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.

Mary Jane Gilman

Mary Jane Gilman

Apr 20, 2019

Passed away on April 20, 2019, age 86. Preceded in death by her husband William Gilman Sr and her son William Gilman Jr. Loving mother to Donna (Gary) Arthur. Beloved grandmother to Julie (Christopher) Nirschl, William Arthur, Haley (Eric Preuss) Gilman, Kyle (Jacquetta) Gilman, Spencer (Abi) Gilman, Nolan Gilman and Reagan Gilman. Dear great-grandmother to Jaycee Nirschl, Aiden Arthur, Avery...

Patricia Larson

Patricia Larson

Apr 15, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 87. Preceded in death by her husband Walter and son John E. Loving mother to James (Patricia) Larson. Beloved grandma to Kathryn (Drew), Sarah and Michael. Dear sister to Kathleen Matthews. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette...

Esther Holtz

Esther Holtz

Apr 12, 2019

Esther Margaret Holtz (nee Price) Born 17 February 1931 to Haddie (nee Jacoby) and William Price passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband James "Jim" Frank Holtz in 1990, brothers Harold (Helen), Eugene (Doris), and Thomas Price. Survive by siblings Lois (Wayne) Kaiser and David (Mary) Price, sister-in-law Vera...

Irene Novac

Irene Novac

Apr 12, 2019

Visitation for Irene Novac will be at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Monday, May 6, 2019 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at church at 11:00 AM. Entombment at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.

Edward Jancar

Edward Jancar

Apr 11, 2019

Age 70, entered eternal life on April 11, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 21, 1948, the son of the late Charles and Martha Jancar. Beloved and cherished brother of John Jancar. Ed attended Don Bosco High School in Milwaukee and graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and Marquette University...

Connie Benner

Connie Benner

Apr 5, 2019

Benner, Connie (nee Aranda) entered into Eternal Life on April 5, 2019. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Robert. She is survived by her loving family which includes the Aranda family, Arandas family, Ruiz family, Gloria (Mark Bzdel) Cantu, Hecker family, Popovich family, Fleischer family, Margaret Benner (sister-in-law), and Armin (Christine) Palacios. Further survived by friends and neighbors. Connie...

Renea Michalski

Renea Michalski

Apr 4, 2019

Michalski, Renea E. passed away on April 4, 2019 at the age of 60 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Evelyn. Loving sister of Russell (Sandy) and David. Proud aunt of Jennifer, Jesse, Gabe, Kate, and Dana. Niece of Alvy. Loving friend of Mary and Stacy. Special cuz of Mark. She is further survived by...

Dolores Rathmann

Dolores Rathmann

Apr 2, 2019

Rathmann, Dolores K. (nee Koehn) had her Passport stamped to Heaven on the evening of Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Alfred. Loving mother of Pamela (Nick) Thome, Charles (Carla), and Lila (Tim) Kirkpatrick. Proud grandmother of Cassie, Shane, Zach, and Faith. Sister of Gloria Parker, Kitty (the late Don) Michals, the late Bill (Katie)...

Clara Polster

Clara Polster

Mar 27, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her loving husband Duane Sr., sons Duane Jr. (Betty) and Dale, and her brother Paul Manderle Jr. Dear mother to Ruth (Jim) McDonough and Mary (Dale) Moats. Beloved grandmother to Jim McDonough, Ryan (Kim) McDonough, Dean (Maggie) Filtz, Jamie (Dan) Swosinski, Kevin (Anne)...

Ronnie Ehlers

Ronnie Ehlers

Mar 22, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the age of 74. Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Frances, brother Robert, father and mother-in-law Paul and June Henning and his sister-in-law Kathy Kaunert. Loving husband to Karen for 52 years. Son-in-law to Dorothy Henning. Special thanks to Karla, Chris, Zach and Britt Geiger for all their love...

Joseph Guza

Joseph Guza

Mar 20, 2019

Guza, Joseph "Joe" Passed away on Wednesday, March 20th,2019 at the age of 71. He joins his loving wife, Sharon (nee Skrobiszewski). Loving brother of the late Kenneth C. (Geraldine), Rosemary (the late Douglas) Loppnow and James (Patty). Further survived by his father-in-law: Edward Skrobiszewski, brother-in-law: Michael (Sandra) Skrobiszewski, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joe fought a...

Francis Slusar

Francis Slusar

Mar 19, 2019

Slusar, Francis C. passed away on March 19, 2019 at the age of 92 surrounded by his loving family. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Ruth (nee Dretzka). Loving father of Keith (Sylver), the late Robert (Patrice), Linda, and Richard (Jean). Proud grandpa of Laura, Jon, Christie, and Katie. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Edward, Joseph,...

Eugene Kling

Eugene Kling

Mar 19, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Tues., March 19, 2019 at the age of 90. He rejoins his wife, Bernice and his siblings in Heaven. Eugene will be remembered by his daughter, Lori Barczak; grandsons, Eric and Michael (Nicole) Budziszewski; great-grandchildren, Lucas, David, Clarie, Brady and Jaxson. He is further survived by a sister, Marilyn Troyer; brother Ken (Doris) Kling, other relatives...

Janet Philip

Janet Philip

Mar 19, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the age of 79. She was born in South Milw. The daughter of the late Elmer and Lydia Jacob. She married the love of her life William "John" Philip on May 31, 1958. Janet will be missed by her husband, John of 60 years; children, Ruth Ann Bilke, Sandra (Mike) Chodkowski,...

Phyllis Kelnhofer

Phyllis Kelnhofer

Mar 18, 2019

Phyllis A. Kelnhofer (nee Linzner) age 72. Born to Eternal Life March 18, 2019. Beloved wife of Robert Kelnhofer. Loving mother of Scott and David (Jacqueline). Proud grandma of Grace and Connor. Caring sister of Mike (the late Gail) Linzner, Fred (Sandy) Linzner, and Frank (Mary) Linzner. Preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Esther Linzner. She will be...

David Malone

David Malone

Mar 18, 2019

David "Dave" C. Malone, born on May 8th, 1941 passed away at home on March 18th 2019. Dave was a simple man who wore his heart on his sleeve and when he loved you, he told you with his big bear hugs and kisses on your cheek. He peppered us with I love you every chance he got because he...

Helen Gaworski

Helen Gaworski

Mar 17, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019, age 94. Preceded in death by her husband Norbert. Loving mother of Gloria and the late John. Dear grandmother of Nicole and Heather and great-grandmother of Justin, Wyatt, Angelina and Christian. Also survived by her sister Beverly Redden. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, March 21 from 10 to 11 AM...

Mary Luebke

Mary Luebke

Mar 16, 2019

Luebke, Mary V. (Klawien, Thompson) (nee Long) born in Trenton, Ontario, Canada passed away on March 16, 2019 at the age of 101 years. She is reunited with her three beloved husbands, Earl Klawien, Howard Thompson, and Arthur Luebke. Loving mother of the late Jannette Yoder, Nancy (Robert) Klink, and Thomas (Susan) Klawien. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 14...

Madeline Hoag

Madeline Hoag

Mar 15, 2019

Madeline M. Hoag (Ugland) entered into eternal life Friday March 15th 2019 at the age of 89 from natural causes after living with dementia in the last years of her life. Madeline was born on May 27th 1929 to Julius and Helen Ugland on the homestead farm in Brentford, SD. She graduated from Brentford High School in 1949, attended college...

John Kaufman

John Kaufman

Mar 13, 2019

Kaufman, John "Tom" Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2019 at the age of 87 years. John leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of 63 years Geraldine, sons Tony (Debbie), Mark, Mike (Sandy), and Steve (Kris). John was a very loving and proud Grandpa of Kourtney, Karie and Ryan. John is preceded in death...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.