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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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Kristin Grenier-Drenzek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donald Kochnowicz

Donald Kochnowicz

Jan 29, 2021

Donald Louis Kochnowicz of Franksville, WI born to eternal life, January 29, 2021 at the age of 67. Don was an avid fisherman, hunter and friend to all. He felt most at home on Lake Noquebay and spent many summers fishing, boating and driving the boat way too fast with a tuber on the back. He had the best tan...

David King

David King

Jan 28, 2021

David E. King Passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by his parents Ellsworth and Ruth King. He is survived by his wife Susan, children; Matthew (Jodi), Mark (Clara), Megan, Jamie (Nickolas) and Donna (Tom). Grandfather to Kayla, Michael, Hailey, Taylor, Marcus, Rafaele, Arianna, Steven, Eli and Alex. Further survived by his...

Lola Hoffmann

Lola Hoffmann

Jan 25, 2021

Lola C. Hoffmann (nee Plowmaker) passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 86. She is reunited with her beloved husband, John. Loving mother of Lori, Vicki (Paul) Cero, the late Scott, and Julie (David) Cottrell. Proud grandmother of Genevieve (Craig), Allen (Jennifer), Shaun (Anjoli), Eric, Abigail, and Anjeanette. Great-grandmother of Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Olivia. Sister of Helen...

Janice Kuharske

Janice Kuharske

Jan 21, 2021

Janice K. Kuharske (nee Beilke) passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 66 years after fighting a long battle with COPD and RA, and a short battle with COVID-19. Jan was born with her brother Jerry on November 27, 1954 to Bernard 'Toby" and Imogene Beilke. She married her best friend and love Stan Kuharske on October...

Leroy Medrow

Leroy Medrow

Jan 21, 2021

LeRoy R "Lee" Medrow Passed away peacefully on Thursday Jan 21, 2021, at the age of 85. Loving husband of Leila (nee Boucher) for 64 ½ years. Beloved father of Michael (Susan), Marc (Anne), Joanne (Kurt) Olson, Joseph (Kathy), and John. Cherished Grandfather to Olivia, Maya, Mason, Danielle (Jonathan), Deanna, Jarad (Valerie), Alec, Jack, Melinda, Jessica, and Melissa. Proud Great...

Ike Langley

Ike Langley

Jan 19, 2021

Ike Langley passed away on January 19, 2021 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Diane for 53 wonderful years. Loving father of the late Thomas Langley and Laurie (Dan) Jahn. Proud grandfather of Jessica, Abigail, and Madelynn Jahn. Brother of Nelda (Mort) Blatt. Further survived by Richard, Linda, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He will be greatly...

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