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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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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...

Theresa O'Donnell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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