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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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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...

John Chapko

John Chapko

Aug 6, 2017

Entered into eternal life on August 6, 2017 at the age of 86. Longtime resident of South Milwaukee, John was married to Barbara (nee Starks) for 62 years. Loving father of Michael (Ida), Karen (Mark) Fairbanks, Nancy, and Terry (Paige Shuman). Cherished grandfather of Carly, Amanda, Julia (Michael), Natalie (Jason), Jonathan, Timothy, Tanner, Kendall, and Brendan. Proud great-grandfather of Amelia....

Ronald Serocki

Ronald Serocki

Aug 5, 2017

Serocki, Ronald Resident of Waterford, WI. Former resident of Cudahy, WI. Ron passed away at age 52 with his last days spent with his family and friends by his side on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Loving son of the late George J. and the late Margaret J. Serocki. Cherished brother of Robert (Mary) Serocki, Kathleen (Bill) Mani, Bonnie Dillon, Richard...

Lorraine Johnson

Lorraine Johnson

Aug 3, 2017

Johnson, Lorraine (nee Kriske) passed away on August 3, 2017 at the age of 87 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Richard. Loving mother of Michael (Janice), Douglas (Beth), and Laura Segrin. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Sister of Raymond Kriske and Gerald Kriske. According to Lorraine's wishes, no service will be held. Interment will...

Mary D'Alessandro

Mary D'Alessandro

Aug 1, 2017

(nee Urschler) of Caledonia. Born to eternal life August 1, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael A. D'Alessandro Sr. Dear mother of Michael Jr. (Renee) and Kenneth (Connie) D'Alessandro. Proud grandmother of Michael T, Zoe, and Danielle. Fond sister of Margaret (Kenneth) Friedl and Carl (Canan) Urschler. Proud Aunt of Julie (Paul) Steiner...

Jane Gilanyi

Jane Gilanyi

Jul 29, 2017

Gilanyi, Jane E. (nee Felten) Of South Milwaukee, Met her Savior on July 29, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of Frank Gilanyi. Loving mother of Karen (Roy "Bill") Griffith, and Alan (Chris) Gilanyi. Proud grandmother of Fred (Amanda) Karol, Kim (Mike) McFarlin, Tim (Lindsey) Karol, Mike (fiance-Tami) Gilanyi, Dan (Lauren) Gilanyi, and Josh Gilanyi. Great-grandmother of...

John Wal

John Wal

Jul 29, 2017

Wal, John B. was called to Jesus on July 29, 2017 at the age of 54 years. Loving brother of Dawn (Ronald) Kuchler, Deanna (Dean Copland), Matthew, and Denell Bovee (Dave Hogland). Proud uncle of Ryan, Nick, Leah, Clayton, and Kayla. Great-uncle of Micah, Emma, Bella, Jace, and Aryana. Further survived by his friend, Susan, other family and friends. Private...

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