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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George Yakich

George Yakich

Feb 21, 2025

Born on March 27, 1933 to John and Sarah (Hefty). Born to Eternal Life on February 21, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Louise (Betz) married on February 7th, 1953. Cherished father of Robert (Evelyn), Sharon (Wayne), Debbie (Edmund) and Betty (late Rob). Grandfather of 10 grandchildren, great-grandfather of 12 great-grandchildren and great great-grandfather...

Beverley Edwards

Beverley Edwards

Feb 18, 2025

(nee Borchardt) Born on February 24, 1934 and went home to the Lord on February 18, 2025 at the age of 90. Beverley and Neal Ivan Edwards married in 1956. They resided in Bay View where their sons Bob and Pat were born and raised. In 1991 Neal left this life after a long illness at the age of 59....

Christine Kaiser

Christine Kaiser

Feb 18, 2025

Christine "Cookie" Kaiser (nee: Noyes) of Watertown WI passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 at the age of 65. Daughter to Sonia Giese and the late Malcolm Noyes. Loving wife to Gary Kaiser for 26 years.  Dear mother to Adam, Daniel, Olive and Dawn. Beloved Grandma "Cookie" to Connor, Harmony, Lillian, and Addison. She is also survived by her...

John Clark

John Clark

Feb 14, 2025

October 16, 1936- February 14, 2025. John was the second son of John and Leona Clark. Their first son, Paul, died during childbirth. John was born in Kenosha but spent his growing years in South Milwaukee. He loved reading and spent almost every weekend at Milwaukee Public Museum. He graduated from Marquette University High school in 1954. After this he...

Eugene Psket

Eugene Psket

Feb 13, 2025

Born to Eternal Life on February 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Beloved son of the late Benjamin and Rita Psket. Loving husband of Marilyn for almost 56 beautiful years. Devoted father of the late James, Michelle (Mark) Case, Angie (Jeff Hoffman) Psket, and Jeanne (Ricky Roeglin) Psket. Treasured grandfather of Megan, Hailey, Dominik (Janessa), Anthony, and...

Audrey Piparo

Audrey Piparo

Feb 11, 2025

With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we honor the life of Audrey S. Piparo, who passed away at the age of 94. Audrey was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother—a matriarch whose warmth, elegance, and vivacious spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Audrey is survived by her beloved husband, Tony, of 75 years....

Joan Gruszewski

Joan Gruszewski

Feb 9, 2025

Joan (Suchocki) Gruszewski, age 87, of Greendale, WI, passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 9, 2025, at Harbour Village Retirement Community. Joan was born November 16, 1937, in Milwaukee, WI to John and Anne (Meczkowski) Suchocki. She married the love of her life, Eugene Gruszewski on May 4, 1957.  While raising her children, she worked at Northwest...

Ferdinand Pjetri

Ferdinand Pjetri

Feb 9, 2025

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Eloise Ireland

Eloise Ireland

Feb 8, 2025

On February 8, 2025 Ellie passed away surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husbands Alphonse Juneau and Benjamin Ireland; sons Russell, Kenneth and Richard; daughter in law Mary Juneau; grandchildren Lisa Marie, Jonathon and Brian; great grandchildren Cole and Owen and parents Homer and Rosalia Corbeil and sister Celeste Froschhauer. Survived by her children...

Sharon Durtka

Sharon Durtka

Feb 8, 2025

SHARON RAE LANDERGOTT DURTKA At age 3, Sharon's interest in Japan was piqued by a 1936 book, The Children of the World: Matsu and Taro, who "put their beds in the closet"; many years later she realized her first visit to Japan in 1978 and she found her futon was in the oshiire - "in the closet."  She continues to...

Monica Klusman

Monica Klusman

Feb 7, 2025

Monica - mom - was a generous person who always put family before herself. The well-being of her children and grandchildren was the single most important thing in her life. Come good or bad she was there to help us however she could, without fail, whenever asked. She worried about us all the time. About the only thing that could...

Cecelia Corey

Cecelia Corey

Feb 3, 2025

Ceil was born on March 24, 1932 in South Milwaukee. She was called to Heaven on February 3rd, 2025 at age 92. Ceil was preceded in death by her husband Mark J. Corey. Also preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughter Susan (Ralph) Chapa and son Mark A. (Terri Baker-Corey) Corey. Grandchildren include...

Linda Thornley

Linda Thornley

Feb 2, 2025

Linda A. Thornley passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on October 22, 1952, to Edward and Betty Lou Thornley, Linda began her life in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Soon her family moved to Racine, Wisconsin. Her early years were grounded in Midwestern values before her family relocated to California. There, she thrived under the golden...

Lola Del Rosso

Lola Del Rosso

Feb 2, 2025

Lola Jean Del Rosso (nee Jensen) of Bayside, formerly of South Milwaukee, died peacefully February 2, 2025. She was 91 years old. Preceded in death by her dear husband of 63 years, Mario (Mike), daughter Darlene, and her parents Raymond and Dorothy Jensen. Survived by her daughter Diana (David Felland), son in law Steve Calhoun (Shyla) and her beloved grandchildren:...

Maria Ferreira

Maria Ferreira

Jan 30, 2025

Maria was born to Life July 10, 1957 and born to Eternal Life January 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents Pedro and Maria, brother Pedro Jr. and grandparents Meiguel and Petra Zuniga. She is survived by her beloved husband Artemio, children Manuel, Artemio Jr. and Martin; grandson Manuel Jr.; sisters Christina and Gracie and brother Raynando....

Dorothy Marifke

Dorothy Marifke

Jan 27, 2025

On Januray 27, 2025 Dorothy was reunited with her beloved husband Clarence. Loving mother to David (Charlotte) Marifke, the late Robert Marifke, Jackie (Jeff) Bzdawka and Gary (Lisa) Marifke. Dear grandmother to Jennifer (Terry), Brenda (Dave), Michelle (Steve), Brian (Ashley), Scott, Rachel (Chris), Andrew, Nicholas (Alejandra) and Hollie (Michael). Great-grandmother to Arthur, Katherine, Ethan, Anna, Emily, Avery, Dax, Drew, Zoe,...

Edward Boucha

Edward Boucha

Jan 26, 2025

Edward John Boucha died peacefully on January 26, 2025 at the age of 71. He was born on November 23, 1953 to the late George and Alice Boucha in Warroad, MN. Ed was a proud Native American and a band member of Animakee Wa Zhing #37. Ed graduated from Warroad High School in 1971 and went on to...

Alexander Sielaff

Alexander Sielaff

Jan 24, 2025

Born in 1941 and passed away January 24, 2025 at the age of 83. Son of the late Raymond and Lucille Sielaff. Brother of James (Kathleen) Sielaff and uncle of Daniel, Rachel and Heather. Alex spent most of his life at Southern Wisconsin Center for the developmentally disabled in Union Grove. He loved music especially Elvis. He loved Christmas, Easter...

Elizabeth Karras

Elizabeth Karras

Jan 18, 2025

Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by her husband Gerald Karras. Loving mother to Steven (Michele Wilson) Karras and Anne (late Robert Combs) Karras. Dear grandmother to Nicholas, Brett and Jake. Sister to Jane (Thomas) Vassel and the late John Delton. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Michael Finnegan

Michael Finnegan

Jan 17, 2025

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 17th, 2025 at the age of 68. Loving Husband of Barbie for almost 50 years. Beloved Dad of Audra (Dennis) and Marshall (Katie). Proud Grandpa of Sophia, Gianna, Ethan and Lucas. Dear Brother of  Barb (Mike) Marcum,  Sue (Mike Kiedrowski) Finnegan and Chris (Anne) Behl. Further survived by extended family and friends....

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