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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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Carol Drier

Carol Drier

Aug 29, 2019

Passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 29, 2019, age 77. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Drier. She is survived by her three children; Tim, Sherry and Dawn. Further survived by many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Memorial service at Forest Hill Memorial Park Chapel (3301 E Forest Hill Ave, Oak Creek) on Monday, September...

John Nowicki

John Nowicki

Aug 29, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at the age of 72. He is survived by Jayne, his wife of 42 years. Loving father to Matthew (Kerri) and Rebecca (Mike). Beloved grandfather of Ryan and Ethan. Dear brother to Barbara (Dennis), Gloria (Gene), Pat (Steve) and Colleen (Michael). Also survived by his best friends Ron, Steve, Paul and his...

Marilyn Bordak

Marilyn Bordak

Aug 29, 2019

Marilyn J. Bordak (nee Dellevar) went to her Heavenly home on August 29, 2019. Preceded in death by her loving husband Robert "Bob," her parents Claude Sr. and Anna Dellevar, her infant sister Shirley, and younger brother Delmar. Marilyn was born on July 16, 1930 in Shelby Ohio. Survived by older brother Claude Jr, sister in law Carol Dellevar, three...

Burt Treweek

Burt Treweek

Aug 27, 2019

Born in Dearborn, Michigan and a lifelong resident of St. Francis, WI. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, age 66. Preceded in death by his wife Nancy. He is survived by his sons Joshua and Joseph. Memorial visitation at St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran Church (3515 E Van Norman Ave, Cudahy) on Tuesday, September 3 from 10 to 11...

April Mikula

April Mikula

Aug 27, 2019

Our dear angel, April Mikula, of South Milwaukee, WI passed to a better life on August 27, 2019 at the age of 59. Dear sister of Dawn; loving aunt of nephew Daryl and niece Autumn (Ethan); great-aunt of Lillian. April leaves behind her significant loving partner and best friend of 20+ years, Michael Nichols. He aided her over the past...

Carolyn Marks

Carolyn Marks

Aug 27, 2019

Marks, Carolyn A. (nee Schoenhaar) passed away on August 27, 2019 at the age of 94 years. She is survived by her loving children James, Richard, and Lori Bates. Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Sister of Bruce Schoenhaar. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Saturday, August 31, 2019...

Frances Peregrine

Frances Peregrine

Aug 19, 2019

Peregrine, Frances "Fran" L. (nee Rash) unexpectedly passed away on August 19, 2019 and is in the loving arms of her Savior. Beloved wife of Robert Sr. Loving mother of Stephen (Tammi) Poe and stepmother of Linda (Rev. Mark) Smith and Robert Jr. (Cherie). Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 1 more great-grandchild on the way. Sister of...

William Brandt

William Brandt

Aug 17, 2019

Passed peacefully on Sat., Aug. 17, 2019, at the age of 84. Loving husband of Kathleen D. (nee Kotke) of 66 years. Cherished father of Tammy (Ronald) Drzewiecki, Randy (Christine) and Scott Brandt. Proud grandpa of Ashley (Joshua) Bierbach, Whitney (Tyler) Knudtson, Randi (Joshua) Fleischman, Jessica (Danny) Herro, Caitlin (Gilbert) Gonzalez, Christopher (Taylor) Drzewiecki and Brianna Brandt. Great-grandpa of Connor,...

Trudy Gorecki

Trudy Gorecki

Aug 17, 2019

Passed Peacefully on Sat., Aug 17, 2019 at the age of 76. She is lovingly survived by her husband, John H. of 57 years; children, Brenda (David) Grandahl, and Brad (Jessica) Gorecki; grandchildren, Nathan, and Kalin; siblings, Randall (Rochelle) Heider and George (Jo) Heider; sister-in-law to Martin (Bernice) Gorecki, Lucille Grambow and Betty Heider. She is further survived by nieces,...

Parsegh Vahradian

Parsegh Vahradian

Aug 12, 2019

4/20/1927 - 8/12/2019 Armenian church deacon, stock market extraordinaire, retired welder, hummingbird caretaker, doting father, and beloved Papa to all that met him passed after 92 remarkable years of life. Preceded in death by his wife, Celia Vahradian. Survived by his daughter, Sandra Shahbazian, and family who have been blessed to know Papa and his kindness. Services to be held...

Lawrence Plachinski

Lawrence Plachinski

Aug 11, 2019

Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the age of 71. Preceded in death by his parents Alois and Adaline, his brother Jimmy Plachinski and sister Leeann Wiedmeyer. Loving father to Nikki Plachinski, Katie (fiance Victor) Danowski and Becky Plachinski. Beloved grandpa to Danica, Savannah, Carissa and Madison. Dear brother to Jeffrey (Roberta), David, Russell (Pam), Pam Varga,...

Donna Krueger

Donna Krueger

Aug 11, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the age of 90. She is the loving wife of the late Robert J. Krueger. Beloved mother of Kristine (John) Scherber, John (Elizabeth) Krueger and Steven (Christine) Krueger. Proud grandmother of Alex & Gavin LeClaire and Alex Scherber; Monica Krueger and Sam (Abby) Colondro; Lindsey (Kurt) Ziarnik and Bradley Krueger. Cherished...

Robert Harley

Robert Harley

Aug 9, 2019

Robert "Bob" William Harley, age 93, passed away Friday August 9, 2019, surrounded by his beloved wife and 2 of his daughters. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 12, 1925. Bob is survived by his loving wife Rosella (nee Olson) Harley, children Kathleen Harley, Robert (Dana) Harley II, Arthur (Rhonda) Harley, Jeffrey Harley, and Michael Harley Sr,...

Chad Kleist

Chad Kleist

Aug 7, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 38. Preceded in death by his father Arthur. He is survived by the love of his life Cassie and children; Chastidie, Chrissilie and Charlyie. Brother to Jamie (Toni) Czajka, Johanna Kleist and Debbie Kleist. Dear son to Patricia. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation...

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...

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