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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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Edith Held

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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