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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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Kenneth Bierbach
Feb 2, 2015
Bierbach, Kenneth R. Of South Milwaukee, Born To Eternal Life February 2, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of Audrey Bierbach for 67 years. Loving father of Thomas (Theresa Bellone), Peter (Linda), Robert (Vicki), Andrew (Pam), and Timothy Bierbach. Proud grandfather of Hunter, Simon, Kyle (Lauren Bobrowicz), Joshua (Ashley), Dustin, Gunnar, and Jared. Dear brother of Werner...
Kenneth Hauerwas
Jan 30, 2015
Hauerwas, Kenneth L. Passed away on January 30, 2015 at the age of 72 years. He is survived by his son John, daughters Laurie (George) Stojanovic and Pamela (Leon) Wilcox and their daughter, two grandchildren Justin and Karen , his sister Emma and other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation on Tuesday at the funeral home from 4 to 5 pm...
Donna Bleske
Jan 29, 2015
In Loving Memory Donna Lee Bleske (nee) Hanke Donna passed away peacefully at the age of 67 at St. Luke's South Shore Hospital after her battle with cancer. Born to life February 13th, 1947 Born to eternal life January 29th, 2015 Donna lived a joyful, content life at her residence in South Milwaukee, WI with her lifetime friend, Ardith Britain....
Janet Dombrowski
Jan 26, 2015
Dombrowski, Janet M. passed away Monday, January 26, 2015. She is survived by her brothers, Donald (Verlene), James (Connie), Guilbert (Judy), & Ervin (Lois). Further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, February 14, 2015 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Caledonia at 11:00AM. Visitation Saturday before mass at church...
Grace Beyers
Jan 22, 2015
Grace Johanna Kundrath Beyers (nee Heis), Age 97, found rest in the Lord Thursday, January 22, 2015. She was welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband, Alexander B. Kundrath, and her second dearly loved husband, William G. Beyers; her beloved parents, Rudolph M. and Anna Voit Heis; her very dear great-aunt, Marie Putz Voit (called Mutti); all of her cherished...
Jennie Clemens
Jan 22, 2015
Clemens, Jennie (nee Antonovich), age 90, passed away at home on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Born in Chisholm, Minn on March 27, 1924, she was a longtime resident of South Milwaukee, WI. Jennie is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; sons, Steven and Joseph; and daughter, Judith. Longtime parishioner at the old St. Adalbert's Catholic Church. Active volunteer since...
Andrea Schultz
Jan 21, 2015
Schultz, Andrea A. (nee Vranik) Of Oak Creek, Passed away peacefully January 21, 2015 at the age of 66 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian Schultz. Loving mother of Todd (Dawn) Schultz, and Matthew Schultz. Proud grandmother of Olivia. Dear sister of Dale (Barbara) Vranik. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service on Wednesday, January...
Anna Farkas
Jan 20, 2015
Farkas, Anna L. (nee Zielinski) Lost her battle with Alzheimer's on January 20, at the age of 91. She is survived by her sister Regina Zielinski, her sister Jenny Stranak; her children Cynthia Stranak Gross, Jeffrey Stranak, and Thomas Stranak. Also sister Helen Dounar; her children Kathy (Vance) Dounar Warner, and Kenneth Dounar. Anna's brother Joseph Zielinski, his children Joel...
Irene Junemann
Jan 19, 2015
Junemann, Irene R. was reunited with her husband, Theodore, on January 19, 2015. Loving mother to James (Susan) Malison, Lori Magestro, and Dona (Jeff) Remus. Proud grandmother to Joey, Courtney, Melissa, John, and Aaron. Further survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home 4:00PM-6:00PM. Memorial service at the...
Ramona Stefanski
Jan 16, 2015
Ramona A. Stefanski (nee Perronne) Born to Eternal Life January 16, 2015, age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob". Loving mother of Michael, David (Vickie), Daniel (Cheryl) Stefanski and Joseph Smith. Proud grandmother of Christopher (Tammy), Jason (Brandi), Courtney, Ahnna, Brandon and Isaac Stefanski. Proud great grandmother of Landon, Chandler, Graham, Angela, Krysta and Caden. Cherished sister...
Bernadette Gagner
Jan 16, 2015
Bernadette M. Gagner (nee Paquin) Born to Eternal Life January 16, 2015, age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Gagner. Loving mother of Curtis (Jeri) Gagner, Jerry (Michele) Gagner, Bruce (Gail) Gagner and Kim (Christian) Glucksmann. Proud grandmother of Lindsay Gagner, Michael Cucinello, Christopher Cucinello, Renee Gagner and Joe Gagner. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Joseph Senak
Jan 15, 2015
Senak, Joseph age 83 born November 20, 1931. Born to Eternal Life January 15, 2015. Preceded in death by his father, Stephen Senak; his mother, Julia Dianowski; and his sisters, Susan Mason, Anna Senak, Leona Senak, Vera Davis, Millie Brown, Hellen Kowalkowski, Julie Monsour, & Mary Schmidt. Survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Inurnment at St. Matthew's Cemetery...
Margaret Champagne
Jan 15, 2015
Margaret Anne Champagne (nee Kiefert)age 81, was born to eternal life January 15th, 2015. She passed away peacefully with family by her side. Margaret was born September 14th, 1933 to Henry and Anne Kiefert in Green Leaf, Wisconsin. Margaret was preceded in death by her adoring husband of 23 years Gerald Champagne,Sisters Magdeline (Gilbert) Beauleau, Ruby (Norbert) Romnek, and Brother...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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