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.

Samuel Hadjinian

Samuel Hadjinian

Sep 16, 2017

Hadjinian, Samuel passed away on September 16, 2017 at the age of 94 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Grace (nee Bogosian). Loving father of the late Terry Ann Peterson and Armen Hadjinian. Proud grandfather of Samuel and Alanna. Further survived by other family and friends. A visitation will be held at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Thursday, September...

Joyce York

Joyce York

Sep 16, 2017

York, Joyce M. (nee Comp) passed away on September 16, 2017 at the age of 95 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Donald. Loving mother of Kathleen (Patrick) Duggan and Donna (James) Kuharske. Proud grandmother of Kelly Duggan, Tracy (Kevin McKeown) Duggan, Kim (Gary) Keiser, and Kenneth Kuharske. Great-grandmother of Daniel Keiser, Andrew Keiser, Brittany Kuharske, and James...

Lydia Zimmerman

Lydia Zimmerman

Sep 13, 2017

Zimmerman, Lydia J. (nee Juran) passed away in her husband's loving arms on September 13, 2017 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of Lawrence of 66 years. Loving mother of Barbara (Glen) Laehn, Jean (Ramiro) Gonzalez, and Mary Sue (Daniel) Taft. Proud grandmother of Steven (Shannon), Laura (Rick), Matthew (fiancée Melissa), Vincent (Shannon), Kyle (Elizabeth), Samuel (fiancée Kaela),...

Donald Barbian

Donald Barbian

Sep 9, 2017

Barbian, Donald G. Of South Milwaukee, Born into Eternal Life on September 9, 2017 at the age of 90. Loving father of Linda Behling, Christine (Roman) Jabkiewicz, David (Jean) Barbian, Thomas (Gayle) Barbian, Mark (Lisa) Barbian, Paul (Jeania) Barbian, Lisa (Thomas) Kowalski, and Matthew (Deanna) Barbian. Proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Dear father in-law of Nancy...

Irene Lewandowski

Irene Lewandowski

Sep 9, 2017

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the age of 86. Loving wife to Robert for 63 years. Beloved mother to Michael. Dear grandma to Noah and Nathan. Also survived by her sister Alice, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private services were held.

Mary Miller

Mary Miller

Sep 7, 2017

Miller, Mary Patricia Passed away in her sleep, Sept 7, 2017 at Franciscan Gardens, South Milwaukee, WI. Mary "Pat" Miller was born November 18, 1929 in Iowa. She graduated Nursing School in Omaha NE, and met her future husband Francis E. Miller at Creighton University. They married and eventually moved to Milwaukee WI, where they raised nine children. In 1970,...

Roberta Sahagian

Roberta Sahagian

Sep 5, 2017

Roberta A Sahagian (nee Tenut) passed away Tuesday September 5, 2017. Roberta was born on April 21, 1943 to Robert and Elizabeth Tenut of West Allis Wisconsin. After graduating from High school in 1961, and passing a civil service exam, Roberta started her working career at VA Hospital in Milwaukee. She became a homemaker in 1970 with her marriage to...

Allen Walsh

Allen Walsh

Sep 4, 2017

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the age of 87. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Lillian and daughter-in-law Nancy Walsh. Loving father to William, Anne, Christopher, Tom (Diane), Jeffrey (Michelle), Mike (Scott) and Greg (Sharion). Dear grandpa to Amanda, Allen, Stephanie, Russell and Nicole. Great-grandpa to William, Jade, Gryffin,...

Jacob Keul

Jacob Keul

Sep 3, 2017

Keul, Jacob A. passed away on September 3, 2017 at the age of 74 years. Beloved significant other of Barbara McIntosh. Loving father of Kevin (Denise McNeely), Christopher (Claudia Krepsky), Courtney (Robert) Vermillion, and Amanda (Kyle) Weber. Proud grandfather of Joshua Omernick, Aymann Assad, Charles Keul, Reggie Keul, and Dane Vermillion. Ex-husband of Susan Fitzgerald. Further survived by nieces, nephews,...

Sharon Matthews

Sharon Matthews

Sep 2, 2017

Matthews, Sharon D. (nee Fehlhaber) passed away on September 2, 2017 at the age of 68 years. Loving mother of James (Katie) and Susan (Brian). Proud grandmother of 4 grandchildren. Good friend or "sister" of Marge and Jenny. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church (900 Michigan Ave, South Milwaukee, 53172 on...

John Fon

John Fon

Aug 28, 2017

Fon, John R. passed away on August 28, 2017 at the age of 92 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Julia. Brother of Gordon (Joyce) and the late Dorothy (Reginald) Paplaczyk. Further survived by his cousin Louis Saje, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Thank you for the tender love and care of Dawn Bourne. Interment will be...

Rosalie Urbaniak

Rosalie Urbaniak

Aug 26, 2017

Urbaniak, Rosalie (nee Ebertowski) Of Cudahy, Found peace August 26, 2017 at the age of 76 years. Loving mother of Christine (Robert) Cigale, Anthony Urbaniak, Scott (fiancee Heidi Manka) Urbaniak, and Steven (Laura) Urbaniak. Proud grandmother of Meghan (fiance JJ), Lauren, Caitlyn, Emma, Erin, and Kayleigh. Longtime companion of Charlie Williams. Dear sister of the late Joseph (Karen) Ebertowski. Further...

Alyce Gagnie

Alyce Gagnie

Aug 25, 2017

Found peace on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by he husband, Clay. She is survived by her brother Wayne (Marcie) Fick and sister Wanda (the late Allen) Lietzke. Also survived by her nieces Diana Lietzke and Brenda (Mike) Osell, nephew Brian (Eileen) Fick and great-nieces and nephew Zoe, Zack and Ally. Visitation at...

Ruth Walker

Ruth Walker

Aug 19, 2017

Walker, Ruth Charlotta (nee Schott) died on August 19, 2017. Born October 3, 1931, in Kirksville, Missouri, to the late Dr. Marion and Fern (Thomas) Schott. Beloved wife of the late Dennis O. Walker for 47 years. Also preceded in death by her sister, Bernece Fern Behrens and nephew, Robert Leo Behrens. Survived by niece Barbara Behrens, Sewell, New Jersey;...

Joseph Leibly

Joseph Leibly

Aug 16, 2017

Leibly, Joseph A. Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life August 16, 2017 at the age of 54 years. Dear brother of Betty McCormick, Joanne (William) Melcher, William (Dawn) Leibly, Mary (James) Debbout, Ronald (Shari) Leibly, the late Louie Leibly, Susan Kurszewski, and Judi Bergquist. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service Monday, August 21, at...

Velma Owen

Velma Owen

Aug 14, 2017

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband Warren, son Richard, daughter-in-law Patricia and her brothers and sisters. Loving mother to Terry (Judie). Beloved grandma to Michelle (Kevan) Kirk, Erin Owen Brogni, Rebecca Owen, Scott (Julie) Owen and Stacie Owen (Jason). She is survived by her...

Alice Dunham

Alice Dunham

Aug 12, 2017

(nee Janikowski) Born November 15, 1924 passed away peacefully on August 12, 2017 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Willy, daughter Laurie Skeens and grandson Benjamin. She is survived by her adoring children Thomas Dunham, James (Carol) Dunham, Claire (James) LaCassa, William (Jolene) Dunham, Julie (Michael) Jost, Robert (Renee)...

Caroline Cyganiak

Caroline Cyganiak

Aug 9, 2017

Cyganiak, Caroline "Carrie' (nee Feiertag) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by her loving husband Fabian "Fabe". Loving mother of Thomas (Kat), Teresa (John) Piraino and "adopted daughter" Debbie (Paul) Premetz. Proud grandma of Kaitlyn Menden, Kelsey (Bobby) Keith, Brytni and Sarah Cyganiak, Anthony, Jessica and Mitchell Piraino. Great Grandma...

Alice Harty

Alice Harty

Aug 7, 2017

Harty, Alice C. (nee Endahl) Of South Milwaukee, Found peace August 7, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Loving mother of Richard (the late Charmiel) Downing, Patricia (Israel) Barreto, Karen (the late Ron) Hamski, Robert (the late Denise) Ceplina, and David (Paty) Ceplina. Proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Joan (Emil) Mrozinski, the late...

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