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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Joseph Dobrzynski

Joseph Dobrzynski

Jul 17, 2019

Joseph R. Dobrzynski July 17, 2019 Passed unexpectedly surrounded by his family. Joe was burdened with cognitive disabilities during his time on earth. He is finally free at home in heaven. Joe loved to play cards, color, drink coffee, and especially loved to eat. He was always concerned about the health and happiness of his family and friends. Joe was...

Eileen Osiecki

Eileen Osiecki

Jul 15, 2019

Eileen L. Osiecki (nee Kozlowski), 86 years old from South Milwaukee entered into eternal life peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019, while holding her son's hand. Loving mother of five children, Mark (Cindy) Osiecki, John (Kristi) Osiecki, Barbara (Thomas) Stormoen, Susanne (Brian) Jablonowski and Donald (Sherry) Osiecki. Proud Grandma of Nicholas (Samantha) Stormoen, Michael Osiecki, Kelli (Christian) DeRan, David Osiecki,...

Dolores Kummer

Dolores Kummer

Jul 12, 2019

Passed away peacefully Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 98. She wore many hats in life but being wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was the essence of her life. She took pride in her 73 years of marriage to Fritz, who was her high school sweetheart. She was a wonderful mother to her four children, Claudia, Jim,...

Frank Polski

Frank Polski

Jul 10, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the age of 87. Loving husband to Arlene "Connie". Dear father to Michael (Theresa), Mark, Robert (Robin) and Mark Harty. Beloved grandfather to Carrie (Phil), Jessica (Jeremy), Christine (Gilbert), Jason, Angie, Ashley, Cadence, Grant, Brooke and Luke. Also survived by his great-grandchildren; Anthony, Natalie, James, Landon, Ryan and one on the...

Robert Wal

Robert Wal

Jul 8, 2019

Wal, Robert E. passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019 at the age of 81. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Mary. Loving brother of Thomas. Proud uncle of 11 nieces and nephews. Further survived by many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, other family members, and loving friends. Visitation will be Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Molthen-Bell Funeral...

George Sopik

George Sopik

Jul 7, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the age of 83. Loving husband to Mary Ellen. He is survived by nieces and nephews; Jody, Stacey, Lori, Jennifer, Bill, Karen, Diane, Dennis and Linda. Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Visitation at St. Matthew Parish (9303 S Chicago Rd, Oak Creek) on Wednesday, July 17 from 11...

Richard Rodman

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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