Obituaries

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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Colleen Mattes

Colleen Mattes

Apr 7, 2017

Passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017, age 66. Preceded in death by her husband Douglas Paul Mattes Sr. Loving mother to Rachel Lynn Herwig (nee Mattes) and Douglas Paul Mattes Jr. Grandma to Robert Douglas, Kayla Colleen and Brock James. Great-grandma to Nora Andrea Simpson. Also survived by her brother Dennis Costigan and sister Robin Perkie. Visitation Friday, April...

Mary Weiss

Mary Weiss

Apr 6, 2017

Mary J. Weiss passed away on April 6, 2017. Beloved girlfriend of John Strand. Loving sister of Deborah, Patricia (Daryl) Kaufman, Andrew, and Robert. Preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Audrey, and her grandparents, Bernard and Francis Milosch, and Leo Weiss. Survived by her nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Private services will be held.

Robert Sobotta

Robert Sobotta

Apr 6, 2017

Passed peacefully with his family by his side on April 6, 2017 at the age of 75. Bob was the beloved husband of 50 years to Ann (Lisowski), beloved father of Cheryl Massman (Ron) and Steven Sobotta and beloved grandpa of Logan and Kayla Massman. Bob was born in Arcadia, WI on January 18, 1942 to Conrad and Esther (Kokott)....

Catherine Christenson

Catherine Christenson

Apr 5, 2017

Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, age 94. Preceded in death by her husband Harold. Loving mother to the late James Christenson, the late David Christenson, Cathie (Paul) Woita, Sandi (Donald) Engler, Patrick (Vicki) Christenson, Joanie (Kevin) Vander Pluym, Sue (Joel) Breen, Bob (Claudette) Christenson, and Sherri Sellers. Beloved grandmother to the late Mike LeBrasseur, Tiffany Schwabe,...

Irene Pavlik

Irene Pavlik

Apr 1, 2017

Pavlik, Irene A. passed away peacefully with her family at her side on April 1, 2017 at the age of 92 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband of 58 years, Andrew. Loving mother and friend of Robert (Sonja), Donald (Robin), Susan, James (the late Michele), Jean (David) Windler, and Nancy (George) Guenette. Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and...

Barbara Parobek

Barbara Parobek

Apr 1, 2017

Parobek, Barbara J. Of Cudahy, passed away April 1, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Private services.

Carrie Ann Roll

Carrie Ann Roll

Mar 30, 2017

Roll, Carrie Ann (nee Peed) Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life March 30, 2017 at the age of 38 years. Beloved mother of Kendall Marie Slomczewski. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering on Thursday, June 8, from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the funeral home chapel.

Marissa Kaeding

Marissa Kaeding

Mar 28, 2017

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the age of 27. Loving daughter to Uwe and Janet. Dear sister to Susan Alexandra. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on Monday, April 3 from 10 to 11 am with a service to follow. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Harriet Pritchard

Harriet Pritchard

Mar 28, 2017

Family not having any services at this time.

Liduvina Stensland

Liduvina Stensland

Mar 25, 2017

Found peace on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the age of 63. Loving wife to Stephen. Daughter to Celia Alvarado and the late Euripides Alvarado. Sister to Euripides (Doreen Brewer) Alvarado-Ortiz Jr, Enaida Alvarado, Adalia Burnham, Nancy Alvarado and Thomas Alvarado. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday, March 31 from...

Joseph Janka

Joseph Janka

Mar 25, 2017

Janka Jr., Joseph Of South Milwaukee, Passed away March 25, 2017 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of Eleanore Janka (nee Bielski). Loving father of Madeline (Joseph) Zindrick, David (Candice) Janka, Barbara (Glen) Klinow, Michael (Janet) Janka, Shirley Pik, and Dawn (Leon) Leech. Dear brother of Elmer Janka, Adeline Sveicek, and Violet Goss. Further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren...

Regina Valuch

Regina Valuch

Mar 23, 2017

Valuch, Regina Born to Eternal Life on March 23, 2017 at the age of 65 years. Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Frances (nee Konkel) Valuch. Survived by her sister Frances Luehrs, her nephew Brian Paul (Kirsten) Luehrs and their children; Anna, Clara and Georgia Luehrs, her nephew Douglas Richard (Mary) Luehrs and their children; Luke, Drew, Jack...

James Ellsworth

James Ellsworth

Mar 20, 2017

No services being held at this time.

Karen Schultz

Karen Schultz

Mar 20, 2017

No services being held at this time.

Willard Hilinske

Willard Hilinske

Mar 20, 2017

Hilinske, Willard C. "Red" Of Neshkoro, formerly of South Milwaukee. Passed away March 20, 2017 at the age of 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Hilinske. Loving father of Lana (Tom) Sluga, the late Judi Hilinske, Daniel (Elaine) Hilinske, the late Marje Hilinske, Mike (Denise) Hilinske, Debbie (Leo) Mandujano, and Jeanne (Bruce) Christensen. Proud grandfather of Tim, Katie,...

Ronald Raether

Ronald Raether

Mar 18, 2017

Raether, Ronald Raymond Born to Eternal Life on March 18, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Elaine Raether. Loving husband of the late Janet Helen (nee Meier). Loving father of Renee (Rick) LeMonds and Rochelle Thomas (Greg Eckert). Dear grandpa of Ryan and Robert LeMonds. Dear brother of the late Richard...

Margaret Barranco

Margaret Barranco

Mar 17, 2017

The family of Margaret Barranco is not having services at this time.

Robert Koss

Robert Koss

Mar 17, 2017

Koss, Robert passed away on March 17, 2017 at the age of 72 years. Loving father of Michael (Bonnie), Mara (Laura), and Jerome (Mandy). Proud grandfather of Jacob and Brandon. Brother of George, Priscilla, and Randy. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Robert was a friend to all. A genuine, well liked, nice guy. He will be...

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