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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Earl Stahl

Earl Stahl

Oct 21, 2022

Passed away peacefully on October 21, 2022 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Frances Stahl. Loving husband to the late Betty Ann (nee Janusiak). Dear father to the late Dale (Nadine) Stahl, Gerry (Travis) Bradbury, Cindi (Jeff) Zarbock, Andy (Dara) Stahl and Frank (Dyan) Stahl. Beloved grandfather to Eric (Dayle) Stahl, Rose Smith,...

Patricia Kleist

Patricia Kleist

Oct 16, 2022

KENOSHA – Passed away peacefully on October 16, 2022 at the age of 87. Pat was a Kenosha resident for most of her life. After graduating from Northwestern University, Pat began her long teaching career in Kenosha, in Illinois and finally in Wauwatosa, WI. Upon retirement, she continued as a substitute teacher for several years. A lifelong athlete, Pat was...

Audrey Merz

Audrey Merz

Oct 13, 2022

Born to Eternal Life October 13, 2022, age 94 years. Loving sister of Frank (Diane) Merz. Dear aunt of Scott, Rodd, Lori and the late Jeff. Dear cousin of Judy, Janice and Shelly. Also survived by great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Audrey was a retiree of the City of Milwaukee. Visitation Saturday, October 22, from 12:00 pm...

Loretta Kuka

Loretta Kuka

Oct 11, 2022

Loretta A. Kuka passed away on October 11, 2022 at the age of 83. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Wilfred. Loving mother of Michael, Brian, Susan (Hubert) Krawczyk, and Joseph. Proud grandmother of Cal and Madeline. Sister of the late Joan Lukas and Barbara Beene. Visitation at Nativity of the Lord Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 19, 2022...

Patricia Wilke

Patricia Wilke

Oct 11, 2022

(nee Leuck) Of Oak Creek. Born to Eternal Life October 11, 2022, age 71 years. Beloved wife of Thomas Wilke for 49 years. Dear mother of Craig (Alisa) Wilke, Ted Wilke and Jennifer (Michael) Raskey. Loving grandmother of Mason, Gina, Evan, Tyler, Rose and Matthew. Dear daughter of Shirley and the late Richard Leuck. Fond sister of Thomas, Sue, Joe,...

Lisa Tennison

Lisa Tennison

Oct 9, 2022

Lisa Marie Tennison passed away on October 9, 2022 at the age of 52 years. Loving wife of Brian. Caring sister of Cathy (Jon) Frederick, Jenny (Nathan) Vaillancourt, and Lawrence Keeler. Beloved auntie of Heather, Amber (Jon) Reader, Kirsten, Brett, Xavier, Kalia, Arianna, Kalina, and Jackson. Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Keeler and Donna Hogue. Further survived by...

Edward Gouin

Edward Gouin

Oct 3, 2022

Edward E. Gouin Jr. passed away on October 3, 2022 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Myers). Loving father of Vicki (Jon) and the late Mark. Proud grandfather of Noelle, Jake (Gaby), Chad (Emily), and Bella. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Nadine. Further survived by his siblings Bill (Vivian), Dan (Pam), Chris, Mary,...

Donna Rehak

Donna Rehak

Oct 1, 2022

On Saturday October 1, 2022, Donna Lea Rehak entered Eternal Life at the age of 86. Donna lived a full life surrounded by friends and her family who were her pride and joy. Donna was born in La Crosse, WI but her parents Ermon and Alice Dunn settled in the South Milwaukee area early in Donna's life. She grew up...

Teresa Kearney

Teresa Kearney

Sep 29, 2022

Teresa Rose Karo Kearney "Terry," passed from this life at her home on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the age of 94. She was preceded in passing by her husband Gerald (Jerry) Kearney, parents John and Gisella Karo, sisters Anna and Gisella. Terry is survived by her son Mark (Mark), brother John (Joanne) and nephews Bill, Jeffrey, Douglas, Kevin and...

Edward Przybylski

Edward Przybylski

Sep 26, 2022

Passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022 at the age of 99. Loving husband to the late Dorothy. Dear father to Edward P. (Janice) Przybylski. Beloved grandfather to Michael (Jill) Przybylski and Michelle Przybylski. Great-grandfather to Michael and Emma. Brother to the late Harry (Marian) Przybylski. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Ed served in the Army during WWII....

Marian Ratajski

Marian Ratajski

Sep 24, 2022

Born to Eternal Life on September 24, 2022 at the age of 90. Loving wife to the late Gerald. Dear mother to Thomas (Linda) Ratajski, James (Mary) Ratajski, Susan McKeon and the late Julie Fleming. Beloved grandmother to Todd, Tim. Elizabeth, Michael and Andy Ratajski, Shannon and Kelly McKeon and Lauren and Pam Fleming. Great-grandmother to Bryce, Sage and Benson....

Mary Schlesner

Mary Schlesner

Sep 24, 2022

Born to Life January 15, 1939. Born To Eternal Life September 24, 2022. Visitation will be held September 29 at Molthen Bell Funeral Home from 2:00 until 3:30 with a service at 3:30. In lieu of flowers make donations to South Milwaukee Human Concerns or St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Conrad Percha

Conrad Percha

Sep 23, 2022

Conrad (Connie) Percha, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23. Conrad was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family, church, and community. He was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church and a life-long resident of Wind Lake, WI. He leaves behind a beloved sister, Jean Syms, of La Center, WA; nieces Cindy...

Archie Dadian

Archie Dadian

Sep 23, 2022

Archie (Hachig) Dadian, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022, after a 2-year battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Shirley, loving father of Laurie, Lisa (Bryan) Boyadjian, Lyle (Nicole), and Larry (Tanya). Archie was blessed with eight grandchildren Jordan, Nicholas, Victoria, Luc, Leo, Sammy, Talia, and Jack, whom he adored. He will be missed by brothers Onnig...

Mae Guenther

Mae Guenther

Sep 23, 2022

Passed away on September 23, 2022 at the age of 85. Loving wife to the late Wayne W. Guenther. Mae and Wayne were married on January 9, 1954. Beloved mother to Christine Gevers and Rick (Linda) Guenther. Dear grandmother to Shad (Mary) Gevers and great-grandmother to Devin Gevers and Tyler (Ixty) Gevers. Sister to the late John Ronkowski, the late...

Rosella Harley

Rosella Harley

Sep 21, 2022

Rosella Harley entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the age of 89. Rosella Marie Olson was born on a farm in Dunn County, Wisconsin on April 19, 1933, the daughter of Martin & Esther Olson. She was baptized on May 28, 1933 at Barum Lutheran Church and was later Confirmed into the Christian faith on June...

Thomas Kubicek

Thomas Kubicek

Sep 19, 2022

Passed away peacefully on September 19, 2022 at the age of 72. Preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Margaret Kubicek. Loving husband to Judy (nee Hyvonen). Dear father to Nicole (Andy) Jensen, Mark (Kelly) and Michelle (Jeremy) Lewandowski. Grandpa Tom to Robin and Luke Jensen. Devoted Bapa to Marshall and Archer Lewandowski and Thomas Kubicek. Also survived by...

Bernice Nichols

Bernice Nichols

Sep 18, 2022

Born to Eternal Peace on September 18, 2022, age 92. Loving wife to the late Duane L. Nichols. Loving mother to the late Rodney A. (Doreen) Nichols, the late Penny A. (Jim) Seidner (nee Nichols), Patty L. (James) Guza (nee Nichols) and Bruce W. (Jane) Nichols. Dear grandma to Jarin Seidner, Shawn (Suzy) Nichols, Ryan Nichols, Jennifer (Luke) Bernard, Nicole...

Rogelio Woods

Rogelio Woods

Sep 18, 2022

On Sunday, September 18th 2022, Rogelio Alberto Woods, loving son and father was met and welcomed into the arms of the Almighty at the tender age of 29. Rogelio was born on September 28th 1992 in Milwaukee to Rafael and Irene. His greatest accomplishment was fathering his two most prized possessions and blessings, his sons Angelicio and Leonel. Rogelio had...

Robert Houlehen

Robert Houlehen

Sep 17, 2022

Robert Joseph Patrick Houlehen died on September 17, 2022 at the age of 87 of natural causes. Dear husband of Joan (Pritzlaff) for 66 years. Father of Erin. Preceded in death by his daughter Kathy Marie, brother Gerald, and brother-in-law Ronald Pritzlaff. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Robert graduated from Don Bosco High School in 1952....

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