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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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Phyllis Hamann

Phyllis Hamann

Jan 5, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her husband Robert, son Gary, sister Louise and brother-in-law Dennis. Loving mother to Michael (Mary) Hamann and Nancy (Greg) Zimmer. Beloved grandma to Gregory (Lynn), Colleen, Kelly (Bob), Megan (Mitch), Joel, Lindsey, Elizabeth (Nick) and Erin (Adam). Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, sister...

Lewis Christiansen

Lewis Christiansen

Jan 2, 2018

Christiansen, Lewis R. passed away on January 2, 2018 at the age of 93 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Violet. Loving father of Karen (Warren) Bishop. Grandfather to 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Further survived by siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Monday, January 8, 2018 from 11:00AM-1:00PM. Funeral service...

Edward Whalen

Edward Whalen

Jan 2, 2018

Whalen, Edward A. passed away January 2, 2018 at the age of 88 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife of 22 years, Carol (nee Bausch). Further survived by the mother of his children, Mildred. Loving father of Allan and William (Patricia). Proud grandfather of Kristina and Brandon. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Joseph; John; Robert;...

Stanley Lussier

Stanley Lussier

Dec 31, 2017

Lussier, Stanley A. passed away on December 31, 2017 at the age of 89 years. He is survived by his siblings, James (the late Betty), Francis "Duane" (Eleanore), Edward (the late Sylvia), and Michael (Sandra). He is preceded in death by his siblings, Joyce (the Late Gene) and Ray (the late Donna). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and...

Eleanore Blavat

Eleanore Blavat

Dec 31, 2017

Blavat, Eleanore J. passed away on December 31, 2017 at the age of 99 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Jerome. Loving mother of Gregory (the late Maryann), Paul (Beth), and Philip (Lynn). Proud grandmother of Todd, Jennifer, Rebecca, Jessica, Amy, Alease, Ross, Brad, Anne, Dan, and Cailin,. Great-grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren. Sister of Leo (Lila) Szymborski. She...

Robert Kubisz

Robert Kubisz

Dec 30, 2017

Kubisz, Robert "Bob," age 76, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Survived by his significant other, Lori Kolata. Also survived by the mother of his children, Jackie. Loving father of Keith (Monica), Kevin, and Karla. Proud grandfather of Joshua, Kylie, Kaden, Zachary, Jeremey, Marshall, Ula, and Sage. Dear Brother of Gerrie (Glenn) Maass and David. He is preceded in...

Michael Duginski

Michael Duginski

Dec 29, 2017

Duginski, Michael Joseph Born to Eternal Life on Friday, December 29, 2017, at the age of 87. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Herting) Duginski for 47 years. Survived by his wife Barbara; brother Peter (Mary) Duginski, sister Helen (David) Eaton; daughters Ann Duginski and Mary Beth (Jason) Geiger; son Thomas Duginski and son-in-law Jason Geiger; and grandchildren Blaize, Adelaide, Kylie,...

Patricia Kowski

Patricia Kowski

Dec 29, 2017

Kowski, Patricia M. (Nee Dixon) Passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017 at the age of 90. Dear mother of Michael Kowski (Shelley Jensen), Anne (Marc) Medrow, Susan (Michael) Medrow, Tim Kowski and Kathie Sullivan. Proud grandmother of William, Olivia, James, Maya, Mason, and she was simply "Great" to Addison Joy. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded...

Marcella Duellman

Marcella Duellman

Dec 27, 2017

Duellman, Marcella F. (Nee Holschbach) Went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2017 at the age of 88. Loving mother of Charles Jr., Susan (Hal) Mazzoni, Thomas (Laurie), Richard, Dennis (Sue), Jean, Bruce (Jody), and Timothy (Laura). Proud grandmother of 17, great grandmother of 18 ½, and great great grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Marion, Joan,...

Dorothy Hawke

Dorothy Hawke

Dec 26, 2017

Passed away peacefully on December 26, 2017, age 91. Preceded in death by her husbands Eugene Homa, Donald Hawke and her daughter Margaret (Dennis) Simon. Loving mother to Marlene Navin, Gerald (Patty) Homa, Robert (Sara) Hawke and Debra (Joe) Mesheske. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday,...

Doris Kubel

Doris Kubel

Dec 25, 2017

Went home to join her husband Steven on Christmas Day at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her brothers Emil, Harry, Erv and William Hintz. Loving mother to Tom (Sandy) Kubel and Debi (Bruce) Fox. Dear grandma to Kevin (Jessica) Fox, Lisa (Ryan) Sielski and great-grandma to Cooper and Kinley Fox and Ashlynn and Ligan Sielski. Also survived...

Thomas Schulgen

Thomas Schulgen

Dec 25, 2017

Schulgen, Thomas L. Reunited with his parents Marion and Robert Schulgen on Dec. 25th, 2017. Survived by his sister Mary (late George) Zielinski, his brother Charles (Angela), brother in law Hal Cusick (late Roberta), Nieces, Nephews and many friends. Tom was a carpenter by trade and an avid hunter and gardener. Visitation Fri., Jan. 5th 4PM-6PM, Knights of Columbus prayer...

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...

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