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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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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...

Nicolette Anastas-Carbo

Nicolette Anastas-Carbo

Jun 11, 2020

Age 68, passed away after a short illness on June 11, 2020. Beloved daughter of Nick and Mildred Anastas. Survived by loving soulmate Leo Jung. Special sister to Carol and Edward. Loving aunt to Chanel, Natalie and Edward (Andrea) Anastas. Great aunt to Layla, Nick, Nathan, Meadow and Mila. Survived by dear cousin Mike (Cheri), Leslie Malicki. Preceded in death...

Inez "Nickie" Willms

Inez "Nickie" Willms

Jun 8, 2020

Inez "Nickie" V. Willms (nee Needham). Born to Eternal Life June 8, 2020, at the age of 95 years. Reunited with her beloved husband, Joseph. Loving mother of David Willms. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Heartfelt gratitude to the Zilber Hospice staff and Aurora at Home Hospice Team. Memorials to St. Ann Center (2801 E. Morgan...

Dolores Rouse

Dolores Rouse

Jun 6, 2020

Dolores "Della" M. Rouse (nee Gabriel) was reunited with her husband, Kenneth, on June 6, 2020 at the age of 91. She is the loving mother of Bobbi Breen, Dale (Karen) Rouse, Dick (Jeannette) Rouse, Debi (Louie) Hanisko, Duane (Sue) Rouse, Diane (Mark) Hoffman, and Ken (Beth) Rouse. Her greatest source of pride stems from her 21 grandchildren and 16...

Carole Svoboda

Carole Svoboda

Jun 5, 2020

Svoboda, Carole passed away on June 5, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Loving mother of David, Diane, Debbie, and Darin (Janelle). Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Danny. Further survived by siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Private services are being held.

Kendra Chavez

Kendra Chavez

Jun 3, 2020

Found peace on June 3, 2020 at the age of 46. Preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Deanna Rabideaux. Loving wife to Steven. Beloved mother to Rayna and Mark. Dear grandmother to Axel. Sister to Valerie (Anthony) Buth and aunt to Dylan, Taylor and Makenna. Further survived by loving relatives and many friends. Memorial visitation at the funeral...

Frank Stanaszek

Frank Stanaszek

Jun 2, 2020

Passed away on June 2, 2020 at the age of 89. Loving husband to Joan G. Stanaszek (nee Schiller). Beloved father to Michael (Julie) Stanaszek. Grandfather to Vincent and Frank. Dedicated member and leader for the Cudahy School Board, Cudahy High School Booster Club, Cudahy Lions Club, Cudahy Citizens Safety Committee. Long-time public servant working for the Milwaukee Sewerage District....

Gerald Meyers

Gerald Meyers

May 31, 2020

Age 86, passed away on May 31, 2020 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband to Marlene for 60 years. Loving father to Ken and Sue (Tim) Lassa. Grandfather to Sarah, Kyle and Natalie. Great-grandfather to Jordan, Kaden and Quinn. Jerry served in the Air Force during the Korean War. A private memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, please...

Ann Bukowski

Ann Bukowski

May 30, 2020

(nee Movrich) Passed away on May 30, 2020 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Bukowski. Loving mother of Linda Bukowski. Survived by sisters Kay Krause, JoAnn Rudolph, Louise Billings, Betty Vanderwerff and Angie Cvengros. Preceded in death by sisters Marge Sitar, Mary Ann Vukusich, Rose Nugent and brothers John, Matt, Micky, Bobby, Peter and Marko...

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