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.

Sylvester Grutza

Sylvester Grutza

Feb 15, 2020

Sylvester Grutza, age 89, passed to Eternal Life Saturday, February 15, 2020. Beloved and devoted husband to Bernadine (nee Frankowski) for more than 67 years. Loving father to Gail (Joseph) Safranski, Michael (Cindy) Grutza, Leslie (Rick) Grutza-O'Leary, Matthew Grutza and Andrew Grutza. Special grampa to Benjamin (Karen) Safranski, Salena (Eugene) Kwon, Mary (Joseph) Safranski/Mikolajczak, AJ O'Leary, Sunny (Anthony) Spears and...

John Langteau

John Langteau

Feb 14, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the age of 65. Preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Angeline Langteau. He is survived by his fiancee Joan Katzka. Loving father to Gina and grandfather to Lily, Hunter and Charlotte. Loving brother to Linda Wunder and Kim (Dave) Blasing. Further survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Mildred Wentland

Mildred Wentland

Feb 13, 2020

Mildred E. Wentland (nee Gustkowski) passed away surrounded by family on February 13, 2020 at the age of 91 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Harold. Loving mother of James and Gerald (Jean Paul Michaud). Sister of the late Elaine Kuczynski. Further survived by a niece, other family and friends. Mildred was a bookkeeper at Kelvin Schroeder Jewelers...

Helen Baier

Helen Baier

Feb 11, 2020

Helen T. Baier (nee Kersten) passed away on February 11, 2020 at the age of 91 years. She is reunited with her loving family who were called Home before her. Beloved mother of Susan Musil (Kurt Sherifi). Sister of Lois (the late Edward) Scharenbrock, Elaine Peotter, Margaret "Marge" Collins, and James "Jim" (Dolores) Kersten. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Evelyn Scherer

Evelyn Scherer

Feb 10, 2020

Evelyn F. Scherer (nee Gombesky) passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2020. Born on April 15, 1943, Evie grew up in South Milwaukee, graduating from South Milwaukee High School in 1961 and then earning her degree in elementary education from UW-Milwaukee in 1965. She married Bill Scherer on January 22, 1966. Evie and Bill began their teaching careers...

Robert Kubash

Robert Kubash

Feb 10, 2020

Our dearest Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend, Robert John Kubash Sr. passed away on February 10th, 2020 at the age of 74 years. During his life he was the beloved husband and best friend of Judith Ann Kubash, a loving father to Johnny (Brandi), Robert Jr. (Maureen), Joseph (Katlynn) and Andrew (Gretchen). Bob was the proud Grandfather of Bryanna, Kyle,...

Elizabeth Lampe

Elizabeth Lampe

Feb 10, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the age of 74. Preceded in death by her parents Wilbert and Mable Tudor and her sister Ann. Loving wife to Jim for 54 years. Dear mother to William (Cindy) and Jeffrey (Judy). Beloved sister to Joyce (Wilbur) Watt and sister-in-law to Harold, Carol, John and Mary Jane. Also survived by...

Branden Soles

Branden Soles

Feb 7, 2020

Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the age of 28. Loving son to Maureena (John) Sindric and Stephen (Roxanne) Soles. Dear brother to Blake Soles and Bradley Martin. Beloved uncle to Lacey and Jackson Soles. Grandson to Marie and Tony Mosloski and Joann (the late Jack) Rabon. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation at...

Ronald Brown

Ronald Brown

Feb 7, 2020

Ronald William Brown died peacefully with his family on February 7, 2020 at the age of 79. He is survived by his children Christopher (Julie), Kevin, Todd (Sonja), Tracy (Amy), Johanna, and Jeffrey and co-parent Shannon Hirschmann. He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his first four boys, Sharon Brown, sister Patricia Mollick and parents Joseph...

James Kopecky

James Kopecky

Feb 3, 2020

Passed peacefully into Eternal Life on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 84. Loving husband to Patricia for 63 years. Dear father to Sherry (late Tom) Plevak, Jim (Janet) Kopecky and Michael (Lysette) Kopecky. Beloved grandfather to David (Julie), Collin, Dillon, Evan, Alexis and great-grandfather to Thomas and Madelyn. Also survived by his siblings, nieces, nephews and friends....

Mary Randall

Mary Randall

Jan 27, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 77. Loving wife to the late Alvin Randall. Beloved mother to Ross (Karen), Tony, Randy, Douglas and Ramona. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and her sisters; Wanda, Seal and Margie. Memorial visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, February 1 from 10 to 11 AM.

June Jankowski

June Jankowski

Jan 20, 2020

June Rose Jankowski (nee Waszak) passed away on January 20, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of Edward for 64 years. Loving mother of Gail (the late Patrick) Czappa, Marie (Kyle) Barr, and Cheryl (Dale Laubenheimer). Proud grandmother of Tammy, Tracy (Carl), Patrick (Tina), Jessica, and Ashlee (Ryan). Further survived by great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, other...

Gerald Johanneck

Gerald Johanneck

Jan 18, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Allan Johanneck - loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Passed away gently and peacefully surrounded by love, after complications from a long term illness at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center on January 18, 2020 at the young age of 50. Jerry was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 25, 1969 to Gerald and Jacqueline (Machak) Johanneck. His spirit...

Donald Klamrowski

Donald Klamrowski

Jan 18, 2020

Donald "Butch" W. Klamrowski passed away on January 18, 2020 at the age of 88 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife Marvella "Marvie" (nee Osell). Brother of Howard (Florence). Brother-in-law of Mylre (the late Betty) Osell. Uncle of Debra Denniger and Christine Jackson. Further survived by other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Visitation will be Friday, January 24,...

Eileen Tuyls

Eileen Tuyls

Jan 14, 2020

Eileen B. Tuyls (nee Dunshea) passed away on January 14, 2020 at the age of 92 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Russell. Loving mother of Betty (Sigi) and Richard (Nancy). Proud grandmother of many grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Australian fires would be appreciated.

Sharon Worm

Sharon Worm

Jan 14, 2020

Sharon G. Worm (nee Stolpa) passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on January 14 , 2020 at the age of 74 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Ronald. Loving mother of Ron John (Sheila) and Sharolynn (Mark) Roche. Proud grandmother of Alicia, Adrianna, Katrina, Fire, and Rage. Great-grandmother of 2 great-grandchildren. Sister of Nancy (Larry)...

Robert Polinski

Robert Polinski

Jan 11, 2020

Passed away peacefully and was Born to Eternal life on January 11, 2020 at the age of 88. Loving husband to the late Carol Ann. Dear father to Alan (Carol Magestro) Polinski, the late Terrence (Linda) Polinski, Cheryl (late Luke) Christensen, Eric Polinski and the late Kevin (Darlene) Polinski. Beloved brother to Kim (Lynn) Polinski. Further survived by grandchildren, nieces,...

Eleanore Evans

Eleanore Evans

Jan 9, 2020

Eleanore Margaret Evans (nee Gebert) "Ellie" "Aunt No-No" Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the age of 95 years. Loving mother of Jackie (Marty) Gargulak, Jeri (John) Rypel and Joelyn (Scott) Wunderlich. Cherished grandma of Sam, Joe and Andy Gargulak, Evan (Dana Walas), Jamie and Nick Rypel, and Claire and Ben Wunderlich. Preceded in death by...

Robert Schneider

Robert Schneider

Jan 9, 2020

Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020, age 77. He is survived by his beloved cousin Robert S. (Nancy Reeder) Schultz and dear friends Don Blom and Alan Wilson. Bob was a member of the Varsity track team and valedictorian of his senior class at South Milwaukee High School, 1960. He earned master's degrees in sociology and library science. He...

Laura Leonard

Laura Leonard

Jan 7, 2020

Milwaukee - Passed away suddenly January 7, 2020 at the age of 62. Born February 10, 1957, to Joan and Leroy Leonard. Survived by daughter Jennifer (Rick) Bennett, sons Anthony Kalan and Eric Arsiniega, granddaughter Peyton, and sister Susan Leonard Nolan, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her brother David Leonard. Memorial visitation at the...

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