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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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Carl Knauer

Carl Knauer

Jun 20, 2024

Carl Joseph "Budd" Knauer After battling Melanoma, Carl passed away at home on June 20, 2024 surrounded by his family at the age of 75. Carl was born on June 22, 1948 to Carl and Frances Knauer. He grew up in West Allis with his older sister Pat Rygiewicz and younger sister Gail (Jim) Lowry where he attended St. Rita's...

William Miller

William Miller

Jun 19, 2024

Born to Eternal Life on June 19, 2024 at the age of 77. Loving husband to the late Dianne (nee Polega). Dear father to Jenny (Joe) Loppnow  and grand pup Sadie. Brother to Jim Miller, Ann Grall and the late Eddie Miller. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws. He was born on April 13.1947 in Antigo...

Carol Tenner

Carol Tenner

Jun 18, 2024

Passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by her husband Richard B. Tenner. Loving mother to Barbara (Michael), Ann (Scott), Karen (Steven) and Sharon. Beloved grandmother to Audra, Marshall (Katie), Chad (Kari), Cayla (Sam), Aaron (Alicia) Tabitha, Corey and Christopher (Jasmine). Also survived by 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, brother Orville and...

James Gerhardt

James Gerhardt

Jun 13, 2024

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Doloris Wanat

Doloris Wanat

Jun 12, 2024

Born to Eternal Life on June 12, 2024 at the age of 96. Loving wife to the late Thaddeus John Wanat. Dear mother to Thomas (Jean) Wanat and Tony (Cheryl) Wanat. Beloved grandmother to Matthew (Juli), Karolyn (Steven), Rebecca (Michael), TJ (Jackie), Katherine, Allison (Gregory), Brianna (William) and Alycia (Bryan). Great-grandmother to Trenton, Addilynn, Tremont, Kloey, Raelynn, Caius, Bennett, Elias,...

Gloria Pezzi

Gloria Pezzi

Jun 11, 2024

Passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024 at the age of 90. Loving wife to the late Gerald. Dear mother to Victor (Ruth), the late Vincent, Richard, Timothy (Laurie), Russell (late Carol), Robert (Kathy), Cynthia and Steven. Beloved grandmother to Angela, Samantha, Jonathan, Joshua, Christopher, Carl, Joey, Michelle, LeeAnna, DeeAnna, Taylor and Kyle. Also survived by great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law and...

Valerie Ninko

Valerie Ninko

Jun 10, 2024

Born and raised in West Allis, Wisconsin. Val passed away on June 10, 2024 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years Jack, two brothers Ted Janiga and Joseph Janiga and two sisters Marie (Ricahrd) Bouchette, Andrea Macaluso and survvied by one brother Frank (Karen) Janiga of Citrus Heights, California. Beloved...

Delores Dahlen

Delores Dahlen

Jun 6, 2024

Delores T. "Lorri" Dahlen Passed away on June 6, 2024 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by parents Dora and Elmer, sister Edna (Richard) Voss, brother Eugene (Betty), nephews Steven, Robert, and Christian. Stepfather Ted and stepsister Laverne Bluma. She is survived by niece Susan (Bryan) Mours, nephews Richard and David (Maria) Voss, and Kirk (Marianne) Dahlen. Lorri...

Tonya Newberry

Tonya Newberry

Jun 3, 2024

Tonya Mae Newberry (nee Farrington) Reunited with her best friend and soulmate Robert, her beloved son Willie and granddaughter Taylor on June 3, 2024 at the age of 71 years. Loving mother of Bobby (Kim) Santos, Lisa Krivens, Tanya (Kris) Marks, Melissa Newberry and Danny Newberry. Beloved companion of Dave Svoboda. Proud grandma of Savannah, Tyler, Haley, Chloe, Zoey and...

Helen Dounar

Helen Dounar

May 27, 2024

Passed away on May 27, 2024 at the age of 98. Preceded in death by her husband Henry Dounar and son-in-law Vance E. Werner Sr. Loving mother to Kenneth J. Dounar and Kathleen A. Werner. Dear grandmother to Vance Werner Jr and Bridget (Tom) Stitgen. Great-grandmother to Jacob (Jessica) Ledford, Abby Stitgen, Sam Stitgen, Noah Stitgen and great great-grandmother to...

Frank Sandor

Frank Sandor

May 21, 2024

Passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 21, 2024, age 84. Preceded in death by his daughter Sue, sons John and Daniel, two brothers and three sisters. Loving husband to Sandra of 20 years. Dear father to Steven (Cheryl) Sandor and Rebecca (Jason) Baxter. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brother Charles (Marilyn) Sandor and...

Kelly Hartmanstorfer

Kelly Hartmanstorfer

May 20, 2024

Passed away on May 20, 2024, age 63. Preceded in death by his father Arthur Hartmanstorfer. Loving son to Shirley Hartmanstorfer and brother to Kevin Hartmanstorfer and Kim (Glenn) Haake. Also survived by niece and nephews; Devin Haake, Kristin Haake, Alexander Haaker and great-nephew Aaron Haake.

Martin Sahagian

Martin Sahagian

May 20, 2024

Passed away on May 20, 2024 at the age of 97. Loving husband to the late Gloria. Dear father to Mark (Robin) Sahagian, Carol (Stuart) Schiefer, the late Nancy (Leroy) Meyer and the late Carl Sahagian. Further survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services are pending.

Rosemary Loppnow

Rosemary Loppnow

May 20, 2024

Rosemary (Guza) Loppnow, age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 20, 2024. She was born in Milwaukee to Regina and Joseph Guza on February 27, 1944, and remained in the area, attending South Milwaukee high school, before she met and married Douglas Loppnow in 1966.  They moved to Franklin and then...

Ray Bosserman

Ray Bosserman

May 10, 2024

Passed away on May 10, 2024 at the age of 85.   Preceded in death by his sweetheart of 48 years Loa (nee Gorski), parents Roy and Ruth Bosserman, and best friend since childhood, John Sippy.  Loving father to Kelly (Jon) Czerwinski and Jennifer (Larry Toniazzo) Bosserman.  Dear grandfather to Alyssa (Garrett) Schey and Jenna Czerwinski.   Cherished brother to Karen Fredrick. ...

Marlan Larson

Marlan Larson

May 10, 2024

Marlan passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 89 with family by his side.  Beloved Brother of Vernon (Lorraine) Larson and Sister Bonnie (Tom) Farber. Cherished Uncle to Nephews, Greg (Gail), Ron (Linda), Ken (Thuy), Dave (Sue) and Bill (Paula) Larson, Tom (Tammy), Mike, Mark (Sandy) Zimmerman and Niece Sheryl Larson.  Also, many Great-nephews and Great-nieces.  Preceded...

Olga Reitzi

Olga Reitzi

May 7, 2024

Olga Reitzi passed away on May 7, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.  She was 92 years old. Born in Militinas, Croatia, Olga and her family fled to Austria in 1942 to escape war in Yugoslavia. They lived in Austria until 1949, when they emigrated to Milwaukee.  In 1952, Olga met and married John Reitzi,...

Sue Patnode

Sue Patnode

May 6, 2024

To have and to hold til death do us part. A beautiful love story admired by family and friends. Sue Patnode, 86, of Oak Creek and South Milwaukee fell asleep with the angels surrounded by her loving husband and family. Sue was the cherished wife of 65 years to Ken Patnode Sr. and a loving mother to Twyla Niedfeldt, Sondra...

Marlene Slamka

Marlene Slamka

May 4, 2024

Marlene passed away on May 4, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children Mike (Liz), John (Debby), Steve, Ron Jr. (Cindy), Beth (Greg), David (Linda), Mark (Vicky), Jackie (Don), brother Bill, sister Jackie, and an abundance of grand children, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Slamka and siblings...

Steven Ekes

Steven Ekes

Apr 30, 2024

Steven P. Ekes passed away, surrounded by his family, on April 30th, 2024, at the age of 69. He was Born in Wisconsin and is survived by his loving wife Debra (Pocian), and daughters Michelle and Nicole. He was preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Louise (Kohler).  Steven was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp....

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