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.

Carol Ann Nowak

Carol Ann Nowak

Aug 6, 2019

Found peace on Tues., Aug. 6, 2019 at the age of 81. Loving wife of Joseph R. of 58 years, devoted mother of Beth Ann (the late Robert) Smith, Mary Jo (Christine Bergan) Nowak and Laura Lee (Daniel) Hubatch; cherished grandmother of Anthony Wellens, Joshua and Danielle Hubatch. Sister to the late Robert (Marni) Stelter, Thomas Stelter and the late...

Elaine Ritter

Elaine Ritter

Aug 4, 2019

Ritter, Elaine L. (nee Hittman) passed away on August 4, 2019. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Richard. Loving mother of Gloria (Kenneth) Lentz, Judith Hoople, Susan (Michael) Pugh, and Cheryl (Steven) Webster. Proud grandmother of Keith (Mary) Lentz, Denise (Mark) Terwall, Daniel (Morgan) Hoople, Leann Hoople, Richard (Kelli) Stein, Tina (Chad) Wegner), Nicole Webster (John Bloom), and Steven...

Ronald Wendlick

Ronald Wendlick

Aug 3, 2019

Wendlick, Ronald E. passed away at The Bay of Burlington with his sister and daughter by his side on August 3, 2019 at the age of 80. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Patricia (nee Huard). Loving father of Forrest "Buddy" (Colleen) Wendlick and Moriah (James) Herek. Proud grandfather of Gage, Amanda, Savannah, and Spencer. Brother of the late...

Nancy Johnson

Nancy Johnson

Aug 3, 2019

Johnson, Nancy B. (nee Bullard) passed away after her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on August 3, 2019, surrounded by family, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Robert for 55 years. Loving mother of Michelle, Scott (Tina), and Jay (Whitney). Proud grandmother of Chloe, Hailey, Lucas, Alaina, Maston, and Anders. She is preceded in death by her daughter,...

Evelyn Shea

Evelyn Shea

Jul 31, 2019

Shea, Evelyn O. (Nee Willms) Born to Eternal Life on July 31, 2019 at the age of 90. She is reunited with her beloved husband, James. Loving mother of the late Gregory (Patricia), Kathleen (Robert) Siegel and James L. Jr. (Elizabeth). Grandmother to Ryan (Elizabeth), Jason (Nicky), Christopher Siegel, Melissa (Peter) Owen and Erika Wotnoske. Great-grandmother to Nathaniel and Emmalyn...

Ruth Dehoyos

Ruth Dehoyos

Jul 31, 2019

Ruth Ann DeHoyos suddenly passed away on July 31, 2019. She was a beloved wife to Antonio DeHoyos and companion to Chica. She was preceded in death by her parents Shirley M. Polenz and George F. OBregon, and sister Sue Brown. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and had many friends during her life. She will be...

Richard Raduenz

Richard Raduenz

Jul 31, 2019

Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2019 at the age of 72. Preceded in death by his wife Eileen. Loving dad to Sheila Merz and dear grandpa to Vivian and Bret Merz. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 6 from 12 to 2 PM with a service at 2 PM. Interment...

Marcia Herrick

Marcia Herrick

Jul 29, 2019

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the age of 59. Loving wife to John and beloved mother to Brian (Katie), Aaron (Danielle) and Tim (Melissa). Dear grandmother to Sophie, Madison and Keith. Also survived by her brother Tom (Susan) and sister Cheryl (John). Further survived by her cousin Diane and aunt Ruth. Memorial visitation at...

Jane Mckinnon

Jane Mckinnon

Jul 27, 2019

Found peace on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her husband who was a WWII veteran, Howard "Mac" and her daughters Kathleen and Maureen. Loving mother to Kerry (Anita) McKinnon, Frank (Patricia) McKinnon and Maxine (Robert) Farmer. She is survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Further survived by her brother John (Rita)...

Carole Campbell

Carole Campbell

Jul 25, 2019

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her husband Gene. Loving mother to Brian (Peggy) Campbell and Scott (Sue) Campbell. Beloved grandmother to Peter, Ben, Kyle (Tiffany), Matthew (Emily) and Amy. Dear sister to Jerry (Vince) Jordan, Alice (the late Charles) Kellogg, the late Ron (Sue) Dalson and...

Edward Czappa

Edward Czappa

Jul 21, 2019

Czappa, Edward W. passed away on July 21, 2019 at the age of 97. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Rose (nee Urbancic). Loving father of the late Joseph (Karen), Michael (Laura), Cheryl (Jon) Nelson, and the late Patrick (Gail). Proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....

Robert Bordak

Robert Bordak

Jul 19, 2019

Passed away,Fri., July 19, 2019, and went to his heavenly home at the age of 89 years. He was born on October 29, 1929, "Black Tuesday", the start of the great depression. Preceded in death by parents, John and Anna (nee Kosciesza); brother, John; sister-in-law, Theresa (Senski). Survived by his beloved wife Marilyn (nee Dellevar); his loving children Robert (Kathleen),...

Jean Nowicki

Jean Nowicki

Jul 19, 2019

Nowicki, Jean M. (nee Maschio) passed away on July 19, 2019 at the age of 94. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Roman "Mike." Loving sister of Elena "Lena" Oleszak. She is preceded in death by her three sisters, Carmela, Josie, and Dorothy, and many relatives. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and their children all who she loved...

Joseph Dobrzynski

Joseph Dobrzynski

Jul 17, 2019

Joseph R. Dobrzynski July 17, 2019 Passed unexpectedly surrounded by his family. Joe was burdened with cognitive disabilities during his time on earth. He is finally free at home in heaven. Joe loved to play cards, color, drink coffee, and especially loved to eat. He was always concerned about the health and happiness of his family and friends. Joe was...

Eileen Osiecki

Eileen Osiecki

Jul 15, 2019

Eileen L. Osiecki (nee Kozlowski), 86 years old from South Milwaukee entered into eternal life peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019, while holding her son's hand. Loving mother of five children, Mark (Cindy) Osiecki, John (Kristi) Osiecki, Barbara (Thomas) Stormoen, Susanne (Brian) Jablonowski and Donald (Sherry) Osiecki. Proud Grandma of Nicholas (Samantha) Stormoen, Michael Osiecki, Kelli (Christian) DeRan, David Osiecki,...

Dolores Kummer

Dolores Kummer

Jul 12, 2019

Passed away peacefully Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 98. She wore many hats in life but being wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was the essence of her life. She took pride in her 73 years of marriage to Fritz, who was her high school sweetheart. She was a wonderful mother to her four children, Claudia, Jim,...

Frank Polski

Frank Polski

Jul 10, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the age of 87. Loving husband to Arlene "Connie". Dear father to Michael (Theresa), Mark, Robert (Robin) and Mark Harty. Beloved grandfather to Carrie (Phil), Jessica (Jeremy), Christine (Gilbert), Jason, Angie, Ashley, Cadence, Grant, Brooke and Luke. Also survived by his great-grandchildren; Anthony, Natalie, James, Landon, Ryan and one on the...

Robert Wal

Robert Wal

Jul 8, 2019

Wal, Robert E. passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019 at the age of 81. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Mary. Loving brother of Thomas. Proud uncle of 11 nieces and nephews. Further survived by many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, other family members, and loving friends. Visitation will be Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Molthen-Bell Funeral...

George Sopik

George Sopik

Jul 7, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the age of 83. Loving husband to Mary Ellen. He is survived by nieces and nephews; Jody, Stacey, Lori, Jennifer, Bill, Karen, Diane, Dennis and Linda. Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Visitation at St. Matthew Parish (9303 S Chicago Rd, Oak Creek) on Wednesday, July 17 from 11...

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