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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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Laverne Peterson
Jan 11, 2025
LaVerne "Pete" Peterson passed away on January 11, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved father of Pamela (Bob) Gleason, Penny (Tim) Farrell, and Perry (Jeanette Grischow) Peterson; stepdaughters Dawn Nolan and Dina (Paul) Sustachek. Loving grandfather to Tim Farrell, BJ (Kim) Gleason, Ali (Galen) Burke, Patrick Peterson, Kashian Peterson, Dustin Hoppe, Jesse (Haylee) Sustachek, Austin (Carly) Sustachek and Skylar...
Elizabeth Ksobiech
Jan 6, 2025
Passed away on January 6, 2025 at the age of 92. Loving wife to the late Richard "Dick" Ksobiech. Dear mother to Brenda (Dave) Bugajski and Tracy (Jeff) Szulczewski. Loving grandmother to Mindi Plante, Dustin (Vanessa) Plante and Elizabeth Szulczewski. Great-grandmother to Logan, Briella and Kalani Plante. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family wishes to...
Brian Mesick
Jan 2, 2025
Went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2025 at the age of 68. Born to Barbara Mesick in 1956. Loving husband to Diane for 48 years. Dear father to Jeremy (Nicole), Jessy, Johnny and Hector. Beloved grandpa to Debbie and Jerelynn. Survived by brothers and sisters-law; late Marianne (late James) Balzer, Ed (Jean) Lemay, Aggie (John) Thelen,...
Jesse Ruiz
Jan 1, 2025
Jesse Ruiz Jr., born on July 27, 1951, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has gone to be with the Lord on January 1, 2025. Jesse was the third of eight children born to Jesse and Aurelia Ruiz. He is now reunited with his beloved parents and other loved ones. Jesse leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. He was a dedicated...
Timothy Pezzi
Jan 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 at the age of 66. Devoted husband to Laurie for 25 years. Beloved son of the late Gerry and late Gloria Pezzi. Loving brother to Victor (Ruth), late Vincent, Rick, Rusty (late Carol), Robert (Kathy), Cindy and Steven. Caring uncle to Angela, Samantha, Jonathan, Joey, Christopher, Joshua, Carl, Michelle, Leanna, Deanna, Taylor and...
Thomas Cantillon
Dec 26, 2024
Tom passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Tom is survived by his wife Barbara Cantillon, Son Thomas (Bonnie) Cantillon, Daughter Deborah (Dave Grabarczyk) Cantillon, Daughter-In-Law Laurie Drapp, Granddaughter Tammy (Nathan) Schleicher, Great Grandchildren Ava Antonie and Miles Schleicher. He is preceded in death by his sons Robert Cantillon and Michael Cantillon. Tom was more than just a regular at...
Dian Bowden
Dec 24, 2024
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Carl Belter
Dec 22, 2024
Passed away on December 22, 2024 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife Delayne "Dee", son Carl Jr. (Michelle), grandchildren: Luke, Kaylyn, Katelyn, Justin and Carly. Also survived by brothers Florian and Ken (Judi), nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews and great great-nieces and nephews.. Carl worked at the Heil Co. for 21 years. He also worked...
Mary Grant
Dec 22, 2024
Mary Natalie Shelby Grant, born December 17, 1933, in Antigo, Wisconsin, entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving daughters. She was lovingly cared for in her final days by the compassionate staff at The Woods of Caledonia and caring nurses of St. Croix Hospice. Mary was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Mary Shelby and grew up alongside her brother,...
Elizabeth Nimphius
Dec 20, 2024
Elizabeth was reunited with her beloved husband Rudolph on December 20, 2024, age 98. She was surrounded by her loving family. Along with Rudy she was greeted by her parents, John and Elizabeth. Keeping her memory alive are her children Daniel (Susan), David, Dennis (Monique), Timothy (Darlene) and Thomas (Sherrill); 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and her sister Patricia...
Dennis Mcneely
Dec 19, 2024
Born to Life November 17, 1946. Born to Eternal Life December 19, 2024. Beloved husband and loving father. Private services will be planned.
June Spielbauer
Dec 17, 2024
June was reuntited with her beloved husband Lloyd on December 17, 2024, ten days after her 98 birthday. She was further preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Ester. Keeping June's memory alive are her children Daniel (Kristine), Richard (Kay) and James (Linda), seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and her sister Patricia Wonderling. June was a longtime member of...
Marilyn Klopp Filar
Dec 14, 2024
Marilyn Rosanne Klopp-Filar of Franklin, WI passed away on December 14 th , 2024, at the age of 86. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Marilyn is survived by her children, Steven (Kristine) Ludka, Scott (Patricia) Ludka, and Karin (Timothy) Wierman. Her grandchildren, Angela (Charles), Lauren, Rachel, Samantha (Daniel), Riley (Adrienne), John (Tiffany), and Danielle (Tony). ...
Liza Flagge
Dec 13, 2024
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Lisa Eilers
Dec 12, 2024
Born to Eternal Life on December 12, 2024 at the age of 65. Preceded in death by her father Robert Eilers, mother Fern and step-father Carl Schoppe, and brother-in-law Randy Forster. She is survived by her sister Lynn Forster, nieces Kelly (Rich) Forster Stein and Amy (Bradley) DeRosa, great nephews Aidan and Logan Stein and her companion Donald Antoniewicz Jr....
John Morris
Dec 10, 2024
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Florence Bauer
Dec 8, 2024
Florence Bauer, age 93, passed on to eternal life on December 8, 2024. She is survived by five children, Robert, Linda Romanski (Jeffery), Richard (Leslie), Donald (Kari), and William (Linda) and eight grandchildren. Most of her life was devoted to being the best mother and raising her children. She worked as an accountant for Milwaukee County. She cared for her...
Sophie Schilder
Dec 5, 2024
Sophie B. Schilder, a beacon of warmth and generosity, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on June 25, 1931, in the heart of Wisconsin, Sophie's life was a testament to the power of love, family, and service. As a devoted mother, Sophie's legacy is carried on through her sons, Gary, Jeff and his...
Lieselotte Curry
Dec 4, 2024
Passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024 at the age of 97. Lottie was born in Germany and met her husband, Don when he served in the military. They moved to WI when he was discharged. She taught herself English and held a job as a housecleaner. She was an avid golfer for many years and enjoyed travel. They had...
Kenneth Jankowski
Nov 29, 2024
Passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024 at the age of 82. Loving husband to the late Dianne for 57 years. Dear father to Julie Rose and Laura (Tony) Talavera. Beloved grandpa to Daniel Rose, Samantha and Lucas Talavera. Brother to Marlise, Marilyn, Jimmy, Freddy, Annie, Larry, Kevin, Billy, Sandy and the late Bob. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...
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