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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Karl J. Klamm

Karl J. Klamm

Nov 18, 2023

Karl "Jack" Klamm, 83, of Racine, passed away at home on November 18, 2023, after battling cancer with his family by his side. He was born in Rock Island, IL, on April 19, 1940, the son of the late Karl J. and Shirley (nee: Nelson) Klamm. On November 5, 1966, he was united in marriage to Monica Zimprich.

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Christopher George Reitzenstein

Christopher George Reitzenstein

Nov 17, 2023

RACINE – Christopher G. Reitzenstein, 19, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Chris was born in Racine on January 9, 2004.  He graduated from Washington Park High School in 2022.

Chris was working on his carpentry apprenticeship. He loved riding his grandparent's ATV, listening to his music, traveling, joking around...

Norma C. Miller

Norma C. Miller

Nov 17, 2023

Norma C. Miller (nee: Jones), age 74, passed away at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – Elmbrook Campus on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Norma was born in Chicago, IL to Columbus and Charlie (nee: Mann) Jones. She worked at Ocean Spray Cranberries as a production operator for over 26 years. Among her interests, Norma liked to travel, especially...

Leona R. Werner

Leona R. Werner

Nov 17, 2023

In loving remembrance of our mother who will forever remain in our hearts.  Leona R. (Skotski) Werner, 91, passed away on November 17, 2023.  Leona was the middle daughter of Leo and Bernice Skotski.  She was born on October 24 th , 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  A year later her family relocated to Kenosha.  She and her sisters, Patricia...

June Marie Peksa

June Marie Peksa

Nov 17, 2023

June Marie Peksa, 89, of Racine, passed away at Pleasant Point Senior Living-Racine on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born in Milwaukee on April 15, 1934, the daughter of the late Albert and Esther (nee: Steinke) Basel.

On August 22, 1953, in St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Milwaukee, she was united in marriage to Thomas...

Marjorie Ann Becker

Marjorie Ann Becker

Nov 16, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – Marjorie Ann Becker (Hainz) died peacefully on November 16th, 2023, after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Marjorie was born February 15th (her father's birthday), 1940 in Grant Township Wisconsin to the late Edward and Florence (Boldt) Hainz. She attended a one room schoolhouse thru 6th grade and then St. Mary's Catholic School...

Lillie Conley

Lillie Conley

Nov 16, 2023

Lillie Conley, 77, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2023. She leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Robert, who was the love of her life; two children who will miss her dearly, Kenneth of Louisville, KY and Carolyn of Milwaukee, WI; one stepdaughter, Robin of Little Rock, AR;  seven grandchildren, Brittany and Casey of Milwaukee, WI,...

Lois Jane Korako

Lois Jane Korako

Nov 15, 2023

Racine- Lois Jane (nee: Feest) Korako, age 88, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

One of eight children, Lois was born in Racine on January 11, 1935 to the late Leo and Adelaide (nee: Marsch) Feest. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School class of 1953. On November 23, 1968...

Jeffrey B. Von Horn

Jeffrey B. Von Horn

Nov 13, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – Jeffrey B. von Horn, 76, passed away at his residence on November 13, 2023.

He was born in Gary, IN on February 4, 1947, the son of the late Harold and Arlene (nee Andersen) von Horn.  Jeff attended and graduated from St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, WI. He then went on to Purdue...

Thomas William Ryan

Thomas William Ryan

Nov 13, 2023

Racine – Thomas William Ryan, age 84, surrounded by the love of his family, passed away at home on Monday morning, November 13th.

Tom was born in Racine on January 1, 1939 to the late Ralph and Dagny (nee: Petersen) Ryan. He attended Washington Jr. High School (where he met a beautiful young lady by the name...

John Paul Landa

John Paul Landa

Nov 12, 2023

John P. Landa, 75, of Kenosha, passed away at Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, on November 12, 2023. He was born in Merrill on February 1, 1948, the son of the late Paul J. and Maryann (nee: Pomeroy) Landa. John was a lifetime resident of Kenosha.

He graduated from St. Mark's Grade School, and St....

Daimeon Dewayne "Dewey" Stevenson Sr.

Daimeon Dewayne "Dewey" Stevenson Sr.

Nov 12, 2023

Daimeon Dewayne "Dewey" Stevenson Sr. peacefully fell into a deep sleep on Sunday, November 12, 2023, completing his earthly journey at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL surrounded by his loving family.

Dewayne was born on February 5, 1968, to the late Warren Milton Stevenson and Lillie B. (nee; Noble) Stevenson in Jonesboro, AR. The family relocated...

Joyce Mary Breidinger

Joyce Mary Breidinger

Nov 11, 2023

Joyce Mary Breidinger, 97, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  She was born in Racine on December 4, 1925, daughter of the late Frank and Florence (nee: Messing) Breidinger.

Joyce graduated from Washington Park High School in 1943.  She proudly attended and graduated from Spencerian College of Milwaukee.  Joyce was a secretary...

Richard Bruce Britton

Richard Bruce Britton

Nov 10, 2023

WIND POINT – Richard Britton of Wind Point, 83 passed away at the Woods of Caledonia on Friday, November 10, 2023.

He was born in Ohio on 8/23/1940 to his parents Willard and Lucille (Young).

Richard is survived by his wife of 31 years Karen Van Lone, his three children Steven (Jennifer) of Atlanta, Shawn...

Bertha Mae Swanigan

Bertha Mae Swanigan

Nov 8, 2023

Bertha Mae Swanigan, 91, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Quitman, MS to the late Will and Laura Riley. She relocated to Racine, WI at an early age where she later became a business and property owner.  Bertha was a proud and faithful member of...

Joseph D. Steiner

Joseph D. Steiner

Nov 7, 2023

Joseph D. Steiner, 76, whose life could be described as a series of bogies and birdies, took his final swing on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.

Joe graduated from Saint Francis de Sales Seminary. He was a kind hearted soul that found joy in the simple pleasures: bowling strikes, chasing golf balls,...

Daniel Bruce Amundsen

Daniel Bruce Amundsen

Nov 7, 2023

Daniel Bruce Amundsen, age 81, passed away peacefully at Ascension All-Saints Hospital in Racine, WI on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  Dan was born March 8, 1942 in Racine, WI to Vernon Van and Harriet Josephine (Nee Vance) Amundsen.  He attended Fratt Elementary, McKinley Jr. High and graduated from Washington Park High School, Class of 1960.  At Park, he was...

Janet "Jan" Gail Gergen

Janet "Jan" Gail Gergen

Nov 6, 2023

Sturtevant – Janet Gail Gergen, age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday evening, November 6, 2023.

Janet was born in Racine, Wisconsin on April 16, 1943, to the late Everett and Anna Ruth (nee: Pilat) Peterson. She was a 1961 graduate of Washington Park High School. Various places employed Jan throughout her career....

Jeannette Bumpers

Jeannette Bumpers

Nov 6, 2023

Jeannette Bumpers, age 73, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Aurora Health Care Hospice.

Jeannette was born on July 30, 1950, to the union of the late Joe Henry and Bessie Mae Bumpers in Meridian, MS. She was a graduate of Central High School in Clarke County, MS in 1969. Jeannette was a faithful, longtime,...

Jacqueline E. "Jackie" Blanton

Jacqueline E. "Jackie" Blanton

Nov 5, 2023

Jacqueline Elizabeth (Jackie) Blanton, age 67, of Racine, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born to Albertine and Clarence Blanton on March 14, 1956, in Chicago, IL. Jackie was preceded in death by her siblings, Catherine, Geraldine, Clarence, George, Jean, Shirley Mae, Maurice, Charlene, Linda, Sylvia, Geraldine Smith and Clarice. Jackie attended Enrico Germi Grammar School...

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