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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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James Deluca
Mar 5, 2017
DeLuca, James J. passed away on March 5, 2017 at the age of 92 years. Beloved husband of Louella (nee Jacobsen). Loving father of John (Maribeth), Marie (Roland) Roe, David, Robert (Deb), and Michael (Jill). Proud grandfather of William (Jade), Matthew (Danielle), Lauren (Gus) Krejcha, Michael (Molly) Otto, Matthew (Samantha) Otto, Kelvin Roe, Bryan Roe, Justin, Nina, and Douglas. Great-grandfather...
Christine Van Kylen
Mar 5, 2017
Found peace on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the age of 67. She is survived by her loving brothers Gary (Jenefer), Gregory (Sharon), Dennis (Nancy) and sister Sandra (Thomas) Balestrieri. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Christine will be interred privately at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery at a later date.
Matthew Morris
Mar 2, 2017
Morris Sr., Matthew "Bud" Of Cudahy, Found peace March 2, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy Morris. Loving father of John (the late Judith) Morris, the late Timothy (Barbara) Morris, Gregory (Julie) Morris, Amy (Bob) Kline, Terry (Angie) Morris, Matthew Jr. (Jill) Morris, Wendy (Nick) Laehn, and Peter (Felicia) Morris. Proud grandfather of 18 grandchildren...
Shannon Betancourt
Mar 1, 2017
Found peace on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the age of 45. She was a cancer survivor and had a love for animals. Loving wife to Joseph. Beloved mother to Amberlyn, Brooke, Alexander and Rudi. Daughter to Dennis and RoseAnne Gerber. Grandmother to Jasey and Adella. Further survived by her sister Lori, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation on...
Diane Schuette
Feb 28, 2017
Schuette, Diane (Nee Balcerowski) Found peace February 28, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Sr. "Jack". Loving mother of Dan, Jackie (Kip) Bliss, Mel Jr. (Sandy), the late John (the late Lori), the late Joe (Donna), the late Lloyd. Further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Memorial service on Sunday, March...
Bernadine Welch
Feb 25, 2017
Welch, Bernadine T. (nee Badzinski) of Milwaukee went to Heaven on February 25, 2017 at the age of 84. She was born in Milwaukee and graduated from Notre Dame High School. She was married to James Vincent Welch who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son James (Susan) Welch, daughter Jean (Robert A.) Walczykowski (nee Welch), grandsons...
Angeline Salopek
Feb 24, 2017
Salopek, Angeline A. (nee Anderson) Found peace February 24, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank Salopek. Loving mother of Ray (Dawne) Salopek, the late Tony Salopek, and the late Terry Salopek. Proud grandmother of Kim Salopek, Kyle (Marissa) Salopek, Chrissy (Eric) Metzger, Karin Salopek, Alecia Blasing, Amanda (Gary) Berndsen, and Tyler Blasing. Great-grandmother...
Donald Roberts
Feb 19, 2017
Passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017, age 94. Preceded in death by his wife Agnes. Loving father to Pamela (Michael) Kramer, Daniel (Susan) Roberts and David (Mary) Roberts. Grandfather to Scott (Christina) Kramer, Steven (Majbritt) Kramer, Andrea (Eric) Maloney, Laura (Josh) O"Brien, Lee Roberts and Grant Roberts. Great-grandfather to Nora, Evan, Oliver and Mairead. Also survived by nieces, nephews,...
Dolores Yokich
Feb 15, 2017
Yokich, Dolores L. "Dolly" (nee Wojtysiak) Born to eternal life on February 15, 2017 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Milan Yokich. Loving mother of Claude (Chris) Wojtysiak, and Tom (Marilyn) Jozwik. Proud grandmother of Heather (Kerry), Erica, Gayle (Al), Angie, Katie (Franz), and Stevie. GG of Karinna, Kiara, Skyler, and Sage. Dear sister of...
Francine Zegarowicz
Feb 11, 2017
Francine G. Zegarowicz passed away on February 11, 2017 at the age of 87 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Joseph. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Edward) Keppelmann, Stephan, and Jocelyne (André) Dalton. Proud grandmother of Jeremy, Jakob, Emilee, Lucas, and Henry. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Private services were held.
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...
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