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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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Richard Rawski

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

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

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

Amelia Budda

Dec 25, 2020

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William Hanneman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Bernice Mackowiak

Bernice Mackowiak

Dec 8, 2020

Mackowiak, "Bee" Bernice A. (nee Roszak) Passed away on December 8, 2020, and is now with the angels. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph. Loving mother to Robert (Susan) Mackowiak, Ronald Mackowiak and Richard (Clare) McCain. Dear grandmother to Christopher, Andy, Dylan (Leigh Anne), Carter (Caitlin), Molly, Melanie and Joshua. Also survived by her niece Diane (Phil) Martell, nephew...

Sadie Conners

Sadie Conners

Dec 8, 2020

Sadie G. Conners (nee Caringnan) Born to Eternal Life on December 8, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Conners, Brothers, Henry, Norbert, and Gerald. Beloved sister of Ann and Bobby. Dear mother to Brian, Bonnie, and Steven Conners. Special friend to Robert Walcheske. Sadie was a resident of Howard Village Senior Living Community and Franciscan Villa Nursing Home....

Ronald Popodi

Ronald Popodi

Dec 7, 2020

On Monday, December 7th of 2020, Ronald Popodi, a loving husband, father to 5 and grandfather of 4, passed into eternal life at the age of 85 after a short battle with COVID-19. Born January, 20th, 1935 in Cudahy WI. He married Lula May (Cooper) Popodi on September 13th, 1958. They raised one daughter, Ellen (Thomas Orr), and four sons:...

David South

David South

Dec 5, 2020

David J. South, 81, of Cudahy, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020. David was born in South Milwaukee on February 17, 1939 to Vivian (Larson) and Albertus South. David was an active youth who loved the outdoors, working on cars, and playing and listening to music. David met the love of his life, Bonnie J Pfeffer at South Milwaukee...

Bernice Rudnick

Bernice Rudnick

Dec 3, 2020

Bernice C. Rudnick passed away peacefully at her home in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on December 3, 2020. Bernice, a loving mother and grandmother, was 93 years old. Bernice was a lifelong resident of Milwaukee, WI. She moved to an assistive living facility in the Steven Point area towards the end of her years to be near one of her son's...

Elfriede Mcallen

Elfriede Mcallen

Nov 30, 2020

Elfriede McAllen passed away on November 30, 2020 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on July 4, 1933 in Drispitz, Russia. Her parents were Philipp Grafenstein and Maria Schierach Grafenstein Fix. She came to the United States via Ellis Island along with her younger sister Ella in 1952 aboard the General M. L. Hersey from Germany and...

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