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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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Dorothy Radziun
Oct 16, 2020
Dorothy Marie Radziun, Age 87. Our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord Jesus on October 16, 2020. Preceded in death by Chester, her loving husband of 58 years. She is survived by children Janis (Bill Gagliani), Michael, James (Debra), and Debra Marquardt (Doug Wunrow); grandchildren Mitchell, Johannah, Barrett, Hannah, Daniel, and Nathanael; eleven...
Alan Javorek
Oct 16, 2020
Alan L. Javorek passed away on October 16, 2020 at the age of 64. Beloved brother of Janice (Russell) Mutza, the late Dale, and Jeffrey (Mary Beth) Javorek. Special friend of Carmen Aro. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. No services are scheduled at this time but will be scheduled at a future date.
John Koniar
Oct 15, 2020
John Koniar 93 of Cudahy passed away on October 15, 2020. Born in Il'anovo, SVK on May 8, 1927. Beloved husband of Violet (nee Denninger) of 70 years. Loving father of Paul (the late Carrie), Nada (Duane) Kramp, Daniel (Valerie), Mila (Marvin) Goetsch, and John A. Proud grandfather of Adam (Cheryl), Paul (Erika), Steven (the late Jennifer), Kathryn (Travis), Erik,...
Galen Opdahl
Oct 14, 2020
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 14, 2020 at the age of 81. Preceded in death by his daughter Tammy and his brothers and sisters. Loving husband to Betty for 58 years. Dear father to Dean (Sandra). Grandfather to Nicole (Robert) Steiner, Tony Salzieder, Zachary Opdahl and Sydney Opdahl. Also survived by his brother Wendell. Memorial...
Roman Wszelaki
Oct 14, 2020
Roman J. Wszelaki, 72, of Silver Cliff, WI passed away at his home. Roman was born February 4, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Walter and Sophie (Palones) Wszelaki. He was united in marriage on April 18, 1979 in South Milwaukee to Kristine Bell. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Kristine Wszelaki; daughter, Jaime Wszelaki (Jason Doersch), Silver...
Ervin Ludwiczak
Oct 12, 2020
Ervin Michael Ludwiczak, 66, passed away peacefully Monday, October 12th, 2020 at Aurora at Home Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. Ervin was born August 18th 1954, to parents Arlene & Ervin Ludwiczak. He grew up and spent most of his life in South Milwaukee, where his family owned the South Milwaukee Arcade and Bowling Alley. Ervin loved to play horseshoes...
Kerry Lane
Oct 10, 2020
Passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2020 at the age of 58. Preceded in death by his parents Nathaniel and Flora Lane and siblings; Butch, Joe, Crissy and Gloria. Loving husband to Debra Lane. Dear father to Kristina "Manas" (Donta Shaw) Lane, Todd Gray and Kerry (Ashley) Lane. Beloved papa to Donta Shaw and Sofia Gray. He is survived by...
Rita Chovanec
Oct 8, 2020
Passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, age 91. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph, son Jeffrey Blackstone, brother William and sister-in-law Amy Bigott. Mother to Linda M. (Scott) Athas and Joseph J. Chovanec. Grandma to Season and Brent Wilson, Christopher and Angie Athas, Nicole and Shaun Resie and great-grandma to 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by nieces and nephews; James...
Richard Kinney
Oct 6, 2020
RK passed away at home on October 6, 2020 at the age of 66. He was born in Cicero, Illinois and spent most of his working life in show business, almost always behind the curtain. He believed his years serving as an altar boy at St. Mary of Czestochowa prepped him for the work required to be a good stagehand....
Louise Wohlust
Oct 6, 2020
Passed away on October 6, 2020 at the age of 103. Preceded in death by her husband Wilfred Wohlust, parents Alfred and Clara (Kromer) Ponto, brothers Edward (Ethel) and Clarence (Ferne) Ponto and niece Mary Ponto. Loving mother to Michael (Nancy) Wohlust and Carole (John) Haumschild. Dear grandmother to Caleb Wohlust, Jenny (Jason) Thorman, Suzy (Steve) Rohan, Lori (Mike) Dwyer...
Mary Orthmann
Oct 4, 2020
12/25/1930 - 10/4/2020. Died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband William, son James and daughter Sally. She is survived by her companion Ralph Rutkowski. Loving mother to Mary Cay (James), Joel, Jeff (Sherry), Jay, Jerry (Hyland) and Jon (Amy). Proud grandma of 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Further survived by friends and...
Sammy Storm
Oct 1, 2020
Sammy T. Storm passed away on October 1, 2020 at the age of 54. Loving father of Tony. Beloved son of Sharon Grover. Brother of Scott Kalman, Cindy Kalman, and Mark Kalman. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. No services are being held at this time.
Constance Decora
Sep 28, 2020
Constance "Connie" E. DeCora (nee Bailey) passed away on September 28, 2020 at the age of 85. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Russell. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Katie), the late Jonny, and Jay (Claire). Proud grandmother of Jackson, Mason, Madeline, and Christian. Sister of Cynthia Axelson. Special friend of Kathy Zdroik. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives,...
Betty Gross
Sep 25, 2020
Betty A. Gross OAK CREEK, WI (nee Bennett) Passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 84. Betty was born February 26, 1936 in Stearns County MN. On August 2, 1958 she married Fred Gross in Milwaukee WI. They raised 4 children: Steve (Dawn), Greg (Marlene), Joe and Mary. Proud Grandma to Chad, Kyle, Billy and Stevie...
John Schoenfeld
Sep 25, 2020
John "Hans" Schoenfeld Born 11.21.1935 in Hőgyész, Hungary. Died 9.25.2020 in South Milwaukee WI. He is survived by his beloved wife Elisabeth (nee Frisch), 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 Frisch, Daniel Ripka and Josh Ripka...
Becky Dickrell
Sep 23, 2020
Becky Jo (King) Dickrell of Wauwatosa, age 46, passed away peacefully with family by her side after a very short battle with cancer. She was born in Greendale, Wisconsin and graduated from Oak Creek High School in 1992. Becky is survived by her husband, Paul; mother, Mary (Rich) Johnson; sister, Tanya (Hunter) Floyd; 4 beautiful daughters; Alyssa Joy, Paige Marie,...
Jeffery Trapp
Sep 20, 2020
Jeffery John Trapp It is with tremendous sadness and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Jeffery John Trapp of Milwaukee, WI on September 20, 2020 at the age of 55. Jeff will be lovingly remembered forever by his mother Connie Trapp (late father John), his siblings Suzanne (Lyle) Meyer, Todd (Laurie) Trapp, LuAnne Trapp, Lisa Trapp and...
Vivian Littmann
Sep 19, 2020
Vivian L. Littmann (nee Bowe) passed away on September 19, 2020 at the age of 90. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Jack, and her son, Jeff. Loving mother of Jack (Lynn), Jerry (Mary Ellen), and Joni (Terry) Forster. Proud grandmother of Chris, Laura, Jacob, Lindsey, Kayla, Austin, Angela, TJ, and Nicole. Great-grandmother of Claire, Lily, Matilda, Jayden, Jasiah,...
Mark Corey
Sep 19, 2020
Saint Francis, WI - Born July 23, 1923 in Wiscoy Township, MN to Mark and Ethel (Miller) Corey. Mark lived a wonderful 97 years and was called to our Lord on September 19, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Cecelia "Ceil" Corey. Further survived by daughter Susan (Ralph) Chapa and son Mark A. (Terri Baker-Corey)...
Paul Mauch
Sep 19, 2020
Paul A. Mauch passed away on September 19, 2020 at the age of 58. Devoted husband and caregiver of Sue (nee Sielaff). Loving father of Alec and Tyler. Brother of Gary (Cindy) and Debbie (Michael) Kolasinski. Paul is further survived by Moe-the dog, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends. He shared his zest for life with...
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