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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dorothy Lewandowski
Mar 13, 2019
Lewandowski (Nitecki), Dorothy (nee Czeszynski) passed away on March 13, 2019 at the age of 85 years. She is reunited with her first and second husbands, Anthony Nitecki & Jack Lewandowski. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Kubel. Loving mother of Jeff Nitecki and Brion Nitecki. Proud grandmother of Tiffany Harman and Derek Nitecki. Great-grandmother of 6 great-grandchildren. Further...
Emilie Cywinski
Mar 12, 2019
Emilie Cywinski passed away on March 12, 2019, just shy of her 98th birthday. Emilie immigrated to the U.S. from Germany in the 1920s with her parents and sister; she spelled her name "Emile" for many years. She eventually married Vincent Lingemann, who died in 1955. Emilie is survived by their children, Ronald Lingemann and Linda Lingemann (Allan Haight), granddaughter...
Kathryn Lawrence
Mar 10, 2019
Went peacefully to Heaven on Sun., March 10, 2019 at the age of 82. She rejoins her husband, Arnold Lawrence; two grandchildren and numerous Fur Babies. Lovingly remembered by her children, Betty (Bill) Bollis, Jeane (Doug) Lawrence, Laura (Jeff) Acerbi, Arnie (Sylvia) Lawrence, Denise (Bill) Steiner, Roxanne (Kory) LaVigne and Kathryn Butterfuss & Jeremy. She is further survived by eight...
Paul Manderle
Mar 10, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by his wife Eleanore. Loving father to Nancy M. (Earl) Schliesman, Peter G. (Andrea) Manderle and James P. (Sheri) Manderle. Beloved grandfather to Aaron (Lindsay), Kristina (Michael) Daloia, Whitney (Jake) Paige, Trent, Brandon (Rachael), Luke and Logan. Dear great-grandfather to Ann Marie, Claire, Skylar,...
Elizabeth Zych
Mar 10, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by her husband George and her twelve siblings. She is survived by many nephews and nieces, her lifelong friends Rita and David Hansen, and Kristin and Ross Nowak as well as many more friends. Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee)...
Gerald Kardach
Mar 6, 2019
Born May 21, 1933 in Stevens Point and went into Gods loving arms on March 6, 2019 at the age of 85. Loving husband and best friend of Carol (Groshek) for 66 years. Loving father of Belinda (Wayne) Copus, Elizabeth (Dave) Grubba, Angela Kardach (friend Kate) and the late Joseph Kardach. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, his twin...
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