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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Paul Kopecky
Dec 31, 2022
Passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022 at the age of 83. Loving husband to Patricia for 65 years. Dear father to Paul James (Susie) and the late Robert John. Beloved grandpa to Crystal and Shawn and great-grandpa to Madison and Nathaniel. He is also survived by his siblings Tom (Carol), Dennis (Kaye) and Judy and other relatives and friends....
Viola Wickstrom
Dec 30, 2022
Viola Margaret Wickstrom (nee Kettner) passed away on December 30, 2022 at the age of 94 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Harold. Loving mother of Teresa (Jeff) Truettner and Mary (Joe Lopez) Wickstrom. Proud grandmother of Joshua Wickstrom. Sister-in-law of Eloise Kettner. Preceded in death by her son, Mark Wickstrom; brother, Vincent Kettner; and son-in-law Robert Gunderson....
Marilyn Castle
Dec 28, 2022
Marilyn Theresa Castle (Nee Pfeffer) Age: 88 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Patrick Castle for 68 years. Loving Mother of John (Mary) Castle, Rosanne (Harry) Moore, Gregory Castle, Daniel (Jenni) Castle, and Mary Beth (Tom) Krause. Proud grandma of Sean (Karen), Matthew, Melanie (Mike), Jessie (Mike), Ryan (Alissa), Kari, Anthony (Kimberly), Andrea (Luke), Marissa (Andrew), and...
Kenneth Gestl
Dec 25, 2022
Kenneth Karl Gestl, age 82, entered God's Kingdom in his home Christmas day, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 4th, 1940 to Karl and Anna Gestl. Proceeded in death by his parents and loving older sister, Dolores Marusik. Ken is survived by his wife and soulmate, Kathleen Beiler Gestl and former wife, Gloria...
Mary Ann Gagliano
Dec 24, 2022
Mary Ann Gagliano went to join the Lord on December 24 2022. She was preceded in death by her late husband Donald Barber Sr.,who was the love of her life. They were blessed with seven wonderful children. Margaret York (John,deceased), Donna Roberts, (Louis), Donald Barber Jr., Alex Barber, Joy (David,deceased), Laura Peresse,deceased, and Roger Barber. She is also survived by...
David Backes
Dec 23, 2022
David James Backes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and mentor, passed away at the age of 65 on December 23, 2022. Preceded in death by father Gilbert F. Backes and mother Jeanne (Vogt) Backes, David is survived by his wife and best friend of more than 44 years, Judi; his children Heidi (Tony), Tim (Katie), Jenny (Cody), and Andrew; his grandchildren...
Diane Janke
Dec 19, 2022
Diane E. Janke (nee Choinski) passed away on December 19, 2022 at the age of 74. Beloved mother of Michael (Jennifer). Loving grandmother of Jacob, Isaiah, Caleb, and Luke. Sister of James (Fran) Choinski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 4:00-6:00. Memorial service on Thursday at...
James Kwiatkowski
Dec 16, 2022
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June Goudy
Dec 15, 2022
Passed from this life on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the age of 89. Loving wife to the late Jerry Goudy. Beloved mother to Jody (Ross) Daharsh, Stan (Arden), Doug, and Larry (Tana) Goudy. Grandmother to Betsy (Eric), Anita (Brian), Alexandra, Quinn, Tori, Alexis and Trey. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Preceded in death by her...
Linda Counard
Dec 13, 2022
Linda A. Counard (Nickel) passed away on December 13, 2022 at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of Dennis. Loving stepmom of Keri Koceja and Kelly Johnson. Sister of Robert Nickel and Tom Osvatic. Daughter of Ronald Nickel and the late Sandra Osvatic. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Friday, December 30,...
Kathleen Brandt
Dec 11, 2022
Kathleen Dolores Brandt (nee Kotke) Born December 23, 1933 and passed peacefully on Sun., Dec. 11, 2022, at the age of 88. Preceded in death by William W. Brandt Jr., her loving husband of 66 years. Cherished mother of Tammy (Ronald) Drzewiecki, Randy (Christine) and Scott Brandt. Proud grandma of Ashley (Joshua) Bierbach, Whitney (Tyler) Knudtson, Randi (Joshua) Fleischman, Jessica...
James Elliott
Dec 10, 2022
James "Jim" D. Elliott passed away on December 10, 2022 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Barrett). Loving father of Melissa (Jon) Thorsen and Jennifer White. Cherished grandfather of Marlee. Brother of David and Sherri. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Clara, and his siblings, Shirley Harvey, Thomas, and Glenn. Further survived by nieces,...
Timothy Simon
Dec 4, 2022
Timothy L. Simon passed away on December 4, 2022 at the age of 64 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Theresa (nee Delfosse). Beloved brother of the late Michael, Patricia (Mark) Trinkl, Julie (Chris) McNamara, and Laurie (Doug) Hosking. Loving uncle of Donald (Jen) Kveton, Gregory (Georgie) Kveton, Michael (Charly) Kveton, and the late Caitlin...
Gerard Pieper
Dec 2, 2022
Gerard John "Jerry" Pieper was born April 18th, 1956 to Harry, Sr and Alice Pieper (nee Wolski). Preceded in death by his brothers Harry Pieper, Jr, Fredrick Pieper, & Gary Pieper, Sr (Sue). Father to Jason (Carissa) and Mark (Stena). Special Papa to Alina Pieper and Kensington Pieper. Husband for 39 wonderful years of Lisa Marie Pieper (nee Sevald). Special...
Thomas King
Nov 29, 2022
Passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2022 at the age of 63. He was born in Cudahy on January 29, 1959 and was the beloved son of MaryAnn Josephson (King) and the late Gerhard King. Loving brother of Bill (Dawn) King, Linda (Rick) Guenther and Diane (Orv) Seymer. Proud uncle of Jim, Scott (Amy), Jackie (Jeff), Michelle (Josh), Melissa (Anthony)...
Donald Danek
Nov 27, 2022
Passed away suddenly Sunday November 27, 2022 at the age of 65.He is preceded in death by his sister Margaret Danek, father Louis Danek, and mother Louise Danek. He leaves behind, three older sisters. Theresa(John), Rosemary (Rick), Joyce Kogelmann and six brothers, Louie,Tom(Anne), Wally(Diane), John, Anthony and Dennis. There are also numerous nieces and nephews and friends. He was a...
Roslinda Siemik
Nov 21, 2022
Roslinda "Linda" Siemik passed away on November 21, 2022 at the age of 74. Loving mother of Philip (Heidi) Siemik. Proud grandmother of Logan Siemik and of Heather Carlson (Jason Alvarez). Great-grandmother of Aubree and Kaylee. Sister of Irene Reitman, Steven Stelske, Christine Tolkacz, and George Slayman. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Linda "Tex" was a...
Frank Seng
Nov 20, 2022
Frank C. Seng passed away on November 20, 2022 at the age of 94. He is reunited with his beloved wife Shirley (nee Shea). Loving father of the late Dan (Mary Jo), Debbie (Jeff) Cizmowski, Cal (Heather), and Denise (Jim) Page. Proud grandfather of Ashley (Dave), Kayla (Chris), Kaz (Mylinda), Zach (Zabrina), Sarah, and Megan. Great-grandfather of Connor. Brother of...
Patricia Casper
Nov 12, 2022
Patricia took her Lord's hand on November 12, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents Ewald and Florence; sisters Sandy (John) Lewandowski and Ginger (Bill) Gartmann and brother Richard (Karen). Beloved wife of Allan "Mike"; sister Terry (Ward) Williams; nephews Damian, B.J., Carlos, and Felipe Berumen and niece Florrie Affi. Visitation will be at St. Stephen's Catholic Church...
Glenn Maass
Nov 9, 2022
Glenn R. Maass passed away on November 9, 2022 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of his "Polish Bride" for almost 45 years, Gerrie (nee Kubisz). Loving father of Rick (Colette) and Pam (Jerry). Proud grandfather of Jacob, Lindsay (Jeffrey), Kyle (Lauren), Dustin (Murphy), and Gunnar. Great-grandfather of Kenneth, Arlo, Odette, and one on the way. Further survived by...
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