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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Deloris Ann Erickson

Deloris Ann Erickson

Nov 30, 2022

Deloris Ann Erickson, 98, received the promise of eternal life on November 30, 2022.  She was born in Sturtevant on March 24, 1924, daughter of the late George and Maria (née: Kapaum) Raymond.

Deloris was a teacher in the Milwaukee Public Schools, Sturtevant School, and Racine Unified Schools until her retirement.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards,...

Rosemary Joyce Vallee

Rosemary Joyce Vallee

Nov 30, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT – Rosemary Joyce Vallee, 80, passed away at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Rose was born in Watertown, WI on January 8, 1942, the daughter of the late Walter and Edna (nee Magritz) Retzlaff.  Rose worked at Boston Store for over 20 years.  Previous employment included Aurora and Gimbels....

Prentice "Bud" Lee Cosey

Prentice "Bud" Lee Cosey

Nov 30, 2022

Racine – Prentice Lee Cosey, age 51, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Prentice was born in Racine on January 15, 1971 to Syid T. Abdullah and Antoinette Cosey. He attended Washington Park High School. Bud was working at Winona Foods in Green Bay, WI.

Among his interests, Bud...

Karen Sue Beres

Karen Sue Beres

Nov 29, 2022

Karen Sue Beres, "Papasis", passed away in her home on November 29, 2022, with her loving husband by her side.

Karen was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on July 21, 1959, daughter of the late Elon and Joyce (Dahl) Enselman. As a child Karen enjoyed traveling with her father in his semi-truck and listening to her mother...

Erna Laura Johnson

Erna Laura Johnson

Nov 29, 2022

Mrs. Erna Laura Johnson (BECKER), age 94, of Racine, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on November 29, 2022.

Erna was born January 4, 1928, in Athens, Marathon County, Wisconsin, on the beautiful Becker family farm located in Athens, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Carl and Freida (Münchow) Becker and granddaughter of Wilhelm and Wilhelmina (JOHLKE) Becker....

Lee A. Rasmussen Sr.

Lee A. Rasmussen Sr.

Nov 29, 2022

Lee Rasmussen, 84, was born in Oakes, North Dakota on November 7, 1938. He passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022, with his family by his side. He was the son of George and Marie (née: Hempler) Rasmussen.

On April 18, 1975, he was united in marriage to the late Fran Rasmussen, who preceded him in death...

Edward Foreman

Edward Foreman

Nov 28, 2022

RACINE – Edward Foreman, 75, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 28, 2022.

He was born in Chicago on July 15, 1947, the son of the late John and Virginia (nee Baylis) Foreman. Edward served his nation with the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He lived most of his adult life in Illinois but...

Roy L. Laws

Roy L. Laws

Nov 27, 2022

Roy Lee Laws, Sr. of Racine, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022 at the age of 80. He was one of nine children and the eldest son born to the late Learm and Theresa Laws in Plumerville, Arkansas on May 28, 1942. Roy accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. ...

Yong Tol Tolfson

Yong Tol Tolfson

Nov 27, 2022

Yong T. Tolfson, 75, passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born in Korea on August 7, 1947. It was in Korea that she met and married Harry A. Tolfson III.

Upon coming to Racine, she worked at Dremel Mfg. Yong and Harry joined Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. She spent many...

Dale Michael Olson

Dale Michael Olson

Nov 27, 2022

Kenosha – Dale Michael Olson, age 72, passed away peacefully at Froedtert South – Pleasant Prairie Campus on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Dale was born in Kenosha, WI on June 20, 1950, son of the late Don and Delores (nee: Lourigan) Olson. He was a graduate of Tremper High School.

Dale owned & operated CAN...

Lon Edmund Putzer

Lon Edmund Putzer

Nov 27, 2022

Racine – Lon Edmund Putzer, age 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, WI on November 27, 2022. Lon was born in Racine on October 14, 1941 to Edmund and Dorothy (nee: Derber) Putzer. He was a resident of Racine for many years until moving to Chippewa Falls, WI. He married the love of...

Carol Ann Draeger

Carol Ann Draeger

Nov 27, 2022

Carol Ann (nee: Calkins-Presta) Draeger, 84, died on Nov. 27, 2022. She was born in Racine on January 2, 1938, to Howard and Harriet Calkins.

Carol was a graduate of St. Catherine High School, Class of '56. She was employed by E.C. Styberg until her retirement. Carol was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church and a...

Andre Lavon Drane

Andre Lavon Drane

Nov 27, 2022

Racine – Andre Lavon Drane, age 65, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Andre was born in Racine, WI on January 31, 1957. He attended Washington Park High School. Andre worked for several temp agencies and for Warren Industries.

Andre was a proud and faithful...

Elizabeth Jane Borgardt

Elizabeth Jane Borgardt

Nov 27, 2022

Kenosha – Elizabeth "Betty" Borgardt, age 87, passed away on November 27, 2022 at Home Inspired in Kenosha.

Betty was born in Racine on April 6, 1935 to Godfrey, Sr. and Sophia (nee: Ruppel) Borgardt. She was employed at Racine Steel Castings for 45 years, retiring in May of 1999. Betty attended St. John's Lutheran School and...

Joe E. Brownlee

Joe E. Brownlee

Nov 26, 2022

Racine – Joe Edward Brownlee, age 85, passed away peacefully at Lutheran Home – AccentCare Hospice in Wauwatosa on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Joe was born in New Albany, MS on August 17, 1937 to the late Rush and Mary (nee: Bradley) Brownlee. He was a graduate of The Union County Training School which is now known...

Aleatha "Annie" Blick

Aleatha "Annie" Blick

Nov 26, 2022

Aleatha "Annie" Blick, 80, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena, on November 26, 2022. She was born in Rock Island, IL on March 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Lester and Katherine (nee: Kapfer) Blick.

Annie graduated from Rock Island High School. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Annie was kind and loving....

Cindy Jean Hansen

Cindy Jean Hansen

Nov 25, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mrs. Cindy Jean Hansen, 79, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, November 25, 2022.

She was born in Racine on November 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Glenn and Winifred (nee Dibble) Jensen.    On  September 21, 1963, she married James C. Hansen at Holy Communion Lutheran Church. They just celebrated 59...

Mildred "Millie" M. Tweedt

Mildred "Millie" M. Tweedt

Nov 24, 2022

RACINE – Mrs. Mildred (Millie) M. Tweedt, 91, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

She was born in Smithville, Mississippi on September 22, 1931, to the late Durell and Lee (nee Chandler) Ferguson.   She married Ronald Tweedt on September 7, 1957,  in Fulton, MS.  They later lived in Lakefield, Minnesota before moving...

Victoria "Vicky" Lynn Jones

Victoria "Vicky" Lynn Jones

Nov 23, 2022

Victoria Lynn Jones, age 63, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Racine, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.

Born March 10, 1959, in Racine, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Luvel and Lola (Hunter) Goines.  Victoria attended Franklin Elementary and Junior High and graduated from Case High School in Racine, WI.

On ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­September...

Tammie Rose Rach

Tammie Rose Rach

Nov 23, 2022

Tammie R. Rach, 58, of Racine, passed away at Columbia-St. Mary's, Milwaukee on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born in Kenosha on March 12, 1964, the daughter of the late Eric and Gail (nee: Pinsoneault) Nelson Jr.

Tammie had been employed by the City of Racine Water Utility until retiring in 2020. She was a huge...

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