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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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....

William Robish

William Robish

Sep 14, 2022

William passed into the Lord's care on September 14, 2022 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife Juanita, children William and Debra (Paul) Premetz; brother Donald (Barbara) and sister Gail Souders; nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held at Divine Mercy Parish on September 22, 2022, visitation from 9:00 until the Mass at 11:00....

Hazel Slosarek

Hazel Slosarek

Sep 13, 2022

Hazel peacefully left this world September 13, 2022, at age 88 but left behind a legacy of love, kindness, generosity, and cookies. Born Oct. 22, 1933, to Richard and Mary Deprey in Two Rivers, WI, Hazel in 1954 moved to South Milwaukee, where she met her husband, Eugene, who preceded her in death in 2021. Hazel spent her next 68...

Geraldene Mcclure

Geraldene Mcclure

Sep 13, 2022

Me: "Mama, would you like your cheesecake crust like this, or like this?" Geri: "You know me, I'm not particular and am fine with anything." Me: "Mama, you are the most particular person I know – You are making your own birthday dinner because no one else makes it as good as you do." Geri was 81 when cancer came...

Raymond Fitzgerald

Raymond Fitzgerald

Sep 11, 2022

Raymond Edward Fitzgerald of Oak Creek, WI died Sunday, September 11, 2022, just after his 91st birthday. He was the loving and devoted husband of Virginia Fitzgerald (nee Swan) for the last 69 years. Born in Lyndon Station, WI, Raymond graduated as Valedictorian from Necedah High School, where he was also a talented athlete, particularly in basketball. He joined the...

Mitchell Miller

Mitchell Miller

Sep 11, 2022

Mitchell G. Miller, originally of South Milwaukee, WI passed away on September 11, 2022 at the age of 66. years. He was the eldest son of the late Clifford and Cecilia (nee Olbrantz) Miller. Mitchell was the loving father of Kenneth, David, and Shannon (Genesee). Proud grandfather of Sean, Isabel, Samantha, Kylie, Aidan, and Liam. Great-grandfather of River. Brother of...

Jeanne Collins

Jeanne Collins

Sep 7, 2022

Jeanne Marie (Setula) Collins passed with peace and grace in her sleep on September 7 at the age of 85. She is reunited with her beloved husband, James Collins. A loving mother to her daughters Sandra (David) Gilpatrick, LeeAnn (Robert) Radtke, Lisa Collins (Todd Attermeier), and Brenda (Lee) Groth. Proud grandma to Jessica (Mikal) Sexton, Karen Gilpatrick, Michael Gilpatrick, Briana...

Victor Hilarov

Victor Hilarov

Sep 7, 2022

Victor R. Hilarov, age 90, entered God's loving embrace on September 7, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Michele Cody. Loving father to Tanya (Chuck) Kendall and Cecily Nicole (Tom) Laycock. Proud "Gramps" of Lauren (Nick) Wilsens, Kristin Kendall, Matthew Kendall, Joshua Kendall, Jordan (Chelsea) Laycock, Natalie (Jacob) Herren, and Alysia Laycock. Caring great grandpa of Aidan, Beckett, and Sawyer...

Anne Barnes

Anne Barnes

Sep 6, 2022

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May Chernetski

May Chernetski

Sep 4, 2022

Our most precious mother, May Chernetski (nee Schilz) passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the age of 98. In Gods mercy now reunited with her infant son David, 8 brothers and sisters, and her parents Joseph and Elizabeth. She is survived by her son Gary, daughters Janice and Carol (William) Generotzky. Also Granddaughters Erin, Heather and Jenna (Michael) and...

Raymond Lopez

Raymond Lopez

Sep 4, 2022

Born to Eternal Life on September 4, 2022 at the age of 91. Loving husband to Delphine "Del" for 67 years. Dear father to Janet (Gary) Nelson, William "Bill" (Cindy) Lopez, Judy (Phil) Caruso Jr. and Brian (Julie) Lopez. Beloved grandpa to Mike, Jenny (Chad), Nick (Emily), Courtney (Shane), Joe (Ven), Lauren (Ben) and Brian Jr. Gramps to Kennedy, Cooper,...

Neil Newkirk

Neil Newkirk

Sep 3, 2022

Neil "Bill" Newkirk of South Milwaukee, WI found eternal peace on September 3, 2022. He was born October 10, 1951 and was the son of the late Gordy and Florence Newkirk. Bill is survived by his beloved, Patti and her daughter, Alyssa; sister Linda (Al); his brother, John; nieces and nephews Mike (Sheri), Wendy (Dave), Jen (Scott) and their children;...

Rose Marie Palicka

Rose Marie Palicka

Sep 2, 2022

Passed away on September 2, 2022 at the age of 81. Loving mother to Elizabeth (James) Kempen, Karen (Daniel) Gradecki, Patrick (Nicole) Murphy, Michael (Carrie) Murphy. Dear grandmother to Jessica, Jamen, Danielle, Kaitlyn, Chandler, Delaney, Ian, Trevor, Niamh and great-grandmother to Kira, Brady, Sophia and Olivia. Further survived by her brothers Robert (Janet) Palicka and Ronald (Donna) Palicka. Funeral service...

Rose Bengert

Rose Bengert

Sep 2, 2022

Rose "Pat" Bengert South Milwaukee - Born to Eternal Life on September 2, 2022 at the age of 93 years young. Loving wife of the late Roger "Smiley". Preceded in death by her parents Bill and Rose Shea (nee Keliher) and her siblings Bernard, Bernadine, Anna Marie, Geraldine, Shirley and William. Survived by brother-in-law Frank Seng and sister-in-law Barbara Ortiz....

Daniel Grimm

Daniel Grimm

Sep 2, 2022

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Thomas Zingale

Thomas Zingale

Aug 31, 2022

Thomas Aloysius Zingale was born August 25, 1929 and entered Eternal Life on August 31, 2022. Thomas served his country in the Korean War having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Rose Zingale; children Mary Joann Meurer (David); Mary Rose Garcia (Brian); Michael Zingale (Janet); Mary Marguerite O'Sullivan (Joseph) and Thomas J. Zingale...

William Tosatto

William Tosatto

Aug 30, 2022

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Joyce Morgan

Joyce Morgan

Aug 28, 2022

Joyce L. Morgan (nee Kienast) passed away on August 28, 2022 at the age of 88. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Charles, of 68 years. Loving mother of Charles and Tom (Debbie). Proud grandma of Brett (Stephanie) Morgan, Stephanie Dallman, and Kristen (Mike) Hackett. Great-grandma of Kali, Natalie, and Averie. Further survived by other relatives and friends. The...

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