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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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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
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
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....
Elizabeth Almon
May 6, 2019
Born December 21, 1921 in Liggett, Harlan County, Kentucky and passed away on May 6, 2019, age 97. Preceded in death by her parents Erna and Charles Smith and her husband of 67 years Donald. Survived by daughters Patricia Almon and Donna (Donald) DeWitt. The family moved to Milwaukee when she was three years old. She attended Whitefish Bay High...
Mary Fick
Apr 29, 2019
Went home to the Lord Monday, April 29 at 97 years of age. Mary was born in Carrollville, WI daughter of Anton and Julia Kroupa and married Myron in 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron in 2010. Mother of Janice (Lloyd) Wolfe and Karen (Jeff) Forbes. Grandmother of David (Loran) Britt, Amy (Carter) Baldwin, Julie (David)...
Joseph Amrhein
Apr 25, 2019
Of South Milwaukee, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Dear brother of Flora (late Thomas) Kennedy and Paul (Marie-France) Amrhein. In addition to his parents (Peter and Eugenia - nee Hausmann), he was preceded in death by his siblings Aloysius Amrhein, Reverend Peter Amrhein, Sister M. Rita Amrhein, SSE, Angela Burzynski...
Irene Slabik
Apr 25, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her husband Raymond, and her sons Dan and Dale. Loving mother to David (Sherry) Slabik and Patricia (Herbert) Haas. Dear grandmother to Michelle, Lindsey, Steven, Brenna and the late; Raymond, Russell and Laurie. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Irene...
Cheryl Penn
Apr 22, 2019
Penn, Cheryl M. (nee Brandenburg) passed away on April 22, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Loving mother of Michelangelo Brandenburg. Caring sister of Carolyn Tarantino, Gloria Brandenburg, the late Daniel Brandenburg, Cynthia Lussier, and Darlene Brandenburg. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2019 at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home from 5:00PM-7:00PM....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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