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.
Richard Rodman
Jul 7, 2019
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the age of 62. Son of Ernest and the late Alice. Loving husband to Janet. Dear father to Michael, James (Sarah) and Alyssa. Grandpa to Joseph and brother to Bryan (Mary) and the late Cheryl. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Richard...
Harry "Frank" Lasky
Jul 6, 2019
Lasky Sr., Harry F. "Frank" passed away on July 6, 2019 with his son by his side at the age of 96. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Cadon). Loving father of Harry Jr. Brother of Joann Hockin. Uncle of Barbara, Margie, Clea, Cathy, and Bobbi Jo. Further survived by other relatives, the members of Legion Post 416, and other friends....
Wilfred Kuka
Jul 6, 2019
Kuka, Wilfred J. born in Little Falls, MN passed away on July 6, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Loretta (nee Lukas). Loving father of Michael, Brian, Susan (Hubert) Krawczyk, and Joseph. Proud grandfather of Cal and Madeline. Brother of Eleanore Hauerwas. Brother-in-law of Barbara (Allen) Beene and Joan Lukas. Uncle of Jim Hauerwas, Kathy Zellars, Mary...
Louella De Luca
Jul 3, 2019
Louella Mae (nee Jacobsen) De Luca was born May 2, 1932 in Cloquet, MN. After graduating from Oklee High School she moved to Milwaukee to find work and begin her life's adventures. She met the love of her life, James De Luca, while waitressing. They married on May 24, 1952 and were blessed with six children. After their children were...
Patricia Tomczak
Jun 29, 2019
Tomczak, Patricia A. (nee Zvijak) formerly of Munster, IN passed away on June 29, 2019 at the age of 81 in Cudahy, WI. She is reunited with her beloved husband of 59 years, Lawrence. Loving mother of Steven (Joanne) and Dan (Julie). Proud grandmother of Matthew and Amanda. Further survived by other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held...
Mildred Olson
Jun 29, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her husband John and daughter Bonnie. Loving mother to JoAnn (Leo) Dorn and John (Cheryl) Olson. She is survived by her son-in-law LeRoy Handle, 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home...
Sandra Sobon
Jun 27, 2019
Sobon, Sandra D. passed away on June 27, 2019 at the age of 84 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, James. Loving mother of Bonnie Spacek, Michael (Leola), Susan (Helge) Tangen, and Mark (Michelle). Proud grandmother of Brenda, Juan, Carl, Sam, Sydney, and many great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Richard and Martin. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...
Dorothy Santiago
Jun 26, 2019
Passed away peacefully on June 26, 2019 at the age of 73. Loving wife to Nicolas Santiago. Dear mother to Anthony (Lisa) Santiago. Beloved grandma to Elizabeth and Michaela. Also survived by her sisters Mae (Bryan) Kawczynski and Connie Vrtacnik. Visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 9 from 9:30 to 11 AM with a service at 11 AM....
Brian Van Dusen
Jun 26, 2019
Van Dusen, Brian L. passed away on June 26, 2019 at the age of 75 . Brian was raised and lived in South Milwaukee. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Romanski) for 47 years. Loving father of Jason L. (Christina), Kimberly R. (Ryan) Larson, Amy C. (Ronald Spurlock) Wiedenhoeft, and Damien B. (Kristine Rehberg). Proud grandfather of Taylor, Zakary, Lauren, and...
Wilma Daharsh
Jun 26, 2019
Wilma Faye Daharsh, longtime resident of South Milwaukee, WI, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 100. Faye, daughter of Otto and Susie Faye (Hanger) Paulus, was born September 14, 1918 in Clay County, Nebraska. Loving mother of Rita Garner and Ross (Jody) Daharsh. Cherished grandmother of Andrea (Rene) Barrios, Erin (Jake) McClelland, Betsy (Eric) Hansen, Anita...
Ann Meyer
Jun 25, 2019
Meyer, Ann A. After a lengthy, bedridden illness our wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend left us on June 25, 2019 at the age of 88. She is survived by her husband Don Meyer, daughter Diane (Denis) Korb, son Jeffrey Meyer, and grandchildren Sherrie (Korb) Ramm, Steven Korb, Daniel Korb and Great-grandson Matthew Ramm. Ann was born into the large...
Joyce Klos
Jun 22, 2019
Passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the age of 73. Preceded in death by her husband John Klos. Loving mother to Lou (Janine) West, Chris (Melissa) Brown and Teri (Daniel) Mull. Proud grandma to Mitchell, Stacey, Timmy, Meagan, Joshua, Kayla, Brandi, Sam and Michael. Dear great-grandmother to Emily, Aidan, Paisley, Teddy and Toby. Also survived by other relatives...
Esay Esaian
Jun 20, 2019
Passed away suddenly on June 20, 2019 at the age of 91. Esay was born on January 19, 1928 in South Milwaukee to his beloved parents Almas and Hamparsoum Esaian immigrants and survivors of the Armenian genocide. Esay graduated from South Milwaukee High School where his friends gave him the nickname "Dugan" which he was known as throughout his life....
Mathew Kademian
Jun 18, 2019
Passed away on June 18, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Loving husband to Margaret (nee Haidarian). Dear father to Linda (Chris) Allessi and Mary (Warren) Carter. Grandpa to Christopher II (Xiaolei). Loving great-grandpa to Vincent Mathew, Geno and Mina. Also survived by his brother-in-law Al (the late Mary) Haidarian and sister-in-law Pat (Bill) Worzala. Further survived by nieces,...
Gene Schiefelbein
Jun 17, 2019
Schiefelbein, Gene Raymond Passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2019 at the age of 63 years. Preceded in death by his wife DeeAnn (nee Starke) and his parents Raymond and Ellen Schiefelbein. Brother of George Schiefelbein, Gail Schiefelbein and Glori (Charles) Schultz. Uncle of Michael and Raymond Roe. Step-father of Josh and Amy Rothman. He is further loved by many...
Marie Brunner
Jun 14, 2019
Of South Milwaukee passed away Fri., June 14, 2019, at the age of 85. Loving mother of Karen (James) Rehfeldt and John (Nancy) Brunner. Proud grandma of Jennifer (Ben) Thiel, Alan Rehfeldt, Will Brunner and Eric Brunner. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frederick Brunner, five sisters and two brothers....
Erna Unger
Jun 11, 2019
Born to Eternal Life on Tues. June 11, 2019, at the age of 90. Erna worked as a Secretary at Bucyrus-Erie for many years and was an avid reader and walker. Erna is survived by her good friend Edna Grambow, and other relatives in the US and Austria. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Mary and...
Margaret Stewart
Jun 10, 2019
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the age of 27. Loving daughter to Bob and Julie. Beloved sister to Jenna (Adam), Amy (Shawn) and Jack. Dear aunt to Noah and Eli. Also survived by her grandparents Jack and Mary Puetz. Further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins , her DNR co-workers and friends. Preceded...
Eunice Tomka
Jun 7, 2019
Tomka, Eunice R. (nee Haase) passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on June 7, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Susan, Kathryn, Nancy, Mary Smith, and Andrew (Carla). Proud grandmother of Brandon Smith and Spencer Smith. Eunice is further survived by siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation...
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