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Recent Obituaries in South Milwaukee, WI
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
Paul Olson
Aug 8, 2016
Olson, Paul M. Of Milwaukee, formerly of South Milwaukee. Passed away August 8, 2016 at the age of 51 years. Beloved son of Carol Stolpa "Olson" and Emery Olson. Preceded in death by 1 sister. Survived by 4 brothers, 1 sister, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service Monday, August 22 at 11:30AM at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church. 900...
Ralph Pawlarczyk
Aug 7, 2016
Pawlarczyk, Ralph J. Of St. Francis, Born to eternal life August 7, 2016 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Judy Pawlarczyk. Loving father of Ruth (Mark) Mortensen, Frank (Terri) Pawlarczyk, and Suzanne (Mark) Torn. Proud grandfather of Tyler, Sam, Shania (his one and only granddaughter), Dan, Jake, and Timmy. Dear brother of Delores (the late Robert) Rogers,...
Leonard Holewski
Aug 6, 2016
Holewski, Leonard F. Sr. passed away on August 6th, 2016 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Joanne G. (nee Hittman) for 59 years. Loving father of Debby (Dave) Tolzman, Leonard Jr. (Cheryl), Yvonne (Jerry) Szymcak and Steve. Proud Grandfather of Mike, Matt, Steve Jr., Joe and Marty. Caring brother of Irene. Further survived by nieces, nephews other...
Mary Cornell
Jul 31, 2016
Mary Jo Cornell passed away July 31, 2016 at the age of 58 after an eight year battle with cancer. Loving wife to Steve. Beloved daughter of Harry and Geraldine Glinecki. Sister of Gary and Jim Glinecki. Mother of Ryan (Tavia) Gavinski. Aunt of Drew Glinecki. Grandmother of Chase and Owen. Daughter-in-law to Margery and Clarence Cornell. Sister-in-law to Cynthia...
Richard Knitter
Jul 30, 2016
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the age of 58. Loving husband to Karen. Beloved father to Jason (Jenell) and Shawn (Rebekkah). Grandpa to Rylan, Grayson and Violet. Brother to Michael (Gail), Sally (Dale) and Joseph (Carolyn). Further survived by his mother Mable, best friends Mark and Kim as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....
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