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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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...

Isaiah Morice Cobb

Isaiah Morice Cobb

Jul 1, 2022

Isaiah Morice Cobb, 27, passed away July 1, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital Milwaukee, WI, with his family by his side.

Isaiah was born August 15, 1994 to Latasha Bumpus and Ernest Cobb Jr. in Racine, Wisconsin. Isaiah was a gift from God. Life expectancy was not to live past the age of one. Yet God blessed him...

Nathaniel "Nick" Finley

Nathaniel "Nick" Finley

Jun 30, 2022

RACINE – Nathaniel "Nick" Finley, 78, passed away at his residence on June 30, 2022.

He was born in Warren, Arkansas on May 24, 1944, the son of the late Forrice and Roxie (nee Price) Finley.

Nick proudly served his nation with the US Army.  After the military, he continued to serve as a postal...

Susan Carol Sayre

Susan Carol Sayre

Jun 29, 2022

Susan Carol Sayre, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her residence in Sturtevant. Susan was born in Racine on May 10, 1957, daughter of James and Nora Jacob.

Susan graduated from J.I. Case High School in 1975. Susan was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, fishing, cooking and spending...

Larry J. Gedemer

Larry J. Gedemer

Jun 28, 2022

Racine – Larry J. Gedemer, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Larry was born in Racine on December 31, 1943 to the late Norbert and Betty (nee: Wruk) Gedemer,Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Norbert Gedemer Jr. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (nee: Haas)...

Nancy Rae "Nanci" Bogan

Nancy Rae "Nanci" Bogan

Jun 28, 2022

Nanci Bogan, 70, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, after losing her battle with cancer.

Nanci enjoyed every morsel of time she got to spend with her grandkids and granddog. They were her pride and joy. She loved baking them Birthday cakes and would often wake up and...

Rosemary Lamp

Rosemary Lamp

Jun 27, 2022

STURTEVANT (FORMERLY OF MILWAUKEE) – Mrs. Rosemary Lamp, 89, passed away at Ascension All Saints on June 27, 2022.

She was born in Escanaba, MI on December 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (nee George) Tuyls.

On April 24, 1973, she married Franklin Lamp in Waukegan, Illinois.  He preceded her in...

Gloria Jean Chizek

Gloria Jean Chizek

Jun 27, 2022

Gloria J. Chizek, 83, of Racine, WI, died peacefully at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, WI on June 27, 2022.  Despite the challenges of living with ALS, she was a fighter and never gave up, doing as much as she could until her death.

Gloria was born in Racine on September 26, 1938, to Jerome and Agnes...

Louise M. Feest

Louise M. Feest

Jun 27, 2022

Louise M. "Shorty" Feest, age 97, of Somers, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022.

Louise was born in Racine on September 17, 1924, a daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (nee: Coutts) Durben.

On November 15, 1947, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Racine, she was united in marriage to Glenn R. Feest. ...

Theodore Mark Wasiak

Theodore Mark Wasiak

Jun 26, 2022

Theodore Mark Wasiak, 93, a resident of St. Monica's Senior Living, Racine, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Ted, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Racine, WI on July 28th, 1928, the son of Vincent and Stephina (nee: Hoincka) Wasiak.

Ted attended school in...

Linda J. Majewski

Linda J. Majewski

Jun 25, 2022

Sun Prairie, WI (formerly of Racine) – Linda Jean (nee: Peters) Majewski, age 70, passed away peacefully on her 70 th Birthday at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Linda was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota on June 25, 1952, to the late Nick and Doris (nee: Coffman) Peters. A 1970...

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