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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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Esther Martin

Esther Martin

Feb 12, 2018

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 12, 2018 a the age of 91. Preceded in death by her husbands Allen Martin and Chester Damask as well as her son Allen Martin. Loving mother to Suzanne (the late Kerry) Martin-Smith, Sandra (Steve) Schaufelberger, Sharon (Blaine) Bukowski, and Jeffrey (Jacquelyn) Damask. Dear grandmother to Angela (Bryan) Olson and Barry...

Frank Pranghofer

Frank Pranghofer

Feb 12, 2018

Frank J. Pranghofer, 61, of Milwaukee passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Frank was born February 11, 1957 in Milwaukee to William and Rosann Pranghofer. He was a devoted husband to Rebecca for 39 years, a loving father to Jessica (Jason) Czaja and Emily (Jason) Oltmanns and beloved "Grandpa Frank" to Owen and Blake Oltmanns. He was the owner of...

Friderich Lorentzen

Friderich Lorentzen

Feb 12, 2018

Lorentzen, Friderich S. "Fritz" Went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2018 at the age of 86. Loving father of Christopher Lorentzen and Mark (Robyn) Lorentzen. Survived by companion Nancy Chybowski. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Jimmie (Gray) Lorentzen, parents Gabriel and Dagmar Lorentzen, and...

Leonard Wayer

Leonard Wayer

Feb 11, 2018

Wayer, Leonard J. passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Wolta). Loving father of Tom Wayer and Diane (Mel) Dilley. Special friend and care giver Irene Perez. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Leonard enjoyed spending time at the Vet's club at the VA. Visitation at...

Martha Schilz

Martha Schilz

Feb 10, 2018

Schilz, Martha B. (nee Sokolowski) entered into the fullness Eternal Life on February 10, 2018 at the age of 94 years. Loving mother of James. Proud and beloved grandmother of Sarah, Jimmy, and Mary. Former wife and special best friend of the late Robert Schilz. Sister and best friend of Josephine Sokolowski, Sister of Carmella (the late Ralph) Hintz, the...

Emil Kling

Emil Kling

Feb 10, 2018

Kling Jr., Emil L., passed away on February 10, 2018 at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra. Loving father of Roxanne (Alex) Mladenovich and Christine (Dennis) Enoch. Proud grandfather of Megan Stetzer, Joshua Enoch, Jessica Enoch, and Nicholas (Samantha) Mladenovich. Great-grandfather of Garrett Stetzer, Mikayla Stetzer, Cameron Enoch, and Emery Mladenovich. Brother of...

Lorraine Griph

Lorraine Griph

Feb 9, 2018

Passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018, age 89. Loving wife of the late Carl Griph and preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. Beloved mother of Leonard (Sarah) Griph and Gregory (Gail) Griph. Dear grandmother to Adam (Nicole), Anthony, Benjamin, Sara (Alex), Erin, Jacob and the late Rachael Griph. Also survived by her 5 great-grandchildren; Brendyn, Norelle, Garrett,...

John Reinhardt

John Reinhardt

Feb 8, 2018

Age 90 of Greenfield, died on Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born October 13, 1927 in Sheboygan to John and Esther (nee Herman) Reinhardt. John was a WWII Navy veteran serving from 1944 to 1948. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert and Conrad and sister Margaret (Raymond). Loving husband to Jean and beloved father to...

Roger Senger

Roger Senger

Feb 2, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2018, age 79. Preceded in death by his wife Jane. Loving father to Karl (Donna) and Darlene. Dear grandfather to Carter, Ava and Clara. Also survived by his brother Carl Senger, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Roger was deeply loved by all and will be sorely missed. Memorial visitation at the funeral...

Joan Mrozinski

Joan Mrozinski

Feb 2, 2018

Mrozinski, Joan B. (nee Endahl) passed away on February 2, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of Emil. Loving mother of Dale (Laura). Proud grandmother of Brittany (Eric) Kohler and Nicole (Eric) Pulizzano. Joan was predeceased by her siblings, Lillian, Alice, and Melvin. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Joan was a proud longtime...

Darlene Nowak

Darlene Nowak

Feb 2, 2018

Nowak, Darlene J. (nee Peters) passed away on February 2, 2018 at the age of 78 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Norman. Loving mother of Brian Nikunen, Marie, Laurie Gauthier, Joseph, Richard, and Ann. Proud grandmother of 20 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Private services are being held at...

Glory Ann Luhn

Glory Ann Luhn

Feb 1, 2018

Glory Ann Luhn (nee Nagy) passed away on February 1, 2018 at the age of 81 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Bob. Loving mother of Lori Schissel and Jill (Mark Herbsleb) Luhn. Proud grandmother of Jenni Schissel and Amy Zunker. Great-grandmother of Colton. Caring sister of Kathy Stigen and William Nagy. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Joseph Marchese

Joseph Marchese

Jan 29, 2018

Marchese, Joseph A. passed away on January 29, 2018 at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene (nee Krainitz). Loving father of Cindy (Robert) Chapman, Frank (Joetta), Joseph (Cheri), and Paul (Colleen). Proud grandfather of Angela, Cavyn Tenhagen, and Riley Tenhagen. Brother of Antoinette Powell and Marybeth. Brother-in-law of Mary (the late Sam) and...

Joseph Schuster

Joseph Schuster

Jan 29, 2018

Schuster, Joseph, 87, died peacefully at home on January 29, 2018. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Gee) for 63 years. Proud father of Mark (Ilene Larson), Jim (Lisa Wentland), Peggy (Paul) Borowski and Kristin (John) Caliguri. Fun-loving Poppy of Jennifer, Justin, Kayleigh, Mari, Meaghan, Landen and Brenna. Dear brother of Ronald. Also survived by nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends....

Betsy Berg

Betsy Berg

Jan 29, 2018

Berg, Betsy L. Born into Eternal Life on January 29, 2018 at the age of 75. Loving wife of Raymond of 55 years. Loving mother of Jacqulyn (David Sessler) Prideaux. Proud grandmother of Samantha (David) Hartmann and Kyle Prideaux. Loving great grandmother of Hunter and Levi. Dear sister of Gladys Rasmussen and Betty (Galen) Opdahl. Second mother of Jason, Carrie,...

Benita Clark

Benita Clark

Jan 29, 2018

Born on October 1, 1933, died on January 29, 2018. Benita was born in Villanueva, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Maria and by her siblings John, Luis, Benito, and Celine. She is survived by John, her loving husband of forty-six years. She is also survived by brothers and sisters Angela, Joe, Agnes, and...

Virgil Potvin

Virgil Potvin

Jan 26, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the age of 89. Loving husband to June and beloved father to Deborah (Dave) Butts. Dear grandfather to Laura and Joel Tiedeman and great-grandfather to Anna and Collin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank all of the family and friends that...

John Hogan

John Hogan

Jan 25, 2018

Hogan, John W. Went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2018 at the age of 93. Loving husband of Blanche (Nee Kustermann) for 66 years. Loving father of Daniel (Pui) Hogan, Patrick (Cindy) Hogan, John T. Hogan, Kathleen (Paul) Owen and Tim Hogan. Proud grandfather of Maggie (Matthew) Maulden, Matthew Hogan, Michael Owen, Emily Owen, Grace Owen,...

Betty Keane

Betty Keane

Jan 24, 2018

Keane, Betty J. (Nee Stack) Died January 23, 2018 at the age of 87. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Jim, parents Julius and Alvina, and siblings Elizabeth, Leona, Mildred, and Kenneth. Betty is survived by many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Betty graduated from Cudahy High School and State Teachers College (Now UWM) majoring in...

Jeffrey Keyes

Jeffrey Keyes

Jan 23, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the age of 61. He is survived by his daughters Heather and Amanda Keyes. Also survived by his mother Dorothy, his siblings; Tom (Barb) Keyes, Patty (Ken Thompson) Walsh, Sue (Tom) Stanton, Jim (Joanie) Keyes, Colleen Keyes Zawikowski, Rick (John Wagner) Keyes, Mary ( Tom) Proost and Nick (Mary) Keyes. Further...

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