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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Violet Tolkacz

Violet Tolkacz

Jun 6, 2017

Tolkacz, Violet P. passed away on June 6, 2017 at the age of 96 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Raymond. Loving mother of Rae Ann (Michael) Mitchell and Mary Megna. Mother-in-law of Michael Megna. Proud grandmother of Jamie Melik, Michael (Jamie) Melik, James Megna, and Amy (Shaun) Rewolinski. Great-grandmother of Kairi & Leela Rewolinski and Lexy, Tess,...

Lenard Laehn

Lenard Laehn

Jun 6, 2017

Laehn, Lenard L. Of South Milwaukee, passed away June 6, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Eloisa Laehn. Loving father of Glen (Barbara) Laehn, Kathy (Tom Gabriel) Laehn, and Cindy (John) Janiszewski. Proud grandfather of Christopher, Nicole, Kenneth, Michelle, Steve, Laura, and Jamie. Great-grandfather of Aubrey, CJ, Connor, Jake, Serenity, Zoey, Alex, Zander, Summer...

Helen Rollman

Helen Rollman

Jun 6, 2017

Rollman, Helen M. Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life June 6, 2017 at the age of 96 years. Survived by family and friends. Cemetery service will be held on Saturday, July 1, at 10:00AM at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Cudahy.

George Yogurtian

George Yogurtian

Jun 1, 2017

Yogurtian, George passed away on June 1, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband of Gayle. Loving father of Gregory (Kimberly) and Melanie. Proud grandfather of Joshua and Calissa. Brother of James and Harry (Gloria). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral service at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 11:00AM. Visitation...

Jean Sobon

Jean Sobon

May 31, 2017

Passed away peacefully on May 31, 2017 at the age of 81. Preceded in death by her husband Francis. Loving mother to Chris (Natalie), Dan (Jackie), Cindy (Scot) and Bill (Juli). She is survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, her brother Father Otto and sister Eileen Weber. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Divine Mercy Parish (800...

Janet Budzisz

Janet Budzisz

May 31, 2017

Budzisz, Janet A. Of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Franklin, WI, passed away May 31, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Russell Budzisz. Loving mother of Thomas (Vicki) Budzisz, the late Mark Budzisz, and Paul Budzisz. Proud grandmother of Chelsea (Andy) Malueg, Greg (Amy) Budzisz, Alyssa (Hunter) Hobgood, Samantha (Matthew) Murphy, Christina, Jennifer, and...

Randy Stephan

Randy Stephan

May 31, 2017

Passed away peacefully on May 31, 2017, age 59. Preceded in death by his wife Laura. Loving father to Paul (Jaime) Stephan. Dear grandpa to Nico. Also survived by his brother Keith Stephan and sister Sue Lachapelle. Memorial visitation at the funeral home on Friday, June 9 from 4 to 6 pm with a memorial service at 6 pm.

George Ziarek

George Ziarek

May 30, 2017

Ziarek, George C. Of Oak Creek, Formerly of Hudson, Florida. Joined his wife Carol of 70 years on May 30, 2017 at the age of 92 years. Loving father of Gregory and Bonnie. Proud grandfather of Michael (Melissa), Chris, Scott, and Sarah. Great-grandfather of Aubrey, Sydney, and one more girl on the way. Dear brother of Esther Kintop. Further survived...

Mary Penrose

Mary Penrose

May 28, 2017

(nee Guiliani) Born on January 30, 1930 and passed away on May 28, 2017, age 87. Preceded in death by her husband Alfred J. Penrose, son Tyler G. Penrose, brothers Dominic and Louis Guiliani, and sister Lena Meyers. Loving mother to James A. (Carol) Penrose, Prudence (Greg) and Julianne (Nick) Penrose; Dear grandmother to Jennifer (Wes) Wanta and Angela (Nick)...

Sandra Kujac

Sandra Kujac

May 25, 2017

Kujac, Sandra M. (nee Smith) was called to Heaven unexpectedly on May 25, 2017 at the age of 57 years. Beloved wife of William "Bill." Loving mother of Samantha Rose (Jeremy Hamilton) and many of the girls of South Milwaukee's graduated class of 2009. Caring sister of Ronald. Further survived by friends, other relatives, and in-laws. Visitation on Thursday, June...

Elizabeth Tokarski

Elizabeth Tokarski

May 22, 2017

Tokarski, Elizabeth "Liz" Mae (nee Hicks) passed away on May 22, 2017 at the age of 80 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Chester. Loving mother of Stephen (Debbi), Kenny (Shannon), Mark (Maria), Diane (Mark) Schlueter, Lynn Falloretta (Mike Policastro) and Julie (Jim) Polum. Dear grandma of Brent (Lynn), Tim (Ashley), Aaron, Ryan (Mallory), Nick, Zach (Samantha), Stephanie,...

Elizabeth Murray

Elizabeth Murray

May 21, 2017

Murray Elizabeth R. (nee Molthen) of South Milwaukee. Born to eternal life May 21, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas K. Nicholson and the late Jack F. Murray M.D.. Loving mother of Mark (Jeanne) Nicholson, Mary (Darrell D.D.S.) Francis, Lisa (Karl) Holt, and Jack P. Murray. Dear grandmother of Jacquelyn (Ryan) Monfils, Nicole...

Melvin Fouts

Melvin Fouts

May 20, 2017

Fouts, Melvin V. Of Oak Creek, Found peace May 20, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Connie Fouts (nee Malek). Loving father of Gregory, Lawrence (Susan), Dennis, Ronald, and Michael Fouts. Proud grandfather of Angie (Jess) Warren, Tiffany (Nate) Breske, Fawn (fiance-Kevin Stevens) Fouts, Marie (Richard) Amini. Great-grandfather of his fishing buddy Travis, Mia, Hailee, Austyn,...

Pete Verburgt

Pete Verburgt

May 20, 2017

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Loving father to Bobbi (Jason) Kern and Nicole (Jason) Verburgt. Dear grandpa to Seth and Shelby. Beloved brother to Judy Delisle, Kathleen (Ken) Tischer, John Verburgt and Mike (Ramona) Verburgt. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Francis and Edith, and his brother Frank....

Linda Masnak

Linda Masnak

May 17, 2017

(nee Aamodt) Passed away May 17, 2017. Born November 1, 1952 to Burton and Marlys Aamodt. She was the third of six children. Survived by her loving husband Gary, step-daughter Morgan Masnak, siblings Marilyn (Gene) Behnke, Barbara (Jack) Ernest, Laurel (Bill) Wilson and Robert (Laura) Aamodt. Also survived by brothers-in-law Jeffrey Masnak, John Masnak and Michael Pauer, sisters-in-law Lisa Masnak...

Ardelle Freimark

Ardelle Freimark

May 14, 2017

Freimark, Ardelle C. (Nee Remick) Born to ETERNAL LIFE May 14th, 2017 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of Ronald Freimark for 58 years. She was a cherished and devoted Mother of Debbie (Don) Sievert, John Freimark and Dr. Michael Freimark as well as a treasured "Nana" to Kristin, Katee, Chadd, Ellee, Kelsee and Danny and 4 Great-Grandchildren....

Edith Sheridan

Edith Sheridan

May 8, 2017

Sheridan, Edith G. (nee Pillar) of Milwaukee, Born to eternal life May 8, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Giles. Loving mother of Glenn (Gigi), James (Doris), Thomas (Judith), Anne (ex- Marty Chojnacki), and Robert (Deborah) Sheridan. Proud grandmother of Timothy (Lindsay), Scott (Ann), Cynthia, Daniel (Jill), Kevin, Jason, Melissa, Eric (Billie Jo), Jennifer...

Carol Noyes

Carol Noyes

May 4, 2017

Passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the age of 80. Loving wife to Ronald G. Noyes. Beloved mother to Scott (Cathy), Sue, Steve, and Jim (Linda) Noyes. Adored by 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, relatives, and friends. Preceded by sister Nancy (Jim) Zurfluh. Carol worked as a registered nurse. She organized vacations and cooked and baked enough to feed...

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