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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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...

Lawrence Wahl

Lawrence Wahl

Mar 3, 2021

Passed away on March 3, 2021 at the age of 84. Loving husband to the late Betty. Dear father to Ron (Wendy) Wahl, Sue (Troy) Healy and Russ Wahl. Beloved grandfather to Justin (Jill) Healy, Matthew Healy, Amy (Josh) Doro, Danny Wahl and great-grandfather to Nathaniel, Noah, Claire, Christian and Joshua. Larry worked at Allen Bradley for 40 years and...

Richard Braun

Richard Braun

Feb 24, 2021

Richard "Dick" Braun passed away at home surrounded by family in South Milwaukee, WI, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born October 13, 1943 in Waterloo, IA to the late Bernard "Bernie" and Naomi (nee Hurley) Braun. Husband of over 54 years to Vija (nee Aperans) Braun and father to Lisa (Dan) Kurszewski and...

Thoma Ziu

Thoma Ziu

Feb 20, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 64. Loving husband to Olimbi and dear father to Sofina and Stela. Beloved grandfather to Luka. Visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 24 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery.

Marian Hoffmann

Marian Hoffmann

Feb 19, 2021

Age 81, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021 at Agrace hospice care in Madison after a long battle with a debilitating disease. Marian was born to Frank and Stella Bustrycki on March 24, 1939 in Hannibal Wisconsin. Her family moved to Oak Creek in the early 1950's and she graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1957. She met...

Ann Papastefan

Ann Papastefan

Feb 19, 2021

Ann Papastefan passed away on February 19, 2021 at the age of 90. Loving sister of Angeline. Dear aunt of Demetri and Anastasia Papastefan. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Hariklea and Sava Papastefan and brothers Stephen and John. Funeral services on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (9400 W. Congress St., Wauwatosa) at 11:00...

Patricia Nelson

Patricia Nelson

Feb 14, 2021

Patricia Lynn Nelson (born Patricia Lynn Mishefske) 8/17/1968 – 2/14/2021 Widow of Mitchell Jay Nelson 7/28/1960 – 8/4/2006. Beloved companion of Brian Madda. Loving mom of Robert (Amanda) Nelson, William (Paula Warford) Nelson, Benjamin (Alexis Thomas) Nelson, Brian (Mariah Ehmcke) Nelson, and Rebecca Nelson. Proud Grandma of Aiden, Josiah, Mitchell, Maia, Waylon, and Ava. After a prolonged battle with cancer...

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