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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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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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Sally Gabriel
Jun 18, 2022
Sally Diane Maynard Gabriel passed away on June 18th, 2022 at the age of 87. Sally was born in Saginaw, Michigan, oldest of 2 daughters to Lloyd and Teresa Maynard. Sally is preceded in death by sister Ruth Grabowski, her loving son Paul, and her gentle grandson Robert. She is survived by her caring husband Robert, her dearest daughters June...
Thomas Schilder
Jun 13, 2022
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Beth Leann
Jun 10, 2022
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Don Simuncak
Jun 7, 2022
Don V. Simuncak passed away on June 7, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Gergen). Loving father of Craig (Loree) and Brenda. Proud grandfather of Stephen. Brother of Dennis and Dave. Brother-in-law of Carol Knaak. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. After high school, Don served his country as a...
Robert Shoman
Jun 6, 2022
Robert Frank Shoman passed away on June 6, 2022 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Shockey. Loving father of Bobbi Jean, Ed (Wendy), Janeen (Mike) Bontempo, and Michael. Grandfather of Sarah (Corey), Cassandra (Zach), and 4 great-grandchildren. Brother of Louis (Nancy). Further survived by his niece Janet (Darrin) Paku, nephew James (Sandy) Hogg, his buddy Ace, other family...
June Schulz
Jun 6, 2022
June E. Schulz (nee Mayotte) Entered Eternal Life Monday, June 6, 2022 at the age of 89, to join her beloved husband George. June was born to Laurence and Grace Mayotte June 17, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI. While employed at Allen-Bradley (1954) she joined the company's a cappella singing group and was a dancer in the chorus line to fuel...
Brandon Oliver
Jun 5, 2022
Born to Eternal Life on June 5, 2022 at the age of 32. Loving father to Chloe Rose and Kendall Lee. Amazing son to Brian and Lenore Oliver. Best brother to Amanda (Andrew) Chojnacki. Grandson to Carrolyn Krueger, uncle to Bella Mae and Lincoln Andrew. He is survived by other relatives and many close friends that he considered to be...
Joy Sahagian
Jun 4, 2022
July 31, 1929 – June 4, 2022 Resided in South Milwaukee, WI Joy J. Sahagian (nee Ottman) peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of June 4, 2022 at the age of 92. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Joy loved her family with all her heart and was always a busy, cleaning,...
Robert Kertscher
Jun 2, 2022
Robert M. Kertscher passed away on June 2, 2022 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Vicki (Werner). Loving father of Brian (Lynnsey), Brenda (Robin), Bobby (Germelina), and Bridget (Steve). Proud grandfather of Destiny, Nathaniel, Abery, Mira, Dyllan, Liam, and Payge. Brother of Floyd, Ronnie, and Joyce. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A celebration of...
Walter Chowanec
May 30, 2022
Walter J. Chowanec - Born May 1, 1940. Entered into Eternal Life May 30, 2022. Joining the Angels and Saints, a man of Deep Faith. Walt was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and John P. Chowanec Sr., Sister-in-law, Shirley A Chowanec, Brother-in-law, Dennis V. Thompson, Lyle Hofacker, and niece, Jaclyn Pettis. Survived by brothers, Robert J Chowanec, Paul...
Lori Lackowski
May 30, 2022
Lori passed away on May 30, 2022, age 63, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nilandino "Neil" and Patricia Oddis. She is survived by her beloved husband David and her sons Shawn (Danielle) and Jeremy (Rebecca), grandchildren Olivia, Grace, Dominic, Shawn and Breana, and goddaughter Melanie Marks, sisters Lisa, Diane and Kathy (Jeff)...
Michael Moore
May 24, 2022
Michael Wayne Moore 59 of Oak Creek WI, passed away May 24,2022. Michael was born in Chicago, IL. He was a beloved husband and brother. Loving father, step-father, grand father and great grandfather. He was a caring friend to many.
Kathleen Schumacher
May 23, 2022
Born to Eternal Life on May 23, 2022 at the age of 77. Loving wife to Tom for 57 years. Dear mother to Tina (James Chojnacki) Schumacher, Rachel Schumacher, Jenny (Mark) Kowalski and Matthew (Lindsey) Schumacher. Beloved grandmother to Jack Warren, Mitchell Schoofs, Anna Warren and Ruby Schoofs. Sister to Gary Branger, Patricia McManaman, Marlene Wesley, Tim Branger and the...
Patrick Stewart
May 22, 2022
Stewart Patrick H. formerly of South Milwaukee. Born to eternal life May 22, 2022 at the age of 56 years. Loving son of Marilyn A. Stewart and the late James F. Stewart. Dear brother of Richard (Judy) Stewart, Mary (Jim) Orlinski, Patrice (Brian) Eucalano, James (Kim) Stewart, Diane (Paul) Carrier, and Donald (the late Kim) Stewart. Fond uncle of Lara...
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