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.
Sylvia Schworck
Apr 3, 2022
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Laverne Vander Meer
Mar 26, 2022
Laverne L. Vander Meer (nee Gravelle) passed away on March 26th at the age of 94. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Peter. Loving mother of the late Lynn, the late Joseph, Jean, Ronald, Sandra, and Sharon. Proud grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 7, and great-great grandmother of 1. She is preceded in death by her loving sister, June...
Dennis Nash
Mar 24, 2022
Dennis M. Nash passed away on March 24, 2022 at the age of 80. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Judith (nee Fuerbringer). Loving father of Debra Lynn (Randall) Ahlborn, Michael P., and Tracy Marie. Proud grandfather of Sydney Marie (Eric) Anderson, Brice Ahlborn, and Tyler (Alyssa) Ahlborn. Brother of David and Janice (Charles) Dreher. Further survived by nieces,...
Linda Kender
Mar 22, 2022
Linda passed into her Lord's arms on March 22, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Eileen. Survived by her loving husband Thomas, and daughter Kelly (Tony) Lewkowski. Further survived by other relations and many friends. Linda retired from Rockwell Automation and was a member of The Grant Park Women's' Golf League. The family would like...
Patricia Kerber
Mar 18, 2022
Patricia K. Kerber (nee Pfeiffer) was born to Eternal Life on March 18, 2022 at the age of 84. She is reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, John. Dear mother to Alan (Chris) Kerber, the late Gary Kerber, David (Jan) Kerber and Teresa (Bob) LaCoursiere. Beloved grandma to Jeremy (Christa), Keri (Cory), Josh (Heather), Jason, the late Anthony,...
Dolores Sawicki
Mar 17, 2022
(nee Champagne) formerly of Cudahy, WI passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022 surrounded by family at the age of 84. Dolores was born on May 20, 1937 in South Milwaukee to the late Frank and Dorothy Champagne. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who lived her life by treating others with kindness, compassion, empathy and goodwill which...
Barbara Karweik
Mar 17, 2022
Barbara A Karweik (nee Dziadowicz) "Shorty" passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022 at the age of 84 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James. Loving mother of Michael (Kim), Joseph (Karen) and James. Dear grandmother of Vincent (Tristin), Celia (Eli), Ellie (Austin), James "JJ" & Kyle. Barbara is further survived by...
Kenneth Keeler
Mar 17, 2022
Passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022 at the age of 75. Loving father to Lisa (Brian) Tennison, Cathleen (Jon) Frederick, Jennifer (Nathan) Vaillancourt and Lawrence Keeler. Dear grandfather to Kirsten, Heather, Amber (Jon), Brett, Xavier, Kalia, Arianna and "adopted granddaughter" Cecelia. Great-grandfather to Kalina and Jackson. Further survived by other relatives and friends. A memorial visitation will be held...
Adam Voecks
Mar 17, 2022
Adam Voecks, age 37, passed away suddenly on the afternoon of March 17th. 2022. Preceded into eternal life by Roger Voecks, Duane Moen and his mother Kari Voecks. Survived by his father David (Joyce) Voecks and his brothers Bradley Voecks (Beth) and Matthew Voecks. Also survived by his special friend Carla. He was a loving son, caring brother and was...
Bruce Pendzich
Mar 11, 2022
Bruce D Pendzich of South Milwaukee, WI found eternal peace on Friday, March 11th, 2022, at the age of 67. Bruce is reunited with his loving parents Edward Sr and Jane (nee Moffatt) Pendzich, and his brothers Edward (Eddie) and Lawrence (Larry) Pendzich. Bruce is survived by his soulmate Suzanne (Sue) Pendzich (nee Lee), his children Mark (Kara), Katherine (Matthew)...
Melvin Krajnak
Mar 11, 2022
Mel passed away on March 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey and sister Joyce Fouts and is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn and his children Kristine and David (Blanche) Krajnak; grandchildren Morgan and Lucas. Mel was a veteran who served in Korea. He worked for Bucyrus Erie for 43 years. A visitation will be...
Shane Truley
Mar 8, 2022
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Dolores Tarman
Mar 6, 2022
(nee FEHLER) Born April 22, 1931 and passed away on March 6, 2022 at the age of 90. Survived by her husband of 71 years, Kenneth L Tarman. Also survived by her daughters, Sally (Patrick) McFadden, Kathy (Bill) Tarman-Ramcheck, & Sandy Tarman, who has cared for Mom for the last 9 months, and her son Bruce (Janelle) Tarman. She is...
Sharon Stritchko
Mar 3, 2022
Sharon passed away on March 3rd after a lifelong struggle with illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Geraldine and a brother. She is survived by her brother Robert and many family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a future date.
Lila Tippett
Mar 1, 2022
RACINE – (Northlake, IL. & Ishpeming, MI.) Lila E. Tippett, age 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at Ramsey Woods Assisted Living facility in Cudahy, WI. Lila was born in Chicago, IL. on March 23rd, 1939 to Einar and Gerda (nee Appel) Carlsson. Lila lived in the Chicago area during most of her life working many various types...
Christopher Bieniewski
Feb 28, 2022
Christopher Ryan Bieniewski, age 43, passed away unexpectedly in Milwaukee on February 28, 2022. Christopher was born June 22, 1978 to Pamela and Thomas Bieniewski. Christopher grew up In South Milwaukee and attended South Milwaukee high school. Christopher is survived by his daughter Raelee Bieniewski, his sister Laura (Lance), brother Brett (Amy) Gardner, four nieces and nephews and many friends...
Joseph Vodnik
Feb 26, 2022
Joseph F. Vodnik, 67, travelled home to our Lord on February 26, 2022 with a quick stop at the Rainbow Bridge to pick up his fur buddy BJ. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Dolores Vodnik. He was the dearest brother of Mary Ann (Glenn) Bagemehl, Pat (Denis) Stroik, Anthony (Yolanda) Vodnik, Karen (Elmer) Schelbrock and...
Violet Brink
Feb 23, 2022
Violet "Vi" B. Brink (nee Gaida) Passed away on February 23, 2022 in Springfield, MO. Violet was born in the Town of Lake, WI on January 27, 1930. The daughter of Julius and Antonia Gaida. Violet was united in marriage to Robert Brink at St. Johns Parsonage in the Town of Lake, WI on March 3, 1950. Violet traveled with...
Leroy Manka
Feb 22, 2022
LeRoy R. Manka LeRoy passed peacefully on February 22, 2022 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Mary and ex-wife Kathleen; survived by his children Craig (Sheri), Scott (Stacey), Amy (Ted); grandchildren Allison, Austin, Kayla, Ashley, Dalton, Mariah, Anna and Dillon; great grandchildren Nora, Lilly and Bryson and brothers Darryl (Annie)...
Billie Sergeant
Feb 21, 2022
Age 90 - Of South Milwaukee, formerly of Seattle, WA and Springfield, IL passed away at her home on February 21, 2022. Billie was born April 26, 1931 in Harlan Co, KY. She is survived by her sister, Mary Sue Kowalewski, sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her dear friend Harold Lucas,...
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