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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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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;...

Jessica "Jessie" Stryker

Jessica "Jessie" Stryker

Oct 29, 2020

Jessica Stryker passed away Thursday, October 29th, 2020 Daughter, Christine (Ted) Rayfield of Stone Lake Sons, Kenneth (Vicky Depotsie) Grochowski of South Milwaukee and Donald (Mary Payne) Grochowski of Oak Creek Grandchildren, Timothy (Julie) Grochowski of Franklin, Daniel Swessel of Rice Lake, Samantha Rayfield of Hubertus, Adam Grochowski (Ashley Herzog) of Oak Creek and Danielle (Jonah) May of Memphis, TN...

Jonathan Wall

Jonathan Wall

Oct 28, 2020

Jonathan Richard Wall Of South Milwaukee, passed away Wed., Oct. 28, 2020 at the age of 39. Beloved son of Stephen Wall and Jeannie Schormann. Loving brother of Adam (Jill) Wall, Jeremy Wall, Branden Wall and Melinda Wall. Daughters Abigail and Annalise. Loving grandson of Chester (the late Elizabeth) Wall. Dear uncle of Austin, Nichollis, Mathiu, Paige, Autumn, Colin, Liam,...

Linda Marifke

Linda Marifke

Oct 27, 2020

Linda Ann Marifke Passed away on Oct. 27, 2020 at the age of 67. Beloved daughter of MaryAnn. Cherished sister of Jan (Bill) Haag, Tom (Barb), Don, Jerry (Cindy) Marifke. Further survived by nephews Justin, Steven and Jacob; niece Rhiannon. She was preceded in death by her father Raphael Marifke. Special thanks to Allay for all the help and time...

Angeline Thill

Angeline Thill

Oct 27, 2020

Angeline Thill (nee Marconi) passed away on October 27, 2020 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Conrad of 63 years. Loving mother of the late Mark Thill, Cynthia (David) Hazen, Susan (Michael Schultz) Roszina, Denise (Denise Hoppe)Thill, and Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Goltz. Proud grandmother of Ryan (Aaron Gorelik) Thill, Jessica Thill, Jack (Miriam) Taschner, Danyelle Taschner, Kristin (Chad) Bonlender,...

Eugene Lipowski

Eugene Lipowski

Oct 24, 2020

Eugene "Geno" G. Lipowski passed away on October 24, 2020 at the age of 86 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Mary (nee Joncas). Loving father of Mark (Erin Brogni). Proud grandfather of Cassandra (Paul) Mutch. Brother of Julius, Chester, Regina, Sophie, Raymond, Aloysius, Edwin, Sylvester, Sylvia, Harry, and Irene. Further survived by his brother-in-law Tom Joncas, nieces,...

Herbert Gehlhaar

Herbert Gehlhaar

Oct 23, 2020

Herbert A. Gehlhaar passed away on October 23, 2020 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Carmen. Brother of Erwin (the late Imgard) and Hans (Ilse). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home from 11:00-12:00. Funeral service at the funeral home on Friday at 12:00.

Camellia Hintz

Camellia Hintz

Oct 23, 2020

Camellia R. Hintz (Nee Sokolowski) Passed away on October 23, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Hintz. Loving mother of Patricia (David) Dombrowski and Karen (Christopher) Dunham. Proud grandmother of Lisa (Lee) Surprenant, Brian Dombrowski, and Dylan and Paige Dunham; and great-grandmother of Emily and Autumn Surprenant. Sister of the late Pauline (the...

Albert Wilke Ii

Albert Wilke Ii

Oct 23, 2020

Albert F. Wilke II "Big Al" of Oak Creek, age 45 passed away Friday Oct 23, 2020. Preceded in death by Father Albert F Wilke I, Nana Lucille Mielke, Grandma and Grandpa Wilke and Cousin Richard Conklin. Loving son of Barbara A Robertson(Joel Ottoson) and brother of Eric E Wilke and Marnie L Wilke and Nephew Matthew Wilke. He is...

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