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.
Janice Behlmer
Mar 15, 2020
Janice Wilhelmina Behlmer South Milwaukee, WI - (nee Lavey) Passed away peacefully with family on March 15, 2020 at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of Philip for 59 years. Much loved and cherished mother of Christopher (Brenda) and Timothy. Survived by many relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Helen and Frank, loving sister Arlene (Lyle)...
Ann Began
Mar 13, 2020
Began, Ann L (Nee Jenkins) Found peace on March 13, 2020 – eleven days before her 75th birthday. Ann was a loving and devoted wife to Joseph Began for 53 years; a cherished mother of Elizabeth (Mike) Naczek, and Brian (Sarah) Began; and an amazing Nana to Eliot, Lindsey, Henry and Simon. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Alfred Kubicek
Mar 9, 2020
Age 95. Went lovingly into the arms of our Lord on March 9, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Rodden). Loving father of Mary (the late Nicholas) Mazzucca, Thomas (Judith), Gerald (Nancy), David (Jeanne), Edward (Kathy), Paul (Rosanne), and John (Johanna) Kubicek. Proud grandfather of 18 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren and one more on the way....
Kristi Medek
Mar 9, 2020
Kristi A. Medek passed away on March 9, 2020 at the age of 37 years old. Loving mother of Marisa and Geneva. Beloved daughter of Jewel and the late David Medek. Sister of Melissa (Thomas) Mareno and Matthew. Aunt of Alexis, Alison, David, and Jonathan. Granddaughter of Dana Mae Trudel. Also survived by many relatives and many friends. She was...
Michael Citro
Mar 8, 2020
Michael Todd Citro passed away from complications of a stroke on March 8, 2020, at the age of 47. He is survived by his mother, Judy Citro; his life partner, Jen Fisher, and approximately 200 aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Michael L. Citro. Mike was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with...
Mary Ellen Andrew-Wilke
Mar 8, 2020
Mary Ellen Andrew-Wilke (nee Kay) passed away on March 8, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Loving mother of Bennett (Tracey Elliot) Andrew, Curt (Pam) Andrew, and Debbie (John) Kowalski. Proud grandmother of Damon Matte, LeeAnna Manke, Clint (Ruth) Andrew, Julie (Adam) Perl, Andrea (Billy) Turpin, Tina (Tony) Lewis, Melissa Sanchez, and Tim Kowalski. Great-grandmother of 23 great-grandchildren and...
Wayne Wilcox
Mar 5, 2020
January 7, 1937 to March 5, 2020. Born to George and Florence (Foster) WIlcox in Cornell, WI. Preceded in death by Gail Blanchard and granddaughter Jennifer. Survived by his daughters Terry (Jay) Lunsford and Diann (Roberto) Wilcox-Alonso. Loving grandpa to Bradley (Angela), Shelby, Bobby, Mandy and his great-granddaughter Ashley. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. Private memorial...
Joan Scheidecker
Mar 3, 2020
Joan B. Scheidecker passed away on March 3, 2020 at the age of 86 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillian (nee Ramstack) Scheidecker. She is survived by her beloved friends and family of the Schultz family. Joel and Mary; Tamera (Brian), Joel (Rachel), Christina (Cale); Jose, Alicia, Elijah, Dylan, Mya, Kenzie, and Dominic. In...
Harold Swanson
Mar 2, 2020
Harold Otto "Coach" Swanson of South Milwaukee died Mar. 2 at Froedtert Hospital after experiencing a fall at home. He was born April 20, 1935, in South Milwaukee to Carl Swanson and Marion (Zimdars) Swanson. Harold had a long career: successful athlete, middle school teacher, a 59-year career as a tennis teacher and coach, and a lifetime as a counselor...
Richard Lange
Mar 2, 2020
Richard A. Lange passed away on March 2, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Loving brother of Kenneth (Pamela) Lange and Susan Koehler. Special friend of Dawn Trepinski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home from 3:00PM-5:00PM. Funeral service on Saturday at the funeral home at 5:00PM....
Carol Murdoch
Mar 1, 2020
Carol Murdoch (nee Delaney) passed away peacefully on March 1, 2020 at the age of 84. Loving mother of Jon, Jim (Judy), Dianne (Lee) Beeman, and Tom (Lauri). Grandmother of Julie (Jim), Jenny (Dan), LeAnne (John), Renee (Derek), Drew and Connor (Ashley). Great Grandmother of 9. Further survived by siblings Pat Benish and William Delaney, other nieces, nephews, relatives and...
John Reitzi
Feb 29, 2020
Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. John was born on July 29, 1929 in Kurd, Hungary. He emigrated to America in 1949, where he created a cherished family and a financial legacy. He is best remembered for his giving nature, using his talents as a carpenter to help family, friends, neighbors, and the church. John is survived by his...
Joanne Polacek
Feb 29, 2020
(nee England), born August 4, 1944, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 28th, 2020. Preceding Joanne in death are her parents Margaret and Reuben, beloved husband Thomas Polacek, and daughter Beverly. Joanne is survived by children Bruce Zmek (Eagle River), Duane Zmek (Milwaukee), Carol Zmek (Utah), eight grandchildren and siblings Sharon DeSota, Sandra Peters, Betty Lovendahl, and Robert...
Raymond Dahlke
Feb 24, 2020
Raymond A. Dahlke passed away on February 24, 2020 at the age of 74 years. Beloved husband of Charlene. Loving father of Steven (Heather), Troy, and Christa (Paul) Thompson. Proud grandfather of Shaine, Mary, Jordyn, Alexandra, Sierra, Emily, Curtis, Paulie, Samantha, Shawn, and 2 great-grandchildren. Brother of Steven and Patty. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Raymond...
Daniel Kratt
Feb 24, 2020
Kratt, Daniel of South Milwaukee passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Hortense (nee Wachowiak) Dear father of Damian, Kevin (Patti), Colette (Richard) Maass. Proud grandfather of Jacob Maass, Lindsay (Jeff) Lentz, Kelli (Tim) Dunham, Paul Kratt, Kari Kratt and great grandfather of Mason Dunham. Preceded in death by his siblings...
Virginia Vanvlaenderen
Feb 23, 2020
Virginia "Ginny" R. VanVlaenderen (nee Gloyer) passed away on February 23, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of James for 53 years. Sister of Susan (David) Halmrast and Christine (Terry) Logslett. Sister-in-law of Edward (Margaret), Dennis (George), Leonard, and Gary. Preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lorraine Gloyer, and her in-laws, Harold and Adeline. Further...
Carol S. Miller
Feb 22, 2020
Miller, Carol (nee Suelflohn, Caroline) age 86. On Saturday, February 22, 2020 joined her husband, Frank of 60 plus years. Loving mother of Karen, Kurt (Pam), Karl and Kris (Joyce) Miller. Proud grandmother of Joshua, Lauren and Brooke Miller. Survived by her sister-in-law Mae (John) Rigsby of Tallequah, OK. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Carol was a graduate...
Todd Lunsford
Feb 21, 2020
Lunsford, Todd Allen March 28, 1968 to February 21, 2020 Our Lord took him home following a lengthy illness. Son of Rae Lunsford. Preceded in death by his father Leslie Lunsford. Devoted father to Aaron, Mathew, Sondra, Allison, and his grand daughter Alaina. Loving brother to Don, Jay (Terry) and Glen. Loving uncle to Jason, Kristen (Scott), Bradley (Angela), Shelby,...
Norbert Koebel
Feb 18, 2020
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the age of 94. Loving husband to the late Arlowene "Sue". Dear father to Patricia Peters, Kaye (late Charles) Jung, James (Patricia) Koebel, Amy Koebel and Donald (Lynn) Koebel. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Monday, February 24 at St. Matthew's...
Richard Tulpa
Feb 17, 2020
Richard B. Tulpa passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Loving father of the late Kevin, Rebecca (Scott) Harr, Erin (Wesley) Sweet, Ashley, and Daniel. Grandfather of Kolby, Zach, Jordan, Grace, and Madeline. Brother of Arthur. Special friend of Linda. Rich is further survived by his ex-wife, Lisa, other family, and many close friends...
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