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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Robert Billups, Jr. "Dr. Dx" / "Triple B"

Robert Billups, Jr. "Dr. Dx" / "Triple B"

Apr 6, 2024

Robert Billups, Jr., age 73, was born August 29, 1950 to Adell (Freeman) and Robert W. Billups, Sr. He was born into eternal life on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

At an early age he joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. J.B. Bailey. He was united in marriage on October 11,...

James A. Schuldt

James A. Schuldt

Apr 2, 2024

James A. Schuldt, age 68, of Racine, passed away on April 2, 2024. Jim was born in Kenosha on December 16, 1955, a son of Ted and Viola (nee: Guhl) Schuldt. He was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha. On October 11, 1997, at St. Mary Lutheran Church in Kenosha, Jim was united in marriage...

Glen Martin Meldgaard

Glen Martin Meldgaard

Apr 2, 2024

Glen M. Meldgaard, 87, passed away at the Aurora Medical Center-Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born in Racine on July 2, 1936, the son of the late Axel and Eleanor (nee: Sondergaard) Meldgaard.

Glen was a graduate of Washington Park High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with his master's in mechanical engineering....

Eric Michael Olson

Eric Michael Olson

Apr 1, 2024

In the early morning of April 1, 2024, Eric Michael Olson passed away after a 13-year battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.

Eric was born to Orville and Sally (Smith) in Racine, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Jerome I Case High School. He married his wife Patricia (Zurawski) in 1983 and they had 3...

Marie A. Oliver

Marie A. Oliver

Apr 1, 2024

Marie Antoinette Oliver, age 82, gained her wings Monday, April 1, 2024, surrounded by her dedicated family at home. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on August 13, 1941, to Selmar and Mary (nee: Henley) Offord. Marie accepted Christ at an early age. She loved the Lord, and as such, she was an inspiration and pillar within her community....

Audrey D. Keehn

Audrey D. Keehn

Mar 31, 2024

Audrey D. Keehn, 88, passed away at the Primrose Retirement Community in Mount Pleasant, WI, on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born in Eau Claire, WI on June 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy (nee: Misura) DeWitz. She was a 1953 graduate of Regis High School, in Eau Claire.

When she was...

Allen Bernard Wainwright, Sr.

Allen Bernard Wainwright, Sr.

Mar 31, 2024

Racine- Allen Bernard Wainwright (Botchy), age 62, passed away at Aurora in Racine, WI on Sunday, March 31st, 2024.

Allen was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 24, 1961, to Ruth Healy and Allen Jordan. He graduated from Park High School in the 80's. Allen also attended Cosmetology School at IBA and obtained his barber/cosmetology license. He...

Lorraine Mahnke

Lorraine Mahnke

Mar 30, 2024

Lorraine "Laurie" Mahnke, 72, of Somers, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born in Racine on July 7, 1951, the daughter of Edward and Ada (nee: D'Acquisto) Scheuerman. Laurie was the office manager for Mohr-Jones for many years. On July 13, 1984 she was united in marriage to Gary Mahnke. She and Gary...

Mary Lou Sporer

Mary Lou Sporer

Mar 28, 2024

Mary Lou Sporer, 91, passed away peacefully at Ascension-All Saints, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Mary was born in Racine on August 4, 1932, the daughter of the late William and Nellie (nee: Wheeler) Hanson.

On February 27, 1976, she was united in marriage to George D. Sporer Jr., who preceded her in death on October 5....

John Gary Horton, Sr.

John Gary Horton, Sr.

Mar 28, 2024

John Gary Horton, Sr. Kenosha – John G. Horton, Sr., 56, passed away at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was born on August 30, 1967 to Gary and Linda (nee Johnson) Horton. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School.

John owned and operated "Make...

Joan A. Jensen

Joan A. Jensen

Mar 28, 2024

Joan A. Jensen was born and raised in Racine Wisconsin and spent most of her adult life in Eau Claire Wisconsin where she worked for Wisconsin Bell now know as AT&T.  She spent her free time reading books, watch old movies, and showing horses with her daughter and husband Allen Jensen.  Joan will leave behind her only daughter Carrie...

Mary Jill Schwartz

Mary Jill Schwartz

Mar 27, 2024

Mary Jill Schwartz, known to her friends as "Just Jill", passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Ascension All Saints Hospital, in Racine, Wisconsin.  She was born June 30 th , 1953 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Elmer Henry and Eula Merry Young.

Jill grew up in Cape Girardeau, where she lived...

Keith L. Miller

Keith L. Miller

Mar 27, 2024

Keith Lynn Miller, age 61, of Kenosha, WI passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2024.

Keith was born in Chicago, IL on May 27, 1962, a son of Calvin and Mary (nee: Clark) Miller.  He attended Lindblom High School and graduated from Garfield High School in Chicago.  He also attended Chicago State University.

Keith moved...

Harold John Johnson

Harold John Johnson

Mar 26, 2024

Racine – Harold John Johnson, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Harold was born in Cornell, WI on August 25, 1929 to the late John C. and Rose (nee: Bernard) Johnson. He faithfully served our country with the United States Army 11 th Airborne...

Denise Diann Byers

Denise Diann Byers

Mar 26, 2024

Denise D. Byers, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born in Racine on July 23, 1962, the daughter of the late Marvin and Charlotte (nee: Huff) Osenga.

On July 7, 1984, in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to Jeffrey W. Byers. Denise had been employed...

William Edward Moore

William Edward Moore

Mar 26, 2024

William E. Moore:  age 87: passed away peacefully in his residence on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Ed was born in Okolona, Mississippi on December 4, 1936 to George Moore and Fannie Mae (nee: Darden) Moore. He married Mary T. (nee: Pruitt} Moore in 1958 and Bobbie J. (nee: Clark) Moore in 1977.

Brother Ed moved to Racine,...

Daniel Lee Bishop

Daniel Lee Bishop

Mar 21, 2024

Daniel L. Bishop, age 71, passed away on March 21, 2024 with his children by his side. Dan lived a fulfilling life as a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor. Dan loved spending time with family, riding motorcycles, listening to music, watching sports, and sharing his wisdom and advice. He was proud of his ability to relate to...

Robert J. Paliani

Robert J. Paliani

Mar 21, 2024

Robert John Paliani Jr., age 60, formerly of Racine, late of Ormond Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024.

He was born in Racine on May 31, 1963, a son of Robert John and Vera A. (nee: Gangeme) Paliani Sr.

Robert liked music, swimming, putting together puzzles, his family, and his friend, Cody....

Gregg T. Hillyer

Gregg T. Hillyer

Mar 20, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT – Gregg T. Hillyer, 65, passed away on March 20, 2024, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Racine on September 16, 1958, the son of the late Martin and Marie (nee Hansche) Castaneda.  He graduated from Washington Park High School. On October 5, 1996, he married Debra Androski.  She preceded...

Joyce Collier Price

Joyce Collier Price

Mar 20, 2024

Joyce Collier Price, age 79, passed away unexpectedly March 20, 2024.  Joyce was born on February 28, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Willie Collier Jr. and the late Jewel Ernestine Collier (Halfacre).  In 1967, her family moved from Starksville, Mississippi to Racine, Wisconsin.  But not long after, Joyce took residence in Kansas City, Kansas. She was...

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