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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Herman Wolf
Jun 11, 2015
Wolf, Herman Sr. Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life June 11, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Jennie Wolf. Loving father of Helen Wolf, Sharon Wolf, Herman Jr. (Cheryl) Wolf, Donna Wolf, Judith Wolf, Joseph Wolf, John (Lynita) Wolf, and Thomas Wolf. Proud grandfather of Andrew (Kate) Wolf, Caitlin Wolf, Emily Wolf, and...
Michael Moris
Jun 11, 2015
Passed away peacefully June 11, 2015 at age 51 with his family at his side. Devoted father of Tyler and Ryan. Beloved son of Larry and Judy. Loving brother of Patricia (Roger) Stock, Maureen (Chris) Mahsem, and Mark. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Founding partner of Southside Auto Mart where he worked with his father and...
Linda Mercil
Jun 10, 2015
Mercil, Linda L. (nee Lawrence) Of South Milwaukee, Passed away June 10, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Loving mother of Gary (Wendy) Mercil, Gregory Mercil, Gabriel Mercil, and Glen Mercil. Proud grandmother of Casey and Ryan Mercil. Cherished daughter of Barbara (the late Wayne) Lawrence. Dear sister of Gloria McChesney, Joyce (Tom) Flanigan, and Cindy Gilbertson. Further survived...
Joseph Stewart
Jun 4, 2015
Stewart, Joseph G. passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2015 at the age of 55. Beloved son to Mary Noack and the late Jim Noack. Loving father to Jo Lynn, Ashley, and Dakota. Proud grandfather to Marissa, Midnight, and Ja'Ray. Brother to Dawn, Mike (Dawn), Anthony Pavarotti, and David. "Three Toe Joe" is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives,...
Barbara Hertzberg
Jun 2, 2015
Hertzberg, Barbara was reunited with her beloved husband, Frederick, and her son, Kenneth, into God's Heavenly Kingdom on June 2, 2015 at the age of 71. Loving mother to Jill (James) McDonough. Proud grandmother to Kaelan and Connor. Sister to William (Darlene) Bogett. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, June 6, 2015 at...
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