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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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Richard Baldwin

Richard Baldwin

Jan 17, 2019

Passed away peacefully Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Yuko (nee Ara) for 57 years. Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends (Ambrocia and Myrna) and two angels Jan O'Donnell and Robert Bonchek. Richard served in the United States Air Force. He...

Laura Ratz

Laura Ratz

Jan 10, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019, age 64. Preceded in death by her father Richard. Loving wife to Donald. Beloved mother to Christopher (Kristi) and Steven (Yasmine). Grandma to Andrew, Sean, Leila, Porter and Landon. Dear daughter to Nancy. Sister to Linda (Mark) Bolin. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home...

Clemens Glubka

Clemens Glubka

Jan 9, 2019

Glubka, Clemens A. passed away on January 9, 2019 at the age of 94 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Lillian. Loving father of Christine (Tony) Salopek and Joan (Dave) Sparks. Proud grandfather of Heidi (Shawn) and Jonathon. Great-grandfather of Nathan and Valarie. Brother of Eddie (Pat). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will...

Lisa Ducharme

Lisa Ducharme

Jan 9, 2019

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 60. Preceded in death by her parents Roger and Evelyn Nawrocki, her sister Jimmie and brother Thomas. She is survived by her sisters Patty (Don) Green, Kim (Bob) Edenharder and Nancy Nawrocki. Also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, many cousins and many friends. A celebration of...

Edward Mikolajczak

Edward Mikolajczak

Jan 8, 2019

Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2019 at the age of 83 joining his wife Mary Lynn, daughter Julie and grandson Brandon in eternal life. Loving father of Mark (Linda), Jane Heinle and David (Laura). Proud grandfather of Trever, Tyler, Samantha, Matthew, Erin, Jenny and Ben. Further survived by his brother Gerald (Ellen), James (Nancy), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends....

Dolores Giombi

Dolores Giombi

Jan 3, 2019

Giombi, Dolores J. (nee Knedle) was reunited with her beloved husband, Beno, on January 3, 2019 at the age of 99 years. Loving mother of Gary (Marianne Soldavini), Mary (Timothy) Haas, John (Kwang), James (Chantana), the late Thomas (Kim), Beno, Daniel (Laurie), and Anthony (Annette). Proud grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister of Harold Knedle. Further survived by...

Isabelle Sokolnicki

Isabelle Sokolnicki

Jan 3, 2019

Isabelle Ethel Sokolnicki, age 94, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Isabelle was born September 25, 1924 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Bronislawa (nee Jablonska) Baranowski. Starting out life going into the great Depression, Isabelle certainly had a few obstacles to overcome but she always faced them with a great smile and much optimism. She...

Emma Scheel

Emma Scheel

Jan 1, 2019

Passed away on January 1, 2019 at the age of 100. She is survived by her daughter Carol (Rusty) Hansen and son Allan (Pat) Scheel, 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, January 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM with a service at 11:30 AM. Interment Highland Memorial Park.

Robert Greene

Robert Greene

Dec 28, 2018

Greene, Robert Westley Born into Eternal Life on December 28, 2018 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Lana for 46 years. Loving father of Mathew (Karie). Dear brother-in-law of Ginger and Lyla. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Westley and Marie, twin brother Richard, siblings Lynn, Calvin and Tommy. Robert proudly...

Roger Malcolm

Roger Malcolm

Dec 26, 2018

Passed away peacefully on December 26, 2018 at the age of 73. Preceded in death by his parents Myron and Blanche and his brothers and sister. Loving husband to Bonnie and beloved father to Andy (Angie), Adam (Tiffany), Arik (Kristin), Amber and Melissa. Dear grandpa to Cory, Christopher, Caleb, Kayden, Nathaniel and Kellen. Also survived by his siblings Greg, Stuart,...

Ryan Krolikowski

Ryan Krolikowski

Dec 25, 2018

Died on December 25, 2018.Born on April 17, 1989 to Robert and Margaret (Harren) Krolikowski. He married Cori Schimler on June 11. 2016 and they welcomed a son, Oakley William on February 25, 2018. He was a member of Camp Ammon, BSA at Wisconsin State Fair for 16 years. Survived by his wife, Cori; son, Oakley; parents Bob and Marge;...

Eleanor Barrette

Eleanor Barrette

Dec 23, 2018

Eleanor passed in peace on Sunday, December 23, 2018 in her 90th year with her son, Dale at her side. It is with profound sadness that we say farewell; she touched so many lives for the better and will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving mother, family member, friend, homemaker, and a career banking professional. She...

Susan Ponik

Susan Ponik

Dec 21, 2018

Ponik, Susan (nee Spangler) passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2018 at the age of 63 years. Beloved wife of Jack. Loving mother of Keri (Wayne Graf) Walter and Terry (Justin) Walter. Stepmom of Chad Ponik and Cari (Ken) Koenigsreiter. Proud Grammie of Abigail Walter, Elizabeth Walter, and Candace Koenigsreiter. Caring sister of Duane (Diane) Spangler, Alita (Bob)...

Robert Hrycay

Robert Hrycay

Dec 19, 2018

Robert James Hrycay Robert James Hrycay, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018, in Milwaukee due to complications from Myasthenia Gravis. Robb was born January 14, 1967 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Donald and Barbara (nee Gamache) Hrycay. Robb attended schools in Beaumont, Texas as well as St. Sebastian's in Sturtevant and Racine Public Schools. He...

Fredrick Gross

Fredrick Gross

Dec 18, 2018

Passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the age of 86. Fred was born on January 20, 1932 in Maryville, MO. On August 2, 1958 he married Betty Bennett. They raised 4 children: Steve (Dawn), Greg (Marlene), Joe and Mary. Proud grandpa to Chad, Kyle, Billy and Stevie (Amanda Saumer). Fred retired from Northwest Airline in June 1990; he...

Colina Sorce

Colina Sorce

Dec 15, 2018

Sorce, Colina M. Passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018 at the age of 75. Loving wife of Peter for 44 years. Loving mother of Gina Marie (Steve) Crouch and Peter (Rachel) Sorce. Proud grandmother of Nicholas and Ian. Dear sister of Lance (Brenda) Coenen and Sherry (Mark) Davis. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Colina was a generous...

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