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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Josephine Sluka

Josephine Sluka

Feb 19, 2023

Josephine "Josie" Sluka (nee Zaduban) Josie was born on December 30, 1925 in Czechoslovakia, and went home with the angels on February 19, 2023. During her lifetime, she resided in three countries; Czechoslovakia, Canada and the United States. She was married to John Sluka in 1949 until his passing in 2008; and together, they raised three children. She retired from...

Margaret Fischer

Margaret Fischer

Feb 17, 2023

Margaret Lucille Fischer (Unglaub) Passed away on February 17, 2023 at the age of 91. Wife of the late William Charles Fischer. Daughter of the late William and Lucille Unglaub and grandma to the late Laura. Loving mother to Debi (David), Pam (Jeff), Mark (Suzanne), and Pat (Leann). Dear grandma to Dan, Deah, Ashleigh, Sara, Austin, Paige, Rachel (Danny) Wimmer...

Faith Brandt

Faith Brandt

Feb 16, 2023

Faith Y. Brandt, age 90, went to be with Jesus her Savior on February 16, 2023. She was born to Chester Kotke and Imbia Aho on June 14, 1932. Faith is preceded in death by her beloved husband Ronald, son-in-law Donald Herman, and grandson Marcus Brandt. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Duane Kotke, Dean Kotke and...

Patricia Gulland

Patricia Gulland

Feb 13, 2023

Patricia took the Lord's hand on February 13, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Max And Marie Stempniewski on May the 12,1940. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter in law Amy. Her memory will be kept alive by her children Kathleen Goethschel, Robert (Nancy), Michael, Timothy and Thomas; grandchildren Andrew, Kaitlin,...

Nazareth Balian

Nazareth Balian

Feb 12, 2023

Passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 at the age of 96. Loving husband to Parasym for 53 years. Dear father to Alex, Raffi (Anna), Susan (Jim) and Harry. Beloved grandpa to Amelia and Daniel. Also survived by nieces, other relatives and friends. Naz served in the Navy during WWII. He was a devoted family man and was a very...

Joseph Kaiser

Joseph Kaiser

Feb 11, 2023

Passed away peacefully on February 11, 2023 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by his wife Lois (nee Price) and son Jeffrey. Loving father to Gregory (Ann) Kaiser and Gary (Christine) Kaiser. Dear grandfather to 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Frances Mysliwy

Frances Mysliwy

Feb 11, 2023

Frances Evelyn Mysliwy (nee Sulik) Born August 18, 1929 found eternal peace on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the age of 93. She is survived by her daughters Sandra (Rick) Blakeley and Theresa (Al) Bugalski. Her granddaughters Erica Bugalski (Eric Hoover), Megan Blakeley and Erin (Nick) Ward. Her great-grandchildren Abigail Hoover, Quinn, Holden, Ivy and Piper Ward. Frances was preceded...

Rose Leranth

Rose Leranth

Feb 10, 2023

Beloved wife of Charles W. Leranth. Mother to Thomas, Jonathin, and Logan. Grandmother to Jonkeith, Paige, Logan Jr, Cassandra, Lauren, and Harrison. Raised in the Catholic Church, married, lived in Germany, traveled Europe, and returned home to raise three sons. Rose was a lifelong lover and collector of dolls. She even belonged to multiple doll clubs over the years. Eventually...

Rochelle Connor

Rochelle Connor

Feb 10, 2023

Rochelle Ann Connor (nee Radcliffe) a true angel among us, went home to be with our Lord, and her daughter Erin Shea Connor, in that new home not built by human hands, at midday, Friday, February 10th, 2023. She is survived in this mortal plane by her husband of 41 years, Jerry Francis Connor, grandson, Elijah Daniel Connor, aged 12,...

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...

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