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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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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....

Vivian Zielke

Vivian Zielke

Apr 28, 2015

Zielke, Vivian E. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Loving mother of Danny Zielke, and Diane (Jim) Stencel. Grandma to Sheri Stencel. Great-grandma to Evan and Nathan Macejak. Sister to Darlene (Don) Davis. Preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Adella Karsten, husband Melvin, son Larry, infant brother Lawrence, grandson Steven...

Scott Stephens

Scott Stephens

Apr 27, 2015

Stephens, Scott J. Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 at the age of 59 years. Survived by his father Gordon L. Stephens, sister Sharon Beauschamp, nieces and nephews Stacee (Derek Sr.) Weissenberger Sr., Derek Jr., Aceon and Mickey. Also survived by his aunt Joyce (the late Clarence) Stake, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his mother...

Donna Nehring

Donna Nehring

Apr 26, 2015

Nehring, Donna M. (nee Dassow) of South Milwaukee, Found peace April 26, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of the late James A. Nehring. Loving mother of Robin Weiss, and Jan Matuszak. Proud grandmother of Kevin Matuszak, Lindsey Weiss, Lucas Weiss, Kelsey Matuszak, and great-grandmother of Shane Weiss. Dear sister of Patricia (Ken) Walters, and Leon Dassow....

Bryan Pietrzak

Bryan Pietrzak

Apr 25, 2015

Pietrzak, Bryan "Barn Dawg" passed away on April 25, 2015 at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Aderhold). Loving father to Leana (Johnny Sagan), Jennifer (Anthony Winneshiek), and Martha Rose (Terry) Betz. Proud grandfather to Samuel, Marlesa, Billie, Kaytlin, DeKoda, RubyJune, and Jaxson. Brother to Jeffrey (Debbie) and Sharon (Steve) Miscikowski. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Frederick Nault

Frederick Nault

Apr 24, 2015

Nault, Frederick "Fred," known to many as Freddy G., of South Milwaukee found peace at age 59 on Friday, April 24, 2015 after a hard fought battle with a chronic illness. He was born August 17, 1955, and on May 29, 1976 he married the love of his life, Lori Hammond of South Milwaukee. Fred was preceded in death by...

Bonita Handle

Bonita Handle

Apr 22, 2015

Handle, Bonita R. (nee Olson) Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of LeRoy. Loving mother of Martin (Diane), Joseph (Ann) and Timothy (Elizabeth). Grandma to Amanda, Joslyn, Megan and Kate. Sister to JoAnn (Leo) and John (Cheryl). Further survived by her mother Mildred. Preceded in death...

Arniece Zweber

Arniece Zweber

Apr 22, 2015

Zweber, Arniece Passed away with a smile on her face on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Loving mother of Felicia "Lisa" Davis, Vees "Mel" Irvin, Theresa Irvin and James Stewart. Further survived by 14 grandchildren. 18 great-grandchildren, 3 sister-in-laws and 1 brother-in-law, uncle Willy Hooks, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by...

Eleanore Kolata

Eleanore Kolata

Apr 20, 2015

Kolata, Eleanore passed away in Las Vegas, NV on April 20, 2015 at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard. Loving mother to Laverne (Larry) Navarre, Keith, Lori, Lois (Robert) Sarver, and Linda (the late Dale) Navarre. Proud grandmother to Justin, Robert, Mark, Katie, Kristopher, Kody, Kali, and John. Great-grandmother to 5 great-grandchildren....

Raymond Jamroze

Raymond Jamroze

Apr 18, 2015

Raymond (Ray, Rayme) D. Jamroze Left this world to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18th. He was born on December 21, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI. to Adam F. Jamrozy and Josephine A. Buczynski. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and two brothers, Norman and Eugene and his wife, Joyce Evelyn (Washbish). He is survived by...

Richard Janka

Richard Janka

Apr 15, 2015

Janka, Richard C. passed away at April 15, 2015 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father to Pamela (Kenneth) Rehbein and James (Jeannette). Proud grandfather to Jason, Joseph (Kayla), Andria, James J., Danae�?�?, Brandon, Randi, and great-grandfather to Landon, Tucker, and Teagan. Further survived by brothers, sisters, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, April...

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