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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jeffrey Cornehls
May 18, 2021
Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Cornehls passed away on May 18, 2021 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Cynthia. Loving father of Tyler Cornehls and Carly Johnson. Proud grandfather of Dylan, Grayson, & Mila Cornehls, Audrey Johnson and Sunny Kopecky. Cherished son of Carl and Sharon. Brother of Scott (Joan) and Heidi (Terry Kotke) Simatic. Brother-in-law of Robb (Kim Lenae)...
Ryan Widor
May 18, 2021
Incredibly loved and leaving a void in hearts impossible to fill, Ryan passed away on May 18, 2021 at the age of 33. Preceded in death by his grandparents Vernon, Nancy and Charles "Chuck"; uncles Gregg and Lavern "Popeye"; aunt Dawn and father-in-law Paul. Survived by his wife Tara-Rae (Blohm), sons Grant, and Cameron and daughter Fiona and dog dad...
Maryann House
May 14, 2021
Born to Eternal Life on May 14, 2021 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by her husband Wayne and sons Randy and Daniel House. Loving mother to Lori (William) Pritchard, Diane (Mark) Orozco, David House and Michael House. Dear grandmother to PJ (Jamie) Stojanovic, Matthew Stojanovic, Ashley (fiance John) Pritchard, Michael (Korina) Pritchard and Savannah House. Visitation at...
Donald Patskowski
May 14, 2021
Donald Patskowski Jr. Passed away on May 14, 2021 at the age of 61. Loving brother to Robert and Steven Patskowski. Dear uncle to Carly. Also survived by his aunts, uncles, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Sr. and Nancy Patskowski. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from 2:00PM...
Edward Zembroski
May 9, 2021
Edward "Ed" C. Zembroski December 14, 1942-May 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Cathy (nee Embertson) for 53 1/2 years. Loving father of Chad (Tricia) and Jason (Amy). Proud grandfather of Alex, Zachary, Natia, and Zoriana. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward S. and Cecilia "Virge" (nee Dominski) Zembroski. Further survived by his furry friend Lucky, other family,...
Daniel Gorney
May 7, 2021
Daniel F. Gorney passed away on May 7, 2021 at the age of 89. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Delores "Dolly" (nee Reuter). Loving father of Daniel (Brian), Dale (Amy), Darryl (Cheryl), and Dana Czarnecki. Proud grandfather of Bret Czarnecki and Evan Czarnecki. Brother of James (Lila), the late Lloyd (Janice), and the late Gordon (the late Fay)....
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