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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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David Backes

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

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

James Kwiatkowski

Dec 16, 2022

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June Goudy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Russell Oelke

Russell Oelke

Nov 3, 2022

Russell N. Oelke passed away on November 3, 2022 at the age of 86. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Judith (nee Bauer). Loving father of James (Lisa), Scott, and Jay (Cheryl). Proud grandfather of Jason, Ryan, Katlyn, Dustin, Danny, and Kelli. Great-grandfather of 5 great-grandchildren. Brother of Ralph, Ron, and the late Rich. Russell had a love for...

Walter Westhauser

Walter Westhauser

Nov 1, 2022

Passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022 at the age of 87. Loving and devoted husband to the late Roslyn. Dear father to Todd (Karen) Westhauser, Jay (Linda) Westhauser and Kerri Westhauser. Beloved grandfather to Bradley, Brett, Adam, Zack, Lindsay, Gabe, Aaron and Noah and great-grandfather to Willa, James, Lewis, Josiah, Calvin and Liesl. Also survived by his sister Joan...

Marcel Herrick

Marcel Herrick

Oct 31, 2022

Marcel Stanley Herrick, 87 passed peacefully in Winona, MN on Monday, October 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Marcel was born December 6, 1934 in Winona and preceded in death by Stanley and Helen (Smith) Herrick. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War Conflict. Loving husband to the late Mary Ann (Buchholz). Marcel and Mary...

Edwin Barrett

Edwin Barrett

Oct 31, 2022

Eddie passed peacefully on October 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Shirley Barrett. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Donna and daughter Tina (Joe); grandchildren Jaiden, Sammantha (Jordan), Sondra, Alexa (Chris), Joseph Jr. and Jeremiah; great grand children Alessondro, Samuel, Aleanna, Christiano, Adelaide, Jordan Jr, Luciano, and...

Richard Boldin

Richard Boldin

Oct 30, 2022

Born to Eternal Life surrounded by his family whom he dearly loved on October 30, 2022. Preceded in death by parents John and Florence. Survived by his loving wife, Theresa "Terry" Boldin, and children Deborah (Gabe), Anthony, and Michael (Sarah), and grandsons Trent and Pierce. Also survived by his brother John (Marie) Boldin, Sister-in-Law Gloria (Tom) Ratkowski, loving nieces, nephews...

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