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.
Christine Withers
Jun 5, 2019
Withers, Christine A. passed away on June 5, 2019 at the age of 61. Loving mother of Liz and Jason. Proud grandmother of Zachary, Samuel, and Luke. Daughter of Marie and the late Lawrence Brylow. Sister of Wade Brylow, the late Mark Brylow, Judy Gonzalez, Steven Brylow, and Kyle Brylow. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation on Monday,...
Michael Chase
Jun 3, 2019
Died suddenly but peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2019, age 68. He is survived by his life partner Janet Foltz and his sister Maureen Chase. Grandpa of Carmine and Mabel. Michael had a musical mind and a great singing voice. He was someone who was able to play just about any instrument. He was a fan of basketball and professional...
Robert Ryan
Jun 2, 2019
The world's tallest leprechaun found his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow after passing away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by his wife Carol, sisters and a brother. He is survived by his son Bob "Randy", his special other Peg, brother Jim (Pam), brother-in-law Dick and "step-children" Ellen,...
Alex Chmielinski
May 27, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the age of 97. Loving husband of the late Alice L. (nee Zwicke). Beloved father to Karen (the late Michael) Smith, Ellen (Clyde) Gestl and the late Michael Chmielinski. Dear grandfather to Glen (Kelly) Smith, Alan (Caroline) Smith, Adam (Melissa) Smith, Mark (Missi) Smith, James (Carol Chaparas) Gestl and Matthew (Christine)...
Joseph Baer
May 26, 2019
Joe Baer, surrounded by his family, peacefully left this earth to join our mother Roses in heaven on May 26, 2019 at the age of 96. He was our Dad, our Daddy Joe, our Papa Joe, our Grandpa Joe and we called him the Energizer Bunny because he kept going and going. The last song that he heard was Frank...
Anthony Regalia
May 25, 2019
Born to Eternal life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Born in Mather, WI, the son of William and Flora Regalia. Loving father of Lisa (Kurt) Schmatzhagen, Sherri (Tom) Schmidt, David Regalia and Daniel (Evelyn Chaffardett) Regalia. Dear Grandpa of Rachelle (Adam) Malsack, Paul (Hannah) Christensen, Amanda (Robert) Ritter, Sarah (Tyler) Schmatzhagen, Andrew (Sharon) Schmidt...
Theresa O'Donnell
May 24, 2019
O'Donnell, Theresa M. (nee Cardone) Born February 10, 1935. Passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on May 24, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of the late Noreen (Tony) Jankowski. Adopted mother of Robin (James) Johnson. Adoptive grandmother of Dan (Lisa) Bohn and Nellie. Aunt of Mary Site and Claire....
Gerald Zwolinski
May 20, 2019
Zwolinski, Gerald F. "Mr. Zee" passed away on May 20, 2019 at the age of 65 years. Loving father of Bob (Laura). Proud grandfather of William, Grace, and Katherine. Further survived by his loving cookie, Starr; brother, Jeff; and step-sisters, Shelley (Chuck) Maglio and Sue (Dennis) Orlowski; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, June 8, 2019...
Daniel Forecki
May 18, 2019
Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the age of 97 ½. He was born in Milwaukee, WI. Dan is survived by his children, Thomas (Diane) Forecki and Mary (Gary) Hanley; grandchildren, Christopher Forecki, Megan (Alex Karaman) Forecki and Erik (Rebekah) Hanley. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dan was preceded in...
Eleanor Kitzinger
May 17, 2019
Age 90, of Greenfield, formerly of Cudahy. Passed away on May 17, 2019 surrounded by family. Devoted wife of the late Joe for 54 years. Loving mother of Jody (Karen), Jim (Jamie), and Joelle (Paul) Porter. Nana of all Nanas to Sara (Clay), Stefan, Jack, Alexa, and Kyra. Great Nana to Sofia, Stella, and Violet. Caring sister of Isabel, Kathy...
Wanda Bahling
May 13, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her husband Donald, her son Jeffrey and her four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her daughter Fay Marie (Stanley) Horak, son's Ronald Bahling, Robert (Mary) Bahling and her daughter-in-law Peggy Bahling. Grandmother to Jason, Laura, Shana, Jessica, Jennifer, Jack, Emily...
Sarah Esquibel
May 13, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the age of 32. She is survived by her parents Mike and Pam Esquibel, brother Jeff and sisters Lori and Jenny (Dan). Also survived by her her grandparents Phyllis Larson, Darlene Frogoli and Emilio (Sharon) Esquibel. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Trinity Lutheran Church (2507 5th Ave,...
Anthony Panacek
May 11, 2019
Panacek, Anthony J. passed away on May 11, 2019 at the age of 97 years. Beloved husband and sweetheart of Cecilia. Loving father of Mary Beth, Dr. Eileen, and the late Anthony Jr. Brother of the late Frances (the late Raymond) Garsombke. Brother-in-law of Dolores (the late Jacob) Hoida, the late Marion (John) Schuld, Christine (John) Lucas, and John (Mary)...
Shirley Janka
May 9, 2019
Shirley Janka passed away on May 9, 2019 surrounded by family. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Richard. Loving mother of Pamela (Kenneth) Rehbein and James. Proud grandmother of Jason (Lisa Fintak), Joseph (Casie Ermi), Andria, James J., Danae, Brandon and Randi. Great-grandmother of Landon, Tucker, Carter, Cole, Teagen, Lily, and Sawyer. Further survived by other family and friends....
Elizabeth Almon
May 6, 2019
Born December 21, 1921 in Liggett, Harlan County, Kentucky and passed away on May 6, 2019, age 97. Preceded in death by her parents Erna and Charles Smith and her husband of 67 years Donald. Survived by daughters Patricia Almon and Donna (Donald) DeWitt. The family moved to Milwaukee when she was three years old. She attended Whitefish Bay High...
Mary Fick
Apr 29, 2019
Went home to the Lord Monday, April 29 at 97 years of age. Mary was born in Carrollville, WI daughter of Anton and Julia Kroupa and married Myron in 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron in 2010. Mother of Janice (Lloyd) Wolfe and Karen (Jeff) Forbes. Grandmother of David (Loran) Britt, Amy (Carter) Baldwin, Julie (David)...
Joseph Amrhein
Apr 25, 2019
Of South Milwaukee, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Dear brother of Flora (late Thomas) Kennedy and Paul (Marie-France) Amrhein. In addition to his parents (Peter and Eugenia - nee Hausmann), he was preceded in death by his siblings Aloysius Amrhein, Reverend Peter Amrhein, Sister M. Rita Amrhein, SSE, Angela Burzynski...
Irene Slabik
Apr 25, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her husband Raymond, and her sons Dan and Dale. Loving mother to David (Sherry) Slabik and Patricia (Herbert) Haas. Dear grandmother to Michelle, Lindsey, Steven, Brenna and the late; Raymond, Russell and Laurie. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Irene...
Cheryl Penn
Apr 22, 2019
Penn, Cheryl M. (nee Brandenburg) passed away on April 22, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Loving mother of Michelangelo Brandenburg. Caring sister of Carolyn Tarantino, Gloria Brandenburg, the late Daniel Brandenburg, Cynthia Lussier, and Darlene Brandenburg. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2019 at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home from 5:00PM-7:00PM....
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