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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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,...

Sally Gabriel

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

Thomas Schilder

Jun 13, 2022

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Beth Leann

Beth Leann

Jun 10, 2022

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Don Simuncak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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