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.

Benita Gomez

Benita Gomez

Aug 6, 2022

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Jay Harvanek

Jay Harvanek

Aug 4, 2022

Jay W. Harvanek passed away on August 4, 2022 at the age of 63. Beloved brother of Terri (Terry) Ottelien and Mae Guenther. Proud uncle of Amy (Joe) Lueptow, Chris Gevers, and Rick (Linda) Guenther. Preceded in death by his parents, Felix & Mae. Further survived by his lifelong friend Bob Villareal, his dog Corky, other family, and friends. Jay...

Jeffery Kerznar

Jeffery Kerznar

Aug 4, 2022

Rolled clean out of sight on August 4, 2022 at the age of 65. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Dolores Kerznar. Loving father to Mark (Lynette Pulvino) Kerznar. Dear grandpa to Kayla, Jacob and Marisa. Loving companion to Jilan Hosmanek-Leschke for 37 years and step-father of Martin Leschke and EmmyLou Leschke. He will be missed by many...

Marsha Burzynski

Marsha Burzynski

Aug 3, 2022

Marsha Burzynski passed away August 3, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Stoughton, Wisconsin, Marsha was the youngest child of Donald and Alberta Jones. Marsha grew up in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh North High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree, Biology, from Ripon College, followed by a Master's Degree in Biological Sciences at UW-Milwaukee....

Dennis Zahn

Dennis Zahn

Jul 31, 2022

Dennis J. Zahn passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2022. Beloved husband of Verna (nee Rodman). Dennis was the loving father of Shari (Scott) Hoff, Shelley, and Vicki (Tom) Lukes. Proud grandfather of Abigayle, Michael, and Kendra. Brother of Vernon, James, David, Gladys, Phyllis, and Charlene. Preceded in death by his parents, LaVerne and Elsie, and siblings,...

Joanna Guzman

Joanna Guzman

Jul 29, 2022

Joanna Frances (Felckowski) Guzman (age 98) passed away peacefully at her home on July 29, having been surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband John J Guzman, her parents Frank and Frances Felckowski, her brothers Ben, Eddie (Feltz), and Leo Felckowski, and by her great-grandson Christopher Maly. She is survived by her loving...

Dorothy Harvey

Dorothy Harvey

Jul 28, 2022

Age 98 - (nee Wagner) Born on July 25,1924. Passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Noble Harvey, parents Joseph and Lucille (Sopinski) Wagner and her beloved daughter Kathleen (Neff) Harvey. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Chialda of Port Charlotte Florida,...

Lori Hoffmann

Lori Hoffmann

Jul 21, 2022

Lori Jean Hoffmann, 64 , of Watertown Wisconsin, passed away on July 21st 2022. Lori was dedicated to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her family, and friends. She was a lifelong learner and provider. She worked as a Journeyman electrician, and completed he bachelors degree in her 40's becoming an electrical engineer. And over the past few years she...

Andrea Drosen

Andrea Drosen

Jul 20, 2022

Andrea Drosen, 74, of South Milwaukee, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2022 after a long, hard battle with Cancer. Andrea was born on June 12, 1948 to Helen (nee Plevak) and Richard Drosen in South Milwaukee. After graduating from South Milwaukee High School Andrea went on to work at many jobs and ultimately for Milwaukee County. There she worked...

Bonnie Simuncak

Bonnie Simuncak

Jul 19, 2022

Passed away on July 19, 2022 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Don. Loving mother of Craig (Loree) and Brenda. Proud grandmother of Stephen. Sister to Carol Knaak. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Private services will be held.

Edward Quentin

Edward Quentin

Jul 11, 2022

Passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022 at the age of 88. Loving husband to Joanne for 61 years. Dear father to Larry (Sharon) Quentin, Donna (Tom) Bennett and Dan (Wendi) Quentin. Beloved grandfather to Benjamin, Charles, Jakob, Joseph, Jeffrey, Adam and Vanessa. Further survived by his sister Betty Dittmar, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday,...

Angeline Wilk

Angeline Wilk

Jul 9, 2022

Angeline took her Lord's hand on July 9, 2022, two months shy of her 100th Birthday. She is preceded in death by her sister Irene (Sylvester) Wroblewski, brothers John (Rita) and George (Nancy). "Nellie" will be remembered by her nephews, nieces and other friends. The family wishes to acknowledge the tender and compassionate care Nellie received from the staff at...

Michael Wierman

Michael Wierman

Jul 5, 2022

Michael Vincent Wierman, age 25, died peacefully in his home on July 5th, 2022, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born on January 23rd, 1997 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Tim and Karin Wierman. He had many passions. He made long-lasting friends on the rooftop of UW-TKE and was grateful for his Kiera's Club friends....

Juan Bautista

Juan Bautista

Jul 1, 2022

The Lord called Juan home unexpectedly on July 1, 2022 at home. Loving husband of JoAnn. Loving Father to Heather. Proud Papa of Alex. 4 legged buddies Chubbs and Coco. Brother of Yolanda (Jerry) Derosier, Theresa (Tom) Czarnecki, Josie Bautista, and Nuni Bautista. Loving Uncle to Monica, Lisa, Miro, Ricky, Sam and Ellie. Great Uncle to Tony, Izayah, Benny and...

Helen Wetzel

Helen Wetzel

Jul 1, 2022

Helen Anna Wetzel passed away peacefully and in the presence of loved ones on the morning of July 1st, 2022. She lived a long and wonderfully fulfilled 98 years of life. Helen was born on March 5th 1924 in Chicago, and served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. In January of 1946 she married George Wetzel and they went...

Theodore Gauger

Theodore Gauger

Jun 30, 2022

Born to Eternal Life on June 30, 2022 at the age of 74. Loving husband to the late Vicki Gauger. Dear father to Shirley (Tim), Carol (John), Jennifer (John Paul) and Kevin (Becky). Further survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sisters Joanne Nissen and Lori (Dave) Kolter and many nieces and nephews. Visitation on Friday, July 8 at the funeral...

Gertrude Pinter

Gertrude Pinter

Jun 23, 2022

Gertrude R. "Gertie" Pinter (nee Seitz) passed away on June 23, 2022 after a brief, final illness. She has been reunited with her beloved husband, Michael with whom she shared a partnership in life and as co-owners of Pinter's Inn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Johanna (Almer) Seitz, her siblings Fred, Carl and Irma, their...

Harvey Kulakowski

Harvey Kulakowski

Jun 21, 2022

Passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 at the age of 80. Loving husband to Kay for 57 years. Dear father to Steven (Stefanie) Kulakowski, David (Sandy) Kulakowski, Amy (Paul) Gutzlaff and Carolyn (Mike) Hastings. Beloved grandpa to Stacia, Leah, Julia, Jake, Haley, Devin, Dylan, Trevor, Blake and Mia. Great-grandpa to Vera. Also survived by his brother Rich, sister Sharon...

Thea Grochowski

Thea Grochowski

Jun 21, 2022

Thea Anita Grochowski (nee Pletz) of Cudahy, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the age of 81. Thea is now reunited in heaven with the love of her life, her husband Bob who passed away earlier this year. Loving Mom of Donna Hellmann (Larry), Frank Huhn (Jill), Stefanie Kivi (Jacob) and loving Step-Mom of Michele Tietyen....

David Charles

David Charles

Jun 20, 2022

David L. Charles passed away on June 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Manning). Loving father of Jim (Carolyn), Tim (Amy), Tammy (Greg), Kim, Debbie (Larry), Lori, Frank, and Brian (Jocelyn). Proud grandfather of Tim Jr., Michael, Crystal, Jeremy, Daniel, Tyler, Zachary, Hailey, Cody, and Logan, and Sawyer. Great-grandfather of 5. Brother of Gail Demlow. Further survived by nieces,...

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