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.
Laurel Stieg
May 6, 2022
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Diane Sagunsky
May 5, 2022
Diane Kay Sagunsky passed away on May 5, 2022 at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of Jacquelyn Weber. Loving daughter of Arleen. Preceded in death by her father, Glenn (Kathy). Sister of David (Karen), Allen (Barbara), Joan, and step-sister MariBeth (Guy) Bouchard. Proud aunt of Shawn, Melissa (Alfonso) Chairez, Brittany Pudelek, Joshua Pudelek, Jessica Deuel, and Kaitlin Deuel....
Evelyn Chmielinski
May 3, 2022
(nee Dembinski) passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on May 3, 2022 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Edward. Loving mom of Susan, Kathy (Dennis) Krakau, and Anne (Chris) Klann. Proud grandma of Kelli (Kannan), Megan (John), Adam (Lisa), Tyler, and Katie, and great grandma (GG) of Jackson, Piper, Griffin,...
Jordan Cardella
May 1, 2022
Jordan Conway Clifford Cardella was born on September 14th,1990, to his loving parents Alan and Kay. From the time he was born he never stopped moving, learning, and managing to figure out how to get on everyone's nerves. Other than managing to get on his (many) siblings nerves, Jordan was a highly skilled mechanic.Jordan would make our mom stop so...
Bruce Pomahac
Apr 30, 2022
Passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022 at the age of 73 by his sisters' side, Christine Pomahac and Linda Pomahac. Dear uncle to Nick Palasz and Jenne (Ross) Meyer, great uncle to Madison, Dylan and Weston, cousin of Patricia Pomahac and Kathleen (George) Dahlem. Composer, arranger, orchestrator, conductor and cherished friend and mentor. Director of Music for The Rodgers...
Robert Ambrose Steckbauer
Apr 29, 2022
Born to Eternal Life on April 29, 2022 at the age of 62. Bob grew up in Allenton, WI and attended St. Lawrence Seminary High School, UW-Washington County and UW-Oshkosh. He worked as a youth minister in Marquette, MI, St. James Mukwonago, St. Mary's and St. John's South Milwaukee and St. John Vianney Brookfield. He volunteered for a year with...
Leroy Ramskugler
Apr 29, 2022
On Friday, April 29, 2022, Roy (Leroy) Ramskugler passed away at age 91. Roy had a passion for navigating whether it was in the sky flying as a chief corporate pilot or setting courses for his favorite past time, sailing with the family on Lake Michigan. He was a jack of all trades and great friend to those who knew...
Richard Repinski
Apr 23, 2022
Repinski, Richard John Jr. of Cudahy. Died peacefully at home on April 23, 2022, at the age of 89 years. Beloved widow of Elaine E. Repinski (nee Addy). Loving Father of Mark (Anne), Jean (John) Maiwald, Daniel (Janet), and Joseph (Dana) Repinski. Loving Grandfather of Ivy (Hana), Katie (Nicholas), Sharlee (Jeff), Reba (Geno), Caleb (Callie), Ryan (Jacquelyn), Jonathan, Landon and...
Dolores Rosplock
Apr 22, 2022
Passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022 at the age of 95. Loving wife to the late Joseph. Dear mother to Mitchell Rosplock and Cindy (Peter) Roth. Further survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Dolores resided in Southern California for 21 years until returning to Racine in 1977. She was employed in aerospace in California and was...
David Vandervest
Apr 21, 2022
Passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022 at the age of 53. Loving son to Gary and Edelee Vandervest. Dear brother to Dan (Kim) and Don (Gina) Vandervest. Beloved uncle to Drew, Grant, Hunter, Samantha, Eva and Alivia. He was godfather to Eva Vandervest and Matthew Hardie. Cherished nephew to Penny and Bob Hardie. Further survived by other relatives and...
Jerry Trapp
Apr 21, 2022
SFC Jerry Jay Trapp, U.S. Army, Ret, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on April 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, William Trapp; his mother, Lucille Trapp; a brother, James Trapp; a sister, Julianne; and a sister-in-law, Lori Trapp. Mr. Trapp is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary Trapp; his children, Robert Trapp...
Judith Peterson
Apr 18, 2022
Judith "Judy" A. Peterson (nee Blunt) passed away on April 18, 2022, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Laverne "Pete" Peterson. Loving mother of Dawn Nolan, Dina (Paul) Sustachek, Pamela (Bob) Gleason, Penny (Tim) Farrell, and Perry. Grandmother of Dustin Hoppe, Jesse Sustachek, Austin (Carly) Sustachek, Skylar Sustachek, Timmers Farrell, BJ (Kim) Gleason, Alli (Galen) Burke, Patrick, and...
Florence Skorupski
Apr 16, 2022
On April 16th, 2022 (Holy Saturday), Mrs. Florence Skorupski, age 100, was escorted to Heaven by the Angels and was reunited with her Beloved Husband John and her son Michael. She passed peacefully after a brief illness. She leaves behind her loving son David, Grand daughter Ann, Grand Son Anthony, as well as many Nieces, Nephews, and Friends who love...
Carl Kavecki
Apr 16, 2022
Oak Creek - Age 89. Took his last earthly breath on April 16, 2022 and joined his parents Karol and Johanna (Hodas), brothers Joseph, Anthony and George and sisters Mary, Stephanie, Angeline and Helen in heaven. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Carl was a retired employee of Ladish where he worked in the Metal Lab for...
Linda Chappel
Apr 12, 2022
Called to the Lord on April 12th, 2022, at the age of 75 years. Born October 8th, 1946, in Independence, Iowa and Long-time South Milwaukee resident. Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, survived by devoted Husband Gary, Son Jonathan, Daughter-in-law Vicki, Granddaughter Noelle, Brother David (Olson ) Sister-in-law Mary (Debuhr-Olson) Sister Shirley (Sobk) Sister-in-law Lori (Olson) Nephews Eric (Olson) Drew (Olson)...
Dawn Dayton
Apr 10, 2022
(nee Smith) passed away on April 10, 2022 at the age of 50 years. Beloved wife of Bradley. Loving daughter of Candace "Candy" and the late Keith Smith Sr. Sister of Keith Jr. (Trisha) and Cheryl (John). Daughter-in-law of Laurel Dayton. Sister-in-law of William and Jennifer (Jason) Gilgenbach. Devoted mom to her fur-babies, Calvin and Crystal. Further survived by aunts,...
Wayne Fick
Apr 9, 2022
Passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2022 at the age of 86. Loving husband to Marcie for 58 years. Dear father to Brian (Eileen) Fick and Brenda (Mike) Osell. Beloved grandfather to Zack and Ally Osell. Brother to Wanda (late Allen), Lietzke, late Alyce (Clay) Gagnie and the late Larry (Jeanne) Fick. Also survived by his niece Diana Brandner and...
Joseph Ivkowic
Apr 7, 2022
Joseph Ivkowic Born April 2, 1933. Born to Eternal Life April 7, 2022 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Nam Sun Kim. Brother of Annamae Flatow, Rodney Ivkowic, and the late Rosemary Vance. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Monday, April 11, 2022 from 10:00-11:00. Funeral service on Monday...
Rose Esaian
Apr 5, 2022
Rose (Zagheek) Esaian Rose Esaian passed away on April 5, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born February 19, 1928 in Racine, WI to her beloved parents, Kirkor and Mary Madaghian, immigrants and survivors of the Armenian Genocide. Rose may have grown up on one of the shortest blocks in Racine, however, it was not short on loving...
Robert Sonnen
Apr 5, 2022
Oak Creek, WI Robert "Bob" Sonnen, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Oak Park Place – Oak Creek, where he resided for 27 months. He was born on September 24, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the 2nd of 3 children of the late William and Carolyn Sonnen. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife &...
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