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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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...

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...

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