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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Debra Chanette Taylor

Debra Chanette Taylor

Jul 11, 2022

Debra Charnette Herron Taylor Age 68 of Racine, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Debra was born in Birmingham, AL on June 15, 1954, to Mr. and Mrs. William H. and Charlotte (nee: Gaddis) Herron Sr. She received her Associate's Degree in General Clerical Administration from Jefferson State Junior College in 1974. She...

Debra Ann Burns

Debra Ann Burns

Jul 10, 2022

Debra Ann Burns, 63, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2022.  She was born in Pennsylvania, on December 14, 1958, daughter of Jon and Joni (nee: Doyle) Stopa.

Debra worked as a union laborer for the Local 152, working mainly in road construction.  She spent many years at Wilmot Mountain. Debra enjoyed art and loved music. She...

Patricia Price

Patricia Price

Jul 10, 2022

Patricia Price, 66, passed away peacefully at Ascension Hospital in Racine, WI, on July 10, 2022. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Patricia Price was born on March 22, 1956, in Stonewall, MS, to Elmer and Katie Mae Price.

Patricia moved to Racine, WI, in 1977 where she continued her education and worked in the...

Jeanine Irene Mcelvaney

Jeanine Irene Mcelvaney

Jul 10, 2022

Jeanine I. McElvaney, 75, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born in Kenosha, WI on January 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Rupert and Florence (nee: Deinhammer) Henneman.

Jeanine was a longtime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, until it closed, then she joined St. Mark Catholic Church. She...

Charles Lee Bell, Sr.

Charles Lee Bell, Sr.

Jul 10, 2022

Charles Lee Bell Sr. was the second oldest of the nine children born to Mattie-Lou and Charlie Bell. He was born on November 22, 1949, in St. Louis, MO. Years later his mother and father moved the family to Decatur, Illinois.

He lived several houses down the street from Deloris Mann. At that time, she was living...

Rickey Allan Madsen, Jr.

Rickey Allan Madsen, Jr.

Jul 9, 2022

Union Grove – Rickey Allan Madsen, Jr.; age 35, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a jetski accident on Lake Beulah in East Troy on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Rickey was born in Mount Clemens, MI on August 5, 1986. He was a graduate of Mitchell High School in Trinity, FL. Rickey proudly worked for Rabine...

Kristin Jean (Eifert) Kraftzenk

Kristin Jean (Eifert) Kraftzenk

Jul 7, 2022

Racine – Kristin Jean (Eifert) Kraftzenk, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

She is the daughter of Beverly (Erdman) Eifert and the late John "Jack" Eifert. Kris married David Kraftzenk on October 22, 2005. They have a daughter, Autumn Eifert.

Kris loved singing and dancing with...

Debra Ann Escobar

Debra Ann Escobar

Jul 7, 2022

Debra A. Escobar, 58, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was born in Racine, on December 9, 1963, the daughter of Richard P. and Judith J. (nee: Vernovas) Smith.

Debra was united in marriage to Nicolas Escobar. She had been, employed by Instant Mailing Service. Debra was a member of the...

Brian Thomas Crump

Brian Thomas Crump

Jul 7, 2022

Brian T. Crump passed away at age 63 in Racine, Wisconsin on July 7 th , 2022. Born on March 14 th , 1958 to Harry and Nancy Crump née Keels in Blackfork, Ohio and grew up in Fostoria, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his father Harry Crump, his mother Nancy J. Crump née Keels,...

Curtis Dell Turner

Curtis Dell Turner

Jul 6, 2022

Curtis Dell "Catfish" Turner Sr., age 69, of Kenosha, found his peace on July 6, 2022. He was born in Starkville, MS on November 14, 1952, a son of the late Nathaniel Ellis and Dotsi B. Tyler He attendee Starkville, MS schools and was employed for a time at Ocean Spray Corp. He was joined in matrimony to Beverly...

Jerry J. Staehler

Jerry J. Staehler

Jul 6, 2022

NEW BERLIN – Jerry Staehler, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 6, 2022

A lifelong Wisconsin resident, he was born in Milwaukee on July 15, 1939, to Marvin and Rose (nee Schlaefer) Staehler. Jerry graduated from Don Bosco High School in 1957 and UWM in 1963. He spent the majority...

Gordon J. Weidner

Gordon J. Weidner

Jul 5, 2022

Gordon J. Weidner, age 74, of Racine, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Gordon was born in Duluth, MN on April 19, 1948, a son of the late Gordon J. Sr. and Lucille (nee: Gordon) Weidner.  He was a member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

On July 8, 1972,...

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward West, (Ret.)

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward West, (Ret.)

Jul 4, 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward West (ret.) passed away unexpectedly at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove, WI, on July 4, 2022. Tom was born in Milwaukee to Owen John West and Emma Pauline West (nee Scholz) on September 19, 1943. He was the youngest of four brothers (Owen, Bud, Ray, Gib) and a half-sister (Dorothy).

Tom...

Steven Richard Lacanne

Steven Richard Lacanne

Jul 4, 2022

Racine – Steven Richard LaCanne, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Steven was born in Racine to Richard and Genevieve (nee: Merriman) LaCanne. A 1971 graduate from JI Case High School, he went to faithfully serve our country with the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Steve was employed by...

Anderail Keith Cashmere Armstrong Jr.

Anderail Keith Cashmere Armstrong Jr.

Jul 4, 2022

Anderail K.C. Armstrong Jr., 20, of Kenosha, completed his earthly journey on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born in Kenosha, WI on April 16, 2002, the son of Lashana R. Jenkins and Anderail K.C. Armstrong Sr. Anderail received his education in Kenosha Unified School District. He graduated from Reuther Central High School, class of 2020. Anderail had a...

Addie Bains

Addie Bains

Jul 3, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT – Addie Bains, 71, passed away at her residence and went home to her Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Addie was born in Belzoni, MS on December 18, 1950, the daughter of the late Sammie and Ella Mae(Durr) Cooper.  She graduated from  Gentry High school and attended college to further her education.  She later...

Minister Catherine Ingram

Minister Catherine Ingram

Jul 3, 2022

Racine – Catherine (nee: Puryear) Ingram, age 88, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Minister Ingram was born in Somerville, TN on October 23, 1933 to the late Jesse Howard Puryear and Lula Mae (nee: Hester) Puryear. She received her adult diploma from JI Case High School and went on...

Bernell L. Barker

Bernell L. Barker

Jul 2, 2022

Racine – Bernell L. Barker, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 2, 2022 with family  by his side.

Bernell was born in Myrtle, Mississippi on September 5,1933 to the late James H and Phoebe Barker. He faithfully served our country with the US Army for 6 years. Bernell was Senior Vice-President and owner...

Mary M. Behringer

Mary M. Behringer

Jul 2, 2022

Mary M. Behringer, 73, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, July 2, 2022. She was born in Shell Lake, WI on August 30, 1948, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (nee: Duda) Prochaska.

On August 12, 1967, she was united in marriage to Gunther Behringer. She was a longtime employee of the Racine...

Arthur Cornejo

Arthur Cornejo

Jul 1, 2022

Arthur Cornejo, 89, passed away at his residence on July 1, 2022, with his loved ones at his side. He was born in St. Louis, MO on December 23, 1932, the son of Geronimo and Soledad (nee: Montano) Cornejo.

Arthur had been employed by McDonald Douglas as a tool and die maker for over 30 years and...

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