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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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Ervin Ludwiczak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Stanley Peterson

Stanley Peterson

Sep 16, 2020

Stanley H. Peterson passed away on September 16, 2020 at the age of 83. Loving husband of Marlene (nee Bakken). Loving father of Susan (Hoover) and Kathy (Dan) Psiropoulos. Proud grandfather of Kelsey, Alyssa, and Demitri. Brother of Vernon, Rudy, and Gladys. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 11:00AM-1:00PM at...

Thomas Galligan

Thomas Galligan

Sep 16, 2020

Passed away on September 16, 2020 at the age of 84. Devoted husband to Carol for 65 years. Loving father to Patrick (Toni), Scott (Barb), Brian (Ellen), Timothy (Julia) and Matthew (Shane). Dear grandfather to Michael, Erin (Pete), Christopher, Heidi (Mario), Thomas, Margaret (Josh). Great-grandfather to Nesti, Natalie, Graham, Eoin and Liam. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial...

Elizabeth Arkowski

Elizabeth Arkowski

Sep 15, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Kathryn Arkowski. Beloved Matriarch of our family passed peacefully to eternal life on September 15, 2020 to join her late husband Anthony Arkowski and son-in- law Kenneth Rome. Loving mother to Sharon Rome (late Kenneth) , Barbara Arkowski, Dennis (Marilyn) Arkowski. Grandmother to Aaron (Kim) Rome, Eric (Lisa) Arkowski and Sarah Arkowski. Great grandmother to Abigail Rome, Maxwell...

Paul Reinelt

Paul Reinelt

Sep 13, 2020

Found peace on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the age of 74. Loving husband to Sharon. Dear father to David (Sarah) and Joey. Beloved papa to Aubrey, David and Andrew. Brother to Adele and the late Rita. Brother-in-law to Debbie (Roger), Sue (Don). Further survived by family friend Jo Ann. Paul was a social worker for Milwaukee County for 36...

Janet Sweet

Janet Sweet

Sep 11, 2020

It is with a heavy heart the Sweet and Grimm families share with you that Janet Mary (Grimm) Sweet passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020. Janet (53) was born on April 30, 1967 to Joseph Jacob Grimm and Mary Kathleen (Heck) Grimm. She is survived by her husband Scott Sweet; son, Noah; siblings Chris Grimm (Debralee Nelson); Jean (Grimm)...

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