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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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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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