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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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Marilyn Grady

Marilyn Grady

Aug 31, 2015

Grady, Marilyn was reunited with her beloved husband, Walter, on August 31, 2015. Loving mother to Lisa. Preceded in death by her sons Patrick and Michael; her parents, Marie and Charlie "Poppy;" her sister, Joan; her brother-in-law, Gerry; and many close family members. Survived by nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in New York and Wisconsin, and many close and dear...

Claudio Martinez

Claudio Martinez

Aug 29, 2015

Martinez, Claudio Of Milwaukee, formerly of Racine, Born to eternal life August 29, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Teofila Martinez. Loving father of Edward (Sue) Perez, Juan (Emma) Alejos, Carmen (Ruben) Perez, Alex (RoseAnn) Lopez, Connie (Jose G.) Lozoya, Linda (Alejandro) Juarez, Ernest (Martha) Martinez, the late Sylvia Ayala, and Dora (Brian) Hanson....

Johna Tiedke

Johna Tiedke

Aug 27, 2015

Tiedke, Johna T. Of Oak Creek, Born to eternal life August 27, 2015 at the age of 64 years. Loving sister of Amy (Jim) Rolain. Preceded in death by her parents; John and Beverly Tiedke, and her brothers; Paul and Todd Tiedke. Memorial service on Thursday, September 3, at 5:00PM at the funeral home. Memorial gathering on Thursday from 3:00PM...

Raymond Johnson

Raymond Johnson

Aug 25, 2015

Johnson, Raymond Leonard Raymond was called home to eternal life on Tuesday August 25, 2015 at the age 53. Ray J deeply loved the Lord. He moved to North Dakota 4 years ago to care for his loving dad. We love you Brother Ray. We will miss you greatly. He is survived by his father Leonard Adolph Johnson, five sisters;...

Curtis Sjoblom

Curtis Sjoblom

Aug 25, 2015

Sjoblom, Curtis passed away on August 25, 2015 at the age of 54. Loving son to Wayne and Beverly. Brother to Bret. Caring nephew to Shirley Wendlick. Further survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and close friends. Visitation will be at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. Funeral service will be at...

Mary Arend

Mary Arend

Aug 24, 2015

Arend, Mary Ann Mary Ann Arend, age 61 of West Allis, found her peace and entered Eternal Life on Monday August 24, 2015. She was born to Theodore & Margaret Arend, the third eldest of nine children. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Arend, her grandparents Bruno and Marie Guadagni, Peter and Susan Arend. Mary Ann...

Janet Torkelson

Janet Torkelson

Aug 22, 2015

Torkelson, Janet O. (nee Peterson) Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life August 22, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Beloved wife of Duane Torkelson. Loving mother of Shelly Torkelson, Todd (Stephanie) Torkelson, Jodi (Reinaldo) Mesa, Shawn Torkelson, and Robbie Torkelson. Proud grandmother of Amanda, Bryan, Brytni, Duane, and great-grandmother of Abella and Hunter. Dear sister of Lorna (Merle)...

Joanne Heath

Joanne Heath

Aug 17, 2015

Heath, Joanne L Found peace on August 17, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Preceded in death by her husband Clayton. Loving mother to Clayton (Anne) Heath, Corey Heath and Joelle (Rick) Kleineider. Grandma to Clay (Loren), Austin (Jenn) and Kenzie Heath, Avery and Sydney Hafer, and Henry Kleineider. Sister to Barbara (Al), Tony (Sue), Mickey (Tim), Mary (Brian),...

Robert Dorlack

Robert Dorlack

Aug 15, 2015

Dorlack, Robert J. Found peace on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Preceded in death by his loving wife Patricia and brother Jerome. Loving father of David (Kathy), Daniel (Lani), James (Tracy), Thomas (Jean), Roberta (Michael) Paquette. Proud grandpa of Taylor, Tess, Troy, Ashley, Sam Dorlack; Sarah, Joshua Paquette; Jessica Sayles and Peter Newbegin. Also survived...

Karen Huhn

Karen Huhn

Aug 13, 2015

Huhn, Karen M. (nee Zess) was called into the arms of the Lord on August 13, 2015 at the age of 76. Beloved wife to Edwin for 52 years. Loving mother to Mark (Mindy) and Kellie. Proud grandmother to Keith "KJ," Parker, and Elly. Dear friend to Judy. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and close friends. Visitation will...

Rudolf Nimphius

Rudolf Nimphius

Aug 10, 2015

Nimphius, Rudolf A. Passed away peacefully on August 10, 2015 with family by his side. Loving husband of Elizabeth "Betty". Beloved father to Daniel (Susan), David (Anna), Dennis (Monique), Timothy (Darlene) and Thomas (Sherrill). Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his brother Karl, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Friday, August 14 at the funeral home from 12 -...

Lois Janicek

Lois Janicek

Aug 10, 2015

Janicek, Lois J. (nee Guss) passed away August 10, 2015 at the age of 93. She is reunited with her husband, Frank. Loving mother to James (Linda) Janicek and Linda (Louis) Luedtke. Proud grandmother to Gerald (Laura) Hurst III, Sherry (Jeff) Seeley, Jessica (Tony) Sottile, Jennifer Castillo, James Jr., and Katie (Zach) Galaboff. Great-grandmother to 10 great-grandchildren. Sister to the...

Francis Miller

Francis Miller

Aug 1, 2015

Born to eternal life August 1, 2015 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Mary P. Beloved father of Charles (Marcia), Thomas (Patti), Timothy (the late Sue), Mary (Terry), Gerard (Sue), Joseph, Michael, and Anne. Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son Richard. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

August Verhein

August Verhein

Aug 1, 2015

Born to eternal life August 1, 2015 at the age of 69. Loving husband of Judy Verhein nee Schmid for 28 years. Preceded in death by his beloved parents August and Edna, sister Barbara, brothers Russ, Jerry, Dick, and Kenneth Verhein. Survived by his brother Wayne and sister "PAT". Further survived by 4 children, having a special relationship with Jonathan...

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....

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