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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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Avalon Krygier

Avalon Krygier

Nov 10, 2017

Krygier, Avalon B. (nee Zynda) passed away on November 10, 2017 at the age of 100 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband of 61 years, Roman. Loving mother of Dee (Rick) Pracki. Proud grandmother of Kristin, Karen, and Kevin (Krystal). Great-grandmother of Taylor, Kendyll, Kaitlyn, Elizabeth, Addison, Kaleb, and Kody. Avalon was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Judith Witt

Judith Witt

Nov 8, 2017

Passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer. Loving wife of 47 years to Neil A. Witt. Beloved mother of Sarah (Lance) Bento and Jessica (AJ) Tegt. Adored grandma of Camren, Selena, and Eli Bento, Madeline and Jacob Tegt, along with many grand pets. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Elaine and Walter Walker, sister Jean Walker,...

Patricia Schiefer

Patricia Schiefer

Nov 6, 2017

Schiefer, Patricia A. (nee Polecheck) passed away on November 6, 2017 at the age of 82 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Hugh. Loving mother of Stuart (Carol) Schiefer and Cheryl (Jeffrey) Kitzke. Proud grandmother of Tamara (Bryan) Kroes, Amanda (Chris) Gruber, Casandra (Sam) Dekeyser, Adam Schiefer, Kendall (Michael) Emerson, and Adrianne (Steven) Broeker. Great-grandmother of Tehya, Paisley,...

Theresa Schultz

Theresa Schultz

Nov 6, 2017

Schultz, Theresa L. passed away on November 6, 2017 at the age of 56 years. Beloved daughter of Maryellen and the late John. Loving sister of Christine and John. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 4:30PM-7:30PM. Funeral service will be at the funeral home on Sunday...

Gary Van Kylen

Gary Van Kylen

Nov 5, 2017

Passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the age of 73. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Isabelle Van Kylen and sister Christine. Loving husband to Jene and beloved father to Vanessa (Joe) Klein, Andrea (Johnny) Cichowski and Amanda (Terry) Chaffer. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, his brothers Greg (Sharon) and Dennis (Nancy)...

Albert Clasen

Albert Clasen

Nov 4, 2017

Clasen, Albert H. Passed away peacefully on November 4, 2017 at the age of 85. Loving husband of Jean Clasen (Nee Hughes). Loving brother of Mary Ruth (Late David) Liegler, Robert (Donnarae) Clasen, Don (Susan) Clasen, Rae (Late Leslie) Lunsford, and Lee (Nancy) Clasen. Further survived by lots and lots of nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents...

Mary Weiss

Mary Weiss

Nov 1, 2017

Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her parents William and Minnie Weiss, and sister Kathleen (Joseph) Geletko. She is survived by her brothers William (Maureen) Weiss and James (the late Mary Lou) Weiss and sister Lois (the late Dr. John T.) Schmitz. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Karla Harris

Karla Harris

Nov 1, 2017

Karla Nimphius Harris, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Loving wife of Clarence for 31 wonderful years, and cherished mother to Casey (Jacob Wood), and Claren. Beloved sister of Kris (John) Richardson-Smith, and Kurt (Krista) Nimphius. Treasured niece of Betty Nimphius. Second mother to Vittoria, Asako, Nicole and Tony. Confidant, mentor, and friend to countless nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Marybeth Turner-Robinson

Marybeth Turner-Robinson

Oct 31, 2017

Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by her husbands William R. Turner and Larry P. Robinson, brother James Mannasmith and step-daughter Joan (Clem) Augustynowicz. Loving mother to Michael (Elizabeth) Turner and step-mother to Susan (Dave) Drosner, Stephen Turner and Christopher (Adrienne) Robinson. Proud grandmother of Laura (James) Schrieber, John...

Patricia Trauernicht

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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