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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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Jeanne Goodell

Jeanne Goodell

Jan 19, 2021

Jeanne Marie (Shipshock) Goodell Born to eternal life on January 19th 2021 at the age of 69. Preceded in death by her parents – Carl and Gertrude (Weyek) Shipshock. Survived by and sorely missed by her adoring husband Ronald Goodell and her beloved Labrador Retriever Charley. She also leaves behind her loving brother Gary Shipshock, sister in-law Claudia Shipshock, her...

Debra Nelson

Debra Nelson

Jan 17, 2021

Debra K. Nelson (nee Calder) passed away on January 17, 2021 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Kevin. Loving mother of Robert (Stacie) Nelson, Jon (Sheri) Nelson, and the late Nicole Asselin. Proud grandmother of Kaitlynn Asselin, Aiden Asselin, and Cameron Enoch. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Saturday, February 6,...

Frank Boisits

Frank Boisits

Jan 17, 2021

Loving and caring father & grandfather, quietly left this world on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 94. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Ernestine, his children, Stephen and Barbara, his grandchild, Lindsey and her mother, Sally, and his sister, Mary Ann; Loved and respected father to Gerald (Cherie), grandfather to Michelle (Ed), Kevin...

David Hendrix

David Hendrix

Jan 16, 2021

David D. Hendrix Sr. passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 at the age of 88. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Juanita A. (nee Beaty). He is preceded in death by his sons David D. Hendrix Jr. and Dean Hendrix. Also preceded in death by other relatives and friends. Loving father of Cecelia (Greg) Melcher. Proud grandfather of...

James Slaaen

James Slaaen

Jan 12, 2021

James "Jim" Slaaen of South Milwaukee passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 68. Loving husband of Mary (nee Stuart) for over 42 years. Much loved "Pops" of Mark (Jodi), Matthew (Lindsey) and Meagan (Maurice Holmes). Proudest Grandpa of Marisa, Avery, Gavin and Evelyn...

Joyce Hull

Joyce Hull

Jan 8, 2021

Joyce W. Hull (nee Bong) passed away on January 8, 2021. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Richard. Loving mother of Susan (Peter) Theophilopoulos, Robert (Nonda) Gajewski, Debra (David) Ligas, Kathleen (Joel) Potega, Richard (the late Nanette) Hull Jr., and Terri (Frank) Galligan. Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends. A...

Donna Vytlacil

Donna Vytlacil

Jan 7, 2021

Raymond "Jack" & Donna Vytlacil happily married for 64 years, they passed away days apart. Raymond passed on January 3, 2021. Donna on January 7, 2021. Beloved parents of Elizabeth (David) Klump, Raymond (Susan), Jeffrey (Pam), Gerald (Susan), Laurie (Phillip) Lapedus, Leigh (James) Notham, and Lynn (Ron) Myers. Loving grandparents to 18 grand-children and 16 great-grandchildren. Further survived by siblings,...

Timothy Stout

Timothy Stout

Jan 7, 2021

Timothy James Stout was a fun-loving husband, dad, brother and friend. He was born to eternal life unexpectedly on January 7, 2021, at the age of 62. Tim will be missed dearly by his beloved wife of 39 years, Jill (née Drury); his four loving sons, Nate (Catie Zacharias), Mike, Nick (Jordan Weaver) and Noah; his sister Jan Schultz (FL);...

Allan Truszynski

Allan Truszynski

Jan 5, 2021

Passed away on January 5, 2021 at the age of 59. Loving father to Amanda (Joseph) Ziegler, Barbara (Alexander) Deacy, Kellie (Noah) Voegeli and Jacob Truszynski. Also survived by his children's mother Christal Truszynski. Dear brother to Joan (Jim) Strand, Judy (Dennis) Kuhn and the late Robert Truszynski. Further survived by nieces and nephews; Jonathan (Jen) Kuhn, Jason Kuhn, Janelle...

Dennis Murphy

Dennis Murphy

Jan 4, 2021

Found peace on January 4, 2021 at the age of 67. Preceded in death by his parents Timothy and Elsie Murphy and nephew Josh Milton. Loving brother to Judy (Jeff) Milton, Kevin Murphy and Jeanie (Greg "Archie") Clark. Also survived by nieces Chelsea (Mike) Milton, Stasea Milton, Jessie (Drew) Justman and great-nieces and nephews; Austin, Nathan, Maddie and Izzy. Dennis...

Raymond Vytlacil

Raymond Vytlacil

Jan 3, 2021

Raymond "Jack" & Donna Vytlacil happily married for 64 years, they passed away days apart. Raymond passed on January 3, 2021. Donna on January 7, 2021. Beloved parents of Elizabeth (David) Klump, Raymond (Susan), Jeffrey (Pam), Gerald (Susan), Laurie (Phillip) Lapedus, Leigh (James) Notham, and Lynn (Ron) Myers. Loving grandparents to 18 grand-children and 16 great-grandchildren. Further survived by siblings,...

Lois Burns

Lois Burns

Jan 3, 2021

Lois M. Burns (nee Flick) passed away on January 3, 2021 at the age of 76 years. Loving mother of Richard (Donna). Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Earl; special friend, Donald Kuhagen; her siblings, Joyce (Ralph) Marifke, Henry (Mavis) Flick, and Carl (Sue) Flick; and brother-in-law, Clinton Burns. Further survived by her sister-in-law, Jean Burns; nieces, nephews,...

Dragoljub Maric

Dragoljub Maric

Jan 2, 2021

Passed away on January 2, 2021, age 88. Survived by his wife Branka (Vukasinovic) Maric and other family members and friends. Funeral service will be Monday, January 11 at Molthen Bell at noon with a visitation until 2 pm. Dragoljub will be shipped to family in Serbia for burial.

George Drenzek

George Drenzek

Jan 2, 2021

Born to Eternal Life on January 2, 2021 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by his parents John and Sophie Drenzek. Loving husband to Gail. Dear father to Douglas (Jennifer), Nicholas (Kristin) and Jessica (Michael). Beloved grandpa to Lauren, Katelyn, Leslie and Sophie. Brother to Ronald Drenzek, Gloria Drenzek and Peter Drenzek. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Audrey Gee

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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