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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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Lucas Michael Friedenreich

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Darius Raphael Davison

Darius Raphael Davison

Sep 21, 2023

Darius Raphael Davison, age 44, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI.

He was born January 30, 1979 in Waukegan, IL to Dedrick and Delores Davison. He was a graduate of Tremper High School in Kenosha, WI. Darius also attended Gateway Technical College in Racine, WI. Darius Raphael...

Trudy E. Razdik

Trudy E. Razdik

Sep 20, 2023

Racine – Trudy E. Razdik, 75, went home peacefully to be with the Lord September 20, 2023.

She was born on March 1, 1948, in Germany. She moved to America as a little girl where she was raised by her parents Adolph and Lorraine Hintz in Lannon, WI.

Trudy graduated from Hamilton High School in...

Patrick "Pat" H. Conley

Patrick "Pat" H. Conley

Sep 19, 2023

Mount Pleasant, WI – Patrick "Pat" H. Conley, a man loved for his kindness, generosity, and playful sarcasm, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 following a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Pat, age 74, was born in Eau Claire, WI on March 15, 1949 to the late Marcella (nee: Bahr) Conley...

Kenneth E. Henderson

Kenneth E. Henderson

Sep 19, 2023

Kenneth E. Henderson, age 65, passed away September 19, 2023 at his residence in Milwaukee, WI.   He was born May 6, 1958 in Los Angeles California. Kenneth received his formal education in the Milwaukee Public School System.   Kenneth spent most of his working career in various sales positions.

He is survived by his three children,  Racquel G....

Manuel Lopez

Manuel Lopez

Sep 19, 2023

With profound sadness, we bid farewell to Manuel. On 9/19/23, he laced them up one last time, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration, adventure, and an unwavering love that defined his remarkable life.  When Manuel wasn't out there lacing up his running shoes or chasing his passion for races, he devoted more than three decades of his life to...

Suzanne Marie Stone

Suzanne Marie Stone

Sep 17, 2023

Suzanne M. Stone, 61, of Sturtevant, WI, passed away at Froedtert Medical Center-Wauwatosa, on Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born in South Bend, IN on September 10, 1962, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth Ann (nee: Smith) Anthony.

On September 26, 1986, in South Bend, IN she was united in marriage to Paul E....

Daniel E. Vander Leest

Daniel E. Vander Leest

Sep 16, 2023

Racine – Daniel Eugene Vander Leest, age 48, passed away unexpectedly, as the result of a motorcycle accident, on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Dan was born in Racine on January 27, 1975. He attended Tremper and Horlick High Schools. Dan was an accomplished carpenter by trade, currently working for Koontz Carpentry.

Outside of carpentry, Dan...

Betty Marie Denzin (Rieckhoff)

Betty Marie Denzin (Rieckhoff)

Sep 15, 2023

Manitowoc, WI (formerly of Racine) – Passed away in Manitowoc, WI on Friday, September 15, 2023. Born Nov. 4, 1928 to George & Gladys (Hunter) Rieckhoff Sr. on the Hunter Farm in the Town of Raymond, Racine County, WI.  Betty was a 1946 graduate of William Horlick High School.  She was united in marriage to Clarence F. Denzin on...

Jesus Palomares Gomez

Jesus Palomares Gomez

Sep 15, 2023

Racine – Jesus Palomares Gomez, 74, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa on September 15, 2023.

He was born in León, Guanajuato, Mexico on August 16, 1949, the son of the late Victor and Bernardina (nee Gomez) Palomares.

Mr. Palomares was a longtime baker with Lopez Bakery in Racine.  He attended St. Patrick's Catholic...

Phyllis N. Vincent

Phyllis N. Vincent

Sep 14, 2023

Phyllis Vincent, age 90, of Kenosha died on Thursday, September 14,2023.  She was born in Chicago on March 16, 1933, a daughter of the late Richard and Isabelle (Chaplin) Engdahl.  Phyllis lived her life in Kenosha since childhood.  As a young woman she was employed at the American Brass Co. and as fate would have it, it was there...

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