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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Alice Simon
Nov 29, 2014
Simon, Alice C. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the age of 92 years. Loving mother of Christine Anderegg and Steven (Cheryl) Simon. Grandmother of Zachary (Michelle) Anderegg, Cole (Minkyeong) Simon and Kyle Simon. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart of Jesus (3635 S Kinnickinnic Ave) from 9-10 am...
Anna Yogurtian
Nov 28, 2014
Yogurtian, Anna (nee Vahradian) Of Huntington Beach, CA, formerly of South Milwaukee, WI, Born To Eternal Life November 28, 2014 at the age of 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Roupen Yogurtian. Loving mother of George (Gayle) Yogurtian, Harry (Gloria) Yogurtian, and Jim Yogurtian. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Haig (the late Lucille)...
Adeline Van Vlaenderen
Nov 26, 2014
Please disregard Monday's notice and service details in the Milwaukee Journal. Services have been rescheduled and are being held privately.
David Shutta
Nov 25, 2014
David L. Shutta Of South Milwaukee, Passed away November 25, 2014 at the age of 55 years. Beloved husband of Julie Shutta (nee Thiel) for 32 years. Loving father of Michael (Alissa) Shutta, Timothy (Angela) Shutta, and Nick (fiancée Lynette Amberg) Shutta. Proud grandfather of Ethan, Hannah, and Jax. Dear brother of Deborah Shutta, Linda Edwards, Diane (Kim) Schuller, and...
Rose Kruszyna
Nov 23, 2014
Kruszyna, Rose found peace October 23, 2014. Loving sister to Mary Ann Kress (of West Bend, WI). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Nativity of the Lord Church in Cudahy. Visitation will be Saturday at church from 10:00AM until the time of service. Interment at St....
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