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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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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...
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
Edward Madson
Mar 13, 2017
Madson, Edward B. passed away on March 13, 2017 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of Lynda Kotte. Loving father of Cass Commander, United States Navy (Laura) and Quinn (Jenni). Proud grandfather of Henry, Scarlett, Solomon, and Madelyn. Son of Eileen and the late Milo. Brother of Linda (Bob) Olson and Pat (Steve) Warner. Private services will be...
Robert Swanson
Mar 13, 2017
Robert passed away on Monday March 13th, 2017. He was the husband of Virginia Ann Swanson who proceeded him to heaven. Robert was the father of Donald F. Swanson (Kansas City), Marlene Swanson, Maureen Swanson (proceeded in death) and Jean Ann Schjodt (Denver, CO). He leaves behind four grandchildren; Zackary, Louise, Amanda and Alexander as well as six great grandchildren....
Michael Pera
Mar 13, 2017
Pera, Michael Passed away March 13, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Loving father of Marc Pera. Following Michael's wishes, no services were held.
Barbara Finch
Mar 12, 2017
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the age of 78. Loving wife to Thomas Finch. Beloved mother to Rebecca (Peter) Rehak and Cynthia (William) Meyer. Grandma to Andrew Rehak, Sophia and Margaret Meyer. Also survived by her brother Daniel and sister Marie. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation on Thursday, March 16...
Ernestine Boisits
Mar 9, 2017
Peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by her son Stephen, daughter Barbara, brothers Josef and Otto as well as her sister Emmi. Loving wife to Frank for 65 years. Beloved mother to Gerald. Grandmother to Michelle (Ed), Kevin (Danielle), Nick (Katie), Jake (Amy) and Lindsey. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren,...
Cynthia Buchholz
Mar 7, 2017
BUCHHOLZ, CYNTHIA ("CINDY JOHNSON") LYNN Of Franklin, WI, went to be with Jesus, on March 7, 2017 at the age of 67 yrs, at Vitas Hospice Unit, The Lutheran Home, after a struggle with Lymphoma Non Hodgkin's brain cancer. She was surrounded by her immediate family. Loving wife to; Edward Buchholz. Beloved parent to; Cindy (Brian) Holbrook, & Brad Buchholz....
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