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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Frank Macek
Feb 4, 2021
Passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021 at the age of 93. Loving husband to RoseMary (nee Chovanec). Beloved father to Gerard and Anne Macek (Patricia Frausto). Preceded in death by his siblings; Francis Macek, Mary Machu, John Macek of the Czech Republic and Anges Gargulak, Cudahy, WI. He is survived by his sister Anna Plachinski and many nieces and...
Patsy Zawikowski
Feb 4, 2021
Patsy R. Zawikowski (nee Furdek) passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 90. She is reunited with her beloved husband Eugene. Loving mother of Jean (Clarke) Johnson, Joan, and the late Michael (Colleen). Proud grandmother of Emily (Rob) Cherone, Evan (Cory), and Stuart Johnson. Great-grandmother of Colton, Caellum, and Ciaran. Sister of Nancy and Anne. Further survived...
Sandra Ruf
Feb 4, 2021
Passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 70. Loving mother to Suzanne Ruf, Tracy (Ross) Olson, Bridget (Raymond) Smith, Sarah (William) Pringle. Beloved grandmother to Jadon, Kaylee, Kyle, Ryan, Rose, Max, Adriana, Nicholas, Kendyll, Christina, Eric, Jason, Sean and Tyler. Dear sister to the late Dennis (Sandy) Roeder, the late Judy, Barbara (Patrick) DeCamp, Linda (Sonny) Rouster,...
Gordon Polster
Feb 4, 2021
Gordon J Polster, age 90 passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 4, 2020. Gordon, known to everyone as "Gordy" was born on March 18, 1930 to Edmund and Leona (nee: Brickler) Polster. Gordy proudly served his nation in the Korean war from 1952 to 1953 and was discharged from the military in 1960. He married the love of...
Diane Mann
Jan 31, 2021
Diane Mann (nee Neumann) Age 72, found peace on January 31, 2021 after decades enduring Lupus. She will be united with our beloved daughter Melissa Mann, parents Rodella and Peter Neumann, and brothers Dr. Joel and Kenneth Neumann. She is survived by her loving husband John, sister-in-laws Arleen Neumann and Rosemary Neumann, nephews and nieces Peter (Kathy) Neumann, Dr. Larry...
Richard Chybowski
Jan 30, 2021
Richard S. Chybowski passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021 at the age of 91. He is survived by his children Christine (Randy) Brandt, Sandy, and Robert; and many grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his loving wife Vivian, daughter Peggy, grandson Ben, brother Gene, and sister Harriett. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation...
Donald Kochnowicz
Jan 29, 2021
Donald Louis Kochnowicz of Franksville, WI born to eternal life, January 29, 2021 at the age of 67. Don was an avid fisherman, hunter and friend to all. He felt most at home on Lake Noquebay and spent many summers fishing, boating and driving the boat way too fast with a tuber on the back. He had the best tan...
David King
Jan 28, 2021
David E. King Passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by his parents Ellsworth and Ruth King. He is survived by his wife Susan, children; Matthew (Jodi), Mark (Clara), Megan, Jamie (Nickolas) and Donna (Tom). Grandfather to Kayla, Michael, Hailey, Taylor, Marcus, Rafaele, Arianna, Steven, Eli and Alex. Further survived by his...
Lola Hoffmann
Jan 25, 2021
Lola C. Hoffmann (nee Plowmaker) passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 86. She is reunited with her beloved husband, John. Loving mother of Lori, Vicki (Paul) Cero, the late Scott, and Julie (David) Cottrell. Proud grandmother of Genevieve (Craig), Allen (Jennifer), Shaun (Anjoli), Eric, Abigail, and Anjeanette. Great-grandmother of Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Olivia. Sister of Helen...
Janice Kuharske
Jan 21, 2021
Janice K. Kuharske (nee Beilke) passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 66 years after fighting a long battle with COPD and RA, and a short battle with COVID-19. Jan was born with her brother Jerry on November 27, 1954 to Bernard 'Toby" and Imogene Beilke. She married her best friend and love Stan Kuharske on October...
Leroy Medrow
Jan 21, 2021
LeRoy R "Lee" Medrow Passed away peacefully on Thursday Jan 21, 2021, at the age of 85. Loving husband of Leila (nee Boucher) for 64 ½ years. Beloved father of Michael (Susan), Marc (Anne), Joanne (Kurt) Olson, Joseph (Kathy), and John. Cherished Grandfather to Olivia, Maya, Mason, Danielle (Jonathan), Deanna, Jarad (Valerie), Alec, Jack, Melinda, Jessica, and Melissa. Proud Great...
Ike Langley
Jan 19, 2021
Ike Langley passed away on January 19, 2021 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Diane for 53 wonderful years. Loving father of the late Thomas Langley and Laurie (Dan) Jahn. Proud grandfather of Jessica, Abigail, and Madelynn Jahn. Brother of Nelda (Mort) Blatt. Further survived by Richard, Linda, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He will be greatly...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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);...
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