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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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Judith Nash
Jul 10, 2017
Nash, Judith M. Passed away peacefully on Monday July 10, 2017. Loving wife of 54 years to Dennis Nash. Loving mother of Debra (Randall) Ahlborn, Michael Nash, and Tracy Marie Nash. Proud grandmother of Sydney Marie, Brice and Tyler. Loving sister of Carolyn Falvey, and Nick Santilli. Dear sister in law of David Nash and Janice (Charles) Dreher. Further survived...
Berdyne Braier
Jul 10, 2017
Born to Eternal Life on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the age of 80. Loving wife to John Braier for 58 years. Beloved mother to Bonnie and Connie Braier. Grandmother to Spencer, Kristian Braier and Melanie Georgian. Also survived by her siblings Erdith Kniezic, Arden Peterson, Clarece Kuswa and Joan Peterson. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....
Carol Tollefson
Jul 10, 2017
Born to Eternal Life on Monday, July 10, 2017, age 70. Preceded in death by her husband Timothy S. Tollefson. Loving mother to Scott, Allen (Vicki), Kim (Eric), Tom, Fred (Nellida) and Brad. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, July 15 from 1 to 3 pm with a service to follow....
Dale Schwertfeger
Jul 9, 2017
Passed away on his birthday, July 9, 2017 at the age of 78. Survived by his brother Gary (Yvonne) Schwertfeger and his two sisters Faith (John) Norton and Lyla Schroeder. Further survived by his loving niece Heather, other nieces and nephews, special grand-nephew Grant, beloved cousin Ralph and family, many other cousins and dear friends. Visitation at St. John's Lutheran...
Sally Yesbeck
Jul 7, 2017
Yesbeck, Sally A. (nee Wisniewski) Of Oak Creek, Born to eternal life July 7, 2017 at the age of 71 years. Beloved wife of Bob Yesbeck. Loving mother of Chris (Nikki) Yesbeck and Dan (Kristine) Yesbeck. Proud grandmother of Madison, Ryan, Michael, Anna, Donovan, and Paulson. Dear sister of the late Ronald (Eugenie) Dadian Wisniewski. Also survived by her 2...
Paul Burkhardt
Jul 2, 2017
Paul D. Burkhardt, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Susan, cherished father of Paul, Katherine and step-daughter Monica (Justin), loving and proud grandfather of Isa, Vivian and Leo. Further survived by his sister Yvonne and brothers Merrick and John along with many cousins, nieces and nephews and numerous lifelong friends....
Eugene Zawikowski
Jun 23, 2017
Eugene "Gene" Zawikowski The last surviving son of Jennie Zawikowski Hoffman and Joseph Zawikowski died on June 23, 2017. Self nicknamed "Cuzzy", he was a man of diverse talents. Although service during WWII interfered with his formal education, his intellect and wit were sharp. He was simultaneously on the management side of collective bargaining for the city of Cudahy and...
Allen Rayeske
Jun 22, 2017
Passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the age of 63. Beloved son to Lowell and the late Shirley Rayeske. Loving father to Ryan (Carrie), Josh, Jenna (Jeffery), and Hayley (Antonio) Hudson. Dear grandfather to Owen and Lucas. Also survived by his sister Jean (John) Langowski, ex wife Nora Rayeske, other relatives...
Allyn Sweet
Jun 20, 2017
Sweet, Allyn J. Age 86, passed away peacefully June 20th at his home under the care of his family and hospice. Born in Milwaukee, January 25, 1931 to Jerome and Elvera (Mueller) Sweet. Allyn was a graduate of Messmer High School and Marquette University B.A. Business. Allyn retired from Milwaukee County Social Services in 1993 after 25 years as a...
Dolores Herzog
Jun 20, 2017
Born in Kewaunee, WI on December 30, 1936 to Edward and Hattie Jergenson. Passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the age of 80. Loving mother to David (Ana), Danny (Kathy), Doug (Renee), Dennis (Bobbie), Dale, and Denise (Brian) Wendlick. Dear grandmother to 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Sister to Edward and Roland. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other...
John Annen
Jun 20, 2017
Annen, John Jr. passed away on June 20, 2017 at the age of 91 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Ruth (nee Zielinski). Loving father of Kurt (Lynn), Jean (Bill) Knauf, Colleen Kaufman, Mary, and Michael (Sandra). Proud grandpa of Brandon, Caitlin, Melissa, Natalie, Jonathon, Emily, Madison, Maria, Julia, and Anthony. Great-grandpa of Aria, Jack, and Sophia. Brother...
Margaret Christ
Jun 18, 2017
Christ, Margaret V. (Nee Brophey) Age 79, died June 18, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband Cletus. Loving mother of Colleen (David) Hovde and grandmother of Rebecca Christ, Robert (Becca) La Rock and Danielle Roman. Further survived by son Gerald (Pam) Christ her three favorite cousins (and friends) John (Ginger) Bong, Susie (Jim) Bartlett, and Lynn Louise Bernier (Lelan)...
Mildred Krzywkowski
Jun 16, 2017
Krzywkowski, Mildred Of Eagle River, former Cudahy. Passed away on June 16th, 2017 at the age of 93. Loving mother of Lenore (Alan) Busack, Richard, Annette, Christine, and Valerie (Mark) Malzacher. Further survived by 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her loving husband George Krzywkowski. Mildred and George were the owners of Sandy Beach...
Joseph Pelland
Jun 15, 2017
Was born at home with the assistance of a midwife to Dr. Manthei, A Co. Dr of the C&H Copper Co.on the 28th of April 1925 in Lake Linden, Michigan in the UP. A Uper. he attended St. Joseph Grade School and Lake Linden High School. Graduating in 1943. Drafted into the Army in World War II. After the war,...
Mary Ann Lisowski
Jun 14, 2017
Lisowski Mary Ann V. (nee Zeznanski) formerly of South Milwaukee. Found peace June 14, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Love of her life and best fishing partner of the late Leonard J. Lisowski. Loving mother of Michael (Eileen) Lisowski, LeAnn (Thomas) Johnson, Pamela (Robbin) Polinske, the late Jeffrey (Susan) Lisowski, Patrick (Lisa) Lisowski, and Lori (Joseph) Finn. Proud...
Claudine Gawlak
Jun 14, 2017
Gawlak, Claudine J. was called home to Jesus on June 14, 2017 at the age of 85 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Edward. Loving mother of Jeanette (Les) Lautenbach, Janice, and Jennie (Curtiss) Gosh. Proud grandmother of Bradley (Nancy) Lautenbach, Debbie (Dave) Taylor, Robbie (Allie) Lautenbach, Anthony Parker, John Parker, Steve Jasunas, Johnnie Rait, Jessica (Sam) Hartman,...
Emily Griffin
Jun 11, 2017
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the age of 89. Loving wife to Curtis. Beloved mother to Wade (Nancy). Grandma to Jacob and Adam and great-grandma to Jacob and Megan. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her brother Alex. Private services will be held.
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