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.

Herman Wolf

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

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

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

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

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...

James Karweik

James Karweik

Jun 1, 2015

Karweik, James A. Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of 58 years to Barbara (nee Dziadowicz). Loving father of Michael (Kim), Joseph (Karen) and James (Yvette). Proud grandfather of Vincent, Celia, Ellie, JJ and Kyle. Proud brother-in-law of Randy Dziadowicz. Further survived by many cousins, other relatives and dear friends....

Cleo Herem

Cleo Herem

May 28, 2015

Herem, Cleo B. passed away peacefully on the morning of May 28, 2015. Loving mother to Arlys and John. Caring sister-in-law to Alma Gravley. Cleo was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Knut. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Irene Szocik

Irene Szocik

May 26, 2015

Irene Salomea Szocik of Milwaukee, born May 24, 1924, found peace on May 26, 2015 at the age of 91. Irene was blessed with many talents in her life. She was a gifted painter, a dedicated homemaker, a skilled creator of chicken soup and dumplings, and she had an unparalleled ability to listen. Despite the many demands of a mother...

Shirley Flynn

Shirley Flynn

May 24, 2015

Flynn, Shirley J. age 78, died Sunday, May 24, 2015 at home in Cudahy surrounded by her family. Shirley Jeannette Hansen was born February 25, 1937 near Coleridge Nebraska to Arnold Detluf and Kathryn Jeanette (Feese) Hansen. She graduated from Coleridge High School in 1954. She married Joseph Flynn in Coleridge on June 14, 1958. They moved to Cudahy, Wisconsin...

Jill Johnson

Jill Johnson

May 20, 2015

Johnson, Jill M. Age 42, Passed away peacefully on May 20, 2015, surrounded by her family. Beloved daughter of Bob and Nancy (nee Bullard) Johnson. Dear sister of Michelle, Scott (Tina), and Jay (Whitney) Johnson. Adored aunt of Chloe, Hailey, Lucas, Alaina, Maston, and Anders Johnson. Visitation on Sunday, May 24, from 3:30PM until time of funeral service at 4:30PM...

Michael Kwiecien

Michael Kwiecien

May 16, 2015

Kwiecien, Michael passed away on May 15, 2015 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father to Jessica and Nicholas. Brother to Jerry (Ann) and Lori (Ken) Williams. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 19, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Oak Creek 9:00AM-11:00AM. Memorial mass will be Tuesday at church...

Billy Newton

Billy Newton

May 16, 2015

Newton, Billy B. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Mary Kathryn. Beloved father to the late Linda (Michael) Soto and Randy (Jean) Newton. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Wednesday at the funeral home from 10-12 with a service to follow....

Floyd Dahle

Floyd Dahle

May 13, 2015

Dahle, Floyd S. passed away on May 13, 2015 at the age of 85. He is reunited with his beloved wife Shirley. Loving father to David (Barb), Linda (Stan), Gary (Sue), and Vicki (Brian) Prudhomme. Proud grandfather to Ashley, Briana, Jeana, and Lori and great-grandfather to Dylan, Collin, and Ella. Brother to Torvel. Preceded in death by his sisters Myra...

Amelia Patten

Amelia Patten

May 11, 2015

Patten, Amelia (nee Holguin) Of South Milwaukee, Found peace May 11, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of Richard Patten for 50 years. Loving mother of Jeanne Mealy, Susan Price, and the late Gary Maciolek. Proud grandma of Cheri and Brittany Price, and Jason Maciolek. Preceded in death by her siblings; Julian, Anthony, Josephine, Francis, Samuel, Rebecca,...

Josephine Sormankiewicz

Josephine Sormankiewicz

May 10, 2015

Born to eternal life Sunday, May 10 age 91. Beloved mother of Vincent (Maureen) Sormankiewicz and Theresa nee Zyniecki (Larry) Johnson. Beloved grandmother of Stefanie (Josh) Lenz, Melissa Chere, Tiffany (Jake) Weber, Kelly Ann (Michael) Lessard, Vincent Jr. (Socorro), and Vance (Kathryn). Preceded in death by her husband Frank and great grandson Michael Jr. Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, grandpets,...

Rita Drewicz

Rita Drewicz

May 7, 2015

Drewicz, Rita H. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7th, at the age of 86. Loving mother of Nancyann (Henry Tobias) Marigomen. Cherished grandmother of Christina Marigomen and Sarah (Corey) Jaeger. Gigi of Cam and Carter Jaeger. Dear sister of Andy (Eleanor), Jacob (Shirley), Phyllis (Flory), George (Ann), and Rosemarie (Leo). Godmother of Kathleen Simon. Further survived by other relatives...

Charles Kelpin

Charles Kelpin

May 5, 2015

Kelpin, Charles C. Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life May 5, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Antonette Kelpin (nee Fernholz). Loving father of Jean (James) Unger, Charles A. (LaNeita) Kelpin, the late Timothy Kelpin, and Kay (A.J.) Benway. Proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Special friend of Irene Januz, and...

Frank Miller

Frank Miller

May 2, 2015

Miller, Frank J. Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life May 2, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Carol Miller. Loving father of Karen Miller, Kurt (Pam) Miller, Karl Miller, and Kris (Joyce) Miller. Very proud grandpa of Joshua, Lauren, and Brooke. Dear brother of Mae (John) Rigsby of Talequah, OK. Further survived by other relatives...

Rosemary Morales

Rosemary Morales

May 2, 2015

Morales, Rosemary passed away on May 2, 2015 at the age of 58. Beloved wife to Jose. Loving mother to Jose Jr., San Felipe, and Angelica. Proud grandmother to Marysa, Max, Mario, Isabella, Michaela, and Angelixa. Preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Further survived by 13 brothers & sisters, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....

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