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.
Audrey Gee
Jan 1, 2021
Audrey Mae Gee (nee Cassens) went to sleep in heavenly peace on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was born March 3, 1932, the daughter of Lawrence and Marie (Markert) Cassens. Audrey married Donald "Hunsie" Gee on June 11, 1955. Dad predeceased her on their 45th wedding anniversary in 2000. Mom is survived by her children Robert; Lauri (Clark) Green; and...
Lorraine Ebert
Dec 29, 2020
Lorraine L. Ebert (nee Bauer) passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 95 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Erwin. Loving mother of the late Jean, Ruth Byrne, and Robert (Linda). Proud grandmother of Mary Sloan and Heather Miemiec. Great-grandmother of Logan Niemiec and Sofian Niemiec. Further survived by nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends....
Walter Weber
Dec 29, 2020
Passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by Virginia, his soul mate of 68 years. Survived by his children James (Sherrie), Jean (Mark), Keith (Mary) and Karen (Walter) Schupp. Loving grandfather to Emily, Scott, Jill, Daniel, Christine, Michael, Andrew, Matthew and Benjamin. Great grandfather to Benjamin, Eli, Katherine, Collin, Caroline, Cole, Journey, Ella,...
Dona Bautz
Dec 29, 2020
Dona E. Bautz, age 87 of S. Milwaukee, on Dec. 29, 2020. Wife of the late Thomas Bautz. Mother of Julie (James) Beck and Jeffrey (Heather) Bautz. Grandmother of Megan (Matthew) Bouchard, Brian Beck, Kirsten Beck, Kyle (Tracy) Koepplin, Maddie Bautz, and the late Paige Bautz. Great grandmother of Elinor Koepplin. Daughter of the late Arthur and Carolyn Emerson. Dona...
John Gorecki
Dec 29, 2020
John H. Gorecki passed peacefully on Tue., December 29, 2020 at the age of 81. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Trudy (nee Heider) of 57 years. He is survived by his children, Brenda (David) Grandahl, and Brad (Jessica) Gorecki; grandchildren, Nathan, and Kalin; and siblings, Lucille Grambow and Bud Gorecki. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Gilbert Brown
Dec 28, 2020
Gilbert P. Brown passed away on December 28, 2020 at the age of 75. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Judith. Loving father of Vito (Ada) Brown and Nicole (Matthew) Botcher. Proud grandfather of Nicolas, Amanda, Brittany, and Nevaeh. Great-grandfather of Noah. Brother of Bonnie (Kenny) and Benny (Ava). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Richard Rawski
Dec 28, 2020
Richard R. Rawski passed away on December 28, 2020 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of Arline (nee Andryczak) for 66 years. Loving father of Barbara (Keith) Kaczanowski, Kathleen (Kevin) Hutchinson, Theresa (Kurt) Bartlett, Jean (Thomas) Dorlack, and Michael Rawski. Proud grandfather of Ryan (Jennifer) Kaczanowski, Tracy (Craig) Grzendzielewski, Andrea (Timothy) Yttri, and Ashley Dorlack. Great-grandfather of Henry...
Melony Jekich
Dec 28, 2020
Melony A. Jekich passed away on December 28, 2020 at the age of 43. Beloved daughter of Milo (Claudia) Jekich and Valerie (Steven) Suehring (nee Kluck). Loving sister of Michelle (Clinton) Lampshire, Ashley Jekich, and Rachel (Jason) Matthews. Proud aunt of Clinton Jr., Ciera, Caitlin, Christina, Maleena, Jalen, Ethan, and Nolan. Granddaughter of Valerian Kluck Sr. Proud mom to her...
Gertrude Veskovic
Dec 27, 2020
Gertrude "Gertie" Veskovic (nee Pilarski) Her life story is long and complex, full of untold challenges and resilience. Always meeting each trial with courage and perseverance, she never lost her love of life and inner goodness. From wartime refugee to immigrating with nothing to her new home in the US, she had courage to be admired. Her later years brought...
Amelia Budda
Dec 25, 2020
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William Hanneman
Dec 24, 2020
William J. Hanneman "John" Went for his last motorcycle ride to fish, Heaven's sky blue waters on Thurs., Dec. 24, 2020 at the age of 77. He is preceded in death by his wife Kathleen (nee Gaffney) and his parents William and Joan (nee Knoll) Hanneman. John will be greatly missed by his three loving daughters, Joan (Steve) Monk, Maureen...
Louise Lessard
Dec 23, 2020
Passed away on December 23. 2020 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by husbands Robert F. Jeppeson and Maurice Lessard, son Robert L. Jeppeson, and her siblings; Daniel (Donna) Salzman, Marion Dolson, Gerald (Nancy) Salzman, Virginia (Glen) Vanway, Patrick Salzman and Joseph Salzman. She is survived by her sister Joyce (Daniel) Heussner, step-son Steve Lessard, nieces, nephews. Louise...
Elisabeth Schoenfeld
Dec 22, 2020
Elisabeth "Lisi" Schoenfeld (neé Frisch), Born 1.10.1935 in Német Bánya, Hungary. Joined her beloved husband John "Hans" in eternal rest on 12.22.2020 in South Milwaukee WI. She is survived by her son Edward and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, and grand-nieces. Especially Steven (Natalie) Frisch, George (Melissa) Frisch, Heidi (Herbert) Ripka, Lindsey Frisch, Joseph Frisch, Ian Frisch, Georg Frisch, Sam...
Efkina Karian
Dec 20, 2020
Efkina Simón Karian September 3, 1927 – December 20, 2020 Efkina (nickname Yevkine, also known to many as Effie) passed away peacefully on a sunny Sunday, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Yevkine was born in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1927, the youngest of three girls. When she was 18 months old her mother passed away....
Sharon Vomberg
Dec 19, 2020
Vomberg, Sharon K. (nee Bennett) born to Eternal Life Saturday, December 19, 2020, age 74. Beloved wife of George Vomberg and co-owner of George's Pub. Survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. Funeral Service on Tuesday at Molthen-Bell at 6:00PM. Private Interment on Wednesday....
Kathy Iverson
Dec 19, 2020
Mrs. Kathy M. Iverson of Franksville, WI, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at age 70. Kathy was born on February 10, 1950, to James and Clarice Clancy. She grew up in Sisseton, SD, the second eldest of nine children. It was in Sisseton that Kathy also met her soulmate, Robert Iverson. Their amazing love...
Sylvia Koepp
Dec 18, 2020
Born to Eternal Life on December 18, 2020 at the age of 83. Loving wife to James for 62 years. Dear mother to Carolyn (Jim) Walters and Tim (Wendy) Koepp. Beloved grandma to Sarah (Chad) Hilligoss, Adam (Amber) Walters and Nicole (Craig) Schommer. Great-grandma to Aaden, Connor and Matthew. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sylvia loved...
Irene Chartier
Dec 17, 2020
Irene Alvina Chartier, 97, of Cudahy, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Irene was born November 13, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Alvin and Irma Hemple. She married her beloved husband of 57 years, Harvey Chartier (deceased) and lived most of her life in Cudahy. She is survived by her children Susan (John) Gannon, Lance...
Angeline Howarth
Dec 14, 2020
Angeline E. Howarth (nee Scheiner) passed away in the comfort of her home on December 14, 2020 at the age of 84. Loving mother of James "Mica" Howarth and Heather (Mike) Liban. Proud grandmother of Ian and Trevor. Sister of Mildred, Rita, Loretta, Dorothy, Callie, Georgene, Dennis, Myrtle, Mary, and Linda. She is preceded in death by her son, Archie....
Viona Schlecht
Dec 11, 2020
CUDAHY - (nee Bentz) Age 85, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. Beloved wife of 68 years to Eugene Schlecht. Loving mother of Greg (Lori) Schlecht, the late Sandy Davis and Randy (Mary) Schlecht. Proud grandma of nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Survived by her sisters Helen Grienger, Phyllis Aldrich, Eva Schweitzer and Angie Neuberger. Preceded in death by...
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