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.

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Edward Mahn

Edward Mahn

May 6, 2021

Edward "Ed" R. Mahn passed away on May 6, 2021 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Blanche. Loving father of Robert, Steve (Lisa), Mike, Christine, and Martin. Proud grandfather of William Kopp. Brother of Sue (John) Bitney. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 11:30-1:30. Burial at...

Martha Ambrookian

Martha Ambrookian

May 1, 2021

Martha R. Ambrookian (nee Kaloustian) of Glendale formerly of South Milwaukee passed away on May 1, 2021. Reunited with her beloved husband, Andre. Loving mother of Sandra, the late Richard (Sue), and Jeffrey (Deb). Proud grandmother of Logan, Lauren, and Tina. Sister of Mike (the late Else) Kaloustian and the late Harry (the late Anna) Kaloustian. Further survived by other...

Philip Lindberg

Philip Lindberg

Apr 26, 2021

Greenfield - Passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021 at the age of 94. He is survived by his three sons Philip (Charmaine), Robert (Kristie) and David (Theresa); his grandchildren Jenna (Andrew) Rogers, Mikail Brahm-Lindberg, Benjamin Philip (Keena) Lindberg, Bradley (Kylie) Lindberg, Lauren Lindberg and Ethan Lindberg. He is further survived by three great-grandchildren; Henrik Philip and Cruz Lindberg, and...

Anne Schiefelbein

Anne Schiefelbein

Apr 21, 2021

Anne I. Schiefelbein (née Misun) passed away on April 21, 2021 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Glenn Schiefelbein. Loving mother of Dawn (Gary) Strombeck and Kurt (Dori) Schiefelbein. Proud grandmother of the late Mary, the late Natalie, Jackson, Anthony Garcia, and Hayden. Preceded in death by her siblings John Misun, Daniel Misun, Eleanor Garity, and Ruth Misun....

Karen Podoll

Karen Podoll

Apr 20, 2021

Karen K. Podoll (nee Dobrzynski) passed away surrounded by love on April 20, 2021 at the age of 52. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Melanie (Joshua) Hughes. Cherished daughter of Joseph (Clara Wilkowski) Dobrzynski and the late Margaret (nee Sarnowski) Dobrzynski. Sister of Steve (Debbie) Dobrzynski, Patti (Kevin) Kratt, Mike (Laurie) Dobrzynski, John Dobrzynski, and the late Joey...

Michael Boldezar

Michael Boldezar

Apr 20, 2021

Passed away on April 20, 2021 at the age of 102. Loving husband to the late Dorothy (nee Marks). Loving friend to Bernita Markowski. Dear father to Nancy (Joe) and Scott (Lori). Beloved grandpa to Michael (Kim), Andy, Josh (Megan) and Justin (Amanda). Also survived by 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee) on Thursday,...

Dennis Rumpel

Dennis Rumpel

Apr 19, 2021

Dennis J. Rumpel passed away on April 19, 2021 at the age of 84. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Ann (nee Konkel). Loving father of Mark (Carole), Michael (Genevieve), and Michele (Dale) Champagne. Proud grandfather of Jason, Adam, Jesse, Joseph, and Nicholas. Great-grandfather of 6 great-grandchildren. Brother of Darlene (William), John (Joan), and Mary (the late Robert). Further...

Hoyle Green

Hoyle Green

Apr 18, 2021

Passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the age of 98. Preceded in death by his wife Takuye (Jandegian) Green. Loving husband to Patricia (Kestly Wotnoske) for 26 years. Dear father to Diane (Michael) Pillard, Michael (Susan) Green, Kathleen Green, Jon (Patti) Wotnoske and Brian Wotnoske. Beloved grandfather to Sean Pillard, Keri (Paul) Brunelle, Deidre (Michael) Newport, Melissa (Peter)...

Arlene Ruehmer

Arlene Ruehmer

Apr 14, 2021

Passed away on April 14, 2021 at the age of 100. Preceded in death by her husband Walter and sister-in-law Edna Rouse. She is survived by her brother Kenneth B. (Luanne) Western. Arlene was the valedictorian for the South Milwaukee High School Class of 1938. She graduated from University of Wisconsin and taught in South Milwaukee for many years. Interment...

Ilia Ndina

Ilia Ndina

Apr 13, 2021

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John Owen

John Owen

Apr 11, 2021

Passed away on April 11, 2021 at the age of 95. He is survived by his longtime companion Ellen, nieces Linda and Beth. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, April 22 from 10 to 11 AM with a service at 11 AM. Interment Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Helen Stray

Helen Stray

Apr 10, 2021

The remarkable Helen Stray passed away peacefully surrounded by love on April 10, 2021 at the age of 92. Treasured mother of Jeffrey (Donna), Marylynn Stinson, Deborah, Christopher, Steven, and Matthew. Adored grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Grover; son, Gregory; and 1 great-grandson. Further survived by many other...

Lois Kaiser

Lois Kaiser

Apr 10, 2021

Lois Catherine Kaiser (Nee Price) Lois passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on 4/10/2021 at the age of 86. Survived by and sorely missed by her adoring husband Joseph Kaiser. Treasured mother of Gregory (Ann), the late Jeffery, and Gary (Christine). Adored grandmother of Michael (Kim), Dawn (Joe), Dan (Lauren), Kristen, Adam, and Daniel (Alyssa). Great grandmother to...

Stella Burazin

Stella Burazin

Apr 7, 2021

Stella C. Burazin (nee Olszewski) passed away on April 7, 2021 at the age of 98. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Peter as well as 4 sisters. Loving mother of Robert (Diane) and her favorite niece, Joanne Noll. Further survived by dear neighbors and friends. She was a longtime member of St. Paul Catholic Church community, from grade...

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...

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