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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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Lucy Kleman
Feb 10, 2017
Lucy Kleman (nee Laska) passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the age of 88 years. She was the loving wife of Alfred Kleman for 68 years. Beloved mother of Alan (Joanne), Ronald (Marianne) and Paulette (Dennis) Koziol. She missed Alfred daily since his passing in March 2015. Cherished grandmother of Dr. Ariel Kleman, MD and David Koziol....
Gordon Fischer
Feb 10, 2017
Born to Eternal Life on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia and daughter Claudia. Loving father to Christine (Wayne) Zwicke and Cathleen Schallock. Grandpa to Kelly. Memorial visitation on Wednesday, February 15 at the funeral home from 5 to 7 pm with a service to follow.
Vincent Gruchalski
Feb 10, 2017
Gruchalski, Vincent M., beloved husband of Jolynne, loving father of Marco (Janna), Angela, Jessica, and Justin (Ashley) Soto. Proud grandfather of Maverick, Elizabeth, Sienna, and soon-to-be Wesley. Caring son of Renata and the late Chester. Brother of Eric. Uncle of Tara. Passed away on February 10, 2017 at the age of 60 after a strong battle with cancer. Visitation at...
Christine Metz
Feb 6, 2017
Born on March 3rd, 1965, was called to heaven on February 6th, 2017 after battling with cancer. Daughter of Albert and Carla Metz. Sister of Albert, Michael, Danny and Lori (Tom). Loving mother of Amanda, Alan (Casey), Alyssa (Derek). Proud Grandmother of Alexis and Hunter. Further survived plenty of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation from 12 pm...
Helaine Klamrowski
Feb 6, 2017
(Nee Panoff) Passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the age of 79. Wife of the late Walter "Wally" Klamrowski. Mother of Gayla (James) Weber, Derek (Lynette) Klamrowski, Walter Jr. "Chip" Klamrowski. Grandmother of Melissa (Dustin), Nicole (Tyler) Peartree, Andrew, Megan, Katie and great-grandmother of Judah, Zoey, Teghan and Nolan. Preceded in death by her sisters. Memorial visitation on...
Michael Gunderson
Feb 4, 2017
Gunderson, Michael A. Of South Milwaukee, Found peace February 4, 2017 at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband of Lynn Gunderson for 32 years. Loving father of Dora, Joseph, and John. Proud grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Special little buddy's - Emilio Schwager and Ethan Arndt. Dear brother of Raymond (Mary) Gunderson, Diane (Norman) Stensland, Kathy (Russell)...
Jeffrey Crane
Feb 4, 2017
Found peace on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the age of 47. Loving husband to Lisa Crane. Father to Jeffrey, Caitlin and Sarah. Son to Donald and Bonita. Brother to Lisa (John) Coury and Rebecca (Todd) Tomczak. Also survived by his mother and father-in-law Pamela and Michael Horst, brother-in-law Michael (Corrisa) Horst and sister-in-law Laura (Bill) Neeb. Further survived by...
Robert Rohleder
Jan 31, 2017
Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 85. Loving husband to Jane for 65 years. Beloved father to Robin (Richard) Herrmann and Louise Ann (Ted) Rehl. Grandfather to Vanessa (Scott) Schmoll and Robert Williams. Great-grandfather to Evan and Eric Schmoll. Also survived by his sister-in-law Patricia Lee, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and...
William Messner
Jan 29, 2017
Messner, William H. "Poncho" Of Cudahy, Has moved on to his next adventure on January 29, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Loving father of the late Billie (Jim) Stoll, Tony (Rachelle) Messner, Susie Brandstetter, and Mary (Don) Messner- Evje. Beloved longtime companion of the late Joan Praderelli. Proud grandpa of Valerie Stoll, Steven (Sandra Yau) Stoll, Michael (Jena)...
William Beckner
Jan 27, 2017
Biography of Colonel William E. Beckner (Ret.) Colonel Beckner was born June 18, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration-Marketing from California State University at Sacramento, California in 1963. He was awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Business Administration in 1975 from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. The...
Angeline Langteau
Jan 24, 2017
Langteau, Angeline H. "Angie" (nee Kowalski) is now with God, in heaven reunited with her parents John & Josephine Kowalski, Jan. 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Langteau for 66 years. Loving mother of John Langteau, Linda Wunder, and Kim (Dave) Blasing. Proud grandmother of Gina Langteau, Erika (Ben) Finch, Alyssa Baewer, Alecia Blasing, Mandi (Gary) Berndsen, and...
Alfred Truszynski
Jan 22, 2017
Truszynski, Alfred R. passed away on January 22, 2017 at the age of 90 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Delores. Loving father of Judith (Dennis) Kuhn, Joan (James) Strand, and Allan (Christal) Truszynski. Proud grandfather of Jonathan (Jenny) Kuhn, Jason Kuhn, Jeffrey (Terra) Strand, Janelle (Benjamin) Bretel, Amanda (Joseph) Ziegler, Barbara Truszynski, Kellie Truszynski, and Jacob Truszynski....
Sylvia Marzec
Jan 21, 2017
(Nee Plachinski) Found peace on Saturday, January 21, 2017, age 93. Preceded in death by her husband Roman. Mother to Roman R. (Karen) Marzec and Darlene Wargolet. Grandma to Robyn (Shawn) Kelly, Douglas (Courtney) Marzec, Amber (Anthony) Crawley and Adam Wargolet. Great-grandma to Owen, Eli and Anthony. Also survived by other family and friends. Private services will be held.
George Bink
Jan 16, 2017
Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the age of 88. Loving husband of 60 years to Ramona. Loving father to Tim (Pamela), David (Sandy), Daniel, Gregory (Gay), Patricia (Mark), Peggy (James) and Gary. Also survived by very dear grandchildren Matthew and Michelle and many other dear grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Further survived by his brother Frank (Joan). Visitation...
Virginia Arenas
Jan 12, 2017
Arenas, Virginia M. (nee Cantu) lost her battle with ovarian cancer on January 12, 2017 at the age of 80 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Hilavon J. Arenas. Loving mother of Deborah (Donald) Hecker, Jennifer (Alexander) Popovich, and Robin (John) Fleischer. Proud grandmother of Justin, Jason, Victoria, Lisa, Genna, Tony, Daniel, Jacqueline, Elizabeth, Alexander Jr., Michaelgina. Great-grandmother...
Joan Hastings
Jan 9, 2017
Hastings, Joan M. passed away on January 9, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Loving mother of Michael (Carolyn) and Matthew (Patty). Proud grandmother of Trevor, Blake, Mia, and Fredrick. Best friend and loving companion of Leroy Larson. Sister of Kathy (Richie) Graczyk, Jim (Rosie) Chronert, Ellen Chronert, Bob (Kathy) Chronert, and John (Sharon) Chronert. Preceded in death by...
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