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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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Eileen Truckey

Eileen Truckey

Nov 28, 2020

Eileen A. Truckey Born to Eternal Life on Sat., Nov. 28, 2020, at the age of 79. Loving mother of Mark (JoAnn), and Christopher (Deborah) Truckey. Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Jonathan (Tiffany), Kayla and Stephen Truckey. Proud great grandma of Bella. She is further survived by her best friend of almost 60 years Mary Pat Olson; other relatives and friends....

Nathan Kirkwood

Nathan Kirkwood

Nov 27, 2020

Found peace on November 27, 2020 at the age of 41. Loving father to Lainie Kirkwood and loving son to Dorothy Kirkwood. Dear brother to Jeremy Kirkwood and uncle to Cody Kirkwood. Nathan is further survived by other relatives, many friends and special friends. Visitation at Molthen Bell Funeral Home on Monday, December 7 from 12 to 1 PM with...

Eugene Gillett

Eugene Gillett

Nov 26, 2020

Of Cudahy died peacefully on November 26, 2020, at the age of 82. He was born November 15, 1938 in Barron, WI to Bennie & Kate (Johnson) Gillett. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years Darlene (Nee Siegesmund) Gillett. Loving father of Gina (Andrew) Helminski of Greenfield. He was the very proud grandfather of Wyatt, Adele, and...

Diane Pischke

Diane Pischke

Nov 26, 2020

Diane C. Pischke (nee Heiderich) Passed peacefully on Thurs., Nov. 26, 2020, with her loving family by her side at the age of 55. Loving wife of David D. Pischke. Cherished mother of Heather and Stephanie Pischke. Proud grandma of Arianna Berg and Kendra Wheelock. She is further survived by her parents Wayne and Gail Heiderich; brothers, Gene (Tammy) and...

Robert Melotik

Robert Melotik

Nov 25, 2020

Robert C. Melotik passed away November 25, 2020 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Michalets). Loving father of Kristine (Michael) McQuerry, Mark (Julie), Thomas, and Karen (Donald) Schlidt. Proud grandfather of Micale, Elena, Matthew, Catherine, Samuel, Megan, Luke, and Adam. Further survived by brothers Martin, Arthur, and Andrew, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Robert "Bob"...

Michael Narloch

Michael Narloch

Nov 24, 2020

Passed away peacefully on November 24, 2020 at the age of 71. Loving husband to Marie. Beloved dad to Michael Jr. (Lydia), Robert, Brent (Amanda), Bryan and Johnny. Dear papa to Hunter, Olivia and Michael and Lydia's one on the way. Brother to Steve, Rochelle (Roger) and Cheryl Ann (Mike). Also survived by sisters-in-law JoAnn, Tammy (Ken); brothers-in-law Allen (Kathy),...

Dorothy Howard

Dorothy Howard

Nov 24, 2020

Born April 7, 1939. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Loving wife of Donald. Beloved mother of David (Chel) and Darcy (Sean) Smith. Also survived by her grandchildren, Brianna (Travis Pederstuen), Kayla, Alec and Daniel. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Services have been postponed at this time. Updated service date and...

Theresa Jensen

Theresa Jensen

Nov 22, 2020

Theresa Ann Jensen; "Grandma Harley"; "Teri"; lived to be 77 years young. Passed away on November 22, 2020 at her daughter's home with her family (and her buddy Chance) at her side. Born January 24, 1943 to the late John and Blanche Bonnett, second daughter of 4 children. In her early years she had accounting jobs doing various roles; all...

Loretta Bostedt

Loretta Bostedt

Nov 21, 2020

Age 92, joined her husband, Raymond in Heaven on November 21, 2020. Survivors include her children Cheryl (Richard) Powers, Mary (Anthony) Tripoli, and James (Susan) Bostedt; her grandchildren Alyssa (Chris), Katie, Dan, Nicholas (Ariana), Robert, Stacie (Jon), Tyler and Jamie; her great-grandchildren Alexis, Gemma and Witten; brothers Donald (Bonnie) and Dennis Tasche; brother-in-law Gerald Bostedt sister-in-law Donna Bostedt. Further survived...

David Lisowski

David Lisowski

Nov 20, 2020

Born to Eternal Life on November 20, 2020 at the age of 67. David is preceded in death and reunited with his parents Donald and Nancy (nee Whidden) Lisowski. Dear brother to the late Gary (Christine) Lisowski, Randy Lisowski and Donna (Jay) Wieczorek. Loving uncle to Brian, Daniel (Meghan) and Gregory Lisowski. Also survived by four great-nephews, one great-niece, other...

Lisa Carini

Lisa Carini

Nov 16, 2020

Lisa M. Carini passed away on November 16, 2020 at the age of 56. Beloved daughter of the late Frank N. and Alice Carini (nee Colson). Loving sister of Tammy (Mark) Duff and Frank A. (Michelle) Carini. Aunt of Alexander Duff, Jacob Duff, Gianna Carini, and Joey Carini. Further survived by other relatives and friends. A private service will be...

William Scheiding

William Scheiding

Nov 15, 2020

William "The Snake" A. Scheiding passed away on November 15, 2020 at the age of 66. Loving father of Kristina, Christopher, and Nichole (Aaron) Cohen. Proud grandfather of Marcus, Logan, and Alexander. Also survived by his longtime partner and soul-mate Linda "Buffy" Merrill Brother of Pam (Bruce) Rezin, Bette (Jeff) Janicki, David, Jack, Nancy, and the late Mark. He is...

Leroy Schissel

Leroy Schissel

Nov 12, 2020

South Milwaukee - Born to Eternal Life on November 12, 2020 at the age of 102. Preceded in death by his wife Caroline (nee Baranowski). Loving father to David (Martha Custer) and George (Sue) Schissel. Dear grandfather to Ryan and Brad Schissel. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Due to COVID, the family wishes to keep services...

Margaret Moen

Margaret Moen

Nov 10, 2020

(nee Fitzgerald) of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on April 17, 1935 and Born to Eternal Life November 10th, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late James E. Moen. Loving mother to Nadine (Michael) Hill, Mark (Theresa) Moen, John (Lisa) Moen, Maureen "Sis" (Todd) Ulrikson and Kenneth (Carolyn McNeil) Moen. Cherished Grandmother (Greema) to Andew (Katie...

Marian Balcerzak

Marian Balcerzak

Nov 6, 2020

Marian "Bunny" Balcerzak Passed away peacefully on November 6, 2020 at the age of 72. Preceded in death by her siblings; Thomas, Ronald (Mary), Lawrence and Antoinette. She is survived by her sister Joan (Fred) Obodal, sister-in-law Judie, nieces and nephews. Marian was an educator for developmentally delayed children, she helped the less fortunate and was committed to various charities...

Irma Loeffler

Irma Loeffler

Nov 3, 2020

Irma L. Loeffler nee Wiegel Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband Alvin, as well as twelve siblings. Beloved mother of Bonnie (Ray) McMahon, Lorraine (Brian) Sorrick, Karen Loeffler, Jean (Bill) Drilias, Nancy Loeffler and Mary (Tom) Ballinger. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great...

Kenneth Heise

Kenneth Heise

Nov 1, 2020

Lifetime resident of South Milwaukee passed peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jewell (nee Hipke). Dear dad of Edward (Charlene) Heise, and Mary (Tim) VanAckeren. Proud grandpa of Erika (Jon) Carlson, Jamie (the late Garrett) Peterson, Laura Heise, Christine Heise, Alexandra (Keith) Smars, Christopher (Taylor) VanAckeren,...

Dolores Tolkacz

Dolores Tolkacz

Nov 1, 2020

Dolores A. Tolkacz (nee Kuzminski) passed away on November 1, 2020 at the age of 93. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Edward. Loving mother of Don and Cary Tolkacz, Lee and friend Judy Pakulski, and Thomas R. and Kari Tolkacz. Proud grandmother of Don Tolkacz Jr., Christopher Tolkacz, Ben and Trista Tolkacz, Angela and Nate Talocco, Kelly Tolkacz...

William Hetzel

William Hetzel

Oct 31, 2020

Entered Eternal Life on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Beloved husband to the late Beatrice. Loving father to John (Julie), Mike (Debby), Mary (Ron) Schindel, and Paul (Drea). Grandfather to Nicole (Phil), David, Kelly, Kevin, Lauren (Justin) and Isabelle. Great-grandfather to Natalie, William and Mason. Brother to Mary, the late; Flo, Lolly, Andy and Peggy. Further survived by sister and brother...

Gloria Jelinek

Gloria Jelinek

Oct 30, 2020

Gloria Jelinek (nee Hansen) Of Oak Creek passed peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Jelinek. Loving mother of Donna (the late John) Abshire and Robert (Jill) Jelinek. Gloria is further survived by six grandchildren Jason, Bryan, Andy Abshire, Erin (Joe) Tripp, Skott Moriarti, Laura (Ryan) Paff;...

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