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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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Anthony Gramling
Aug 13, 2020
Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 56. Loving son to Linda and Robert Gramling. Dear brother to the late Mathew, Jennifer (Robert) Varga and Emily (Scott) Evans. Beloved uncle to Amanda Sergeant, Meagan Gramling, Abigail Evans and Benjamin Evans. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Molthen Bell Funeral Home on...
Michael Mccann
Aug 12, 2020
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Joan Stanaszek
Aug 11, 2020
Passed away on August 11, 2020 at the age of 85. Loving wife to the late Frank Stanaszek. Beloved mother to Michael (Julie) Stanaszek. Grandmother to Vincent and Frank. Visitation at Molthen Bell Funeral Home (700 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee) on Tuesday, August 18 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. **Face masks will be...
Lois Anderson
Aug 11, 2020
Lois R. Anderson (nee Couture) passed away on August 11, 2020 at the age of 81 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Clarence. Loving mother of Carrie (Scott Zalewski), Mary Jo Rose, and Joe Dan (Jackie) Rose. Special grandmother of Loreli. Sister of Roland, Raymond "B," Arlene, the late Cecelia, and the late Bonita. Further survived by nieces,...
Ruth Baranowski
Aug 10, 2020
Ruth E. Baranowski (nee Tatro) passed away on August 10, 2020 at the age of 94 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Albert. Loving mother of Robert (Mary), Jill, and Debra (Dominic) Reo. Proud grandmother of Matthew (Angie) and Michael (Maggie). Great-grandmother of Joseph, Jack, Evelyn, and Bennett. Preceded in death by her siblings Angeline Dittmar, Shirley Schroeder,...
Jeanne Hass
Aug 9, 2020
Passed away on August 9, 2020 at the age of 87. Born February 14, 1933 in Merricourt, ND. She joins her beloved husband of 63 years Walter K. Hass Sr., her daughter Jan Hass, brothers Jimmie and Dennis and her parents Arthur and Rose. Lovingly survived by her children; Debbra (Dave) Grycowski, Michelle (Dwayne) Miller, Walter "Kenny" (Janet) Hass Jr....
Leslie Hill
Aug 8, 2020
Leslie "Les" Alphonson Hill passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2020 after suffering from a brief illness. Les was the eldest of five children born to the late Pearl Alphonson and Sarah "Susan" Frances Hill on October 7, 1949. Les was raised by his father and grandmother the late Kathryn Beatrice "Kittie B." Hill. He graduated in the class...
Ronald Slamka
Aug 8, 2020
Ronald "Ron" Michael Slamka, age 87, of Oak Creek, WI, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 from a tragic accident. Ron was born November 4, 1932 in Oak Creek to Anna (Maradik) and John Slamka. He attended Scanlon School in Oak Creek, and High School in South Milwaukee, joined the Air Force and served at Truax AFB in Madison, WI....
Edith Held
Aug 7, 2020
Edith "Edie" Theresa Held (nee Welbes), lifelong resident of South Milwaukee, passed away August 7, 2020 at 89 years young. She was a loving mother to daughter Judith Ann Held and son James Anthony Held. Edie is survived by her older sister Lorraine Janette, nephews Christopher (Linda), Thomas and Matthew (Janet) Ohm; Curtis Held, Alexander and Joseph Janette and nieces...
Judith Datthyn
Aug 6, 2020
Judith A. Datthyn (nee Jeskey) passed away on August 6, 2020 at the age of 79 years. Reunited with her beloved husband, Ronald. Loving mother of Ronald Jr. (Susan) and Deanna (David) Fuchs. Proud grandmother of Amanda, Madalynn, Lydia, and Zach. Great-grandmother of Piper Violet. Sister of Sandra (Kenneth) Hicks and Greg (Lorraine) Jeskey. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...
Steven Curry
Aug 4, 2020
Passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2020 at the age of 63. Loving father to Mitchell. Dear brother to Wendy (Randy) Piotrowski, Tim Curry and Michael (Karen) Curry. Also survived by nieces and nephews; Matthew, Kristin, Brittany, Stephanie, Thomas and Katrina. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee) on Thursday,...
Margaret Reynolds
Aug 4, 2020
Margaret E. Reynolds (nee Ringstad) was born in Chicago on June 16, 1925. She passed away August 4, 2020 at the age of 95 years. Margaret moved to WIlliams Bay, Wisconsin for her formative years. She graduated from Williams Bay High School in 1943. She married her high school sweetheart, Henry, the summer after graduation. She spent the rest of...
Joyce Behnke
Aug 4, 2020
Joyce Edith (McIlree) Behnke, 94, died Aug. 4 at her home in South Milwaukee surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 13, 1925, in Palmyra, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dr. Joseph R. and Hermine (Nelson) McIlree. After attending elementary and high school in Palmyra, a town she supported all her life, Joyce studied at Milton College, where she earned...
Mary Schultz
Jul 30, 2020
Born March 21, 1960 and passed away on July 30, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents James E. and Ruth G. Schultz and sister-in-law Barbara A. Schultz. Dear sister to Allen (Patti) Schultz, Dennis (Rachel) Schultz, Susan (Charles) Guenette, John (Pam) Schultz and William (Mary) Schultz. Also survived by aunts, uncle, nieces and nephews. Mary lived at Southern Wisconsin...
Roseann Roberts
Jul 26, 2020
Roseann (Rosie) Roberts (Dionne) 1947 - 2020 Roseann Roberts, 72, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2020. Born in Menominee, MI on September 24, 1947, beloved wife of the late Alfred Roberts, she was the daughter of the late Myron (Bud) and Doris Dionne (Barnowski). Dear sister of Myron F. Dionne (Laurie) and the late Donna...
Mark Schlueter
Jul 25, 2020
Mark C. Schlueter passed away at home on July 25, 2020 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Tokarski). Loving father of Brent (Lynn), Tim (Ashley), and Ryan (Mallory). Proud grandfather of Bradley, Jackson, and Brooke. Brother of Jill Vokes, Jay (Gina), Dann (Bobbi Jo), and Gregg (Dawn). Nephew of Brian and Kay. Further survived by...
Dario Piraino
Jul 25, 2020
Piraino, Dario died peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Elena (nee Fiore). Loving father of Luigi, Maria, Carla (Kirk) Sakar and Antonio. Dear brother of the late Eda and the late Emilia. Dear brother-in-law of the late Valentino (the late Lina) Fiore, Alessandro (the late Carmela) Fiore and Aldo (Maria) Fiore. Preceded in...
Mesaret Qatipi
Jul 24, 2020
Quatipi, Mesaret passed away July 24, 2020. Visitation at the funeral home from 10am to 12noon and then process to Forest Hill Memorial Park. Molthen-Bell Funeral Home 700 Milwaukee Ave. South Milwaukee, WI (414)762-0154 molthenbell.com
Thomas O'Brien
Jul 24, 2020
Thomas J. O'Brien passed away on July 24, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Loving father of Thomas J. Jr., Robert C., Maureen A., and James M. Brother of Bill O'Brien and Ruth Kenny. Further survived by other relatives and friends. No services are scheduled at this time.
Betty Grzesk
Jul 23, 2020
Passed away peacefully on July 23, 2020 at the age of 81. Loving wife to Arnold P. Grzesk. Beloved mother to Thomas E. Grzesk and Debra (Scott) Bartlett. Preceded in death by her cousin Ronnie Javorek. Further survived by her nephews RG and Spencer and her very close friend since grade school, Darlene, who has been very helpful and wonderful...
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