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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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Wayne Wilcox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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