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.
Patricia Trauernicht
Oct 28, 2017
(nee Dziobkowski) Was called home to the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by her husband Mack L. Trauernicht, parents Frank and Jean Dziobkowski, and sister Josephine (Gordy) Krawczyk. Loving mother to Brian (Mary) Trauernicht, Jeffrey (Beverley) Trauernicht, Jacqueline (Thomas) Roehsler, Nathan (Julie) Trauernicht and Nicole (Benjamin) Cofta. Also survived by her...
Mario Del Rosso
Oct 28, 2017
With great sorrow, the family of Mike Del Rosso announces his passing at age 87 on October 28, 2017. Mike was born on November 18, 1929, in Chicago, son of Alice and Mario Del Rosso. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lola Jean; daughter Diana (David Felland); son-in-law Steve Calhoun (Shyla). He doted on his grandchildren...
Richard Davidoff
Oct 27, 2017
Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the age of 64. Preceded in death by his wife Mary and daughter Maggie. Loving father to Dustin (Alyssa) Cappelli and dear grandfather to Sydney, Luca, Nico, Kirsten, Kaleb and Kadon. Also survived by his brothers Bobby, Roger and sister Patty. He is further survived by many great friends. Memorial visitation...
Doris Mueller
Oct 26, 2017
Found peace on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence. Loving mother to Wayne (Karen) Mueller. Dear grandmother to Jodi (George) Carini and Ryan (Ashley) Mueller. Great-grandmother to Helena and Sophia Carini. Also survived by her nieces and nephews; Chris Kilbourn, Gail (Pat) Corrigan, Susan (Michael) Corrigan and Michael (Dawn) Kilbourn....
Audrey Bierbach
Oct 25, 2017
Bierbach, Audrey E. (nee LeGath) Of South Milwaukee, Born To Eternal Life October 25, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Bierbach for 67 years. Loving mother of Thomas (Theresa Bellone), Peter (Linda), Robert (Vicki), Andrew (Pam), and Timothy Bierbach. Proud grandmother of Hunter (Michelle Watson), Simon (Jodie), Kyle (Lauren Bobrowicz), Joshua (Ashley), Dustin...
Margaret Serak
Oct 24, 2017
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her husband Stephen, son Stephen and daughter Carol. Loving mother to Michael (Donna), Joseph (Kathleen), Thomas (Peggy), Barbara and Jeanne. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and her brother Andrew (Joyce). Futher survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at...
Peter Haase
Oct 11, 2017
Haase, Peter I. Of Cudahy, Born to eternal life October 11, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Joan Haase (nee Manka). Loving father of Cathy Haase, Gail (Chris) Kontowicz, and Glen Haase. Proud grandfather of Austin, Alec, Adaline, and Kez. Dear brother of Al (Rosa) Haase. Preceded in death by his other siblings; Clarence, Theresa, Norieta,...
Virginia L. Kojis Hertel
Oct 9, 2017
Kojis (Hertel), Virginia L. (nee Senski) passed away on October 9, 2017 at the age of 86 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Donald J. Hertel. Loving mother of Judith (Leon) Nevoraski, Stephen (Lindy) Hertel, Nancy Moss, Donna (Matthew) Malec, James (Lana) Hertel, and Barb Barad. Proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in...
Irene Learman
Oct 6, 2017
Irene L. Learman Passed away October 6th, 2017. She was born February 13th, 1928. Daughter of the Late Peter and Clara (Anderson) Paulson. She resided on a farm near Stoughton WI and also graduated from there. Irene moved to Milwaukee WI where she worked at Master Padlock Company. She met and married her husband Jerome Ackerman there. They moved to...
James Held
Oct 4, 2017
James "Jim" Anthony Held, 59, of Sun Prairie, Wis., passed away suddenly on October 4, 2017. Jim grew up in South Milwaukee and was the beloved high school sweetheart and husband of Sharon for 28 amazing years; cherished son of Edith and brother of Judith, both of South Milwaukee; son-in-law of Lorraine; brother-in-law of Linda and Rick; "crazy" uncle of...
Michael Mirocha
Oct 3, 2017
Mirocha, Michael J. "MJ" Died peacefully October 3, 2017 at the age of 58 years. Loving son of Casimir P. Mirocha. Preceded in death by his mother Eileen Plewa (nee Prahl). "Little brother" of Barbara (Norm) Kaprelian. Dear Godfather of Gretchen (Andrew) Kubash. Special cousin of Lisa (Michael) Brandenburg, and Rachel Dallmann. Memorial Mass will be at a later date...
James Eckstrom
Sep 30, 2017
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the age of 92. Loving husband to Shirley. Beloved father to Sharon (Steve) Sawchak, Grace Olson, Jenifer (Bill) Dillard, Andrea (Steve) Pelosi, Christine Eckstrom. Dear grandfather to Adam (Becky) Sawchak, Rebecca (Michael W.) Lauria, Andrew and Jana Dillard. Great-grandfather to James Michael, Elena, Mia and William Lauria and Parker Sawchak. Also...
Timothy Jacobi
Sep 30, 2017
Jacobi, Timothy P. passed away on September 30, 2017 at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Koehn). Loving father of Scott (Teresa), Tracie (Jon) Krueger, Richard (Michelle), Brian (Kalie Adler). Proud grandfather of Cameron, Zachary, Jalyn, Nathan, Joshua, Benjamin, and Samuel. Further survived by siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be held at...
Jill Schmidt
Sep 29, 2017
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 29, 2017, age 71. Preceded in death by her husband James Schmidt. Loving mother to Rebecca (Lauren) Wiedower and Corry (Randy) Asselin. Dear grandmother to Justin and Jared Wiedower. Beloved sister to Janice (William) Halle, Jerry (Cleo) Messner, Jeffrey Messner and John (Joyce) Messner. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
John Littmann
Sep 27, 2017
Littmann, John Frederick "Grandpa Johnny," Protector of the Underdog age 62 of Cudahy completed his life's journey on September 27, 2017. Cherished husband of Cheryl. Loving father of Justin (Sandra) Gavin and Cari Gavin. Dear grandfather of Nicole, Zachary (Anna), Alyssia, Sofia Belle, and Talia Jean. Great-grandfather of Niayah Nicole. Beloved brother of James Littmann, Thomas (Demitra) Littmann, and Richard...
Robert Mielke
Sep 26, 2017
Was a long time resident of Cudahy. He passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the age of 88. Throughout Robert's life he gave generous donations to charitable organizations such as the Veterans, City of Cudahy Library. Project Concern of Cudahy and the Wisconsin Humane Society. There will be a memorial service in memory of Robert on Saturday, October...
Richard Passineau
Sep 26, 2017
Passineau, Richard F. Of Cary, NC, formerly of Oak Creek, Found peace September 26, 2017 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean Passineau (nee Weins). Loving father of Michael (Julie) Passineau, Christine (Milan) Dragic, and Jennifer Girard. Proud grandfather of Alex, Danielle, Joe, Jena, Brit, Jordan, and Jessie. Further survived by a brother, sisters, nieces,...
Laverne Kaiser
Sep 25, 2017
Kaiser, LaVerne M. (nee Brust) God called his angel LaVerne home on September 25, 2017. Beloved wife of Elmer Kaiser. Loving mother of Mike (Heidi), Rick (Barbara), Connie (Lloyd) Carter, Bob (Chris), and Laurie (Brian) Misslich. Dear grandmother of Casey (Cassie), Max, Sarah, Avril, Christopher, Max, Emily (Corey), David, Emily (Chris), Eric, Jim, Jennifer, Lauren, John, Jason, Jacob, and Kaitlin....
Beverly Tarnowski
Sep 18, 2017
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Shorelight Memory Care at Siena on the Lake on Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born in Tomah, WI on January 12, 1928, daughter of the late Alvin and Eva (Bacon) Warnke. On September 6, 1946 she married Otto Tarnowski, he preceded her in death on December 24, 2012. Beverly is survived by...
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