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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Merida Olivia Kirk-Griffie

Merida Olivia Kirk-Griffie

Jun 16, 2023

Mount Pleasant – Merida (née: Price) Kirk-Griffie, age 94, passed away peacefully at home early Friday morning, June 16, 2023.

Merida was born in Enterprise, Mississippi on February 14, 1929 to the late Alphonzo and Merida (née: Cole) Price. She married David Kirk in 1947 and he passed away in 1972. Later, she married William Charles Griffie,...

Alicia T. Gordon-Gister

Alicia T. Gordon-Gister

Jun 16, 2023

Alisha Tarshea Gordon Gister was born on September 1,1977 in Memphis, TN to Gertrude Gordon and Alfreddie Joplin. In 1989, she moved to Racine, WI. She was a working and loving mother to seven children. Alisha was very family oriented, she enjoyed entertainment, cooking, spending time with her grandchildren, and she was VERY photogenic. There was nothing Alisha did...

Suzanne M. Buffham

Suzanne M. Buffham

Jun 15, 2023

Sue passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15 th at Hospice Alliance/Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Sue was born May 8, 1935 in Racine.

Sue was an amazing mom to Ryen (Phil) Hagemann, Wendy (Rick) Bowman and Mike (Debbie) Buffham, and former daughter-in-law Denise Hodge. "Pretty Grandma Sue" to Richy Bowman (Milly), Ronny Bowman, Christopher Clausen,...

Vernon Clare Spaulding

Vernon Clare Spaulding

Jun 15, 2023

Kenosha – Vernon Clare Spaulding, age 81, passed away peacefully at home early Thursday morning, June 15, 2023.

Vernon was born in Racine, WI on April 24, 1942 to the late Benjamin and Frances (nee: Jantz) Spaulding. He proudly served our country with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War as a radio telegraph operator....

Jeannine Marie Cross

Jeannine Marie Cross

Jun 15, 2023

Jeannine M. Cross, 93, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.  She was born in Hayward, WI on September 29, 1929, daughter of the late Earl and Rose (nee: Chatterson) Miller.

Jeannine was united in marriage to John Edward Cross on January 30, 1982.  She worked as a claims clerk for the Social Security Administration until her...

Larry Keen Erickson

Larry Keen Erickson

Jun 15, 2023

Larry K. Erickson, 67, passed away at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House, in Pleasant Prairie, on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

He was born in Merrill, WI on November 27, 1955, the son of the late Arlo and Grace (nee: Hass) Erickson.

Larry served his country with the U.S. Army. On June 25, 2011, he was...

Lindsey And Avi Lee Tariq

Lindsey And Avi Lee Tariq

Jun 14, 2023

Lindsey Lee Tariq and her infant son, Avi Lee Tariq, were taken away too soon on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Lindsey was born in Neenah, Wisconsin, on February 27, 1986, the daughter of Steven Lee and Becky Lee (née:Brakke) Mischka.  Lindsey was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  She was a 2004 graduate of Monroe High...

Maude Patricia Herd

Maude Patricia Herd

Jun 14, 2023

Maude Patricia Herd, known to all as "Pat", 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Texas on November 8, 1939.

She was united in marriage to the love of her life, George Herd, on September 15, 1958. George preceded her in death on January 12,...

Fay Dean Jenkins

Fay Dean Jenkins

Jun 14, 2023

Our Beloved Fay Wright Jenkins, age 63, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. Fay was born in Shelby, Mississippi on October 13, 1959, to Willie and LeeDale Wright. Fay was baptized at an early age at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in...

Peter W. David

Peter W. David

Jun 13, 2023

Peter W. David, age 68, of Racine, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, June 13,2023 with his family by his side.  Peter was born in Racine on August 7, 1954, to the late Roger and Charlotte (nee:  Hanson) David.  He graduated from St. Catherine's High School and received an Associate Degree in Engineering from Gateway Technical...

Laverna Jean Peppers-Williams

Laverna Jean Peppers-Williams

Jun 12, 2023

LaVerna J. Peppers-Williams, a retired schoolteacher and a life-long resident of Racine, WI, was called home unexpectedly by her Loving Savior on Tuesday, June 12, 2023. LaVerna is the daughter of the late Northern and Zenobia (nee: Horton) Peppers II.

Laverna was employed with  Racine Unified School District for over 39 years, retiring  June 07, 2014. She...

Sandra Pearl Vaughn

Sandra Pearl Vaughn

Jun 12, 2023

Sandra Pearl Vaughn, 67, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, June 12, 2023.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 25, 1956, daughter of the late Charles and Luellen Vaughn (nee: Walker).

Sandra accepted Christ and attended Greater Grace Temple where she sang and followed the pastorship of Jettie Lee Cornett.

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Catherine Grace Hood

Catherine Grace Hood

Jun 10, 2023

Catherine Hood, age 55, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Cathy was born in Milwaukee on December 6, 1967 to John and Irene (nee: Griffin) Grota. On April 17, 1999, she was united in marriage with Christopher Hood. Cathy loved the Brewers, Jerry Springer, Kenny Rogers and Tweety. She enjoyed puzzles, and Cathy...

Barbara Jo Vanderleest

Barbara Jo Vanderleest

Jun 10, 2023

Mount Pleasant – Barbara Jo (nee: Filippone) Vanderleest passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of family on her 69 th birthday, early Saturday morning, June 10, 2023, following a 6-week battle with cancer.

Barbara was born in Racine, WI on June 10, 1954 to the late Joseph L. and Janis E. (nee: Rhodes) Filippone....

Dr. Allan F. Schneider

Dr. Allan F. Schneider

Jun 9, 2023

Dr. Allan F. Schneider, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, WI, and Sister Bay, WI, passed away peacefully at St. Monica's Senior Living on June 9 th , 2023 after a long, well-lived life with his wife and children by his side.

Allan was born in Chicago to Emory and Esther (Westgard) Schneider and was raised in Oak Park,...

Phyllis Theresa Roszkowski

Phyllis Theresa Roszkowski

Jun 9, 2023

Racine – Phyllis (nee; McManus) Roszkowski, 95, peacefully passed away Friday, June 9, 2023.  She was born on March 20, 1928 in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of James and Mary (nee: Coughlin) McManus.   Phyllis graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Regina Saskatchewan in 1945.  She moved to Racine in 1946.  Phyllis held secretary/bookkeeping jobs at various companies.  On...

Betty J. Costabile

Betty J. Costabile

Jun 7, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mrs. Betty Jean Costabile, 96, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Betty was born on March 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Archie B. and Anastasia (nee Adam) Cole.  On June 26, 1948, she married Joseph A. Costabile at Holy...

Norbert J. "Nubs" Strom

Norbert J. "Nubs" Strom

Jun 7, 2023

Norbert J. "Nubs" Strom, age 79, of Franksville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

He was born in Racine on December 9, 1943, in Racine, a son of the late Harold J. and Iris (nee: Edmand) Strom.

Nubs was employed as a driver primarily with Kenosha Auto Transport and then with E&L Transportation...

Yemina Martinez-Garcia

Yemina Martinez-Garcia

Jun 7, 2023

Yemina Leem Martinez Garcia June 26, 1984- Racine Wisconsin- Our beloved Yemina Leem Martinez Garcia, 38, passed away at her residence in Racine on June 7, 2023, after fighting with an illness. She was the daughter of Victor M Martinez Saucedo and Blasa Garcia Bustamante.  Mrs. Yemina Martinez Garcia was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on...

Ruth E. Ellis

Ruth E. Ellis

Jun 7, 2023

Born to the given name of Ruth E. Golden to Gertrude (Cannon) Dortch and James Golden on August 19,

1931, in New Albany, Mississippi.

Our mother, your grandmother, sister, niece, cousin, auntie and friend transcended from these earthly

duties to her spiritual home on June 7 th , 2023, with her eldest grandson...

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