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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Dolores Poplar

Dolores Poplar

Dec 21, 2021

Dolores passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 surrounded by here family. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack, sister Dorothy and brother in law Morris. She will be missed by her children, Robert (Arleen) and Susie; grandchildren Nicholas (Margaret) and Jennifer (Don) Kveton; Great grandchildren Juliet, Antonina, Jack J. and Nastassia. Further survived by nephews, nieces and friends....

Dolores Tolkacz

Dolores Tolkacz

Dec 20, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Dec 20, 2021 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her husband Peter. Loving mother to Jackie (Paul) Ziarek, Terri (Jim) Scoles, Tim (Lori) Tolkacz, Peter Tolkacz, Julie Wilde, Mark (Kim) Tolkacz and Jill (Rob Page) Tolkacz. Dear grandmother to Nathan, Daniel, Benjamin, Matthew, Richard, Carly, Matt, Wes, Peter, Kelly, Jeff, Brandon, Paige, Dillan...

Josette Bauer

Josette Bauer

Dec 19, 2021

Found peace on December 19, 2021 at the age of 74. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence and parents Frank and Paulette. Loving mother to Jerry (Denise), Keith (Cheryl) and Cheri (Dale). Dear grandma to Brandon, Samantha, Emma, Aubrey and Austin. Also survived by her sisters Maryann and Yvette. Private services were held.

Frederick Johnson

Frederick Johnson

Dec 16, 2021

Frederick "Doodles" J. Johnson passed away on December 16, 2021 at the age of 85. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Marion. Loving father of Sean (Harry), Robb (Suzanne), Scott (Roxanne), Kim, and Jodi. Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. He shared a special bond with his grandson, Erik. Brother of Larry (Deanne), Bruce (Debbie),...

Robert Buerger

Robert Buerger

Dec 15, 2021

Robert A Buerger Cudahy – Born to Stanley and Florence Buerger on August 15, 1941, passed away peacefully December 15, 2021 at the age of 80 with his beloved wife beside him. He is survived by his wife Helen of 58 years. Loving father of Therese (Lance) Wasniewski and Robert (Trina) Buerger, Jr. Proud grandpa of Joshua, Andrew, and Gina;...

Ramona Thalman

Ramona Thalman

Dec 14, 2021

Ramona Thalman passed away on December 14, 2021 at the age of 75. Beloved mother of Todd Zydowicz and Travis (Tracy) Zydowicz. Loving sister of Peter (Millie) Thalman. Proud grandmother of Marina, Sami, Hailey Jo, and Nikolas. Further survived by other family and many friends. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 3:00-4:30. Memorial service on...

Ian Hjertaas

Ian Hjertaas

Dec 12, 2021

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Joseph Lengyel

Joseph Lengyel

Dec 12, 2021

Joseph S. Lengyel Jr November 16, 1927-December 12, 2021 Grandpa Joe has been so many things in his life. He's been a soldier, who chose to serve in WWII. He's been a Golden Gloves boxing contender who trained hard. He drove a 18 wheeler for Midwest Transfer, all over delivering supplies. He was a machinist, who worked at Ladish for...

Kathleen Passehl

Kathleen Passehl

Dec 10, 2021

Passed away on December 10, 2021 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by her parents Gregory and Betty Schoenung. Loving wife to Ron and dear mother to Jeremy. Sister to Gary Schoenung, Deb Falck, Mary Weir and Terri Mutsch. Further survived by her father-in-law Leroy "Lee", sister-in-law Donna, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on...

Ruth Abraham

Ruth Abraham

Dec 9, 2021

Ruth Renee Abraham (Brenner) ascended to heaven on December 9, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to the late George C. Brenner and Adele D. Brenner (Neimy) on January 2, 1937. She grew up an only child until her brother Steve Brenner joined the family when she was 10 years old. The family lived in...

Adeline Becker

Adeline Becker

Dec 9, 2021

Born on July 31, 1932 and passed away on December 9, 2021 at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Richard W. Becker Dear mother of Deborah (Chris) McFadden and Rick (Carol) Becker. Grandmother of Anthony (Laura) Kubicek, Kristin (Ryan) Schlosser and Matthew Becker. Great-grandmother of Casey Kubicek, Madysen Schlosser, Lia Schlosser and Lou Schlosser. Sister to the...

Diane Bayer

Diane Bayer

Dec 9, 2021

Diane A. Bayer (nee Schuster) passed away on December 9, 2021. Beloved wife of David C. Bayer. Loving mother of Matthew A. (Bridget), Elizabeth A. (Jesse A. Mantyh), Margaret M. (Jerod Duris), and the late Michael. Proud grandmother of Rose, Anna, Elise, Felicity, Peter, Max, and Genevieve. Sister of the late Betty Schuster, the late Carol Krier, the late David...

Dianne Jankowski

Dianne Jankowski

Dec 7, 2021

(nee Thomas) December 7, 2021 - Found peace with family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Loving wife to Ken for 54 years. Dear mother to Julie Rose and Laura (Tony) Talavera. Beloved grandma to Daniel (fiancee Jasmine Hays) Rose, Samantha Talavera and Lucas Talavera. Also survived by her brother Richard (Sandi) Thomas. Private services will be...

Kevin Brown

Kevin Brown

Dec 5, 2021

Kevin Brown, 49, of South Milwaukee, WI left this world and was reunited with loving Mother and Father on December 5th, 2021. He leaves a hole in the hearts of his surviving family and friends. Love of his life, fiancé, Connie Loving Father to Austin and Samantha. Known as "KK" to his adoring stepchildren Christopher and Julia. "Pop Pop" to...

Audrey Lessard

Audrey Lessard

Dec 4, 2021

Passed away on December 4, 2021 at the age of 80. Loving wife to the late Dennis Lessard. Dear mother to the late Donna, Diane, Dean, David, Dana and Daryl. Beloved grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Audrey was an amazing woman with a heart of gold. She always put others first especially her family.

Eric Phillips

Eric Phillips

Dec 4, 2021

Passed away on December 4, 2021. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1989 and was the Salutatorian - class and school president. He lettered in Varsity swimming as a freshman and was allowed to graduate in January 1989 to travel to Hiroshima, Japan and teach English to Japanese middle school students. Eric attended Illinois Wesyelan University majoring in Japanese....

Jaime Suarez Loyola

Jaime Suarez Loyola

Nov 29, 2021

Doctor Jaime Suarez Loyola, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Ica, Peru on February 7, 1936. He was 85 years old. The son of Cirilo Suarez Soto and Felicita Loyola Avalos, he was the second born of four children. He graduated in 1968 with a degree in General...

James Koepp

James Koepp

Nov 27, 2021

Born to Eternal Life on November 27, 2021 at the age of 85. Loving husband to the late Sylvia for 62 years. Dear father to Carolyn (Jim) Walters and Tim (Wendy) Koepp. Beloved grandpa to Sarah (Chad) Hilligoss, Adam (Amber) Walters and Nicole (Craig) Schommer. Great-grandpa to Aaden, Connor, Matthew and Addaley. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Robert Blavat

Robert Blavat

Nov 27, 2021

Of Oshkosh - Formerly of South Milwaukee died peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the age of 85. He is survived by his daughters Dawn (Mike) Emer and Dana (Doug) Whiteley. Proud grandpa to Tyler and Bennett Whiteley. Dear brother of Nancy Knickelbine and Jan (Ed) Przybylski. Very special friend of Russ and Judy Matthes. Further survived by family...

Lawrence Lipp

Lawrence Lipp

Nov 26, 2021

Lawrence "Larry" J. Lipp passed peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021, at the age of 53. Loving son of Betty (the late Jerome) Lipp. Dear brother of Janet (Don) Curtis, Russell Kleman, Robert Kleman, Michele (the late Joe) Roncolato, Mary Jo (Ron) Grosskreutz, Jerome J. Lipp, and Cheryl (Allen) Sadowski. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....

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