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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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Lee Gorski

Lee Gorski

Aug 1, 2015

Born in Milwaukee on 11/9/1937. Passed away 8/1/2015 at age 77. Survived by beloved wife, Joyce (Uphill) Gorski, and children, Rita (Lynn) Schiesser; John (deceased) (Katina) Borkowski; Michael (Bambi) Borkowski; Nancy (Brad) Hamilton; Lori (Michael) Mustas; Scott (Lisa) Gorski; Sisters Lea (Henry) Wink; Loa (deceased) Ray Bosserman; Lyn (Ron) Greth, Brothers/Sisters-in-law Dale (Darlene) Uphill; Faye (Bob) Johnson; Gary (deceased) Carla...

Elizabeth Vretenar

Elizabeth Vretenar

Aug 1, 2015

Vretenar, Elizabeth M. (nee Placko) of St. Francis, Born to eternal life August 1, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Milton Vretenar. Loving mother of Craig J. (Judy) Vretenar, and Jill S. (Mark) Doran. Proud grandmother of Ashley Doran, Manuel Huerta, and Christina Huerta. Preceded in death by her siblings; John Placko, Pauline Martins,...

Penny Seidner

Penny Seidner

Jul 31, 2015

Born September 11, 1955. Entered eternal life July 31, 2015. Loving wife of James E. Seidner. Loving mother of Jarin, Lisa, Brittany, Jason, and Jared. Proud grandmother of Brayden, Brynn, and Memphis. Daughter of Bernice and the late Duane. Beloved sister of Rodney, Patty, and Bruce. Further survived by brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Proud...

Lorraine Russell

Lorraine Russell

Jul 30, 2015

Russell, Lorraine Rose (Pfeffer) Joined her beloved husband Gilbert and son Jim in eternal life on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the age of 90. Cherished mom of Darrell (Sandra), Chris (Bruce) Cota, L. David (Carol), Karen (Jim) Brown, Kathy (Ron) White, Jane (Ken) Hanson, and Daughter-in-law Val (Eddie) Ellis. Loving Grandma to 16 grand children and 22 great grand...

Carol Gruszcynski

Carol Gruszcynski

Jul 28, 2015

Gruszcynski, Carol M Born to Eternal Life on July 28, 2015 at the age of 78 years. Beloved aunt of David Gruszcynski, Richard (Kathy) Gruszcynski, Gail (Tim) Justman and Lynn (Mark) Dashek. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation on Monday, August 3 at Divine Mercy Church (800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee) from 10-11 with Mass at 11 am....

Mary Brindza

Mary Brindza

Jul 28, 2015

Brindza, Mary A. (nee Monahan) of St. Francis, born to eternal life July 28, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Louis Brindza. Loving mother of Paul (Wendy) Brindza, and Elizabeth Brindza. Proud grandmother of Richard (Michelle) Johnson, Carrie (Doug) Werderitz, Erika Johnson, Rebecca Shulman-Brindza, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren. Further survived by nieces,...

Lawrence Scheiding

Lawrence Scheiding

Jul 26, 2015

Scheiding, Lawrence J. "Larry" passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Joan H. Scheiding (nee Kaczmarek). Loving father of John (Sue) Scheiding, Therese (Mark) Hutchinson, Cathrine (Abe) Pondikati, the late Michael, the late Mary and the late Tina. Proud granfather of Elizabeth (Brandon) Smith, Kathryn (Aaron) Maisch, Hannah Hutchinson, Jenna Hutchinson...

Leonard Caruso

Leonard Caruso

Jul 25, 2015

Caruso, Leonard J. Sr. passed away on July 25, 2015 at the age of 71. Loving life partner to Janis Oleszak. Loving father to Lenny Jr. and Tony (Jeannine). Dear Papa to Kiley and Audrey. Caring brother to Phil (Mary Lee), Pete (Judy), and Dave (Judith). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation 3:00PM-7:00PM at Molthen-Bell Funeral...

Josephine Raether

Josephine Raether

Jul 25, 2015

Raether, Josephine M Found peace on July 25, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Survived by her nephews Stephen and Michael Roenneburg, other relatives and friends. Private services will be held.

Irene Pytlik

Irene Pytlik

Jul 24, 2015

Pytlik, Irene E. (nee Kowalewski) was reunited with her husband, Walter. Irene was 94 years old. Loving mother to Michael (Christine), Patricia, Diane (Brad) Weed, Peggy (Bob) Peters, Peter (Kim), Paul (Mary), and James (Roz). Proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her son, David, and her grandson, Tyler. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Irene Pfeiffer

Irene Pfeiffer

Jul 21, 2015

Pfeiffer, Irene A. passed away at the age of 100 on July 21, 2015. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Donald G. Loving mother to Patricia (John) Kerber and Robert (Mary). Proud grandmother to Alan (Christine), David (Jan), Theresa (Robert), Karen (Thomas), Sue (Rob), & Sandy (Ricky); great-grandmother to Jennifer, Robert, Eric, Daniele, RyanKeri, Jeremy, Anthony, Jessica, Jordyn, Jo...

Patricia Sikorski

Patricia Sikorski

Jul 21, 2015

Sikorski, Patricia Ruth Born to Eternal Life on July 21, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Preceded in death by her husband Wallace Sikorski and sister Lorraine Potter. Survived by her nieces and nephew; Gene (Sue) Potter, Patricia (the late Larry) Smith, Sandra (Gerard) Klupp, Janet (Joe) Arnold. Further survived by close cousins, great nieces and nephews and friends....

Jeff Merz

Jeff Merz

Jul 20, 2015

Merz, Jeff Michael (Brzycki) found peace on July 20, 2015 at the age of 48 years old. Beloved husband to Sheila. Loving father to Bret and Vivian. Proud grandfather to Logan. Precious son of Diane and Frank. Loving brother to Scott (Kari), Rodd, and Lori (Rod). Devoted uncle to Samantha, Jason, Sabrina, and Austin. Further survived by other relatives and...

Bertha Boucher

Bertha Boucher

Jul 16, 2015

Boucher, Bertha was reunited with her husband, Leo, on July 16, 2015. Loving mother to Alice (Robert), Carol (the late James), and Richard (Barbara). Proud grandmother to Christine, Jon, Julianne, Joni, Jennifer, Keith, and Paul and Great-grandmother to Fletcher, Cooper, Mia, Branden, and Nathan. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be at Divine Mercy Church...

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,...

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