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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Linda Chappel

Linda Chappel

Apr 12, 2022

Called to the Lord on April 12th, 2022, at the age of 75 years. Born October 8th, 1946, in Independence, Iowa and Long-time South Milwaukee resident. Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, survived by devoted Husband Gary, Son Jonathan, Daughter-in-law Vicki, Granddaughter Noelle, Brother David (Olson ) Sister-in-law Mary (Debuhr-Olson) Sister Shirley (Sobk) Sister-in-law Lori (Olson) Nephews Eric (Olson) Drew (Olson)...

Dawn Dayton

Dawn Dayton

Apr 10, 2022

(nee Smith) passed away on April 10, 2022 at the age of 50 years. Beloved wife of Bradley. Loving daughter of Candace "Candy" and the late Keith Smith Sr. Sister of Keith Jr. (Trisha) and Cheryl (John). Daughter-in-law of Laurel Dayton. Sister-in-law of William and Jennifer (Jason) Gilgenbach. Devoted mom to her fur-babies, Calvin and Crystal. Further survived by aunts,...

Wayne Fick

Wayne Fick

Apr 9, 2022

Passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2022 at the age of 86. Loving husband to Marcie for 58 years. Dear father to Brian (Eileen) Fick and Brenda (Mike) Osell. Beloved grandfather to Zack and Ally Osell. Brother to Wanda (late Allen), Lietzke, late Alyce (Clay) Gagnie and the late Larry (Jeanne) Fick. Also survived by his niece Diana Brandner and...

Joseph Ivkowic

Joseph Ivkowic

Apr 7, 2022

Joseph Ivkowic Born April 2, 1933. Born to Eternal Life April 7, 2022 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Nam Sun Kim. Brother of Annamae Flatow, Rodney Ivkowic, and the late Rosemary Vance. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Monday, April 11, 2022 from 10:00-11:00. Funeral service on Monday...

Rose Esaian

Rose Esaian

Apr 5, 2022

Rose (Zagheek) Esaian Rose Esaian passed away on April 5, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born February 19, 1928 in Racine, WI to her beloved parents, Kirkor and Mary Madaghian, immigrants and survivors of the Armenian Genocide. Rose may have grown up on one of the shortest blocks in Racine, however, it was not short on loving...

Robert Sonnen

Robert Sonnen

Apr 5, 2022

Oak Creek, WI Robert "Bob" Sonnen, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Oak Park Place – Oak Creek, where he resided for 27 months. He was born on September 24, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the 2nd of 3 children of the late William and Carolyn Sonnen. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife &...

Sylvia Schworck

Sylvia Schworck

Apr 3, 2022

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Laverne Vander Meer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please share your favorite memory of Shane to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

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.

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