Obituaries

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.

Jakob Heizmann

Jakob Heizmann

Feb 10, 2023

Jakob was born in Klein-Libenthal, Ukraine on March 9, 1926, to John and Elizabeth Heizmann. He passed away on February 10, 2023 at the age of 96 surrounded by his loving family. Jakob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters. Those who remember him are his beloved wife, of almost 75 years, Olga (Brun), sons Ewald (Joy),...

Gerald Phillips

Gerald Phillips

Feb 9, 2023

South Milwaukee - Born to Eternal Life on February 9, 2023, 83 years. Loving Husband of Diane for 51 years. Dear Father of Tracy (Ray), Jeff (Andi), Brandi. Proud Grandfather of Anthony, Ashley, Gabriela, Brittany. Also survived by brothers and sisters Rose, Dick, Tommy, Terry, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Tom and Bernice...

Thomas Wisniewski

Thomas Wisniewski

Feb 6, 2023

Born to Eternal Life on February 6, 2023 at the age of 73. Preceded in death by his wife Sandra. Dear father to Paul Wisniewski, John (Ferah Munshi) Wisniewski and Lori (Joshua) Marso. Beloved grandfather to Eleanor, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Aziza and Zahra. Also survived by his brother Gerald (Barbara) Wisniewski. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, February 9 from...

Adel Lazarski

Adel Lazarski

Feb 5, 2023

Passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023 at the age of 97. Preceded in death by her husband Clarence "Lindy" Lazarski. Loving mother to Lindell (Tom Krause) Behlendorf, Marilyn (Ron Bacon) Radomski and Jerry (Deb) Lazarski. Dear grandmother to Jennifer Dougherty, Jeffrey Ziegler, Erinne (Jeff) Erwin, Kristin (Colin) Cooley, Matthew (Jen) Lazarski, Hayley (Chad) Patoka, Phillip Lazarski, Andrew Lazarski, Eric...

James Akre

James Akre

Feb 1, 2023

Born, raised and lifelong resident of South Milwaukee - Passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 at the age of 87. Loving husband to Sarah for 67 years. Beloved father to Pamela Akre, Curtis (Gail) Akre, Holly (Ronald) Weissenberger and Christine (Jeffrey) Boekhoff. Dear grandfather to Conrad, Jordan, Collin, Amanda and great-grandfather to Kennedy. Jim served in the Air Force...

Emma Anderson

Emma Anderson

Jan 31, 2023

Born to Eternal Life on January 31, 2023, age 94. Preceded in death by her husband Frank Anderson and son Harry Anderson. Loving mother to Frank A. (late Cindy) Anderson, Rosemary (Andy) Badzinski and Lilly (Alex) Flynn. Dear grandmother to Amanda, Eric, Molly, Heather, Patrick and Katie. Great-grandmother to Joshua and Carter. Also survived by her brother Al Eisenmenger. Further...

Michael Sosalla

Michael Sosalla

Jan 30, 2023

Michael John Sosalla, 72, from South Milwaukee, WI passed away January 30, 2023 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was born in Whitehall, WI July 8th, 1950 the third child to Allie and Martha Sosalla. He graduated from St. Francis HS in 1968 and served in the 379th battalion of the United States Army in Vietnam from 1970-1971....

Lorraine Brinza

Lorraine Brinza

Jan 29, 2023

Lorraine A. Brinza Passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023 at the age of 81. Lorraine enjoyed reading, baking, volunteering, and spending time with her many pets over the years. She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Ann Kratt, and great-nephew Evan. Loving sister to Fred (Charlotte) Kratt, Mike (Diane) Kratt, Kathryn Roth, Margaret (Sid) Lund and...

Barbara Franco

Barbara Franco

Jan 27, 2023

Took the Lord's hand on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Enrico "Rico" Franco. Mother to Robert Franco. Grandmother to Alissa (Tim). Loving "Gigi" to Sloan. Sister to Richard (JoAnne) and Michael (Kathy). Aunt to Lindsey (Cece) and Dawn. Daughter of the late Arthur and Lena Haralson. Niece of the late Geno...

Karen Piontek

Karen Piontek

Jan 25, 2023

Born to Eternal Life on January 25, 2023 at the age of 81. Preceded in death by her husband Larry, parents Melvin and Ruth and brother Dennis. Loving mother to Wayne (Sue) Piontek, Deb (Matt) Peplinski, Gary (Amy) Piontek, Kristen (Kent) Treml and Dan (Rhianna) Piontek. Dear grandma to Brad (Antonia), Nate, Andy, Asha (Melissa), Mallory (Canyon), Holly (Adam), Steven,...

Judith Kasmer

Judith Kasmer

Jan 20, 2023

Judith A. Kasmer (Zucchi), 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born to Antonio and Mary Zucchi (Balzan) on July 20, 1940. Judy Ann was the youngest of three children. She is survived by her brother, Anthony Zucchi. She was proceeded in death by her sister, Rose (Zucchi) Sperl and brother in law, Joesph Sperl, sister...

Kay Graetz

Kay Graetz

Jan 20, 2023

Please share your favorite memory of Kay to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Alexander Obradovich

Alexander Obradovich

Jan 19, 2023

Passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2023 at the age of 56. Preceded in death by his parents Radmilo and Radmila Obradovich. Loving husband to Marija "Mary" for 28 years. Proud father to Kristina (Ben) Obradovich and Adam Obradovich. Dear brother to Dragan (Tanya) Obradovich. Beloved uncle to Sasha and Stevan. Also survived by his mother-in-law Slavka Lemajich and sister-in-law...

Christine Sokolnicki

Christine Sokolnicki

Jan 16, 2023

Christine Diane Sokolnicki, age 71, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Christine was born March 13, 1951 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Casimir and Isabelle (nee Baranowski) Sokolnicki. In her early years Chris showed a curiosity for the arts and the wider world as a whole. After High School and graduation from the U. of Wisconsin –...

Vince Kluck

Vince Kluck

Jan 15, 2023

Passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2023 at the age of 57. He is survived by his wife Michelle. Dear son to Valerian Sr and the late Virginia Kluck. Beloved father to the late Justin and Ashley. Loving brother to Larry (Tina), Valerie (Steve), Vernon (Theresa) and Vicki (late Randy). Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation...

Catherine Rabala Eserkaln

Catherine Rabala Eserkaln

Jan 14, 2023

Born to Life February 11, 1979 in Nairobi, Kenya. Rested to Eternal Life January 14, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. Dr Catherine 'Kattie' Eserkaln (née Rabala) is survived by her beloved husband Paul Eserkaln and 2 beautiful daughters, and mother Jane Margaret Brand. She was the loving sister to Paul, Millicent, Lucille, George, Diana and Sheila Rabala. She lived a...

Antoinette Haines

Antoinette Haines

Jan 13, 2023

Born to Life May 12, 1945. Born to Eternal Life January 13, 2023. Toni is preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 20 years, Richard; parents Stanley and Genevieve and her brother Stanley. She is remembered by her sister Suzanne; sister in law Jeanne Sawicki; nephews and nieces Matthew, Genevieve, Margarita, Victoria and Andrew. Toni was and avid...

Edward Marshall

Edward Marshall

Jan 11, 2023

Edward (Ed) James Marshall passed away in his home on January 11, 2023. He was born in Cudahy, Wisconsin on August 5th, 1938. He is preceded in death by his brother Peter Marshall Jr. and parents Paul and Elizabeth. He often reminisced about the joy of his childhood growing up in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Raised by immigrant parents from Hungary, his...

Donald Raasch

Donald Raasch

Jan 9, 2023

Please share your favorite memory of Donald to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Nicholaus Waszak

Nicholaus Waszak

Jan 9, 2023

Found peace on January 9, 2023 at the age of 44. Dear father to Cailynn and Emilee. Loving brother to Michael (Sarah) and Jennifer (Jeff). Beloved son to David and Patti. He is also survived by his fur friend Romeo, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday, January 13 from 9 to 10:30 AM...

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