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.

Susan Eisenhauer

Susan Eisenhauer

Apr 3, 2021

Susan E. Eisenhauer passed away on April 3, 2021 at the age of 63. Beloved daughter of Dorothy and the late Wesley. Loving sister of Patricia (Greg) Bolter, James (Mary), Joseph, Timothy, Matthew (Julie), John, Clinton, and Andrew. Proud aunt of Jessica, Karl, Kelly, Steven, Jaclyn, Riley, and Olivia. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Susan was a 1977...

Karen Chappell

Karen Chappell

Apr 2, 2021

Karen A. Chappell (nee Gerek) passed away on April 2, 2021 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Patrick. Loving mother of Nicole (Chris) Constantine, Bryan (Angie), Kristen (Michael) Zick, and Lisa (John) Hochevar. Proud grandmother of Bella, Laykin, Josh, Cassidy, Caden, Faith, JJ, Lilly, Patrick, Ava, and Max. Sister of John Gerek and Lynn Meusy. Further survived by...

Eugene Thorn

Eugene Thorn

Apr 2, 2021

Eugene F. Thorn Passed peacefully on Fri., April 2 2021, at the age of 90. Loving husband of Carol A. (nee Weinstock); they were married for nearly 62 years. Cherished dad of Christopher Thorn, Theresa (Mark) Moen, Kelly (Jeff) Dulka, and Jessica Thorn. Proud grandpa of Angela, Nicholas, Chelsea, Perry, Madeline, Claudia, Vanessa, Natalie, Carly and Christopher. Great-grandpa of Macayla,...

John Peterson

John Peterson

Apr 1, 2021

** We encourage you to attend the livestream funeral service at the designated time by visiting Molthen-Bell's Facebook page and liking or following us.** This will Start at 10:55AM. John G. Peterson went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the age of 89. He was the loving husband of the late Beverly I....

Wayne Walker

Wayne Walker

Mar 31, 2021

Found peace on March 30, 2021 at the age of 57. Loving husband to Tina Walker. Dear father to Rudi and Brooke Betancourt and Greg Oelrich. Beloved grandpa to Etta. Brother to Janet Bareta, Therese (Mike) Stadler, Mark (Chris) Walker and Michelle Moore. Uncle to Brian Walker and many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Richard...

Gene Rudoll

Gene Rudoll

Mar 31, 2021

Passed away on March 31, 2021 at the age of 86. Loving husband to Helen (nee Gaida). Dear father to Tim (Tammy), Lori (Scott), Tammy (the late Wayne) and Curt. Beloved grandpa to Tim, Jr, Kevin (Amanda), Brad (Ashley), Josh (Megan), Justin (Amanda) and Ryan (Kelly). Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren and best friend Buddy. Gene was the longtime Oak...

Martin Melotik

Martin Melotik

Mar 30, 2021

Born to Eternal Life on March 30, 2021 at the age of 87. Loving husband to Maureen for 64 years. Dear father to Maura (John) Hrncar, Lowrie (Karl) Becker, Kathy (John) Jensen, John (Renee) Melotik, Michael (Sheryl) Melotik, Brian (Lynn) Melotik and Mark (Bridget) Melotik. Beloved grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Brother to Andrew (Barbara) Melotik and Art...

Charlotte Rubenzer

Charlotte Rubenzer

Mar 27, 2021

Passed away on March 27, 2021, age 91.

Wayne Cruzen

Wayne Cruzen

Mar 24, 2021

Born to Eternal Life on March 24, 2021 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by his wife Janet E. Cruzen. Loving father to Laurie Cruzen, Lisa (Brian) Bauer, Lynda (Anthony) Tougas, Eric (Erika) Cruzen and Paul Cruzen. Dear grandfather to Alec, Jenna, Bryan (Jessica), Brandon (Madison), Blake, Larissa, Briana and Braden. Beloved great-grandfather to Scarlett, Rhyett, Violett and...

David Ludka

David Ludka

Mar 23, 2021

David A. Ludka passed away on March 23, 2021 at the age of 33. Beloved son of Steven (Kristine) Ludka and Shannon (Daryl Hubert) Lopez. Loving brother of Angela (Charles) Gathings, Lindsey Grover, Emily, Rachel, Lauren, Lexi (Christian Noble) Grover, and Sydney Inman. Proud uncle of Joshua, Ameerah, Cameron, Tristan, and Liliana. Grandson of David & Sue Ludka, Marilyn Klopp-Filar,...

Robert Bachand

Robert Bachand

Mar 19, 2021

Robert "Bob" D. Bachand. Born July 13, 1935. Passed away March 19, 2021. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 4:00-6:00. Funeral Service at the funeral home on Tuesday at 6:00.

Edna Rouse

Edna Rouse

Mar 16, 2021

Passed away peacefully at home in Green Bay on March 16 at 100 years of age. She is reunited with her husband W.T "Bud" Rouse and sons Jim and Chuck. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Walter Ruehmer and sister Ruth. Edna is survived by her children Kathleen (Peter) Reines, Eileen (Paul) Spielbauer, Bill (Lynn) Rouse and...

Martin Zeilhofer

Martin Zeilhofer

Mar 15, 2021

Passed away on March 15, 2021 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by the love of his life Marlene E. Fournier. He is survived by his step-children; Donald (Pam) Fournier, David Fournier, Jeannie (Russ) Bloss, John Zadurski and his nephew Rudy (Joann). Further survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marty was a longtime employee of Bucyrus Erie. Private...

Elaine Kulinski

Elaine Kulinski

Mar 15, 2021

Elaine Joan Kulinski (nee Plevak) Of Marinette, formerly of Oak Creek, WI passed peacefully at her home on March 15, 2021 at the age of 82, surrounded by her family. Lovingly survived by her children Laura Kulinski, Daniel (Shelly Burns) Kulinski, Cynthia (Steve) Hersant, and Kurtis Kulinski; grandchildren Michael Kulinski, Nick Kulinski, Steven Hersant, Robert Kulinski, Wyatt Kulinski, Elijah Kulinski...

Eugene Milewski

Eugene Milewski

Mar 13, 2021

Eugene "Gene" Milewski Cudahy-passed away peacefully on March 13, 2021 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne "Lee" Milewski (nee Ensslin). Loving father of Pam (Clayton) Lynde, the late Penny (Jack) Hensel, Parker (Lynn) Milewski, and Perry (the late Kelly) Mills. Adored grandpa of the late Jack, Jeff (Kristin) Lynde, Chad, Heath, and Troy Hensel, Nathan...

Karen House

Karen House

Mar 11, 2021

Karen House (nee Addis), passed away peacefully March 11, 2021, at the age of 78. She is reunited with her beloved husband Dennis House, son Craig Tobias, brother Doug Addis, and sister Patricia Addis. Loving sister of Donna Brand. Loving mother of Margaret (Randy) Strauss and Jennifer (Patrick Pena) Domson, Proud grandmother of Erich (Jessica) Nieskes, Steven (Allison) Nieskes, Jacob...

Geraldine Spies

Geraldine Spies

Mar 11, 2021

Geraldine "Geri" L. Spies (nee Ebertowski) passed away on March 11, 2021 at the age of 92. Preceded her to Eternal Life are her parents, John and Julia Ebertowski; and her husbands, Donald Konkol and Jacob Spies. Survived by her daughter, Barbara (Thomas) Tibbals; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and friends. Private services are being held.

Noel Strzelczyk

Noel Strzelczyk

Mar 9, 2021

On Tuesday, March 9,2021, Noel Michael Strzelczyk; loving son of Robin Dodsworth and Grant Strzelczyk, brother of Alexandra Strzelczyk and Eliza Grohall, passed away at the age of 39 from a severe asthma attack. Noel was born at the US Air Force hospital in Wiesbaden, Germany on December 13, 1981. Noel lived in Virginia, Tennessee, and Germany as his family...

Martha Harty

Martha Harty

Mar 5, 2021

The family will be having private services.

Rosemary Macek

Rosemary Macek

Mar 4, 2021

RoseMary Macek (nee Chovanec) passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021, 30 days after saying goodbye to her beloved husband. RoseMary married Frank Macek in January 1950 and they just celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. Preceded in death by her siblings Frank (Betty) Chovanec, Joseph (Rita) Chovanec, and John Chovanec. Survived by her sister Lydia (Arnold) Stewart. Beloved mother to...

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