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.

James Benka

James Benka

Jan 14, 2015

James "Jim" Benka found deserved peace on Wednesday January 14, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents Peter & Lillian Benka and brother Jerry Benka. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Stefani (nee Ratz); daughters Christine (Tony) Gutowski; Kathy (Mark) Meyers; proud grandfather to Mackenzie & Julia Meyers and Jacek & Gerik Gutowski; sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, many cousins...

Lucille Flemming

Lucille Flemming

Jan 13, 2015

Flemming, Lucille B. (nee Koffarnus) Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the age of 90. Loving mother of Don Flemming. Sister of Vera Smallcombe and Alvin Koffarnus. Preceded in death by her husband Franklin, son Mark, brother's Elmer, Rueben, Norbert, Roman, Gerald, Ralph and sisters Esther and Mildred. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Mae Frederick

Mae Frederick

Jan 12, 2015

Frederick, Mae Born to Eternal Life on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the age of 82. Preceded in death by her husband Richard, brother John and two great-grandchildren Steven and Jake. Loving mother of Richard (Darlene), Robert (Dorene), Linda (Don) Janikowski, Cindy (Ralph) Bagneski. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Friday...

Andrew Mayeshiba

Andrew Mayeshiba

Jan 12, 2015

Mayeshiba, Andrew J. died on January 12, 2015 surrounded by members of his family and caring medical staff. Andrew was born in Los Angeles, California in 1921. During WWII, he spent three years at the Heart Mountain Relocation Camp. After the war, he moved to the Midwest where he met and married Irene. They and their five children spent many...

Marilyn Bell

Marilyn Bell

Jan 10, 2015

Bell, Marilyn J. Passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the age of 60. Loving wife of Michael. Proud mother of Jennifer (Vinnie) Murray and Brian Rott. Super grandma of Ellie and Emma. Sister of Michael and Norm. Memorial visitation on Monday at the funeral home from 4 to 6 pm with a service to follow. In lieu of...

Jerome Berchem

Jerome Berchem

Jan 9, 2015

Jerome A. Berchem Waterford - Jerome A Berchem, 71, Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2015 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 1943 to Leonard and Nancy (nee Matranga) Berchem in Racine. Jerry graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1962. He proudly served in the United States...

Evelyn Lokken

Evelyn Lokken

Jan 8, 2015

Lokken, Evelyn was reunited with her husband, Sigval, on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Sister to Betty Mitchell and Gerald Manthei. Sister-in-law to Mary Manthei. Proud aunt to 17 nieces and nephews. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday, January 12, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee at 12:00PM. Visitation at church on Monday from 11:00AM...

Lorraine Ranthum

Lorraine Ranthum

Jan 5, 2015

Ranthum, Lorraine L. (nee DeWitt) Of South Milwaukee, Found Peace January 5, 2015 at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Ranthum. Loving mother of Lynn Marie (Donald) Trant, Debra Pawlak, Mary (Michael) Williamson, Donald Pawlak, and the late Donna Sue Graske. Preceded in death by her siblings; Arnold, Bernice, Richard, and Loretta. Further survived...

Audrey Kleman

Audrey Kleman

Jan 4, 2015

Kleman, Audrey (nee Dretzka) was reunited with her husband, Kenneth, on January 4, 2014. Loving mother to Kristine (Ted) Bay, Kathleen, and Keith (Jenni). Proud grandmother to Andrew, Valerie, & Michelle Bay, and Matthew Kleman. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, January 8, 2014 at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home 10:00AM-11:00AM. Funeral service on Thursday at the...

Paul Bogosian

Paul Bogosian

Dec 31, 2014

Bogosian, Paul Passed away on Dec 31, 2014 at the age of 87. Loving father of Jennifer (Paul), Brenda, H. Paul, Anthony and Jessica. Also survived by 10 grand-children and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation on Tuesday at the funeral home from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service Wednesday at Holy Resurrection Armenian Church (909 Michigan Ave) at 10:30 am. Interment Holy...

Ann Furdek

Ann Furdek

Dec 30, 2014

Furdek, Ann E. (nee Placko) Of Cudahy, Born To Eternal Life December 30, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Clarence L. Furdek. Loving mother of Mark (Margaret) Furdek, and Judith (Richard) Jodarski. Proud grandmother of Gregory (Laura) Furdek, Andrea (Jon) Larsen, Jeremy Jodarski, and Jennifer (Sean) Fahy. Great-grandmother of Jackson, Annika, Riley, Nathan, Amanda,...

James Malone

James Malone

Dec 29, 2014

Malone, James unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the age of 45. Loving husband and life long friend to Tracy (nee Bruneau). Beloved son of Raymond. Adored brother of Madalyn Martin, Sandy, Cindy Lijewski, and Ray Jr. Son-in-law to Brad Bruneau and brother-in-law to Adam Bruneau. Preceded in death by his mother Mary Ann (nee Fraser), brother...

Nellie Suszka

Nellie Suszka

Dec 23, 2014

Suszka, Nellie L. (nee Burmeister) formerly Nellie Sagan, Of South Milwaukee, Found peace December 23, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Adam Suszka. Loving mother of Ruth (George) Breitbach, Kay (Robert) Baumann, and David (Andrea) Sagan. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Lovingly survived by her siblings Doris (the late Harold) Vague,...

Ann Koracin

Ann Koracin

Dec 21, 2014

Koracin, Ann Passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014. She is reunited with her husband, Frank. Loving mother of Geralyn (Jeffrey) Picard. Proud grandmother of Leslie and Gregory Picard. Sister to John (Dorothy) Rapant. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private services were held.

Leona Schein

Leona Schein

Dec 21, 2014

Schein, Leona R Passed away on December 21, 2014 at the age of 96 years. Mother of James (Julie) Braunreiter and Carol Schein. Sister of Doris Alwin. Memorial visitation Monday at the funeral home from 10-11 am with a service to follow. Molthen Bell & Sons 700 Milwaukee Ave 414-762-0154 www.molthenbell.com

David Paradise

David Paradise

Dec 20, 2014

Paradise Sr., David Passed away on December 20, 2014 at the age of 76 years. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Karen Paradise (nee Beck). Father of Suzanne Paradise and David Paradise Jr. Grandfather of Natalie Paradise. Also survived by his brother-in-law Kenneth (Debra) Beck, sister-in-law Sandra (Eugene) Michaels (nee Beck) and nieces. David served in the Army...

Charmaine Barrett

Charmaine Barrett

Dec 16, 2014

Barrett, Charmaine H. "Cookie" (nee Smul) of South Milwaukee, Found peace December 15, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Forever loved by Norbert Barrett, her daughters; Zeanee Richman, the late Pamela Bean, Paula (Daniel) Roark, and Tammy (Philip Toniazzo) Buckholt, Dorothy her lifetime friend, and her 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday, December 18, at 1:00PM at...

Anthony Wawrzyniak

Anthony Wawrzyniak

Dec 15, 2014

Wawrzyniak, Anthony Frank "Tony" (age 91) formerly of South Milwaukee, WI passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at Vitas Hospice Care. He was born July 15, 1923, to Anton and Mary Wawrzyniak. He was united in marriage to the late Mary Jane Johnson on November 20, 1948 and settled in South Milwaukee where they raised five children. After discharge as...

Alphonsus Citro

Alphonsus Citro

Dec 11, 2014

Citro, Alphonsus Joseph Born to Eternal Life on December 11, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Strodel), his sons Michael, Joseph Sr. and David. Loving father of Peggy (Bill) Mitchell, Paula, Jean (the late Michael) Stemper, Vince, Caroline (Jim) McCourt, Liz (Bryan) Schreck and Phillip (Lynda). Also survived by 19 grandchildren, many...

George Bell

George Bell

Dec 10, 2014

Flag Bell George P. Of Oak Creek Passed away Dec. 9, 2014 at the age of 96 years. Beloved husband of Nora (nee Nelson) and the late Betty (nee Bruske). Loving father of Diane Zehner, Priscilla Garces, Georgia (Jim) Bell, William (Brenda) Allen, Jim (Karen) Allen, and David (Paula) Allen. Proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mass of...

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