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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Mildred Olson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Christine Withers

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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