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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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Mary Troyer
Oct 2, 2024
Born to Eternal Life on October 2, 2024 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Duayne Troyer. Loving mother of Bob (Catherine) Troyer, Kurt Troyer, Margaret (Kevin) Gruber, and Kathy (Craig Sr.) Wroblewski. Proud grandmother of Jenifer, Daniel, Michael, Nicole, David, Stephen, David, Jeremy, Sarah, Jessica, Amanda, Cassandra, Rebecca, Craig Jr., and many great-grandchildren. Private services will...
Bernice Czarnezki
Sep 28, 2024
Bernice Evelyn West Czarnezki, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted community volunteer, passed away peacefully at the age of 98. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Victor and Katherine Leben, Bernice was one of three children, preceded in death by her brothers Victor (Janet) and Robert (Dee) Leben. During World War II, Bernice contributed to the war effort by working in...
Jack Dietz
Sep 25, 2024
Jack was born in Milwaukee on February 06, 1945, and raised in Oak Creek. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Wieselman, nephew Frank Dietz, close friends Carol, Jennifer, Jessica, and Jacob along with a host of other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Welechowski Dietz, his brother and his parents. Jack was a...
Dannette Gnas
Sep 22, 2024
Passed away peacefull into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on September 22, 2024 at the age of 77. Loving wife to Pete Gnas for 59 years. Dear mother to Peter (late Laura) and the late Tammy. Beloved grandmother to Gary, Ryan, Sarah, Tyler, Paige and Jeremy. Further survived by her sister Pamela (late Gary), nieces, nephews, other relatives...
Frank Janusiak
Sep 14, 2024
Frank passed away peacefully on Saturday September 14, 2024, at the age of 80, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born December 18, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary Janusiak as well as his brothers Ervin, Joseph, Walter and John. He is survived by his only sister, Regina Ueberfluss (Frank), brother Edward Janusiak (Barbara), and his sister-in-law...
Paulette Gresser
Sep 13, 2024
PAULETTE A. GRESSER of Oak Creek, WI age 78 passed away on September 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was Born on April 27, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI Paulette's life was marked by her loving relationships and the family she cherished and loved daily. Paulette is survived by her spouse of 55 years of marriage to Marvin Gresser...
Richard Bartoshevich
Sep 9, 2024
God opened his loving arms on September 9, 2024 and welcomed Richard, our Father, home at the age of 88. He passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 5, 1936 to the late Alex and Cecelia Bartoshevich in Velva, North Dakota. Our Father loved his family above all else and we will...
Shirley Stone
Sep 7, 2024
Shirley Mae Stone, age 88, from South Milwaukee, died peacefully on September 7th, 2024. She was born December 4th, 1935, in South Milwaukee. She was the oldest of two daughters by Sylvester and Julia (Batskai) Szpera. Sister to Laverne (Phil) Morgan and aunt and great aunt to many. Shirley married Dale Earl Stone on February 14th, 1959 and they shared...
Jose Lara
Aug 30, 2024
Passed away on August 30, 2024 at the age of 67. Loving husband to Shannon for 42 years. Dear father to Prudencio, Azriel, Caleb (Sarah) and Hannah. Beloved grandfather to Eva-Lynn and Jaden. Also survived by his siblings; Lisa (Richard) Garcia, Connie, Bernardo (Jayne), Joaquin (Cindy), Robert (Debbie), Felipe (Annette) Ruiz. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Laury Saxler
Aug 24, 2024
Laury Jo Saxler (nee Venus) 1947-2024 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and teacher, Laury was welcomed to Eternal Life on August 24, 2024. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Survived by husband of over 50 years, William "Bill" Saxler, children Adam (Olya Mass) Saxler, Amy (Eric) Simpson, Julie Venus, Joseph Saxler,...
Patrick Johns
Aug 22, 2024
Patrick Johns, 85, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away on August 22, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1939, to Neumann and Marjorie Johns in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Walter E Neufeld, sister Patricia Johns, stepsister Lu Ann (Neufeld) Fox, stepbrother Walter Neufeld, and stepsister Amy (Neufeld) Woldt; survived by his stepbrother...
Jerold Musial
Aug 21, 2024
Jerold (Jerry) Edward Musial Jerry Musial, 71, passed away on Wednesday August 21, 2024 at his home in Missoula, Montana surrounded by his family. He was born on January 29, 1953 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Jean and Edward Musial. He is survived by his spouse Cindy, daughter Melanie, son-in-law Efrain Marquez, grand dog Albie, father Ed, brother and sister-in-law Paul...
Sona Cobb
Aug 21, 2024
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Gordon Nelson
Aug 21, 2024
Gordon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife, of fifty-one years, Larraina, and his family on August 21, 2024. He was born on November 27,1939 in Minnesota to the late Martin and Ella (Christofferson) Nelson. Gordon is survived by his children Tabitha (Bernard) Osborne, Jeffery (Reba) Nelson, and Bradley Nelson; his grandchildren Rebecca (Christian) Pelt, Christopher, Clayton,...
Bryan Rodman
Aug 19, 2024
Bryan passed peacefully at home on Monday August 19, 2024 at the age of 59. Loving husband of Mary (née Paulick); dear father of Rebecca (Nicholas) Grindley, Rachel Martinezdelacotera and Ruth Madsen. Further survived by nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends. Bryan is preceded in death by his son Ryan, parents Ernest and Alice, sister Cheryl West and brother...
Ronald Parobek
Aug 19, 2024
Passed away on August 19, 2024 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by his wife Barabara. He is survived by his son Keith Parobek, granddaughter Heather Parobek and great-granddaughter Avery Washington both of Millen, GA. The family is respecting Ron's wish to not have any services.
Constance Murphy
Aug 19, 2024
Age 86, died August 19, 2024, tucked into her bed at home in Caledonia, Wisconsin. Connie was born January 5, 1938, to Grace and Eugene Goderski in the Town of Lake neighborhood, on the south side of the city of Milwaukee. She attended Burdick School until eighth grade and graduated from Bayview High School. Connie, a tenor saxophonist, played in...
Camille Wendt
Aug 17, 2024
Camille Ann Wendt (nee Sabinash) found peace on August 17, 2024 at the age of 95 years. Preceded in death by her husband, James Wendt Sr., her brother, Ray, her sisters, Esther, Eleanor, Flo, Dolores and Evelyn. Loving Mother of Jim Jr (Karol) and Tom (Sandy) Wendt. Proud Grandmother of Jason (Michelle Weber) and Laura. Camille was devoted to her...
Merrill Baum
Aug 16, 2024
Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Merrill found peace on August 16, 2024, age 81. Daughter of the late Emanuel and Bettye Baum. Loving sister of Barry Baum. Beloved mother of Barbra Maggos (George) and Raven Blackwood (Julia). Grandmother of Nicholas Maggos, Kayla Roberts (Brandon), Sonja Hand-Blackwood, Lindsey McKeown, Lauren McKeown and Sofia Rademacher. Great grandmother of Nolan Maggos. Merrill will be...
Valarian Weiss
Aug 15, 2024
Age 89 of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, in the Palliative Care Unit at the Milwaukee VA. Larry was born on June 4, 1935, on the family farm in Rockfalls, WI. He was the son of Leonhart "Leo" and Emma (Bauer) Weiss. Larry attended the Whiteblock School in Rockfalls and graduated from Durand High School, Durand, WI. ...
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