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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Donald Hrycay

Donald Hrycay

Dec 23, 2017

Hrycay, Donald passed away on December 23, 2017 at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Gamache). Loving father of Susan (Robin) Braun, Steven (Jill Schwarm) David (Brenda Hendrickson), and Robert (Greg Mitchell). Proud grandfather of Sullivan, Spencer, Sawyer, Rianna, and Vaughn. Further survived by his brother, Paul; sister, Anna (Harold) Steely; nieces;...

Nicholas Demos

Nicholas Demos

Dec 22, 2017

Nicholas Steven Demos passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 22 at age 88. He was preceded in death by his sister Jessica, brother Christopher and many close family members and friends. Nick was survived by the love of his life and wife of more than 63 years, Joan. He is a beloved father to Ricca (Stephen) Voboril,...

Gerald Ratajski

Gerald Ratajski

Dec 22, 2017

Ratajski, Gerald R. passed away on December 22, 2017 at the age of 85 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Marian (nee Hojnacki). Loving father of Thomas (Linda), James (Mary), Susan McKeon, and Julie Fleming. Proud grandfather of Todd, Timothy, Elizabeth, Michael, Andy, Shannon, Kelly, Lauren, and Pamela. Great-grandfather of Bryce and Saige. Gerald served...

Mary Mikolajczak

Mary Mikolajczak

Dec 19, 2017

Mikolajczak, Mary Lynn (nee Gerlach) passed away on December 19, 2017 at the age of 77 years. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward. Loving mother of Mark (Linda), Jane Heinle, and David (Laura). Proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Sister of Chester (Barbara) Gerlach. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Julie, and grandson, Brandon. Further survived by...

Marian Klug

Marian Klug

Dec 18, 2017

Klug, Marian S. (nee Subjak) passed away on December 18, 2017 at the age of 95 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Norbert. Loving mother of Kathryn "Kay" (Jerry) Grant. Proud grandmother of Tyler and Bryce. Further survived by Nancy (Donald) Karnowski, Marian (John) Lynn, Joseph (Sharon) Subjak, Sharon Subjak-Andersen, Sandra (David) Clark, other relatives and friends. Visitation...

James Kozicki

James Kozicki

Dec 16, 2017

The road to heaven is paved with good intentions but here on Earth, Jim Kozicki used good concrete. He loved what he did, whether it was designing and executing some grand project or replacing a bit of sidewalk. He gave up his struggle with COPD peacefully early Saturday morning, December 16, 2017 with his brother Glenn at his side. Jim...

James Schilling

James Schilling

Dec 14, 2017

Jim passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 14, 2017, age 60. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Martin). Loving father of Nick (Aleta) and Emily (Fiance Kyle Venenga). Dear son of Jeanette (the late) Allen. Dear brother of David (Arlene) and Sandy (Jeff Vandeyacht) Schilling. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering at the funeral home Wednesday, December...

Gerald Joers

Gerald Joers

Dec 14, 2017

Joers, Gerald "Jerry" A. Age 68, passed away due to complications of Huntington's Disease with his family by his side on December 14, 2017. Loving and beloved husband of Joanne (Nee Horton). Proud and devoted dad of Matthew (Misty).Adoring grampa of Mason. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, brother, Eugene (Patti) and sister, Laura Schmitt, mother-in-law, Henrietta Horton, brother-in-law,...

Jeffrey Dean

Jeffrey Dean

Dec 12, 2017

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12th at the age of 63 years. Preceded in death by his parents George and Mabel Dean and sister Patricia Toman. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Maudie). Loving father of Nicholas (Corey) and Matthew (Amy) Dean. Proud grandpa Jeff of Dominic and Wesley. Also survived by his sister Marilyn (Warren) Lister and special son-in-law...

Alvin Loeffler

Alvin Loeffler

Dec 11, 2017

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by his sisters Ruth Mielke, Grace Thiede and Jean Lowe. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Irma Wiegel Loeffler. Beloved father to Bonnie (Ray) McMahan, Lorraine (Brian) Sorrick, Karen Loeffler, Jean (Bill) Drilias, Nancy (Duane Pickel) Loeffler and Mary (Tom) Ballinger....

Raymond Sleeth

Raymond Sleeth

Dec 8, 2017

Sleeth, Raymond M. Passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. Visitation Friday, December 15 at the funeral home from 5 to 6pm with a Funeral Service at 6pm. Interment Private Molthen-Bell Funeral Home 700 Milwaukee Ave. South Milwaukee, WI (414)762-0154 www.molthenbell.com

Mary Haidarian

Mary Haidarian

Dec 7, 2017

Haidarian, Mary B. (nee Balian) passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the age of 87 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Esahag. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mehran & Margaret (nee Sahagian) Balian; and siblings, Sharon Hayden, Sam Balian, and Richard Vartan Balian. She is survived by many cherished nieces & nephews; Godchildren;...

David Cyr

David Cyr

Dec 4, 2017

Cyr, David K. Passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the age of 59. Loving husband to Jean. Beloved father to David, Nicole and Edward. Also survived by his two grandchildren Josephina and Emelio. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Molthen Bell Funeral Home (700 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee) on Friday, December 8 from...

Joanne Wesley

Joanne Wesley

Nov 29, 2017

Wesley, Joanne M. (nee Gargulak) Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life November 29, 2017 at the age of 57 years. Loving mother of the late Dennis (Amber) Wesley, and Megan Wesley. Dear sister of the late Thomas (Ann Marie), Jerry (Ame), Tony (Joan), and the late David Gargulak. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of...

Edmond Skibba

Edmond Skibba

Nov 28, 2017

Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the age of 66. He is survived by his sister Pat Landergott, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish on December 1 from 10 to 11 AM with Mass to follow. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.

Maryann Hendryx

Maryann Hendryx

Nov 27, 2017

Hendryx, MaryAnn (nee Heine) Of South Milwaukee, went to heaven, back into the loving arms of her mother Helen and her father Frank on November 28, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Loving mother of Patricia Ann (Bob) White, Walter (Charlene) White, Michael (Dawn) White, Jeffrey (Julie) Hendryx, and Teresa Ann Mikula. Proud grandmother of Carrie, Christopher, Andrew, Jonathan,...

Marilyn Goeden

Marilyn Goeden

Nov 23, 2017

Goeden, Marilyn, Lois (nee Carey) Of Oak Creek, found peace November 23, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of Kenneth. Loving mom of Maureen (Jose) Casas and Patrick Munsell. Stepmom of Diana, Candice, William, Lorrie, and Barry. Proud grandma of 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial service Friday December 8,...

William Erwin

William Erwin

Nov 22, 2017

Erwin, William "Bill" F. went to Heaven on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Suzy (nee Paquin) for 43 years. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Laura Erwin. He is further survived by sister, Patty (Jim) Penn; nieces, Lynn (Gary) Morawicz and Amy Ludwig; and great...

Ralph Hetzel

Ralph Hetzel

Nov 21, 2017

Hetzel, Ralph R. was chosen by the Lord to join him at the age of 86. He is reunited with his beloved wife Rosemary. Loving father of Michael (Sandra), Peggy (John), Richard, Patricia (Scott), Geri (Dan), and Robert. Proud and loving grandfather of John (Tiffany), Catherine (Lacee), Samantha (Zachary), Jacqueline (Brian), Danielle, Lucas, Morgan, Hailey, Devin and Dillon. Loving great...

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