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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Patricia Niemiec
Oct 11, 2023
Patricia R. Niemiec, a loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world on October 11, 2023, at age 84 after bravely battling health issues over the last few years. She was born to the late Edward and Dorothy (nee: Bernhardt) Rudin on February 23, 1939 and was united in marriage to Gerald Michael Niemiec on October 14,...
Clarice I. Wescott
Oct 11, 2023
Clarice I. Wescott, 89, of Grayslake, IL, passed away at Azura Memory Care in Kenosha on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Mrs. Wescott was born in Pittsville, WI on June 5, 1934, the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (nee: Holt) Hurd.
Clarice lived the majority of her life in Illinois. After graduating from high school, she...
John D. Mewaldt
Oct 8, 2023
John David Mewaldt, age 73, of Racine, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 8, 2023. John is survived by his three children, Becca (Jedd) Williams, Greg Mewaldt, and Rachel Mewaldt; his grandchildren, Brandon, T.J., and Emily Williams, and his three brothers, Richard (Sandra) Mewaldt, Steven (Cheryl Connelly) Mewaldt, and James (Ruth) Mewaldt and several nieces and nephews.
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Penny L. Tower
Oct 7, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT – Penny L. Tower, 80, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 7, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Penny was born on June 26, 1943, the daughter of the late William and Alma (nee Bertelsen) Dygon. She graduated from William Horlick High School, class of 1961.
She had numerous jobs over...
Evaristo "Buddy" Aguilar, Jr.
Oct 7, 2023
Evaristo Aguilar, Jr., 58, known affectionately by all as "Buddy", passed away at Ascension – All Saints on October 7, 2023. He was born in Pearsall, TX, on May 27, 1965, son of Evaristo and Santos (nee: Vinton) Aguilar, Sr.
Buddy proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Army, with time spent in Germany...
Marianne Dierl
Oct 6, 2023
Allen, Texas (formerly of Mt. Pleasant, WI) – Marianne Dierl, age 85, passed away peacefully at Grand Brook Memory Care early Friday, October 6, 2023.
Marianne was born in Munich, Germany to the late Xaver and Anna (nee: Mehltretter) Hanseder. She was united in marriage with the love of her life, Martin Dierl, in Germany in 1958....
Janet Hilda Haumersen
Oct 6, 2023
Janet H. Haumersen (nee: Bristow) passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023 with family by her side. She was born on June 16, 1932 in New Malden, England to the late Enid and Henry Bristow.
Jan grew up during World War II when food and clothing were rationed and children in London were evacuated and separated from...
John Thomas Anderson
Oct 3, 2023
John T. Anderson, 52, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away at his summer home, in Richland Center, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, following a medical episode. He was born in Waukegan, IL on February 14, 1971, the son of John E. and Margaret R. (nee: Rudd) Anderson.
As a child, John had a passion for basketball and you...
Juana Munoz
Oct 2, 2023
Juana Munoz, 83, passed away at her residence on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on July 19, 1940, daughter of Ernestor Muniz and Crecencia (nee: Oviedo) Muniz.
Juana enjoyed tending to her grand-babies and her vibrant flower garden. Her delicious cooking was her heart, she always made sure you were...
George Washington Cottingham Iv
Oct 1, 2023
George Washington Cottingham IV, 49, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born in Racine on December 25, 1973, the son of the late George Washington Cottingham III and Joan (nee: Wrzesinski) Cottingham.
George was the manager of several different oil change stations in Wisconsin and Tennessee for several years until illness caused...
Lucas Michael Friedenreich
Oct 1, 2023
Racine – Lucas Michael Friedenreich, age 39, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Lucas was born in Racine on May 13, 1984 to Lisa J. (nee: Fritch) and Michael Friedenreich. He graduated from Walden III High School and went on to further his education at Gateway, UW-Parkside, UW-Milwaukee and University of Iowa. Lucas...
Carlene Gentry
Sep 30, 2023
RACINE – Carlene Gentry 59, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 30th, 2023. Carlene was born in Trenton, TN, on December 31st, 1963, to her loving parents, Russell and Hazel Model Gentry. She embraced her faith in Christ at an early age, attending First Baptist Church. Carlene later relocated to Racine, WI, where she pursued her education and embarked on...
Tyler Russell Harding
Sep 30, 2023
Tyler Russell Harding, 30, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in Racine on August 1, 1993, son of Earl Harding and Glenda (nee: Anderson) Harding.
Tyler proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Tyler also enjoyed video games,...
Allen James Lafave
Sep 29, 2023
Mount Pleasant – Allen James LaFave, age 76, passed away peacefully at Aurora-St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded with the love of family.
Allen was born in Prairie du Chien, WI on August 11, 1947 to Alfred and Rozella (nee: Dobbs) LaFave. He attended William Horlick High School until enlisting with...
Raymond Deford
Sep 28, 2023
Raymond Leroy DeFord was born on July 24, 1948.
Ray accepted Christ in 1999 and joined Lighthouse Baptist Church, Racine Wisconsin in 2000. He was a faithful member until 2010 where he joined Heritage Baptist Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin until his homegoing.
He was a faithful church member who loved his Savior and his church....
Thomas James Hawes
Sep 28, 2023
Racine – Thomas James Hawes, 73, passed away at home on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
He was born in Racine on September 24, 1950, the son of the late James and Eunice (nee Jander) Hawes.
Mr. Hawes was a successful freelance sports psychologist for many years; he attended the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and received his...
Mark J. Sherfinski
Sep 26, 2023
Mark J. "Fuzzy" Sherfinski, age 69, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, following a long battle with cancer.
Mark was born in Kenosha on May 11, 1954, a son of the late Harry and Irene (nee: Organist) Sherfinski. He attended Kenosha schools and was a 1972 graduate of St. Joseph High School.
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Malvin "Mal" Donald Aksland
Sep 22, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT – Malvin "Mal" Aksland, 89, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Friday, September 22, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on January 12, 1934, the son of the late Rudolph and Marie (nee Monsen) Aksland.
Mal proudly served his nation with the US Army as a surgical nurse during...
Steven Longo, Sr.
Sep 21, 2023
Steven Longo, Sr. passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2023.
Steve was a loving husband to Terryann Longo (née: Scheiderer) for 40 years. He was an amazing father to Maria Longo (Patrick) and Steven Longo, Jr. (Angelica) and the proud grandpa of Jade, Scarlet, Sylas, and Damien. Further loved by Kathleen, Danny, Michael, Jimmy, and a large...
Robert A. Robbins
Sep 21, 2023
Robert A. "Bob" Robbins, age 75, of Kenosha passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Bob was born in Kenosha on August 11, 1948, a son of the late Robert W. and Bessie N. (nee: Zell) Robbins.
A graduate of Tremper High School, Bob honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force from January...
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