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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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Eugene Nowakowski

Eugene Nowakowski

Nov 15, 2018

Born into Eternal Life on November 15, 2018 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Ann. Loving father of Michael (Suzanne) Nowakowski, Susan (Steve) Sinderson, Thomas (Midge) Nowakowski and Matthew (Chris) Nowakowski. Proud and much loved grandfather of Stephanie Sinderson, Veronica, Zak and Gene Nowakowski. Dear brother of Frank and Sue Mrnik, the late Harry (Marilyn) Nowakowski, the late...

Russell Swanson

Russell Swanson

Nov 14, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by his wife Carol and sisters Lorraine Last and Doris Kachigan. Loving dad to Jill (Ronald) Petrus, Lynn (Chris) Proeber, Kurt (Jackie) Swanson and Kay (Harry) Lum. Dear grandpa to Jeff, Matt, Erin, Emily and Zach. Great-grandpa to Winnie, Ainsley, Mackenzie and Strider. Also...

Yvonne Kilps

Yvonne Kilps

Nov 14, 2018

Kilps, Yvonne A. (nee Bray) passed away on November 14, 2018 at the age of 82 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, James. Loving mother of Patrick (Gail), David (Denise), and Jeffrey (Karen). Proud grandmother of Gregory, Andrew, Stephanie, Victoria, Jamie, James, and Jennifer. Great-grandmother of Sawyer. Further survived her sister, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral...

Mary Burger

Mary Burger

Nov 11, 2018

Mary Lou Burger (Née Anderson) Was reunited into the loving arms of her Mom & Dad (Bob & Effie Anderson) at age 62 on November 11, 2018. Mary Lou was born May 25, 1956 with a knack for learning, joy of cats, talent in creative arts and passion for helping others through nursing to eventually those with disabilities as a...

James Miller

James Miller

Nov 10, 2018

Miller, James R. passed away on November 10, 2018 at the age of 88 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Miriam (nee Schottlaender). Brother of Margaret, Mary, John, and Robert. Uncle of Tara, John, Denise, Aileen, Michelle, and Gary (Linda). Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, November 16, 2018 at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home at...

Ellen Osborne

Ellen Osborne

Nov 7, 2018

Osborne, Ellen E. (nee Rowland) passed away November 7, 2018 at the age of 72 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Donald. Loving mother of Melanie (Jack) Takerian and Michael (Tricia). Proud grandmother of Emily, Payton, Taylor, Jack, Olivia, Elijah, and Gabriel. Further survived by her siblings, Karen (Tom) Sedlacek, Bob (Diana) Rowland, Pat (Patsy) Rowland, Ruth Rowland,...

Sandra Holding

Sandra Holding

Nov 6, 2018

Passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the age of 69. Loving wife to Jim Holding. Dear mother to Tim (Christeen) Brown, Michael (Brenda) Brown, Deanna (Greg) Torseth. Grandmother to Rick, Becca, Zach, Tyler, McKenzie, Angelina, Christian, Jailyn, Greg Jr. and Olivia. Sister to the late Woodrow Brown, Joseph (Susan) Brown, Bert (Jerri) Brown, Jerilyn (Dennis) Bell and the...

Ronald Hubbell

Ronald Hubbell

Nov 5, 2018

Hubbell, Ronald R. passed away unexpectedly at home on November 5, 2018 at the age of 49 years. Beloved son of Raymond and the late Sharon (the late Richard). Loving father of Nicole (Mike) and Ronald. Proud grandfather of Memphis and Olivia. Brother of Patricia (Terry) and Sandy (Kevin). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral service...

Dorothy Walters

Dorothy Walters

Nov 2, 2018

Walters, Dorothy Alice (Nee Jankowski) Born into Eternal Life on November 2, 2018 at the age of 87. Wife of the Late Gordon H. Walters. Mother of Diane (Late Dennis) Johnson, Wayne Walters, Glenn (Jane) Walters, Donna (Kevin) Simms. Proud grandmother of Brian, Brenda (Shawn Bumgardener), Bonny (Jeff Bub), Barry (Jenelle), Thomas (Ann Vollrath), Scott (Monet Parr), Clea, Harry and...

Frank Trinkl

Frank Trinkl

Nov 2, 2018

When Saturday, November 17th, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am Location Molthen-Bell Funeral Home Chapel Address 700 Milwaukee Ave. South Milwaukee, WI 53172 Text Directions Email Directions View Map × Text Me Directions Get directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send × Email Me Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email: Send Additional Information...

Sheila Zynda

Sheila Zynda

Oct 30, 2018

Passed away in her sleep exactly as she wanted on October 30, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband Myron and daughter Laura. Survived by "the girls" Charmaine (Philip) Lindberg and Christine (Brian) Peters. Dear grandma to Benjamin (Keena) and Bradley (Kylie) and great-grandma to Henrik. Also survived by her many fun friends. Besides her family, reading, crossword puzzles, wine...

Margaret Grimm

Margaret Grimm

Oct 28, 2018

Grimm, Margaret A. (nee Schmidt) passed away on October 28, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother of Michael (Valorie) Liebl, John (Andrea) Liebl, Marie Liebl, and Christine (Charles) Struebing. Proud grandmother of Michael, Kendall, Ian, Marissa, Malachi, Makayla, Abigail, Joseph, Adam, Kailey, Calvin, Carter, and Autumn. Great-grandmother of Myles. Sister of Robert Schmidt,...

Robert Zwolinski

Robert Zwolinski

Oct 28, 2018

Passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents Anton and Eleanor, sister Kathy and daughter Marylynn. Loving husband to Jerilyn "Jeri" (nee Krause). Dear father to Christine Hefter, Michael Zwolinski, Maureen (Richard) Hottenroth and Robert Jr. Grandfather to Jennifer Stanwood, Nick (Marie) Zwolinski, Ryan (Randi) Stanwood, Amanda (Carter) Shelton, Ashley (Talbert) Uhlir, Cassandra, Michael, Ayden...

Glenn Pocian

Glenn Pocian

Oct 26, 2018

Passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the age of 49. Preceded in death by his parents James and June Pocian and his brother Danny Pocian. He is survived by his siblings; Dale (Mary) Pocian, Mark (Kathy) Pocian, Debbie (Steve) Ekes, Diane (Benito) Cruz, David (Danette) Pocian, Dawn Pocian and Denise (Steve) Hittman. Further survived by nieces and nephews.

Michael Penkalski

Michael Penkalski

Oct 24, 2018

Penkalski, Michael A. passed away on October 24, 2018 at the age of 29 years. He joins in Heaven his father, David; his sister, Jennifer; and uncle, Kevin Hastings. He is the loving son of Karen; brother of Angela, Andrew, and James. Further survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral service will be on Saturday, November 3,...

Josephine Sokolowski

Josephine Sokolowski

Oct 22, 2018

Entered into the fullness of Eternal Life on October 22, 2018 at the age of 86. Sister of the late Pauline (the late Tony) Aron, the late Joseph (the late Doris) Sokolowski, the late Martha (the late Robert) Schilz and Carmella (the late Ralph) Hintz. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800...

Peggy Zweber

Peggy Zweber

Oct 18, 2018

Age 72, of Peoria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was born December 31, 1945 in Milwaukee to Dorothy and August Pabian. She married Martin P. Zweber on May 23, 1986. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1998. Surviving are her loving brothers, Fred (Louise) Pabian of Milwaukee and Jim Pabian of Spring Green, Wisconsin,...

June Schultz

June Schultz

Oct 16, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by her husband Donald. Loving mother to Elizabeth and Joel (Mary) Schultz. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. Memorial visitation at the funeral home on Friday, October 19 from 1 to 2 PM.

Shirley Maass

Shirley Maass

Oct 14, 2018

Maass, Shirley M. (nee Robarge) passed away on October 14, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of Harry. Loving mother of Rox (Marlene), Roberta (Chris) Conger, and Rod (Linda). Proud grandmother of Aaron (Laura) Conger, Adam Conger, Ryan (Katie), and Kevin (Katie). Sister-in-law of Nancy (Gary) Kenyon and Arlene (the late Donald). Funeral service at Zion Ev....

Thomas Dembinski

Thomas Dembinski

Oct 14, 2018

Thomas E. Dembinski of Hayward, WI passed away on October 14, 2018 at the age of 61 years. Loving father of Delaney. Brother of Robert (Pam). Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Anita. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Tom loved living in the north woods of Wisconsin. He was a funny and kind man whose smile...

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