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.

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Sharon Schnepp

Sharon Schnepp

May 2, 2020

Passed away on May 2, 2020 at the age of 70. Preceded in death by her husband Curtis E. Schnepp. Loving mother to Connie (Jeffrey) Arnold and Jason Schnepp. Dear grandmother to Nathaniel, Alyssa, Daniel, Natalie, Emily, Devin, Kathryn, Ja Lynn. Great-grandmother to Lyla and one on the way. Sister to Richard (Pauline) Fries, Arlene (Elliot) Johnson, Susan Lett, Phillip...

Mary Marks

Mary Marks

May 2, 2020

Mary M. Marks - Cudahy passed away on May 2, 2020 at the age of 83 years. Daughter of Henry and Violet. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Ronald H. Loving mother of David, the late Ronald J., Geno (Cindy), Edward, and Joe (Laura). Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late John and the...

Kevin Keul

Kevin Keul

Apr 28, 2020

Kevin Michael Keul was born October 1, 1968 in Milwaukee WI to Susan Fitzgerald and Jacob Keul and passed away from natural causes on April 28, 2020. The oldest of 3 children, Kevin was a brother to Christopher Keul (Claudia Krepsky) and Courtney Vermillion (Rob). Kevin attended Juno and Pulaski High School and was active in football. To this day...

Maureen Stolpa

Maureen Stolpa

Apr 26, 2020

Maureen M Stolpa (nee Zimmerman), passed away peacefully on April 26, 2020, with her beloved rosary in her hand. Maureen (Reenie) was born on August 6, 1938, in South Milwaukee to Helen (Pfeffer) and Arthur Zimmerman. She was married to Donald J Stolpa for 62 years. Together they raised five children, Jeffery (Marie) Stolpa of Brookfield, WI; Barbara (Chad) Hinsenkamp...

Bill Holler

Bill Holler

Apr 25, 2020

Bill Holler Friday, October 21,1949 – Saturday, April 25, 2020 Bill Holler, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the age of 70. Loving father to Matthew (Amanda). Preceded in death by his wife Lisa (nee Bundalo) and his parents Edward and Rosalyn Holler. Dear brother of John (Georgia) and Tom (Linda). Further survived...

Peter Machak

Peter Machak

Apr 24, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 86. Loving husband to the late Doris. Beloved father to Peter Machak, Kathy Hamley and Sharon (Jason) Nauman. Dear grandfather to Ryan and Samantha. Also survived by his sisters, brother, nieces and nephews. Private services will be held.

William Messier

William Messier

Apr 23, 2020

William (BJ) A. Messier, Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. BJ was born December 29, 1942 in Springfield, MA. to William and Marjorie (Yahnig) Messier. He was a 1964 graduate of Springfield College with a B.S. in Business. He held a variety of sales positions. One of his key...

Lillian Repa

Lillian Repa

Apr 21, 2020

Lillian J. Repa (nee Jurci) passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 21, 2020 at the age of 91 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Henry. Loving mother of the late Judy (Michael) Safranski, Guy (Susan), Timothy (Joyce), Jill, Michael, and Jennifer (Bill) Wesley. Incredibly proud grandmother of Emily, Dina, Doolan, the late Natalie, Mallory, and Audrey....

Charles Kewley

Charles Kewley

Apr 20, 2020

Charles Joseph Kewley passed away on April 20, 2020 at the age of 74 years. He is reunited with his parents, Kneale and Edith. Loving brother of Jack (Judy). Uncle of Jennifer. Great-uncle of Quentin. Further survived by other relatives and friends. No services are being held at this time.

Natalie Butz

Natalie Butz

Apr 18, 2020

Natalie J. Butz (nee Sloppy) passed away on April 18, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of Steven. Loving mother of Blair (Lori) Butz and Pamela (the late Kenny) Grandy. Proud grandmother of Jenna, Aaron, Chloe, and Quinn. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A virtual memorial service will be shown beginning at 10:00AM...

Gary Hanley

Gary Hanley

Apr 16, 2020

Gary Thomas Hanley was welcomed into eternal life April 16, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Gary was the loving husband and best friend of Mary (nee Forecki), father of Erik (Rebekah), brother of Colleen (Michael) Skott, brother-in-law of Thomas (Diane) Forecki, an uncle to multiple nieces and nephews, and was a friend to many. He was preceded in...

Orville Liebsch

Orville Liebsch

Apr 15, 2020

Orville Walter Liebsch, much-loved husband of the late Barbara (nee McNaughton) and dear father of Kathleen (Mark) Attermeier, Patricia (Mark Bingen) Liebsch, Sherri (Scott) Klingensmith and Alan (Mariana) Liebsch, died peacefully on April 15, 2020. Orville was born to Walter and Helen Liebsch of South Milwaukee in 1925, and married Barbara at the First Congregational Church in South Milwaukee in...

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....

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