Sharon Chmielinski
Jun 29, 2023
(Czecholinski), age 72, of Caledonia, passed away at home on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Sharon was born to Frank and Margaret Czecholinski on December 26, 1950 and grew up in Milwaukee. She attended Custer High School, then attended UW Oshkosh and graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor's in Education. After graduating college, Sharon taught at St. Stephen Parochial School for...
John Bautzmann
Jun 22, 2023
John W Bautzmann Jr Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 at the age of 68. Loving husband to Marion. Dear father to Christy (Joseph) Trauernicht, the late Jason and John W. Bautzmann III. Beloved grandfather to Joseph and Samantha. Brother to Janine (John) O'Hara, Tom Bautzmann, Robert (Robin) Bautzmann, the late Yvonne Hadley. Survived by nieces and nephews; Sean,...
Edward Ladwig
Jun 18, 2023
Edward L. Ladwig passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 18, 2023, at the age of 78, following a long illness. He is the son of the late F. Milton and Catherine Ladwig. Ed is survived by Susan his loving wife of 51 years; his three sons Edward (Shelly), Christopher (Colleen) and Peter (Will Cushman); and his four cherished...
Marlys Langowski
Jun 3, 2023
Marlys was born and raised on a farm in Argyle, Minnesota. She met, fell in love, and married Gene Hanson of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. After having two children, Gene and Marlys moved to South Milwaukee to raise their family. Marlys worked for Bucyrus Erie for many years managing the Pricing Department. They were married for almost 30 years. Gene...
Derek Syrrakos
Jun 2, 2023
Passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023 at the age of 51. Loving husband to Lisa and loving father to Alexander. Also survived by his siblings Dawn Syrrakos and David Syrrakos Jr. and close family friend Michael Bautch. Further survived by nieces and nephew. Visitation at the funeral home on 06/12 from 10-12 with a service at 12pm. "He is...
Ronald Wierzba
May 31, 2023
Passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 at the age of 67. Loving husband to Patricia. Dear father to Jennifer Wierzba, the late Ronald Wierzba Jr. and step-father to Nicole Wasielewski. Also survived by his siblings; Janet (late Larry) Michalets, Jack (Chris) Wierzba and Carol (late Dan) Kendall. Further survived by two nephews and friends. Ron retired from Eaton as...
Roberta Schrader
May 27, 2023
Roberta L. Schrader "Dee" (nee Dielen) Passed away suddenly at her South Milwaukee home on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the age of 70. In 1952, Dee was born the second of nine children to the late Robert and Rita (Vey) Dielen of Milwaukee. In 1971 she married her high school sweetheart, Donnie and together they raised 3 children. Dee...
Joanne Siecinski
May 27, 2023
Passed away on May 27, 2023 at the age of 75. Daughter of the late Joe and Anna Siecinski. Loving mother to Werner Holzwarth Jr, Rose (Mike) Schroeder and Janet (Allen) Schroeder. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and Nieces and nephews. Sister to the late Mike (Carol) Chojnacki, late Chet Chojnacki, Henry (Margaret) Chojnacki , late...
Anna Culjich
May 27, 2023
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Patricia Houghtaling
May 26, 2023
Born to Eternal Life on May 26, 2023 at the age of 81. Preceded in death by her husband Loran Houghtaling. Loving mother to Jeffrey (Nina) Houghtaling and dear grandmother to Brandon Houghtaling and Rianna Case. Further survived by her sisters Joyce and Maggi Whisenant, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Elim Tabernacle (5000 S 60th St, Greenfield)...
Eleanor Zingale
May 26, 2023
(nee Melanese) Born to Eternal Life on May 26, 2023 at the age of 92. Loving mother to Carma (Russell) Rainer, Jeannette (Nino) Piller and Debora (Josue') Zingale. Dear grandmother to Shannon Rainer and Christopher Rainer. Great-grandmother to Ashley Czubinski, Alex Czubinski, Christopher Rainer Jr and Noah Rainer. Further survived by nieces, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by...
Gregory Shimkus
May 25, 2023
It is with great sadness that the Shimkus family announces the passing of beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend Gregory Anthony Shimkus. Greg passed away peacefully Thursday, May 25 2023, after years of struggles with severe COPD and recently, an extremely aggressive pneumonia. Greg chose the comfort and dignity of hospice care in the twilight of his life believing in...
Stefan Kolodrubitz
May 22, 2023
Stefan G. "Steve" Kolodrubitz found peace in the Lord on Monday May 22, 2023 at the age of 96. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Wasyl and Ksenia, twin brother Walter, sisters Natalie and Anne, brothers Peter and Joseph and sister in law Doris. Survived by his beloved sister in law Lucille "Rusty", nephews nieces and other...
Rhonda O'Donnell
May 12, 2023
Rhonda K. O'Donnell, tribal member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 12, 2023 at age 51. Rhonda is survived by her loving husband Pete O'Donnell, cherished daughter Kayla (Dillon) DeVille, father Robert(Kathy) Aardahl, grandson Cameron (Alicia) Marsden, sister Renee (Jack) Vance, niece Veronica (Jared) Salisbury,...
Steven Burge
May 10, 2023
Steven Scott Burge unexpectedly left this earthly world on May 10, 2023. He joined his father and mother; Ronald and Josephine (nee Blawat) (Kruczynski) Burge, Steve's life was a series of challenges and triumphs from birth. Although abandoned at birth, he became son of Ronnie and Jo, brother to Jeanette, James, Craig, and Ken (Phillips), 13 other foster siblings, and...
Matthew Schmidt
May 9, 2023
Found peace on May 9, 2023, age 34 after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his grandparents Donald and Beverly Schmidt and Marcella and Leslie Otto. He is survived by his parents Keith Schmidt and Jeri (Daniel) Soli and brother Steven. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial visitation at St Stephen's Catholic Church (1441...
Joan Bourgeois
May 6, 2023
Joan Bourgeois (pronounced Jo Ann), 85, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2023 in Milwaukee, WI. Joan was born in Milwaukee on May 24, 1937, daughter of Ernest and Estelle (nee Cote) Bourgeois and was raised in South Milwaukee. She graduated from Saint Catherine's High School in 1956. Joan went on to become a Racine Dominican Sister, attended Dominican College...
Christel Frey
May 1, 2023
Christel Frey of South Milwaukee entered her Heavenly home on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born July 6, 1935, in Passenheim, Germany to Otto and Emma Rubelowski. After growing up in Germany during WWII, she moved to the USA in 1955 where she met and married Otto Frey on March 31, 1957. Her lifetime...
Mary Manthei
Apr 27, 2023
Mary Jean Manthei (Mickelson) of South Milwaukee, WI was born to eternal life on Thursday, April 27th 2023. Mary is survived by daughter Christy (Robin) Van Hoff, son Donald (Karole) Manthei, grandchildren Sean (Fallaen) Bollis, Caylin (Dylan) Vassar, Kellie Doescher, Emily (Conner) Walbrun, Molly and Hannah Manthei, great granddaughters Quinn and Clarke Bollis, sisters Judy Johnson and Nancy Luedtke, step...
Robert Procter
Apr 27, 2023
Robert C Procter Jr. passed away at home on April 27, 2023 with his family by his side at the age of 85. Bob was born on August 27, 1937 in Quincy, IL, the second of three children born to Robert Procter Sr and Lillian Morris Procter. The family moved to South Milwaukee, WI in 1940 and Bob graduated from...
