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.

Elizabeth Lane

Elizabeth Lane

Sep 10, 2016

Lane, Elizabeth D. passed away on September 10, 2016 at the age of 72 years. Loving mother of Rodney (Mary) Milligan, Christopher Milligan, and Thomas Hewett. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Sister of Mary Jane (Tony) Mosloski. Preceded in death by her son, Dwayne Milligan, and her sister, Joann (Mack) Hewett. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Lisa Scherer

Lisa Scherer

Sep 9, 2016

Scherer, Lisa M. Born to Eternal Life on September 9, 2016 at the age of 42. Lisa is survived by her parents William and Evelyn, her brothers John (Alison) and Jason (Jaclyn), nephew Jack, nephew and godson Vincent, and nieces Lydia and Emmaline. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Marie Gombesky. Lisa lived on her own in South...

Betty Kasper

Betty Kasper

Sep 7, 2016

Kasper, Betty Ray (née Turner), born July 27, 1931 in Culpeper, VA passed away after a very long illness September 7, 2016 in South Milwaukee, WI. Loving Mother of Tom Kasper (Lynn) and Kathie Kasper Sullivan (Brian). Further survived by her brother-in-law, Festus (Junie) Hudson, Jr. Of Etlan, VA, nephew Chip (Karen) Hudson of Rixeyville, VA., Step-sister Zeta (Zippy) Estes...

David Wetzel

David Wetzel

Sep 7, 2016

Wetzel, David Anthony July 8,1950 - September 7, 2016. Although David was taken from this life too soon, he left us with many wonderful memories. He is survived by Lori and his children; Pamela (Ken), Catherine (Rob), David Jr., Jenna (Louie), Anthony David and 8 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Helen, and 8 siblings. Further survived by...

Jonathan Kunda

Jonathan Kunda

Sep 5, 2016

Kunda, Jonathan L. "Jon" Age 55 of Sun City, AZ, formerly of South Milwaukee, WI. August 10, 1961 – September 5, 2016. Jon is preceded in death by his father, Casimer (Casey) Kunda, step-father, Leo (Dick) Cournoyer, and step brothers, Dennis and James Cournoyer. Jon is survived by his mother, Josephine Cournoyer of Sun City, AZ; sisters: Peggy (Walter) Clark...

Lorraine Vander Weg

Lorraine Vander Weg

Sep 5, 2016

Vander Weg, Lorraine A. (Nee Peterson ) Of Oak Creek, Formerly of Crookston, MN passed away peacefully September 5, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Vander Weg. Loving mother of Carolyn (James) Taylor, Laurie (the late Arthur) Wozniak, Lee O'Malley, the late Peter Vander Weg, the late Michael Vander Weg, and Nancy (Lawrence)...

Dawn Palms

Dawn Palms

Sep 4, 2016

Passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the age of 55. She is survived by her parents Vernon and Nancy, husband LaVern, son Jason and two grandchildren Kaydin and Thorn. She is also survived by her brothers Doug and Brian, sister Colleen, niece Nicole and her special nephew Myles. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Mary Lou Boettge

Mary Lou Boettge

Sep 2, 2016

Boettge, Mary Lou C. Age 50. Of South Milwaukee, passed away after a long battle with illness on September 2, 2016. Beloved mother of Michael Boettge Jr. Loving sister of Karl (Christine) Addy, the late Heidi Addy, and the late Keith (Donna) Addy. She is survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death...

Henry Miklaszewski

Henry Miklaszewski

Aug 29, 2016

Miklaszewski, Henry B. Born into Eternal Life on August 29, 2016 in DePere, WI, formerly of South Milwaukee. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Braun) for 63 years. Loving father of Karen (Peter) Kaminsky, Laurie (Timothy) Sewall, Chris (Cheryl) Miklaszewski and Dawn (Sandy) McDonald. Proud and loving grandfather of Dr. Barton Mapes (Dr. Oriana Ly Mapes), Kathryn (Jeffrey Niehus) Kaminsky and...

Elaine Boyle

Elaine Boyle

Aug 27, 2016

Boyle, Elaine Geraldine (Née Glembin) Born into eternal life on August 27, 2016. Spouse to the late Jerome "Punch" Boyle, beloved mother of Patrick (Cheryl) Boyle and loving grandmother of Matthew. Further survived by in-laws Judy Petrzelka, Audrey Boyle, Virginia Glembin and many doting nieces and nephews. Adopted grandmother of Cody, Lindsay, Jacob and Jeff. Elaine was a long time...

Charlotte Goodman

Charlotte Goodman

Aug 26, 2016

Charlotte Goodman passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26th. She was 85 years old. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Goodman. She is survived by her children Thomas (Marilyn) Goodman, Ruth (Reidar) Strand, Laura (Tim) Obst, Dona (John) Varga, Carol (Steven) Burton and by her sister, MaryAnn (Joseph) Hannes, and her sister-in-law, Patricia Reyes. She was...

Barbara Goane

Barbara Goane

Aug 22, 2016

Born to Eternal Life on August 22, 2016 at the age of 78. Loving wife to John Goane of 56 years, marrying on August 27 1960. Beloved mother to Ken (Diana), Tom (Missy), John (Jenifer), Elizabeth (Randy) and Carolyn (Jason). Grandma to Katie, Robbie, Julie, Timothy, Caitlyn, John, Joshua, Emily, Joshua, Samuel and Grace. Also survived by her sister Margaret...

Richard Malecki

Richard Malecki

Aug 22, 2016

Malecki, Richard J. passed away August 22, 2016 at the age of 61 years. Loving father of Samantha. Grandpa of Nilla (dog). Brother of Thomas, John, and Michele "Mickey". Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Wisconsin Humane Society or any other animal rescue are appreciated. "You may say I'm a...

Germaine Maczka

Germaine Maczka

Aug 21, 2016

Maczka, Germaine C. (nee Bladecki) Passed away August 21, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Thadeus Maczka. Loving mother of Paul (Naomi) Maczka, the late Jerome (Sue) Maczka, Mary (John) Williams, Tom Maczka, Joanne (Dennis) Makarewicz, and Martin (Lori) Maczka. Proud grandmother of Eric (Maria), Robyn (Robb), JJ, Ben, Mark, Kyle, Gary (Carrie), Janis...

James Hale

James Hale

Aug 12, 2016

Hale, Sharon J. (nee Stolpa) Dec. 7, 1938 - March 26, 2016, Hale James L. Aug. 24, 1939 - Aug. 12, 2016 Best friends and soul mates for 62 years, "Sugy and Sug" are now reunited. Beloved parents of Sandy (Shawn) Tekaver and Scotty (Amy) Hale. Loving grandparents of Breana and Jenni Stasiak. Sharon was preceded in death by her...

Donald Osborne

Donald Osborne

Aug 11, 2016

Osborne, Donald W. passed away August 11, 2016 at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of Ellen (nee Rowland). Loving father of Melanie (Jack) Takerian and Michael (Tricia). Proud grandfather of Emily, Payton, Taylor, Jack, Olivia, Elijah, and Gabriel. Further survived by his in-laws, Karen (Tom) Sedlacek, Bob (Diana) Rowland, Pat (Patsy) Rowland, Ruth Rowland, & Tim (Katie) Rowland;...

Kenneth Lennartz

Kenneth Lennartz

Aug 9, 2016

Lennartz, Kenneth J. Reunited with his family in heaven on Aug. 9, 2016, at the age of 80. Dearest friend of Carolyn (Cari) Marks and lifelong friend of John Manoil. Preceded in death by his wife Shirley, parents John and Alvina Lennartz, brothers Donald and Leroy Lennartz, sisters Joyce Theisen, Carol Jurenka, and Doris Lauerman. Loving brother of Violet Tolkacz....

Catherine Vitrano

Catherine Vitrano

Aug 9, 2016

Vitrano, Catherine S. (nee Schoofs) passed away on August 9, 2016 at the age of 99 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Anthony. Loving mother of Joseph (Linda) and Antoinette. Proud grandmother of Vince (Nicole), Nicholas (Megan), Emily (Justin), Mario (Christina) Ciofani, & Dominic Ciofani. Great-Grandmother of Ella, Max, Olivia, Halley, Calla, and Jacob. Sister of Theodore (Helen)...

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