employed as a painter for many years.

A member of...

Michael "Mike" William Turek

Michael "Mike" William Turek

Aug 15, 2024

Michael "Mike" William Turek, age 72, passed away after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at home on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Mike was born in Racine on February 2, 1952, to Martin "Jake" and Dolores (nee: Depp) Turek. After graduating from JI Case High School in 1970, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He...

Jeanne Kay Anderson

Jeanne Kay Anderson

Aug 14, 2024

Jeanne K. Anderson, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at the Primrose Retirement Community on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born to Lawrence and Verna (nee: Tamke) Anderson, in 1946. She was raised on the Anderson family farm, eight miles Southeast of Valley City, ND. She attended the same one room country schoolhouse, Drake School, as did her...

Danny Reed Clausen

Danny Reed Clausen

Aug 14, 2024

Danny passed away peacefully on August 14 th , 2024. Born in Denver Colorado on January 3 rd , 1949 to Raymond and Betty (Charleton) Clausen, they relocated to Racine, WI when he was a child. He attended Washington Park High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1967. There he would serve 4 years during the Vietnam...

Gregory A. Koleske

Gregory A. Koleske

Aug 13, 2024

Racine – Gregory A. Koleske, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Greg was born in Racine on December 8, 1962 to the late John and Roberta (nee: Galipeau) Koleske. He graduated from Saint Catherine's High School. Greg had worked for several places during his career – including Ascension All Saints and MJ Foods.

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Susan E. Angeline Costabile

Susan E. Angeline Costabile

Aug 12, 2024

RACINE – Susan E. Angeline Costabile, 70, passed away at her residence on August 12, 2024.

She was born in Racine on December 28, 1953, the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Betty J. (nee Cole) Costabile.  She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1972.

Susan began her working career as a Travel...

Gerald "Jerry" Roger Nitz

Gerald "Jerry" Roger Nitz

Aug 12, 2024

Racine – Gerald Roger Nitz, age 88, passed away peacefully at St. Monica's Senior Living on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Jerry was born in Racine on March 17, 1936 to the late Herman and Hazel (nee: Hannon) Nitz. After graduating from Horlick High School, he went on to begin a lifetime career as a Tool & Die...

Eleanore Mischo

Eleanore Mischo

Aug 12, 2024

Eleanore Mischo, age 97, of Racine, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by those she loved.

Eleanore was born in Racine on May 26, 1927, a daughter of the late Alex and Frances (Wyzgowski) Wozniak.

On May 11, 1946, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to...

Margaret J Simmons

Margaret J Simmons

Aug 11, 2024

Margaret J. (nee: Kluka) Simmons, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

She was born in Kenosha on August 19, 1946, a daughter of the late Matthew and Justine (nee: Burger) Kluka.

Margie was a 1964 graduate of St. Joseph High School.  Following High School, she attended Alverno College in Milwaukee, receiving...

Allen D. Jensen

Allen D. Jensen

Aug 11, 2024

Allen D. Jensen was raised in Racine, WI and spent most of his adult life in Eau Claire WI running his Barber shop business and showing horses with is daughter Carrie and Wife Joan Jensen.  In his free time he loved to fish, play golf, hunt and was a die hard Green Bay Packer and Wisconsin Badger Fan.  Allen...

Gary D. Morawicz

Gary D. Morawicz

Aug 10, 2024

Gary D. Morawicz, 58, of Racine, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Racine on October 4,1965, the son of Mike and Maria (nee: Vennemann) Morawicz.

Gary graduated from J. I. Case High School, Class of '83. On September 17, 2005, in South Milwaukee, he was...

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Honore’

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Honore’

Aug 9, 2024

Cynthia (Cindy) Honore' was born in Oceanside, CA and relocated to Racine, WI shortly after. Her childhood years were spent playing with her cousins Kristen, Jess, Patty and best friend Alisha. She attended Starbuck middle school and Park High. It was during her first semester of her freshman year of HS where she met her future husband Shane. It...

Marlene Ione Roepke

Marlene Ione Roepke

Aug 9, 2024

Racine-Marlene Ione Roepke was born December 20, 1934 in Birnamwood, Wisconsin, where she spent her early childhood on the family farm. She attended 1st-3rd grade at a country schoolhouse there.

She moved to Racine at age nine where she attended St. John's Lutheran School. She continued her education at Lutheran High School, Gateway Tech and UWM. Upon...

Jack William Spencer

Jack William Spencer

Aug 8, 2024

Jack William Spencer's life, a tapestry woven with dedication, passion, and love, came to rest on August 8, 2024, in Kenosha, WI. Born on April 20, 1949, on a farm in Racine County, Jack had a strong work ethic instilled in him early on, shaping the man he became. His zest for life was epitomized by his love for...

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