Obituaries

Sep 11, 2021

Passed away on September 11, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his mother Marilyn, Father in law Mack Trauernicht & Mother in law Patricia Trauernicht. Survived by his wife Jackie, sons Christopher Thomas (Kelly) and Matthew Ryan (Michelle); proud grandpa of Weston; brother in laws, Brian (Mary) Trauernicht, Jeffrey (Bev) Trauernicht, Nathan (Julie) Trauernicht, and Sister...

Sep 9, 2021

Marilyn Lorraine Flaherty (Keeler) passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2021 at age 85, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband Dennis and her special friend Wayne Page. She is survived by her son Timothy (Julie), her daughter Colleen (Heidi) and six grandchildren; Amelia, Samuel, Keira, Joseph, Thomas, and Rose....

Sep 7, 2021

Robert R. Tarman passed away on September 7, 2021 at the age of 89. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Theresa E. (nee Benkowski). Loving father of David (Mary), Roger (Christine), Stuart (Mary), Janet (Matt) Kube, Marty (Cheryl), and Jeff. Proud grandfather of Samuel, Matthew, Chad, Melanie, Michael, and Joe. Brother of Kenneth (Dolores) and Richard. Further survived by...

Sep 6, 2021

Judith "Judi" Ann Held, lifelong resident of South Milwaukee, passed away September 6. 2021 at 67 years young. Judi is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Welbes Held, brother James Anthony, aunts Elizabeth "Betty" and husband Robert "Bob" Ohm, Jr., Carol Perkins; uncles John Janette and Conrad Held and aunt Claudia, cousins Cheryl Held, Mark and Mary Janette. LeeAnne...

Sep 5, 2021

Eugene Slosarek (Gene, Geno, Butter), 91, passed away peacefully September 5, 2021 at home in South Milwaukee. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hazel; and children Karen (Dan) Wisowaty, Steve (Cara) Slosarek, and Theresa Morrison. He is further survived by grandchildren Kayla and Eric Wisowaty, Brett Slosarek, and Brian Morrison. He proudly served as a firefighter for...

Sep 3, 2021

Ron passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2021, at the age of 64; surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Jill (Swanson), his children Jeffrey (Amy) Petrus, Matthew Petrus, and Erin (Matthew) Wood, and his grandchildren Winnie, Ainsley, Mackenzie, and Strider. He is also survived by his mother Arlene Petrus, and siblings Dennis Petrus, Ken (Gail) Petrus,...

Sep 1, 2021

Born on February 17, 1931 and Born to Eternal Life on September 1, 2021 at the age of 90. Loving husband to Margaret for 70 years. Dear father to Teresa (John) Baranowski, Thomas (Robin) Mrotek, Tammy Wentworth and Gary (Susan) Mrotek. Beloved grandfather to Ashley (Justin) Hilgemann, Patrick (Jade) Baranowski, Alex Mrotek and great-grandfather to Alec Hilgemann, Genevieve Baranowski and...

Aug 30, 2021

Ella Schober (nee Thiede) known to many as 'Auntie Ella' of South Milwaukee passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, August 30th after a year long battle with dementia and heart failure. The 4th of 10 children born to her late mother and father, Louis and Ann Thiede. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years...

Aug 27, 2021

Carol A. Thorn (nee Weinstock) passed peacefully on Fri., August 27 2021, at the age of 84. She is reunited with her loving husband, Eugene.; they were married for nearly 62 years. Cherished mom of Christopher Thorn, Theresa (Mark) Moen, Kelly (Jeff) Dulka, and Jessica Thorn. Proud grandma of Angela, Nicholas, Chelsea, Perry, Madeline, Claudia, Vanessa, Natalie, Carly and Christopher....

Aug 27, 2021

Evelyn A. Walters (nee Jurena) found peace on August 27, 2021 at age 94. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Joseph. She is survived by family members and friends. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Raul Mateo for his care over the years. A special thank you to the Howard Village family for the exceptional care given to Evelyn...

Aug 26, 2021

Eileen L. McFadden passed away on August 26, 2021 at the age of 92. Proud and loving mother of Patrick (Sally) McFadden, Michael (Steven Scholze) McFadden, Brian (Joan Holcomb) McFadden, and Neil (Donna) McFadden. Sister of Dorothy (Robert) Iams and Marilyn Delaney. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021...

Aug 25, 2021

Morgan Jr. Charles William Beloved husband to Joyce Morgan (nee Kienast) for 68 years. Dear father to Charles and Tom (Debbie) Morgan. Special grandpa to Brett (Stephanie) Morgan, Stephanie Dallman, and Kristen (Mike) Hackett. Great-grandpa to Kali, Natalie, and Averie. The family would like to thank Aurora Hospice for the wonderful care you gave Charles. Special thank you to Barb...

Aug 19, 2021

Was taken too soon on August 19, 2021 at the age of 38. Loving son to Geoffrey Beals and Janice (James P.) Kolodzyk. Dear father to MiKayla and Abigail Beals. Beloved brother to Jennifer L. Beals and uncle to Isabella M. Beals. Further survived by Aunt and Uncle Barbara and Carl Dufek and Karen and Douglas Beals, Godparents; Laurie Peterson,...

Aug 18, 2021

Joni M. Forster (nee Littmann) passed away on August 18, 2021 at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Terry for 41 years. Loving mother of Angela (Jay Jones), TJ, and Nicole. Proud grandmother of Jayden, Abbie, Jasiah, and Adrian. Sister of Jerry (Mary Ellen) Littmann and Jack (Lynn) Littmann. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack &...

Aug 17, 2021

Othon "Chito" Valle, Jr. Age 77 yrs. Passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born September 11th, 1943 to Othon and Hattie Valle. He grew up in Carrollville, Oak Creek with his dear brothers Robert, Richard (Maureen), and Peter Valle. He was the beloved uncle of Linda (James), Buffy (Heath), Ticia (Jason), and Lisa (Byron). Dick and Ann Yezzi...

Aug 17, 2021

Aug 15, 2021

Jane M. Polasek passed away on August 15, 2021 at the age of 74. She is reunited with her parents, Henry and Alice (nee Krzywkowski) Polasek; and her sister, Lorraine Polasek. Jane worked for the U.S. Forestry Service for 37 years. She was the president and tournament chair for the Grant Park Golf Club. Visitation will be on Monday, August...

Aug 13, 2021

Passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 at the age of 98. Preceded in death by her husband Gerald and her brothers and sister. She is survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee) on Wednesday, August 18 from 10 to 11 AM with Mass at 11 AM. Interment Holy...

Aug 10, 2021

Unexpectedly passed away on August 10, 2021 at the age of 70. Loving husband to Debra. Dear father to John (Maureena), Bobbie Jo (Adam) and Jim (Amanda). Further survived by his brothers Don "Tuna" (Peggy) Sindric and Ron Sindric, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Aug 5, 2021

Walter John Sidlik Jr. of South Milwaukee Passed into God's care on August 5, 2021. Son of the late Walter John Sr. and Kathyrn (Sindric). Further preceded in death by his grandparents Steve and Anna Sidlik and Bela and Anna Sindric. Survived by his uncle Joseph Sindric. Further survived by his cousins and other relatives and friends. The world gave...