Obituaries

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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Robert Ramos

Robert Ramos

Jul 22, 2020

Milwaukee - Born to the parents of Elionay and Lorretta (nee Benzing) Ramos. Passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020 at the age of 55. He was a beloved husband of Barbara and father of Drisana Ramos. Brother to Judy (nee Ramos) Larrabee, the late Douglas Ramos, Elionay J. Ramos, Brian A. Ramos, Hector Ramos and Adrian Ramos. Robert is...

Constance Hershberger

Constance Hershberger

Jul 18, 2020

Constance J. Hershberger passed away on July 18, 2020 at the age of 79 years. She joins her parents, Wilber and Elizabeth (nee Muehl), in Heaven. Loving sister of Colleen and Diane. Constance was a proud graduate of Mt. Sinai School of Nursing. No services are being held at this time.

Gregory Bink

Gregory Bink

Jul 16, 2020

Gregory Alan Bink passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the age of 60. Loving husband to his wife, Gay Gastell Bink. Beloved son of Ramona and the late George Bink Jr. Loving father to Sarah (Andrew), the late Jason Gregory, Emily (Adam), Hannah (Troy), Theodore George. Survived by grandchildren Dylan Gregory, Adam, Abigail, Owen, Evan, Caralyn, Raylan...

Anthony Webber

Anthony Webber

Jul 13, 2020

Passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2020 at the age of 45. Preceded in death by his father Dennis. Dear brother to Erin and Ken (Laura). Loving uncle to Austin, Aubree, Kenny and Ella. Loving son to Jayne (Harold) Bartelt. He is survived by his beloved Dawn and her children Christen and Catherine. Further survived by his best friends Jason...

Patrick Murphy

Patrick Murphy

Jul 11, 2020

Patrick "Murf" Colin Murphy passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2020 in Milwaukee, WI. He is survived by his children; Ericka (Damien) Evans, Jessica (Adam) Murphy-Cain and Lucas Murphy. His grandchildren; Dylan Pecor, Lila Miller and Phil. His siblings; Colin (Mel) Murphy, Sean Murphy and Deanna (Mark) Murphy-Rice and his Father Terrence Murphy. He is preceded by...

Blanche Betz

Blanche Betz

Jul 11, 2020

Passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020 at the age of 100. Preceded in death by her husband Charles H. Betz. Loving mother to Pamela (George) Burnham, Chuckie A. Betz and Michael (Nancy) Betz. Dear grandmother to Bradley, Nicole, Eric, Zachary, Christopher and Taylor. Great-grandmother to Tanner, Reese, Ivy, Sterling and Pierce. Also survived by her sister-in-law Carol (Bob) Higgins....

Margret Lena

Margret Lena

Jul 6, 2020

Lena, Margret A. (nee Pfeffer) of Cudahy, peacefully passed away in the arms of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Monday, July 6, 2020, at the blessed age of 104. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary (née Gradl) Pfeffer, beloved husband Warren, dear son Craig (Cheryl) Lena, son-in-law Rollie Sterns, as well as grandchildren Robin Lena, Lori...

Florence Newkirk

Florence Newkirk

Jul 2, 2020

Born to Eternal Life on July 2, 2020 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her husband Gordon. Loving mother to Linda (Al) Lawson, Neil (Patti) and John (Diane) Newkirk. Dear grandmother to Mike (Sheri), Wendy (Dave) and Jennifer (Scott). Also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, her sister Ceil Miller and sister-in-law Audrey Olbrantz. Sister to the late; Dorothy,...

Diane Wrazel

Diane Wrazel

Jul 2, 2020

Diane C. Wrazel (nee Halverson) passed away surrounded by her family on July 2, 2020 at the age of 78. She is reunited with her husband, John. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Carol Halverson. Sister of Gary (Joanne), Richard (the late Judy), and Donna (Robert) Merlin. Special friend and companion of Sandy Welsher. Adopted daughter...

Frank Sukup

Frank Sukup

Jul 1, 2020

Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at the age of 87. Dear brother to Anne Dornak. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Anna Sukup, sisters Leeda Gavin and Fran Jahn, brother Rev. Joseph Sukup, and brothers-in-law Ken Gavin and John Dornak. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Molthen Bell Funeral Home...

Celestina Villarreal

Celestina Villarreal

Jun 27, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 87. Loving wife to the late Inocencio and dear mother to Inocencio Jr. (Sally), Oscar (Ruth), Raquel (Stanley), David (Rose) and Rene (Cheryl). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, July 2 from 9 to 11 AM with Mass of...

Sandra Cerutti

Sandra Cerutti

Jun 27, 2020

Sandra Lee Cerutti (nee Mitchell) passed away on June 27, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Robert Burns Sr., the late Donald Wisniewski, and Joshua Wisniewski. Proud grandmother of Robert Burns Jr. Great-grandmother of Ruby Burns. Sister of the late Michael Mitchell, Roberta Slamka, Larry Timmel, the late Pamela Woolwine, Barbarra Timmel,...

Loren Cahak

Loren Cahak

Jun 26, 2020

Loren Joseph Cahak, age 90, passed away on June 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Loren was born in Antigo, WI on February 28, 1930, to Edith Mary (King) and Emil Raymond Cahak. Loren went to 13 different schools in numerous cities while growing up, as his dad sought better job opportunities, and then graduated from Rhinelander High School...

Nancy Spaltholz

Nancy Spaltholz

Jun 21, 2020

Nancy L. Spaltholz (nee Gesell) of South Milwaukee, age 88, passed away on June 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late William Spaltholz. Loving mother of Peggy (Ken) Nowak, Christine (Charles) Jaskowiak, Amy (Trent) Nelson, Sue (Bob) Winckler, and Tom (Carrianne) Spaltholz. Proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Nancy was born and raised in Two Rivers, WI to...

Donald Nell

Donald Nell

Jun 17, 2020

Long time St. Francis resident, Donald L. Nell, 83, died June 17, 2020. Donald Nell was born in South Milwaukee, WI on 5/31/1937 to Helen and Lawrence Nell. Don was a dedicated family man and provider. As the oldest of 7 children, he often told the story of how he went to work at age of 11 to help support...

Jacquelyn Kolp

Jacquelyn Kolp

Jun 17, 2020

*** We are only allowed to have 40 people in the funeral home at one-time *** Please be courteous of others who also wish to pay their respects to the family. We appreciate your patience at this difficult time. Jacquelyn "Jacque" Lena Kolp passed away at home on June 17, 2020 at the age of 17 years. Beloved daughter of...

Lori Ellis

Lori Ellis

Jun 17, 2020

(nee Bird) Passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2020 at the age of 60. Loving mother to Joshua (Yadi), Derek (Kara) and Luke (Kim). Dear grandmother to Mason. Beloved sister to Cynthia (James) Schmidt, Shelly Otto, Diane Clark and Linda Hotz-Becker. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 23 from...

Joseph Salzman

Joseph Salzman

Jun 15, 2020

Salzman, Joseph A. Found eternal peace on June 15, 2020 at the age of 77 years. Father of Denise (Mark) Paulson, Lori Pertzborn, Kevin (Stephanie) Salzman and Robert (Maggie) Rafalski. Grandpa of Nicholas (Samantha), Elizabeth (Steve), Kendra, Scott, Erica, Aidan, Tristan, Elliot and Avery. Great-grandpa of Kaitlynn, Beau, Mia and Evelynn. Brother of Louise and Joyce. Further loved by his...

Lawrence Ham

Lawrence Ham

Jun 15, 2020

Found eternal peace on June 15, 2020 at the age of 71 years. Preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (nee Warner). Loving father of Laura (Matthew) Luedtke and Matthew Ham. Dear grandfather of Paige Widenski, Braden and Keira Luedtke. Son of the late John and Edith (nee Benson) Ham. Brother of Jean (the late Byron) Bradbury and the late...

Marilyn Nowakowski

Marilyn Nowakowski

Jun 12, 2020

Completed her journey to Heaven on Fri., June 12, 2020 at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late Harry Nowakowski. Cherished mother of Barbara (Mike) Dean, Bonnie (David) Robinson, Mark (Patty) Nowakowski, Beth (Andy) Wasikowski and Scott (Rhonda) Nowakowski. Proud grandma of Rachel, Aaron, Paul and Rebecca Robinson; Dana and Luke Nowakowski; Jacob, Chad and Kellie Wasikowski; Anna...

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