Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in South Milwaukee, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the South Milwaukee, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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William Stuart

William Stuart

Aug 13, 2024

Found peace on August 13, 2024 at the age of 82. Loving husband to Joanne for 59 years. Dear father to Nicole (Gerald) and Jeffrey (Melissa). Beloved grandpa to Daniel, Julia and Ella. Brother to Leo Belter, Ronald Stuart and the late Donald Stuart. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Bill retired from Delphi Automotive after...

Angeline Lemcke

Angeline Lemcke

Aug 8, 2024

Angeline was born and grew up on Elm St. (now E Maple St) in Carrollville (now a part of Oak Creek). She had 5 older brothers. She attended Otjen School through 8 th grade, (now Otjen Park) and attended South Milwaukee High School grades 9 thru 12, graduating in 1947. She worked as a secretary at Bucyrus - Erie before...

Margaret Walker

Margaret Walker

Aug 1, 2024

Margaret (Banach) Walker, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on Thursday August 1, 2024 at the age of 98. She was the youngest daughter earning the nickname Babe, to Ignace and Margaret Banach, Polish immigrants who ventured to Michigan in the early 1900's looking for a better life. Baby sister to eleven siblings who all...

Janet Neuman

Janet Neuman

Jul 31, 2024

Passed away on July 31, 2024 at the age of 59. Loving wife to Gregg Neuman for 24 years. Dear mother to Andrew (Amanda) Marlega, Jennifer Marlega, Rebecca Marlega, Zachary Tutaj and Joshua Tutaj. Beloved grandmother to Madison Marlega, Brookyln Marlega, Christopher Mallet, Cameron Mallet, Johnathan Barber, Ezekial Cobb, Josie Cobb, Elise Cobb, Riley Tutaj, Ella Tutaj, Mason Tutaj, Jax...

Robert Morgan

Robert Morgan

Jul 29, 2024

Robert Kendall Morgan was born August 16, 1939, and died July 29th, 2024. Loving husband to Joanne Hazel Morgan, supportive father to Jennifer (Charles) Ricard, Sarah (Erik) Anderson, and Robert (Amy) Morgan, wonderful and devoted Grandpa to Gabrielle (Paul) Swartz, Mackenzie Ricard, Isabelle Morgan (Tyler Rohde), Braeden Morgan, Logan and Sawyer Anderson, Angelica (Alex) Henk, Emilee Griffith-Regalia and Maddie Wysocki....

Phillip Devlin

Phillip Devlin

Jul 27, 2024

Phillip Ralph Devlin passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27 th at the age of 73. The second of 5 children of Edward and Catherine Devlin in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. He along with his parents and siblings lived in New York, California, Kansas, Florida, Alabama, Okinawa, Japan, finally residing in Mount Holly, NJ. They were a military family...

Carol Johnston

Carol Johnston

Jul 27, 2024

Carol Marie Johnston (née Gates), aged 92, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, in South Milwaukee, WI. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 19, 1932, Carol dedicated her life to her family and career, enriching the lives of those around her with her matriarchal presence and indomitable spirit. Carol spent her career at West Allis Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin...

Brian Saller

Brian Saller

Jul 22, 2024

Brian Saller passed away on July 22, 2024 at the age of 52. Loving son to Darlene and the late John P. Saller. Dear father to Emma and Brayden, also survived by their mother Dawn Saller. Beloved brother to John Saller (Sue). Cherished uncle to Hope, Joy, and Grace Saller, and Jasmine and James Avery. Dear nephew of James Berndt...

Michael Budish

Michael Budish

Jul 22, 2024

Of South Milwaukee - Wisconsin passed away on July 22, 2024. Michael was the beloved husband of Susan (nee Helminak) for 46 years. Loving father to Jonathan (Jackalyn) Budish who will be cherished forever. Proud and adoring grandfather of Wesley and Memphis Budish. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Anne (nee Kroll) Budish. Further survived by...

Craig Simuncak

Craig Simuncak

Jul 19, 2024

Craig passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 19, 2024, at the age of 58. Beloved husband to Loree (nee Barsamian) for almost 31 years. Loving father to Stephen and dear brother to Brenda. Further survived by Aunt Carol Knaak, Uncle Dave Simuncak, Sister-In-Law Sandy Taylor, niece, nephews, many cousins, family and devoted friends. Preceded in death...

Randolph Martin

Randolph Martin

Jul 18, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Randolph M. Martin on July 18, 2024. Randy, as he was affectionately known, was born on March 29, 1955. He was a loving father and partner who enjoyed watching wrestling and absolutely loved driving.  He is survived by his signicant other Jacqueline Brunner, children Benjamin Martin,  Adam Brunner, Crystall...

Jeffrey Anderson

Jeffrey Anderson

Jul 16, 2024

Passed away on July 16, 2024 at the age of 64. Loving husband to Ann. Dear father to Jennifer (James) Jankowski, Jessica (Scott) Krueger and William (Bernina) Anderson. Beloved grandfather to Nathan, Serenity, Adalina, Oliver, Lucia and Carter. Also survived by his mother Marilyn Ahler, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Shirley Chojnacki

Shirley Chojnacki

Jul 15, 2024

Shirley A. Chojnacki (nee Knoll) – passed away July 15, 2024, with her family by her side. Was preceded in death by her husband Chester.  Beloved friend and Mother of Cris ("pirate") Chojnacki and Karen (and Wayne) Flynn;  BEST FRIEND and grandmother of Jessica Flynn (and fiancé Michael Ramirez) and Great Grandmother of  Alduin Flynn-Ramirez; grandmother to Nick Flynn (and...

Dorothy Rapant

Dorothy Rapant

Jul 15, 2024

Passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 at the age of 94, following a battle with cancer.  Beloved wife of the late John R. Rapant for 69 years.  Devoted mother of Mary Ellen (Paul) Nedd, Barbara Wisniewski, Mark (Jeaninne) Rapant and Fred Rapant.  Beloved grandmother of David (Amanda) Nedd, Brian (Jess Diaz) Nedd, Russell Rapant, Kevin (Ashley Szymborski) Rapant, Richard...

Robert Simatic

Robert Simatic

Jul 14, 2024

Robert passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, July 14, 2024, his Mother's Birthday, 3 days after he turned 97, joining his wife and true companion Fay "Fifi" in eternal life. Fantastic Father of Randy (Cindy) and Greg. Super Grandpa to Ryan (Amber) Simatic and Annie (Joel) Nelson. Great-Grandpa, "Bob-Bob" to Maggie and Lucy Nelson. Bob was preceded...

Jeffrey Blavat

Jeffrey Blavat

Jul 11, 2024

Passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Bernice Blavat. Loving husband to Jean for 32 years. Dear father to Todd and Scott Blavat. Beloved grandpa to Jenna, Zachary and Cole. Brother to Joyce (late Mike) Dretzka and the late Mark (Bobbi Marsells) Blavat. Also survived by many...

Dorothy Radocay

Dorothy Radocay

Jul 10, 2024

Passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Radocay, brother William (Marlene) Clark and sister LaVerne (Robert) Schmidt. She is survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette Ave) on Monday, July 15 from 10 to 11 AM with Mass of Christian...

Wallace Litza

Wallace Litza

Jul 2, 2024

Wallace took the Lord's hand on July 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Diane and his mother Betty Ann. Those keeping his memory alive are his children, Michelle and Andrew, his father Wallace, brothers William (Kathy), Wayne (Julie) and Warren (Cyndi), and his sister Debra (Terry) Dory. Further survived by loving nephews , nieces and...

Robert Stoesser

Robert Stoesser

Jun 25, 2024

Robert, fondly known as Bob, was born to Robert Sr. and Delores Stoesser on July 18, 1943. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 25th, 2024. Bob's loving spirit is carried on by his children, Mark (Nikki), Kevin,  Nicole (Ramiro), and daughter in law Starla; his grandchildren Mark Jr., Dominic (Joann), Kalyn, Benjamin and a granddaughter...

Leilani Hordyk

Leilani Hordyk

Jun 22, 2024

Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 at the age of 77. Dear mother to Darren Hordyk, Holly (Craig) Montano-Burns and Nikki Hordyk. Loving grandma to Shannon Smentek, Travis McKenzie, Cassandra Montano, Cristian Montano, Kenny McGee and Jakob Burns. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Molthen Bell Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27 from 10...

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