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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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...

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...

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