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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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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dorothy Lasky
Jan 4, 2020
Dorothy Cadon Lasky passed away on January 4, 2020 at the age of 94 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Harry "Frank" Lasky Sr. Loving mother of Harry Lasky Jr. Dorothy attended St. Frederick's grade school and graduated from Cudahy High School. She was a member of the Sweet Adelines International. She worked for the IRS and in...
Jacqueline Gottwald
Jan 2, 2020
Jacqueline "Jackie" T. Gottwald Jacqueline Thair (nee Bedell) Gottwald of South Milwaukee passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her loving husband John. Born in 1933 in Wakefield, MI, Jackie graduated from Wakefield High School in 1951 where she was a majorette in the marching band. In 1952, she married John...
Margaret Brings
Jan 2, 2020
Margaret M. "Gretchen" Brings passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Gretchen was born in South Milwaukee on March 18, 1937 to Henry "Red" and Sybil (nee Hudson) Brings. Preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Thomas, Sandra, Patsy, and David. She is survived by her cousins, Philip (Janice) Behlmer, Rita (the late...
Delores Grycowski
Jan 1, 2020
Passed away on January 1, 2020, age 91. Loving wife to the late Eugene. Dear mother to Michael (Kathy) Grycowski, Mark (Barbara) Grycowski, Sandra (Dean) Koscielak, John (Robin) Grycowski and Carole (Mark) Rumpel. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. Sister to the late Walter Klamrowski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation...
Leo Schoch
Dec 30, 2019
Leo A. Schoch passed away on December 30, 2019 at the age of 53 years. He is survived by his sister, Mary. He is reunited in Heaven with his parents, Leo and Elizabeth (nee Brevik) Schoch. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Ruth Lewis
Dec 29, 2019
Ruth M. Lewis (nee Timble) a resident of Cedarburg and a former resident of South Milwaukee, passed away on December 29, 2019 at the age of 101 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Gordon. Ruth served for a number of years as vice-president and secretary of the Voice Printing Co., which published the community newspaper, the South Milwaukee Voice...
Mary Zakovich
Dec 28, 2019
Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the age of 97. Loving wife of the late Emil. Beloved mother to Gerald (Jennifer) Zakovich, Susan (David) Wilsmann and the late Mara (William) Kloes. Dear grandmother to Nicole, Jennifer, Eric, Carolyn, Martin, Michael, Samuel, Luke and Stacy. Great-grandmother to Gavin, Riley, Benjamin, Austin, Kate, Maggie, Noah and Adeline. Further...
Keith Livens
Dec 26, 2019
Age 88, was called home peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2019. Keith was born June 30, 1931, in Potosi, WI, to Eugene and Mildred (Ott) Livens. Keith graduated from Potosi High School, attended Loras College in Dubuque, then transferred to UW-Platteville receiving a degree in teaching. He was drafted as a medical records clerk in Germany. Upon his return, he married...
Lucille Gall
Dec 22, 2019
Passed away December 23, 2019 at the age of 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Gall. Loving mother of Audrey (Jon) Ahlswede, Jerry Gall, Karen (Gale) Derosier, Rick Gall and Chris (Lisa) Gall. Proud grandmother of Scott (Julie), Jill (Frank), Brian (Michelle), Carrie, Aaron (Veronica), Alyssa (Brian), Elizabeth, Matthew, Lauren and the late Lorie. Further survived by great...
Elva Winchell
Dec 21, 2019
Elva M. Winchell (nee Ballard) born July 17, 1931, passed away on December 21, 2019 at the age of 88. Loving mother of Robert R. (Linda) Weinstein Jr., Christine M. (Charles) Brulz, Larry A. (Debra) Winchell Jr., and Matthew E. Winchell. Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A visitation...
Joseph Nowak
Dec 21, 2019
Joseph R. Nowak went home to see his beloved wife, Carol Ann (nee Stelter), for Christmas on December 21, 2019 at the age of 83. Loving father of Beth Ann (the late Robert) Smith, Mary Jo (Christine Bergan) Nowak, and Laura Lee (Daniel) Hubatch. Proud grandfather of Anthony Wellens, Joshua & Danielle Hubatch. Brother of the late Robert (Dolores) Nowak....
John Kangas
Dec 19, 2019
Born to Eternal Life on December 19, 2019 at the age of 85. Loving husband of the late Mary Kangas. Beloved father to Colleen (Phillip) Ward, Caroline (Kent) DiSalvo, David (Julie) Kangas. Grandfather to Jolene, Janell, Ryan (Amanda), Michael, Anthony and Drew (Tiffany). Great-grandfather to Braylon, Ahvant, Mariano, Isabella, Levi, Addison. Preceded in death by his son Darrell and daughter...
Kimberly Kolp
Dec 16, 2019
Kimberly A. Kolp lost her courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family on December 16, 2019 at the age of 45. Beloved daughter of Kenneth and Gayle. Loving sister of Gretchen Manshack and Scott (Jennifer). Proud aunt of Tre Manshack, Elizabeth, and Alex. She will be missed by her "other family" Matthew Jensen, Terry Jensen, and "the girls," Morgan and...
Sandra Behling
Dec 15, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Behling announces her passing in the early morning hours on December 15, 2019. Sandra "Sandy" was daughter to Walter and Dorothy Knott born on February 10, 1939. Loving wife to Gordon. Beloved mother to Gordon (Trini), Wendy (Ron) and David (Denise). Sandra will also be lovingly remembered by her 11...
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