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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kristin Grenier-Drenzek
Feb 14, 2021
Dr. Kristin M. Grenier-Drenzek South Milwaukee - Passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at the age of 49. Loving wife of Nicholas Drenzek, Proud Mama of Lauren and Katelyn, Cherished daughter of Duane & Bonnie Grenier, Beloved sister of Jeff (Jodi) Grenier, Susan Grenier, and the late Charles Grenier; daughter-in-law of George and Gail Drenzek, sister-in-law of Doug (Jennifer)...
Laurel Vetter
Feb 12, 2021
We are gathering at noon February 19, 2021, at St. Paul's Lutheran to remember and celebrate the life of Laurie Vetter. "Laurie" Laurel J. Vetter peacefully left our world on February 12, 2021 at the grand age of 70. We remember her as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a compassionate friend and sister. She was born...
Patricia Piotrowski
Feb 12, 2021
Patricia A Piotrowski (nee Galecke) Born February 17, 1942 in Stevens Point, WI, Died February 12, 2021. Daughter of Anthony E. and Alice A Galecke (nee Zelewski). Lovingly survived by her children Craig A Piotrowski, and Carla M Piotrowski; brother Fred Galecke and former husband Gerald H Piotrowski. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ron, Tony, Jerry,...
Victor Lahr
Feb 10, 2021
Victor "Vic" Richard Lahr, 92, of Cudahy, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Mulling) for 65 years. Loving dad of Diane (Don) Radowski, Vicky (Joel) Glazer, Cindy (Luis) Lopez, Judy (John) Rodriguez, Scott (Shellie), and Mick (Jayne) Buchan. Proud grandpa of Jason, Jesse (Itzel), Allison (Kyle), Jennifer, Justin, Sarah (Matt), Ashley, Ryan (Kori),...
Elsa Garcia
Feb 8, 2021
Passed away on February 8, 2021 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Socorro Garcia and brothers Fernando and Ruben Garcia. Loving mother to Rodolfo "Tacho" (Cruzsita) Garcia, Thomas (Lenda) Molla, Elsa Molla, Ruben (Minh-Ly) Molla, Andrew "AJ" (Tina) Garcia and Socorro Molla. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A native of...
Donald Wiegand
Feb 8, 2021
Donald E. Wiegand passed away on February 8, 2021 at the age of 88. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Janice (nee Kaiser). Loving father of Thomas (Teresa) Wiegand and Kim (Rex) Lang. Best grandpa to Robert, Brittney (Jose), Rachel, Haley, Tommy, Devin, and Brady. Great-grandfather of Layla and Kaiden. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....
Doris Fuller
Feb 7, 2021
Doris Mae Fuller passed on February 7, 2021 at the age of 94. She is reunited with Frederick "Fritz," her beloved husband of 66 years. Loving mother of Gabriella "Gay" (the late Mark Mesich), the late Jacqueline, Kathy, and the late Celest. Proud grandmother of Steven (Jyl), Carl (Melissa), Wendy, Cory (Jolene), Jeremy, and Sarah. Great-grandmother of Lauren, Alex, Scout,...
Adele Furnas
Feb 6, 2021
Adele Hubred Furnas went home to heaven on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 92. Adele was born March 30, 1928, The third of eight children to Hazel and Jens Peterson, Englevale, N.D. She was raised on a farm, living in a sod house for the first 12 years of her life. In 1946, she married WWII veteran...
Frank Macek
Feb 4, 2021
Passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021 at the age of 93. Loving husband to RoseMary (nee Chovanec). Beloved father to Gerard and Anne Macek (Patricia Frausto). Preceded in death by his siblings; Francis Macek, Mary Machu, John Macek of the Czech Republic and Anges Gargulak, Cudahy, WI. He is survived by his sister Anna Plachinski and many nieces and...
Patsy Zawikowski
Feb 4, 2021
Patsy R. Zawikowski (nee Furdek) passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 90. She is reunited with her beloved husband Eugene. Loving mother of Jean (Clarke) Johnson, Joan, and the late Michael (Colleen). Proud grandmother of Emily (Rob) Cherone, Evan (Cory), and Stuart Johnson. Great-grandmother of Colton, Caellum, and Ciaran. Sister of Nancy and Anne. Further survived...
Sandra Ruf
Feb 4, 2021
Passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 70. Loving mother to Suzanne Ruf, Tracy (Ross) Olson, Bridget (Raymond) Smith, Sarah (William) Pringle. Beloved grandmother to Jadon, Kaylee, Kyle, Ryan, Rose, Max, Adriana, Nicholas, Kendyll, Christina, Eric, Jason, Sean and Tyler. Dear sister to the late Dennis (Sandy) Roeder, the late Judy, Barbara (Patrick) DeCamp, Linda (Sonny) Rouster,...
Gordon Polster
Feb 4, 2021
Gordon J Polster, age 90 passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 4, 2020. Gordon, known to everyone as "Gordy" was born on March 18, 1930 to Edmund and Leona (nee: Brickler) Polster. Gordy proudly served his nation in the Korean war from 1952 to 1953 and was discharged from the military in 1960. He married the love of...
Diane Mann
Jan 31, 2021
Diane Mann (nee Neumann) Age 72, found peace on January 31, 2021 after decades enduring Lupus. She will be united with our beloved daughter Melissa Mann, parents Rodella and Peter Neumann, and brothers Dr. Joel and Kenneth Neumann. She is survived by her loving husband John, sister-in-laws Arleen Neumann and Rosemary Neumann, nephews and nieces Peter (Kathy) Neumann, Dr. Larry...
Richard Chybowski
Jan 30, 2021
Richard S. Chybowski passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021 at the age of 91. He is survived by his children Christine (Randy) Brandt, Sandy, and Robert; and many grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his loving wife Vivian, daughter Peggy, grandson Ben, brother Gene, and sister Harriett. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation...
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