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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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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...
Russell Matthes
Apr 24, 2023
Born to Eternal Life on April 24, 2023 at the age of 86. Loving husband to Judy for 66 years. Dear father to Todd (Janelle) Matthes and Traci (Brian) Hanson. Beloved grandpa to Heather, Britney, Brett, Glavine and Derek. Great-grandpa to Alexa, Aubry and Amari and great-great grandpa to Adalyn. Visitation at Zion Lutheran Church (3600 S Chicago Ave, South...
Karen Landry
Apr 23, 2023
Loving wife. Proud mother of twins and even Prouder future grandma. Adoring daughter. Sister of sisters. Fun auntie. Dedicated godmother. Dear cousin. Friend to all. Karen was all this and so much more. She died April 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Karen was the wife of Dean, mother of Katie and Alex (Gina), future grandma of...
Joseph Gear
Apr 21, 2023
Born to Life August 6,1987. Born to Eternal Life April 21, 2023, aged 35. Joseph is survived by his loving parents Lester and Debra, brother Lester, sister Cynthia (John), uncles, aunts and cousins. Services will be private family only.
Jodi Knoll
Apr 18, 2023
Jodi took her Lord's hand on April 18, 2023. She is preceded in death by her dear husband David Knoll, parents Judy and John Maass, father in law Wayne Knoll, son in law Jeremy Hubred. Jodi is survived by her children Jacklin Schrank, Megan Knoll (Patrick Wiemuth), and John (Andrea Mitchell) Knoll; grandchildren Joslin Karlson, Jaxtin Hubred, and Dakotah Wiemuth;...
Dolores Malonee
Apr 16, 2023
Born to Eternal Life on April 16, 2023 at the age of 100. Preceded in death by her husband James Malonee. Dear mother to Jodell (James) Szudajski and the late Dale Malonee. Loving grandmother to Karen. Also survived by daughter-in-law Jane, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, April 21 from 10 to 11 AM with...
Jerry Berkshire
Apr 14, 2023
Born to Eternal Life on April 14, 2023 at the age of 86. Loving husband to Mary Ann. Dear father to Daniel (Raquel), Jeffrey (Diana), Kimberly (Patrick) and Dale (Gail). Grandpa to 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his great-granddaughter Delilah. Brother to Violet (Steve) Crnkovich and the late Joyce and Anthony. Also survived by sister-in-law Helen,...
Patty Guza
Apr 14, 2023
Patty Lou Guza (Nee Nichols) Born to Eternal Life on April 14, 2023 at the age of 64. Loving wife of James for 36 years. Beloved mother of Jennifer (Lukas) Bernard and Nicole (Cory) Pientka. Proud grandmother of Colby, Jameson, Leland, Kinsley and Natalie. Dear sister of Bruce (Jane) Nichols. Further survived by brother/sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives, cherished friends...
Robert Feltz
Apr 13, 2023
Born to Eternal Life on April 13, 2023 at the age of 60. Loving husband to Linda for 36 years. Dear father to Casey. Brother to Nancy (the late Robert) Feltz, Sharon Sloan, Erle (Cindy) Feltz and Patrick (the late April) Feltz Sr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation at the funeral home on...
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