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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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Evelyn Benkowski

Evelyn Benkowski

Jan 19, 2022

Evelyn J. Benkowski was born on December 10, 1947 and entered her heavenly home on January 19, 2022. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, John and Celia Benkowski. She was a graduate of South Milwaukee High School. Evelyn worked her entire career, over 40 years, at the Ladish Company and retired in 2010. She enjoyed traveling and took...

Mark Pfeffer

Mark Pfeffer

Jan 19, 2022

Of Eagle, WI - Born to eternal life on January 19th at the age of 70. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Karen Pfeffer. He was the beloved father of Melissa, Sarah, and Rebecca. He was the proud and loving grandpa of 10 grandchildren, who adored him. He was the loving brother to Judy, Dennis, Lori,...

Kenneth Hermersmann

Kenneth Hermersmann

Jan 14, 2022

Kenneth J Hermersmann, (AKA Herm) 72, of South Milwaukee, died peacefully on January 14, 2022, while in the company of his wife, at Aurora St. Luke's South Shore Hospital. He was born December 14, 1949, at his parent's home in the Town of Lake, and was the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Raszeja) Hermersmann. Ken attended school in...

Virginia Kubel

Virginia Kubel

Jan 14, 2022

Virginia T. Kubel (nee Czeszynski) Passed Away on January 14, 2022. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph, Parents Stephen and Mathilda; brother Ernie and sister Dorothy. Virginia is survived by her niece Judy and Nephews Randy, Jeff and Brion. Further survived by great nephews and nieces.

Kenneth Osowski

Kenneth Osowski

Jan 12, 2022

Kenneth "Ken" Joseph Osowski left this world peacefully on January 12, 2022 at the beautiful age of 75 years. Ken was born on August 5, 1946 in South Milwaukee, WI to Jennie (Kender) and Stanley Osowski. He was held in love and surrounded by his family as he passed, finally unlocking all the mysteries of eternal life, as he had...

Karen Lesky

Karen Lesky

Jan 9, 2022

Karen M. Lesky, age 75, was surrounded with her daughter's love when she passed away peacefully in her home on January 9, 2022. Karen was the first born of four daughters to Francis & Gilbert Lesky. She was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Bay View High School in 1964. At the age of 18 she got married and moved...

Thomas Adams

Thomas Adams

Jan 8, 2022

Thomas W. Adams passed away on January 8, 2022 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Rose Marie (nee Magestro). Loving father of Thomas J. Adams and Tracy L. (Alan) Haybermeyer. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Kali, and Kayla. Brother of Mary Ellen (Vernon) Mallum and Elaine Taylor. Brother-in-law of Pauline Parker, Linda Danek, Sally Lubinski, and Augie Magestro. Preceded...

Helen Wozniak

Helen Wozniak

Jan 6, 2022

Helen J. Wozniak (nee Peterson) Embraced by God on January 6, 2022 at the age of 98. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Leonard. Mother of Mary, Joe (Sue), Jim (Debbie), Terra Ann Rosenblatt, Cari (Jon) Griffiths, John (Kati), Jeff (Judy). Fondly remembered by her 11 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters, many nieces and nephews. Survived by her...

Doris Fabans

Doris Fabans

Jan 3, 2022

Age 89, of South Milwaukee, WI died on January 3, 2022. She was born July 1, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Sidney and Jane Fabans. Doris is survived by her son Michael (Erin) Napier of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doris was retired after a varied career that included sales, banking and marketing of floral refrigerators and display supplies. She was an...

Jasmina Topic

Jasmina Topic

Dec 31, 2021

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Eugene Palubicki

Eugene Palubicki

Dec 31, 2021

Eugene Palubicki "Whoop", 99, passed away peacefully Friday, December 31, 2021, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 17, 1922, son of the late Frank and Sarah (nee: Krzoske) Palubicki and grew up in Pelican Lake, WI. In 1954, he was united in marriage to Josephine Palubicki, who preceded him in death in 2011....

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Dec 29, 2021

Mary A. "Nana" Jones, 94, of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. Mary was born June 3, 1927 in Hub City, Wisconsin to John and Mildred (Schoonover) Dixon. Mary is survived by two sons and two daughters: William L. Jones, Jr. (Judy) of Racine; Jenny Hetzel (Chuck Nitka) of South Milwaukee;...

George Vomberg

George Vomberg

Dec 29, 2021

George P. Vomberg Born to eternal Life on December 29, 2021 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Sharon Vomberg. Beloved brother of Mary Liebe. Loving father of Rose (Jack) Mani, Victoria (Ray) Brunette, George (Linda) Vomberg, and Catherine Vomberg. Proud grandfather of Matt, Dan, Theresa, Chris, Steven, Eric, Cathy, Krystal, and Amber. Further survived by great-grandchildren,...

Jack Hensel

Jack Hensel

Dec 29, 2021

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Kenneth Pakulski

Kenneth Pakulski

Dec 28, 2021

Kenneth H. Pakulski passed away at home on December 28, 2021 at the age of 78. He is reunited with his parents, Anthony and Florence. He is survived by his Godson & cousin, Patrick (Lisa) Lisowski; Goddaughter & niece, Michele (Lance) Gallun; and cousins, Bertie Schmadl. Special friend of Mike (Val) Iverson, Gloria, and Shawn (Corinne) Nareski. Preceded in death...

Earl Murnane

Earl Murnane

Dec 27, 2021

Earl J. Murnane passed away on December 27, 2021 at the age of 87. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Isabel (nee Damian). Loving father of Bob (Peggy) Murnane and Linda (Rick Jasnica) Swick. Proud grandfather of Tommy, Bobby, the late Aaron, Joel, Joe, Brooke, Luke, and many great-grandchildren. Brother of Audrey Waldoch, Russ, the late Lou Foster, the...

Giuseppina Pappalardo

Giuseppina Pappalardo

Dec 26, 2021

Giuseppina "Josephine, Josie, Jo" M. Pappalardo (nee Balsamo) of Oak Creek, WI, was a caring and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, nonna, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, friend, and neighbor. She was born into eternal life December 26, 2021 at the age of 67. Jo was born to the late Liborio and Anna Balsamo on December 4, 1954, in Termini, Sicily....

Mary Francis

Mary Francis

Dec 23, 2021

Francis, Mary Elizabeth (nee Nicholson) South Milwaukee - Mary Elizabeth Francis (nee Nicholson) was welcomed to heaven on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 68. Loving wife of Darrell, wonderful mother of Doug, Marybeth, and Jayne Ryczkowski (Brian), and best Nana to Madison, Brooke, Elizabeth & Emily Ryczkowski. Proud daughter of the late Doug and Liz Nicholson (nee Molthen)....

Roger Peterson

Roger Peterson

Dec 22, 2021

Age 80, went to join his wife Karen in Heaven on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born in Minnesota on May 14, 1941 to the late Helmer and Hannah (Holland) Peterson. He was united in marriage to Karen Mahlman on May 29, 1965 at St. John's Church in South Milwaukee. Roger served in the U.S Army from 1960 to...

Francis "Fritz" Mahsem

Francis "Fritz" Mahsem

Dec 21, 2021

Francis J, "Fritz" Mahsem was born on August 8th, 1936 and passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Veronica along with his brothers, Leonard and Robert, sister Rose Olsen and beloved son, Patrick. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Connie (nee Torzynski), children, Chris (Maureen), Michael and Susan (George) Aldrich...

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