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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Barbara Karweik

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

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

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

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

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

Shane Truley

Mar 8, 2022

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Dolores Tarman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Gerald Jankowski

Gerald Jankowski

Feb 21, 2022

Passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022 at the age of 83. Loving father to Candy (Harv) Carman, Craig (Patty) Jankowski, Kim (Jeff) Iwinski and Gerald (Lynn) Jankowski Jr. Dear grandfather to Jason, Rob, Jeffrey, Anthony, Jack, Carissa, Ashley, Mandy and great-grandfather to Alyssa and Aria. Brother to Edward (late June) Jankowski, Jeanette (late Jerry) Depotsie, Helen (Tom) Gadowski, Penny...

Betty Willms

Betty Willms

Feb 20, 2022

Betty passed into the arms of the Lord on February 20,2022, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her dear husband Kenneth Sr., son Kenneth Jr., daughter Arlene, granddaughter Sheila and her parents Leonard and Valencia. Betty is survived by her children Carol (William) Sawchuk, Barbara McIntosh (Angel Sanchez) and Darryl Willms; grandchildren Dawn (Bob) Pipkorn, Tony,...

Brian Tart

Brian Tart

Feb 20, 2022

Passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2022 at the age of 30. Loving son to Daniel and Sandra. Dear father of Ryan Dominic, his brothers Cole and Nickolai, their mother Nicole. Brother to Sierra (Michael) and DJ. He is also survived by his grandmother Eunice, uncle Joe, aunt Diane, as well as other relatives and friends. Brian enjoyed life, he...

Harry Wesley

Harry Wesley

Feb 18, 2022

Harry Joseph Wesley Of South Milwaukee. Born in Milwaukee on July 6, 1926. Passed peacefully in his comforting home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2022 at the age of 95 years. Beloved husband to the love of his life Mary V. Wesley, who preceded him in death 22 years prior. Greatest and most loving father to Joan (Bill)...

James Stolpa

James Stolpa

Feb 18, 2022

James Peter "Opa" Stolpa, age 79, died peacefully on February 18, 2022 following a brief illness. Born to Walter and Grace Stolpa in South Milwaukee on August 2, 1942. He is survived by two sons, Todd (Kriss) and Jim (Allison); four grandchildren, Clayton (Noel), Shelby, Rachael (Brock), and Samara; three great-grandchildren, Aiden, Brant, and Lilah. Special friend to Muriel and...

Louis Gomez

Louis Gomez

Feb 15, 2022

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