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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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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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Peter Sorce

Peter Sorce

Feb 15, 2022

Found peace on February 15, 2022 at the age of 72. Loving husband to the late Colina. Dear father to Gina (Steve) Crouch and Peter (Rachel) Sorce. Beloved grandfather to Nicholas (Jazmin) and Ian and great-grandfather to Liam with one more on the way. Brother to Tom (Myrna), Margaret (George) and the late Leo. Visitation at the funeral home on...

Jeffery Lyon

Jeffery Lyon

Feb 12, 2022

Jeffery passed peacefully after a 10 year battle with multiple myeloma surrounded by his loving family on February 12, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father Lincoln and sister in law Linda. Jeffery leaves behind his loving wife Karen of 46 years, daughters Jennifer (Heath) Powell and Jaclyn (Dan) Caprioli. He was a proud Papa of granddaughter Madison...

Sara Prelesnik

Sara Prelesnik

Feb 11, 2022

Passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022 at the age of 40. Loving mother to Ian. Dear daughter to Gary and Jackie Prelesnik. Beloved sister to Jamie (Zack) Bradley and Nicole (Aaron) Scholz. Granddaughter to Joan Lampe, the late Barbara Wapp, the late John Lampe and the late Lorraine Prelesnik. Also survived by her nephews Austen, Gaven, Aiden Bradley and...

Bryon Pitzl

Bryon Pitzl

Feb 11, 2022

Bryon Timothy Pitzl, age 53, passed away in his home on February 11, 2022. He is survived by his children Amanda, Daryal, Cheyenne and Martin. He is also survived by his parents Robert and Carol; brothers Craig (Cathy), John (Rochelle); sister Catherine and special friend Dawn. He loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Services will be held at Molthen...

Jacqueline Baranek

Jacqueline Baranek

Feb 11, 2022

Jacqueline Baranek, (nee Magnusson), 92, beloved wife of the late Carl Baranek of Cudahy, WI, peacefully passed away in her sleep on February 11th, 2022. Born on January 30,1930 in Racine, WI to the late Florence (Magnusson) Miller. Jackie was raised by her maternal grandmother, Clara (Magnusson) Phipps. Growing up in Racine, Wisconsin, Jacqueline worked many jobs in the early...

Howard Harris

Howard Harris

Feb 11, 2022

Passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022 at home surrounded by family, age 98. Preceded in death by his loving wife Dolores Harris and sons; Marvin, Howard and Jerome Harris. He is survived by his daughters Patricia, Anna and Paulette (Gary). Dear grandfather to Kenny, Julie, Tim, Jason and Alexa and great-grandfather to Amanda and Timothy. Further survived by many...

Kathleen Krening

Kathleen Krening

Feb 11, 2022

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Gilbert Bruck

Gilbert Bruck

Feb 11, 2022

Found peace on February 11, 2022 at the age of 86. Loving husband to Catherine (nee Grady) for 60 years. Dear father to Kim A. Bruck and Kurt (Kim J.) Bruck. Beloved grandpa to Stephanie (Brad) Pelo and Brittany Bruck and 1 great-grandchild on the way. Further survived by nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in law, other relatives and friends. Gilbert...

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