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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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Dennis Lee St. Martin
Dec 5, 2022
Dennis Lee St. Martin, age 70, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family with love, on Monday, December 5, 2022. Dennis was born in Racine, Wisconsin on December 6, 1951, the oldest of 5 children of Richard and Barbara (Nee: Lineinger) St. Martin.
Dennis graduated from William Horlick High School, "Class of...
Barbara Roskres
Dec 3, 2022
Barbara Roskres, 87, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born in Milwaukee on September 18, 1935, daughter of the late William and Marion (née: Werve) Neumann.
Barbara was united in marriage to Richard Roskres in Colorado on April 4, 1990. Richard preceded him in death on March 11, 2018.
...Walter Eugene Winchell
Dec 2, 2022
Milwaukee – Walter Eugene Winchell, age 81, passed away unexpectedly at Sunrise Care Assisted Living in Milwaukee on Friday, December 2, 2022.
Walter was born in Hardwood, MI on March 8, 1941 to the late Stuart and Arletta (nee: Frankie) Winchell. On August 28, 1965, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Donna...
Dr. Lorie A. Vanchena
Dec 2, 2022
LAWRENCE, KANSAS -Professor Lorie A. Vanchena, 61 of Lawrence, KS, formerly of Kenosha, WI passed away on December 2, 2022, after a long battle with Glioblastoma, brain cancer.
Born and raised in Kenosha, WI, Lorie graduated Tremper High School in 1979 as Valedictorian and went on to receive her Doctoral Degree in German Studies at Washington University...
Christine Love
Dec 1, 2022
Christine Love (nee: Williams) was born on January 2nd, 1944 to Charles Williams and Dorothy Smith in Indiana. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at Ridgewood Care Center until her retirement.
Christine loved to sew, paint butterflies, and listen to Gospel music. Christine leaves to cherish her memories; two children, April Garcia and Daniel Love, her grandchildren,...
Franz La Macchia
Dec 1, 2022
Edmund "Franz" La Macchia, 74, Kenosha, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 1, 2022.
Franz was born in Kenosha, WI, on April 16, 1948, the son of Edmund and Emma (Franz) La Macchia. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1966, and attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI, University of Wisconsin...
Arlene M. Nilsen
Dec 1, 2022
Arlene M. Nilsen, 93, passed away on December 1, 2022, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on August 24, 1929, she was the eldest daughter of Roy and Lena (Gillmore) Edquist.
She was educated in Kenosha schools and graduated from Bradford High School in 1947. She graduated from the College...
Geneva Ann Bridgewater
Dec 1, 2022
Mrs. Geneva A. Bridgewater (nee: Macklin) was born on May 21, 1927 to Christine Brown and Roosevelt Macklin in Memphis, TN. Geneva accepted Christ at a very early age. She later became a member of Christian Valley Church under the fellowship of Rev. C. H. Taylor in Gary, IN. Geneva graduated from Manansas High School in Memphis, TN in...
Clare Mae Faulkner
Nov 30, 2022
Oak Creek – Mrs. Clare M. Faulkner, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
She was born in Cudahy on August 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Morris and Clara Hogard. On March 12, 1955, she was united in marriage to Carl E. Rasmussen. Together they raised their family, a son Timothy (Tim) and...
Dawn Marie Geilfuss
Nov 30, 2022
Dawn Marie Geilfuss, 62, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on November 30, 2022. She was born in Milwaukee on January 18, 1960, daughter of the late Fred and Bonnie (née: O'Dell) Geilfuss.
Dawn was an avid reader. She loved spending time visiting with friends.
Dawn leaves to cherish her memory, her sister, Shelley (Stephen...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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