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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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Nancy Patskowski

Nancy Patskowski

Apr 15, 2020

Passed away on April 15, 2020 at the age of 80. Loving mother to Donald Jr., Robert and Steven Patskowski. Dear grandmother to Carly. Also survived by her sisters and brother; Lorraine Holtz, Rosemary Weber, Arlene Cram, Sister Mary Jeanette, Suzanne Morrison, Mary Jane Vogt, Janet McDaniels, Diane Olson and John Skornia. Visitation at the funeral home on Monday, April...

Robert Burrows

Robert Burrows

Apr 14, 2020

Robert Nelson Burrows passed away peacefully on April 14, 2020, at Hearthstone, Fairhaven, in Whitewater. Bob was born on December21, 1923, in North Reading, Massachusetts, the son of Frederick Nelson Burrows and Mary McIntosh. Reared in New England, a veteran of four years' service in the Marine Corps in World War II, he was educated at Colorado College (B.A.); the...

Crecencia Rodriguez

Crecencia Rodriguez

Apr 13, 2020

Passed away on April 13, 2020 at the age of 82. Preceded in death by her husband Rosendo. Dear mother to Maria Lisa (Richard), Connie, Bernardo (Jayne), Joaquin (Cindy), Jose (Shannon), Roberto (Debbie) and Rod. Beloved grandmother to Chalo, Fito, Chita, Malina, Tonia, Naomi, Andrea, Gabriel, Jose, Felicia, Benjean, Joaquin, Nico, Jessica, Chencha, JJ, Esteven, Bennyben, Marcos, Cilla, Prudencio, Azriel,...

Keith Petersen

Keith Petersen

Apr 12, 2020

Keith Loel Petersen, age 88, of South Milwaukee, WI passed away on April 12, 2020 while receiving hospice care for congestive heart failure. Keith was born on February 7, 1932 in Ludington, MI, the son of Johannes (Ed) and Leona (Hill) Petersen. The family later moved to Flint, MI where Keith grew up with his older brother Noel and younger...

Gregory Knoll

Gregory Knoll

Apr 10, 2020

Gregory A. Knoll passed away on April 10, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband of Eva. "Cousin" of Edie Flood. Special friend of Donald Sparrow. Greg will be dearly missed by Skippy, Micky, Mishka, and Sophie. A private service will be held on Friday, April 17. If you wish to send flowers or a card please contact...

Donald Stolpa

Donald Stolpa

Apr 6, 2020

Donald J Stolpa, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 06, 2020. Don was born on July 09, 1935 in South Milwaukee to Marie (Pacznesy) and Edward W Stolpa. He was married to Maureen 'Reenie' (Zimmerman) for 62 years. Together they raised 5 children, Jeffery (Marie) Stolpa of Brookfield, WI; Barbara (Chad) Hinsenkamp of New Berlin, WI; Sheryl (Thomas) Gates...

Ruth Miklaszewski

Ruth Miklaszewski

Apr 3, 2020

Miklaszewski, Ruth Mary (Nee Braun) born into Eternal Life on April 3, 2020 at the age of 87 in De Pere, WI. Formerly of South Milwaukee. Beloved wife of the late Henry Miklaszewski for 63 years. Loving mother of Karen (Peter) Kaminsky, Laurie (Timothy) Sewall, Chris (Cheryl) Miklaszewski and Dawn Barber. Proud and loving grandmother of Dr. Barton Mapes (Dr....

Roger Drechsel

Roger Drechsel

Mar 29, 2020

Roger Drechsel died peacefully of heart failure in hospice care at the Milwaukee VA Hospital on March 29, 2020. Born April 16, 1920, he died just 18 days shy of his 100th birthday. He was with family members during his last hours. Roger was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and adopted at the age of two by Andrew and Eleanor Drechsel....

Regina Suchorski

Regina Suchorski

Mar 29, 2020

Born to Eternal Life on March 29, 2020 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband Raymond and her son Steve. Loving mother to Janet (Geoff) Knudson, Linda Brandeberry, Joan (Leon Larson) Suchorski and Marty (Karen) Suchorski. Dear grandmother to Greg (Kathleen) Bau, Andy and Bradley Suchorski. Beloved great-grandmother to Andrew, Jeremy, Noah and Joshua Bau. Regina...

Julia Dewitt

Julia Dewitt

Mar 25, 2020

(nee Mrotek) Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020 at the age of 97. Loving wife to the late James W. DeWitt. Dear mother to Jim T. DeWitt, Bob (Betty) DeWitt, Dave DeWitt and Chris (Dana) DeWitt. Beloved grandmother to Connie, Brian, Jason, Matt, Ryan, Dan, Andrew, Aaron. Also survived by her great-grandchildren, sister Irene Brusewitz and brother Stanley Mrotek....

Lilah Holman

Lilah Holman

Mar 25, 2020

Lilah was born on December 1, 1928 in Tomahawk, WI and passed away on March 25, 2020. Beloved mother of Thomas. Fond sister of Claire (the late James) Freuen. Preceded in death by her husband Vernon; parents Francis and Clara, and her 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Lilah had been a homemaker for many...

Judith Kreilkamp

Judith Kreilkamp

Mar 24, 2020

Judith C. Kreilkamp (nee Stock) passed away on March 24, 2020 at the age of 74 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Robert E. Loving mother of Mary, Robert J., and Brian. Further survived by other relatives and friends. No services are being held at this time.

Lorretta Milyanovich

Lorretta Milyanovich

Mar 22, 2020

Born to Eternal Life on March 22, 2020, age 72. Lorretta enjoyed spending time with her family. She was especially giving when it came to taking care of her sister Linda, she loved sharing her life. Lorretta had a passion for Christmas, Elvis, craft fairs and animals. Her beloved pets meant the world to her, you never caught her without...

Marion Burrows

Marion Burrows

Mar 19, 2020

(nee Konlock) 2/28/1931 - 3/19/2020. Mom was preceded in death by her husband Darrell L. Burrows, son Jeffrey A. Sobcovack along with her sister Mrs. Evelyn Amann and brother Robert Konlock. She is survived by her children; Guy D. Burrows, Lee Ann Olson, James I. Burrows and Erik Burrows. Her cherished granddaughter Erin E. Long and her husband Robert Long,...

Janice Behlmer

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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