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.

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Ronald Wierzba

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

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

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

Anna Culjich

May 27, 2023

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Patricia Houghtaling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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