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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Brenda Lee Thoennes

Brenda Lee Thoennes

Jul 27, 2026

Brenda Lee Thoennes, age 58, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of her family, early Monday morning, July 27, 2026 following a brave battle with brain cancer.

Brenda was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 10, 1968. She attended William Horlick High School and graduated from Gateway Technical College with an Associate's Degree in  Accounting. Brenda was employed...

Virginia Louise Hayes

Virginia Louise Hayes

Jul 27, 2026

Virginia Louise Hayes, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026.

Virginia was born on July 11, 1930, in Osceola, Arkansas, to Homer and Virgie (née Garland) Vaughn.

On September 10, 1954, Virginia married Lyndell Carl Hayes in Osceola, Arkansas. Together, they built a life centered around family, faith, and devotion to those they...

James Arthur Seitz

James Arthur Seitz

Jul 26, 2026

James Arthur Seitz, age 88, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Jim was born in Spencer, WI to Franklin and Helen (nee: Martin) Seitz on August 30, 1937. Jim spent many years as a restaurateur and bartender. On December 26, 1992 he was united in marriage with Patricia Dankert. Among his...

Judith Jane Pedersen

Judith Jane Pedersen

Jul 24, 2026

Judith Jane Schultz Pedersen (née Cutler) passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. Her remarkable journey centered on family, friendship, and appreciation for the joys that filled her life.

Judith (Judy) was born on July 26, 1933, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Henry and Letta (née Hills) Cutler. She graduated from North Fond du Lac High...

Virgil Coombs

Virgil Coombs

Jul 20, 2026

Virgil L. Coombs, age 74, died on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Summit, WI.  Born on January 7, 1952, he was the son of the late Everitt H. and Ethel (Brown) Coombs, Sr.

As a youth, Virgil sang with the YMCA's Boys' Choir.  In the summers, he liked to spend time staying with...

Tasya Exner

Tasya Exner

Jul 18, 2026

Tasya L. Exner, age 51, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1975, in Racine, WI to Susan Mattson.

Tasya was deeply loved and respected by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be remembered for her incredible strength, unwavering loyalty, selflessness, and kind heart....

Jean Lois Hawes

Jean Lois Hawes

Jul 18, 2026

Jean Lois (Meekma) Hawes passed away peacefully after a short illness with her family by her side. She was born in Racine, on March 30, 1933, the daughter of John James and Alta Jean (nee: Barrows) Meekma. She was a 1951 graduate of Washington Park High School. On June 2, 1951, Jean married the love of her life, John...

Lawrence "Larry" Wilfred Barth

Lawrence "Larry" Wilfred Barth

Jul 18, 2026

Lawrence Wilfred Barth, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Brookside Care Center with his family by his side.

A longtime resident of Racine, he was born on February 5, 1953 to the late Lawrence John Barth and Shirley Jean (nee: Bredow) Barth. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School class...

Nicole Frances Egerson

Nicole Frances Egerson

Jul 16, 2026

Arrival: March 30th, 1973            Farewell: July 16th, 2026

Surrounded by the love of her children, Nicole Frances Egerson (AKA: Niki J) of Racine, stepped into eternal life on Thursday, July 16, 2026 after suddenly passing away. As Nicole was always a person putting others before herself, we know that she is now in a place that rewards...

Julie Anne Esser

Julie Anne Esser

Jul 16, 2026

Julie Anne Esser, age 83, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. Born to the late Rennie and Dorothy (née Breheim) Dexter, Julie grew up surrounded by a large and loving family, where she worked alongside her brothers to help run the family farm.

Known for her warm heart, gentle smile, and quiet kindness, Julie...

Judith Mary Eitel

Judith Mary Eitel

Jul 15, 2026

Judith "Judy" M. Eitel, 88, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Racine on August 16, 1937, the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth "Peg" (nee Konecny) Jacob, and the sister of Susan (Robert) Strand. Judy graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1955. In 1958 she met the...

Anthony A. Decaro

Anthony A. Decaro

Jul 14, 2026

Anthony A. DeCaro, age 72, passed away on July 14, 2026, at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee with his family by his side. He was born on August 22, 1953, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Guido and Anne (Gaudard) DeCaro.

Tony met Cathy Pittenturf on Mother's Day in May of 1991 and...

Rosie Lee Epps-Moore

Rosie Lee Epps-Moore

Jul 13, 2026

A Time to Be Born

Rosie Lee Epps-Moore, affectionately known as "Lil Sista," age 89, peacefully gained her wings at home on Monday, July 13, 2026, after a short battle with colon cancer. Sadly, her health began to fail after the death of her beautiful daughter, Trennie Yvette Epps. Rosie was born to the...

Carmella Kehrer

Carmella Kehrer

Jul 12, 2026

Carmella (nee: Saporito) Kehrer, age 76, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, on July 12, 2026.

Carmella was born in Pittston, PA on September 27, 1949 to the late Carlo and Mary (nee: Falcone) Saporito. On May 1, 1971 in Coronation Catholic Church in Buffalo, NY, she was united in marriage with...

Shirley Joyce Reshan

Shirley Joyce Reshan

Jul 11, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Joyce Reshan, 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, three days shy of her 100th birthday.

She was born in Dodge County, Wisconsin, on July 14, 1926, the daughter of Edwin and Luella (nee:Larson) Olson. She married the love her life, Thomas W. Reshan, on June 23, 1951, at Grace Lutheran Church in...

Deanna Thompson

Deanna Thompson

Jul 10, 2026

Deanna Thompson passed away at her home in Parkview Gardens in Racine on July 10, 2026, just shy of her 84th birthday. The daughter of the late Leo and Lenore (Rahn) Younker, born on July 31, 1942.

Deanna married the love of her life, Daniel Thompson in Stetsonville, WI on July 8, 1961. Together they raised three...

Louis Joseph Arnone

Louis Joseph Arnone

Jul 10, 2026

Louis Joseph Arnone, age 94, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, July 10, 2026 at Siena on the Lake Assisted Living.

A lifetime resident of Racine, WI, he was born on March 23, 1932, to the late Joseph and Emelia (nee: Aceto) Arnone. He graduated from Sacred Heart, St. Catherine's High School and Gateway Technical College. He...

Linda J. Milburn

Linda J. Milburn

Jul 9, 2026

Racine – Linda J. (Jacoby) Milburn, 69, passed away at Compassus Ascension All Saints Hospital on July 09, 2026.

Linda was born on April 22, 1957, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin, but grew up in Racine, Wisconsin. Linda graduated from Park High School.

She volunteered at Goodwill Industries in Racine, Wisconsin. She was...

James Earl Edwards

James Earl Edwards

Jul 8, 2026

James Earl Edwards, age 79, received the promise of eternal life, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, at Aurora St Luke's Medical Center- Milwaukee, WI., following a courageous battle with multifactorial health difficulties. James was born the third of eight children, on April 7, 1947, in New Albany, MS.  to Earl O'Neal and...

Jesse Lee

Jesse Lee

Jul 6, 2026

Mr. Jesse Lee was born on October 12, 1937.  He was the fourth of 13 Children born to Mr. Willie M. and Mrs. Pearlene Lee. As a young man, he relocated to Centralia, Illinois.

He would faithfully go back home at least 1 or 2 times a year to visit his mother and father, younger siblings, other...

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