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.

Gloria Helgren

Gloria Helgren

Jul 2, 2021

Cypress, Texas – Former Wisconsin resident Gloria Jean Helgren, 74, died July 2, 2021 at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Texas. She was born the third of three siblings on September 3, 1946 to the late Paul and Anna (Prelewicz) Olszewski. Gloria graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1964 and received her BA in Education from Alverno College in 1992....

Tiffany Bautch

Tiffany Bautch

Jul 1, 2021

Tiffany M. Bautch, age 32, passed away with her beloved family by her side on July 1st, 2021.She was born on June 25th, 1989 to Gary and Cheryl (nee Manning) Bautch. She was a loving sister of Doug (Jaime), Brad, and Corbin and a cherished granddaughter of Violet. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard Bautch, Matt, and...

Frank Gilanyi Jr.

Frank Gilanyi Jr.

Jun 29, 2021

Frank Gilanyi Jr. of South Milwaukee, met his Savior on June 29, 2021 at the age of 87 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Jane (nee Felten). Loving father of Karen (Bill) Griffith, and Al (Chris) Gilanyi. Proud grandfather of Fred (Amanda) Karol, Kim (Mike) McFarlin, Tim (Lindsey) Karol, Mike (Tami) Gilanyi, Dan (Lauren) Gilanyi, and Josh Gilanyi....

Margarete Vallier

Margarete Vallier

Jun 28, 2021

Margarete Vallier passed away Mon, June 28, 2021 age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Leroy Vallier. Loving mother of Christopher (Denise), Diane (David Milkey), David (Tammy), Robert (Sue), Monica (Jerry Joncas), and the late Leroy. Grandmother to Jean, Scott, Matthew, James, Dennis, Robert Jr., Eric, Nicholas, Jamie, Jake, and the late David Jr. Special grandma to Ayneka. Also...

Carmella Pintarro

Carmella Pintarro

Jun 26, 2021

Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee) on Friday, July 9 from 10 to 11 AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Entombment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Carmella Pintarro Memories Born July 20, 1919, Milwaukee, WI. Passed away peacefully on June 26 at the of age 101 with her children by her side. Married August Pintarro...

Matthew Kotz

Matthew Kotz

Jun 25, 2021

Born to Eternal Life on June 25, 2021 at the age of 60. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Josephine Kotz and step-father Hank Ziarek. Loving husband to Robin. Devoted father to Hannah. Brother to Mary (Rick) Urlakis, William Kotz, Jan (Greg) Kolb. Further survived by mother-in-law Gayle (late Frank) Lewis, brothers-in-law Randy and Greg (Laurie) Lewis, nieces,...

Karen Schroeder

Karen Schroeder

Jun 23, 2021

Passed away on June 23, 2021 at the age of 81. Daughter to the late Winfred and Florence Kaempfer. Loving wife to Norman for 57 years. Dear mother to Jennette (Spencer) Cable, Fredrick (Carrie) Schroeder Sr., Arleen (Mark) Flannery, and John (Nicole) Schroeder. Beloved grandmother to Shawn, Cassandra, Hannah, Abigail, Fredrick Jr., Chloe, Benjamin, Tessa and Mercedes. Sister to Jean...

Charlotte Rytman

Charlotte Rytman

Jun 18, 2021

Charlotte A. Rytman passed away on June 18, 2021 at the age of 82. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Richard. Loving mother of Mark (Nancy) Furgason, David Furgason, Susan Herrick Rytman, and Richard (Wendy) Rytman. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Sister of Barbara Hendrickson. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Charlotte was...

Violet Koniar

Violet Koniar

Jun 15, 2021

Violet Ruth Koniar 91 of Cudahy passed away on June 15, 2021. Born February 24, 1930 in Milwaukee to George A. and Ella L. (nee Brustman) Denninger. She graduated from Lutheran High School of Milwaukee in 1948 and the family moved to Cudahy in October of that year. Worked at Geo. J. Meyer Mfg. Co. about 2 years before marrying...

Emily Osielski

Emily Osielski

Jun 12, 2021

Emily H. Osielski (nee Kolpaczyk) passed away on June 12, 2021 at the age of 87. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Walter. Loving mother of the late Helen (Michael) Bouman and Kristine (the late Daniel Schwab). Proud grandmother of Jeffrey (Stacy) Bouman, Jesse Bouman, and Shelly Bouman. Great-grandmother of Brady Bouman. Sister of the late Stella, the late...

Lawrence Bukowski

Lawrence Bukowski

Jun 11, 2021

Passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by his wife Camilla of 55 years. Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 23 at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery Chapel (3800 E College Ave) at 11 AM.

Joan Pecor

Joan Pecor

Jun 8, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the death of Joan Adele Pecor. She passed away in New Berlin at her beautiful apartment the night of Tuesday, June 8th with family at her bedside. Joan was a true storyteller. She regaled family with tales of her mischievous teen years, her travels and her many moves with Glenn, Gwenn, Jay and Dana in...

John Williams

John Williams

Jun 8, 2021

Passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021 at the age of 76. Preceded in death by his parents John and Johanna and sisters Dolores Hoida and Marion Schuld. Loving husband to Mary for 49 years. Dear father to Gary (Carrie) Williams, Janis (Michael) Medek and Daniel (Brienne) Williams. Beloved grandpa to Brynn, Devyn, Ryan, Callie and Emma. Further survived by...

Michael Swartz

Michael Swartz

Jun 6, 2021

Michael Burton Swartz was born on May 12, 1947, the son of Donald and Mary Jane Swartz in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is the youngest of four. His siblings include Nancy Rafferty (Richard, deceased) and Donald Swartz (Carol, deceased), both of Schoolcraft, Michigan; and Harriet Swartz, who preceded him in death. Both of Mike's parents preceded him in death. Mike was...

Bernadine Grutza

Bernadine Grutza

Jun 3, 2021

Bernadine Grutza (nee Frankowski) passed away on June 3, 2021 at age 88, surrounded by her family. Loving mother of Gail (Joseph) Safranski, Michael (Cindy) Grutza, Leslie (Rick) Grutza-O'Leary, Matthew Grutza, and Andrew Grutza. Beloved gramma of Ben (Karen) Safranski, Salena (Eugene) Kwon, Mary (Joseph) Safranski/Mikolajczak, AJ (Taylor) O'Leary, Sunny (Anthony) Spears, and Riley Draheim. Great-gramma to Hanna, Leah, Hazel,...

John Kowalski

John Kowalski

Jun 2, 2021

John J. Kowalski passed away on June 2, 2021 at the age of 62. Loving husband of Debbie (nee Andrew) of 36 years. Father of Julie (Adam Perl), Tina (Tony Lewis), Melissa (Tone Sanchez), and his boy Tim (Lora Short). Loving brother of Kate Kowalski (Steve Krogull), brother-in-law of Bennett (Tracey Elliott) Andrew, and Curt (Pam) Andrew. Grandfather of Brianna,...

Patrick Maciejewski

Patrick Maciejewski

Jun 1, 2021

Patrick D. Maciejewski, 71. Passed away June 1, 2021. Born to life August 24th, 1949. Father of Mark any Christy. Grandpa of Stella, Sophia, Olivia, Evan, Lillian and Madelynn. Brother to Larry (Mary Ellen), Mike (Leslie), Paul (Pam) and Mary Lynn (Dean) Landon. Uncle of Andrew, Jason, Jon, Matthew, Ashley, Scott, Christina and Amelia. Great uncle to Marley, Jorie, Devin,...

John Sobon

John Sobon

May 28, 2021

John J. Sobon passed away on May 28, 2021 at the age of 91. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Sylvia (nee Lipowski). Loving father of the late John, Robert (Lori), the late Donald, Judy Williamschen, Jeffrey (Renee), Paul (Tammy), and Dave (Kelly). Proud grandfather of Jaime, Joanne (Paul), & Lyndsie, and many great-grandchildren. Brother of Thomas (Jean), Gabriele...

Theodore Beinlich

Theodore Beinlich

May 25, 2021

Passed away on May 25, 2021 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by his wife Roselinde. He is survived by his sons Theodore Jr. and Rene (Sabrina) and two grandchildren Connor and Aben. Interment Tuesday, June 1, 10 AM at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Cudahy.

Darrell Benoit

Darrell Benoit

May 24, 2021

Darrell A. Benoit passed away on May 24, 2021 at the age of 61. Loving father of Danielle (Chris) Mayers and Andréa Benoit. Beloved son of the late Ernest and Suzanne. Brother of Dale (Sharon). Uncle of Alayna. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Darrell spent his career as a check processor and manager at M&I Bank. In his...

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