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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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Eleanore Clark
Jul 17, 2021
Eleanore died, peacefully, surrounded by her family on July 17, 2021 at the age of 98. Preceded in death by her husband Leo, Grandsons Timothy Jr. and Alex, her 2 sisters and 4 brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Williams, Peggy (Tom) Heiderer, Mitzi (Tom) Stojsavljevic, Karen (Jerry) Mielke, Barb (Mark) Abramczyk, and sons Tim (Maureen), Greg aka...
Zoltan Pethes
Jul 14, 2021
Zoltan "Zoli" is now dancing with his beloved daughter, Sarai, in heaven. He was a child of our Lord and King, Jesus Christ. His greatest desire was for he and his family to go to heaven, to be an instrument in the hands of the Lord and to spread the Word of God and bring more believers to Jesus Christ....
David Hernandez
Jul 12, 2021
Found peace on July 12, 2021 at the age of 44. Loving son to Jose Sr and Elida Hernandez. Dear father to Blake, Marcus and Jayden. Beloved brother to Jose Jr. (Raquel), Santos (Brooke), Miranda and Mireyda (Bryan). Further survived by the Hernandez and Guardiola family. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday, July 16 from 10 AM to 2...
Catherine Truszynski
Jul 8, 2021
(nee Kamierczak) Born October 2, 1925 (Guardian Angels Day) and passed away on July 8, 2021 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph of 62 years and grandson Frank Joseph Kresmer. Loving mother of Barbara (David) Schlichting, James (Nancy), Karen (Richard) Budish, John, Mary Jo (Jeffrey) Kresmer, Jerold (Sharon Eggert). Proud grandmother of Michael Budish,...
Richard Przybylski
Jul 4, 2021
Passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021 at the age of 56. Loving brother to Sandra (Tony) Schlemm, Patti (Daniel) Schwichtenberg, Debbie Crooks and Cyndi (Dennis) Gilles. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday, July 9 from 10 AM to 12 PM. Interment to follow Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Donna Mysliwy
Jul 3, 2021
Donna Mae Mysliwy, (nee Pliszka), born to Eternal Life July 3rd at the age of 83 surrounded by family at the Zilber Hospice Home. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph, of whom she was married 37 years. Loving mother of Michael (Melissa), Gary (Celia) and Maria (Dimitrios Klonaris). Devoted grandmother of Haley, Luke, Sarah, Georgia and Grace. Loving...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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