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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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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...

Robert West

Robert West

Dec 5, 2014

ROBERT P. WEST Robert Preston West, 77, of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (McLees) West for 52 years, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on December 5, 2014. He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard and Arthur West, his dearly loved...

Roger Reed

Roger Reed

Dec 3, 2014

Reed, Roger L. Passed away on December 3, 2014 at the age of 70 years. Loving husband and best friend to Marge. Father to Greg (Jenny), Mike, Jenny (Mike) Donaldson. Proud grandpa of Luke, Christine, Emerson and Jack. Loving brother of Roberta (Peter) Crapitto, Randy (Charlotte) Reed. Celebration of Life today (Sunday) at Pat's Oak Manor (1804 15th Ave) at...

Janet Morchinek

Janet Morchinek

Dec 2, 2014

Morchinek, Janet L. Passed away peacefully on December 2, 2014 at the age of 70 years. Loving wife of August for 47 years. Mother of Patricia (Jes Arnold) and Michael (Michele). Grandmother of Jacob. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 4-7 pm and Saturday from 10-11 am. Funeral service will...

Patrick Marino

Patrick Marino

Nov 30, 2014

Marino, Patrick J. Of Oak Creek, Found Peace November 30, 2014 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of Bernice Marino (nee Przbelski) for 69 years. Preceded in death by both his daughters Dorothy Grimes and Cynthia Bongiovi. Proud grandfather of Jenna (Andrew) Hodges, and great-grandfather of Connor and Madison Hodges. Dear brother of Eugene Marino, and Frances D'Onofrio....

Virginia Lewandowski

Virginia Lewandowski

Nov 30, 2014

Lewandowski, Virginia J. was reunited with her husband, Walter F. on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Loving mother to Terry (Karen) Moss, and Terry Ragoschke. Proud grandmother to Sean, Brandi, Ryan, Derek, Karen, Dylan, Mike, Brandon, Amy, and Katie. Great grandmother to Jesse, Natalie, Jorden, Hannah, Cloe, Stephen, and Aria. Sister to Irene Styczyski. Preceded in death by Bradley Moss, her...

Lois Ziolkowski

Lois Ziolkowski

Nov 29, 2014

Ziolkowski, Lois J. (82) was reunited with her husband, Boleaus, on November 29, 2014. Loving mother to Dennis, Ken, Debbie, Mary (Jim) Bartaczewicz, and the late Daniel. Proud grandmother to Brooke and Brianna Bartaczewicz. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A visitation will be held at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 12:00PM-1:00PM. Interment...

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