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.

Lucille Cotey

Lucille Cotey

Jul 15, 2015

Cotey, Lucille E. (nee Grobschmidt) Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life July 15, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Dean "Pat" Cotey. Loving mother of Dean Jr. (Georgette) Cotey, and the late Judy (Ted) Jegier. Proud grandma of Jolin (Andrea) Jegier, Catherine (Michael) Garofalo, Dan (Sarah) Jegier, Jeanne (John) Duncan, David (Angela) Cotey,...

Daniel Adamczyk

Daniel Adamczyk

Jul 12, 2015

Adamczyk, Daniel A. (84) was reunited with his beloved wife, Joan, on July 12, 2015. Loving father to Linda (Ronald) Kampa, Dale (Cathleen), Alan (Deborah), Karen (Ken) Schnurer. Proud grandfather to Kurt, Lisa (Matt), Kevin, Lindsey, Lauren, Amanda, Alyssa, and Andrew (Ashley), & great-grandfather to Beau. Brother to Grace Rytman. Preceded in death by his sister, Isabelle Kaelin, and brothers,...

Leonard Modlinski

Leonard Modlinski

Jul 12, 2015

Modlinski, Leonard T. Of St. Francis, passed away July 12, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Marian A. Modlinski. Loving father of his devoted daughter Caroline (Jerold) Margetta. Proud Jaja of Daniel Margetta, Thomas Margetta, and Carrie (James) Peterson. Cherished great-Jaja of Zoe, Jamie, Samantha, and Elijah. Dear brother of Conrad (the late Nancy)...

Daniel Ploeger

Daniel Ploeger

Jul 10, 2015

Ploeger, Daniel J Born to Eternal Life on July 10, 2015 at the age of 44 years. Loving son to James and the late Regina Ploeger. Brother to Gina (Timothy) Conner and Nathan Ploeger. Uncle to Aaron Conner. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation on Wednesday July 15 at the funeral home from 4 to 6 pm...

James Helminak

James Helminak

Jul 9, 2015

Helminak, James A. James A. Helminak, age 90 of South Milwaukee passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 9, 2015. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Evelyn (nee Pfeffer) "Mouse". Devoted son of the late Michael and Sophie Helminak (nee Gromacki). Loving father of Susan (Michael) Budish, Dale (Karalee) Helminak, Sally (Stephen)...

Florence Bonorato

Florence Bonorato

Jul 9, 2015

Bonorato, Florence M. passed away at home on July 9, 2015. Beloved wife to Jack. Loving mother to Jaime Bonorato and Heidi (Jeremiah) Tate. Proud grandmother to Angela Menoyo, Christopher Menoyo, and Ireland Tate. Sister to Dr. Jerome Blachowiak and Theresa Blachowiak. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Tuesday,...

Adeline Tuskowski

Adeline Tuskowski

Jul 9, 2015

Tuskowski, Adeline M Sunrise September 29, 1919 Sunset July 9, 2015 Preceded in death by her husband Chester Tuskowski. Survived by her children; Diane (Craig) Eadler, Betty (Ed) Winkler, Mark (Janine) Tuskowski and Joyce (Brad) Czarnecki. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, July 16 at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette Ave) from 10-11 am...

Eugene Samplaski

Eugene Samplaski

Jul 8, 2015

Samplaski, Eugene A. Passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Survived by his loving wife Lois of 67 years. Beloved father to James (Maureen) Samplaski, Richard (Sue) Samplaski, Sandra (Tom) Kapusta. Survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Further survived by his brothers and sisters; Peter (Joanne) Samplaski, Virginia Cardenas and Diane Salmon, and sisters-in-law...

Margaret Kriz

Margaret Kriz

Jul 7, 2015

Kriz, Margaret M. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Beloved aunt of Jeanette (Gary) Adamczak and Paul (Nicholle) Hrdlicka. Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Dorothy Kriz and her sister Barbara. Further survived by other family members and friends. Special thanks to her caregivers Jeanette and Melissa for their care...

John Melotik

John Melotik

Jul 6, 2015

Melotik, John A. of Omro WI, formerly of Cudahy, Born to eternal life July 6, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of Janice Melotik (nee Laloggia). Loving father of Jackie Hintz, and Cheryl James. Proud grandfather of Stephanie, Tari, and Charles. Dear brother of Martin (Maureen) Melotik, Robert (Elaine) Melotik, Arthur (Doug Edelen) Melotik, and Andrew (Barbara)...

Phyllis Weber

Phyllis Weber

Jul 6, 2015

Weber, Phyllis M. (nee Schmitt) Of Cudahy, Born to eternal life July 6, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of the late James T. Weber. Loving mother of Ronald (Holli) Schmitt, the late Donald Weber, David (Sandra) Weber, Phillip Weber, Debra Pietila, Lisa (Bear) Mierkley, Pamela (Jimmy) Milczarski, Brenda (Karen Kusters) Weber, and Bonnie Scifo. Further survived...

Donna Lisowski

Donna Lisowski

Jul 2, 2015

Lisowski, Donna R. was reunited with her husband, Ronald, on July 2, 2015. Loving mother to Kim, Robyn, Kelly, and Jill (Steve) LeCount. Proud grandmother to Jaime, Kevin, Matthew, Ryan, Ashley, Christopher (Audrey), Chad (Nicole), and Cody. Great-grandmother to Jordyn, Terryn, and Kyleigh. Sister to Don (Judy) Larson, Keith (Cindy) Larson, and the late Ken Larson. Further survived by nieces,...

Mary Kangas

Mary Kangas

Jun 28, 2015

Kangas, Mary L Born to Eternal Life on June 28, 2015 at the age of 80 years old. Loving wife of John Kangas. Beloved mother to Colleen (Phillip) Ward, Caroline DiSalvo, David (Julie) Kangas. Grandmother to Jolene, Janell, Ryan, Michael, Anthony and Drew. Great-grandmother to Braylon, Ahvant, Mariano and Levi. Preceded in death by her son Darrell and daughter Connie...

Lulin Walter

Lulin Walter

Jun 16, 2015

Walter, Lulin Chang Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the age of 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late John S. Walter. Loving mother of Jack Chang, Elizabeth (Ching-Ho) Chen, Lise (Serge) Gauthier, and Alexander D. (Noel) Walter. Proud grandmother of Steve Chen. Linda Marini, Jason Chang, Marisa Chang, the late Pearl Gauthier, Arnaud Gauthier,...

Mary Bloom

Mary Bloom

Jun 16, 2015

Bloom, Mary Virginia Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Preceded in death by her husband Clyde, sister Phyllis E. (Robert) Erickson, nephew R. Thomas Erickson. Survived by nieces and nephews Gail E. (the late Richard) Rollins, Terri R. (John) Cox, Kevin L. (Lynn) Erickson. Also survived by Marsha Erickson (wife of R....

Rosella Essig

Rosella Essig

Jun 16, 2015

Essig, Rosella M. "Della" (nee Stardy) Of Cudahy, Found peace June 16, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of Arland Essig for 64 years. Loving mother of Patti (David) Waszak, Tim (Kim) Essig, and Terri (Frank) Pawlarczyk. Proud grandmother of Nick (Jamie), Mike (Sarah), Jenni (Jeff), Ben (Brittany), Nate, Sam, Danny, and great-grandmother of 6 great-grandchildren. Further...

George Wagner

George Wagner

Jun 15, 2015

Wagner, George A. Of Cudahy, Born to eternal life June 15, 2015 at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband of Carol Wagner. Loving father of Michael Wagner, and Stephen (Kristin) Wagner. Proud grampy of Lilly and Quinn. Dear brother of Vince (Linda) Wagner, Joe (Barbara) Wagner, Jeff (Patti) Wagner, and brother-in-law of Michael Tomaro. Further survived by nieces, nephews,...

Kathleen Doe

Kathleen Doe

Jun 14, 2015

Doe, Kathleen R. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the age of 67 years. Loving wife of David. Beloved mother to Christopher Doe and Rebecca (Robert) Lambert. Sister to Edward. Also survived by her brother and sister-in-law Lynn and Jamie, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Charles Louis and Bernice Careful,...

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