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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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...
Donna Comp
Mar 5, 2019
Comp, Donna M. (nee Swessel) born March 5, 1936. Found peace at home on March 5, 2019 at the age of 83 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, John R. Loving mother of Beth E. (John) Weinhold, Craig R. (Cheryl), Todd L. (Lisa), and Kevin J. (Denise). Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of...
Marjorie Stone
Mar 3, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the age of 99. Preceded in death by her husband Norman, daughter Kathleen Reilly, son Ronald Stone, sister Jane Chovanec and brother Maurice Follstad. She is survived by her grandchildren; Brian Reilly, Tina Reilly, Mark Stone, Christopher Stone and her great-grandchildren; Kevin Reilly and Shanna Langer. Also survived by her sisters...
Duane Torkelson
Mar 3, 2019
Torkelson, Duane A. Of South Milwaukee, born to eternal life March 3, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of (the late) Janet O. Torkelson (nee Peterson). Loving father of Shelly Torkelson, Todd (Stephanie) Torkelson, Jodi (Reinaldo) Mesa, (the late) Shawn Torkelson, and Robbie Torkelson. Proud grandfather of Amanda, Bryan, Brytni and Duane, and great-grandfather of Abella, Hunter...
John Gavin
Feb 24, 2019
Gavin, John E. Jr. "Bud" "Buddy" Born on March 15th, 1930 and passed peacefully to Eternal Life on February 24, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born and raised in Bay View, WI to John E. Sr. and Viola Gavin and attended Tippecanoe grade school and Bay View H.S. Bud was a proud member of the United States...
Sylvester Kowalewski
Feb 24, 2019
Passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, age 91. Born on December 5, 1927. Loving husband to the late Irene Schmidt and Mary Kowalewski. Loving father of Charles (Christine) Jaskowiak, Thomas (Meredith) Kane, and Richard (Janeen) Jaskowiak. Proud grandfather of Erika Kane, Ryan (Rebecca) Jaskowiak, Lindsay (Jared) Duffy, Vincent Jaskowiak, Benjamin (Laurel) Jaskowiak, Meggie (Olivia) Kane, and Andrea Jaskowiak. Dear great...
Nancy Giebel
Feb 22, 2019
(nee Kuehnl) passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019, at the age of 86. She now is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Tom and daughter Susan. Loving mother of JoAnn (Edward) Simmons, Kathleen (Peter) Puck, Thomas Jr., the late Susan, Margaret, Martha (Larry), Nancy Beth Allard, and Daniel (Christine) Giebel. A grandmother who always had a hug...
John Ninko
Feb 21, 2019
Born and raised in Calumet, Michigan. Jack passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2019 at the age of 80. Loving husband to Valerie for 57 years. Beloved father to Patrick (Margaret) Ninko, Michael (Christine) Ninko and Lynne (Steve) Paro. Devoted grandfather to Jimmy, Cory, Ryan, Jenna, Brandon and Hunter. Dear brother to AnnaMae (late Wayne) Lehto, Jim (Pat) Ninko and...
Therese Stelter
Feb 20, 2019
Stelter, Therese M. passed away on February 20, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Loving sister of the late Robert (Marni), Tom, and Carol Ann (Joseph). Sister-in-law of Claudia. Proud aunt of Beth Ann, Mary Jo, Laura Lee, Jill, Todd, Steve, and Sue. Further survived by great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be at Divine Mercy Catholic...
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