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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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Richard Grobschmidt
Jul 23, 2016
Richard Grobschmidt, 68, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Barbara Grobschmidt; daughter, Tamara Grobschmidt; son-in-law, John German; granddaughter, Josie; father, Chester Grobschmidt; sister, Karen Southerlin (Bo); sister-in-law, Patti Kunkel; nephews Brian (Kelly) and Greg Orozco, Dustin (Jamie) and Ryan Kunkel; step-sisters and brothers of the Schweitzer Family, many special cousins and lifelong...
Marion Carlson
Jul 23, 2016
Carlson, Marion M. (nee McGill) Of South Milwaukee, Passed away July 23, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Duane "Zeke" Carlson for 51 years. Loving mother of Jan (David) Kerber, Trent (Cindy) Carlson, and Heidi (Wally) Wszelaki. Proud grandmother of Jason (Erin) Wait, the late Anthony Kerber (Ali Janusz), Louis Carlson, Frankie Carlson, the...
Esther Miller
Jul 23, 2016
Miller, Esther L. (nee Jeskey) Of South Milwaukee, Found peace July 23, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Preceded in death by her husband Donald, and her siblings Francis (Ruth) Jeskey, Nerea (Arthur) Haack, and Harold Jeskey. Survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, July 27, at 11:00AM at the funeral home chapel. Visitation on...
Maria Longo
Jul 20, 2016
Longo, Maria E. "Delia" (nee Dozon) Of Milwaukee, Formerly of the Philippines, Born to eternal life July 20, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Beloved wife of Cpt. Terry Longo, US Army (Ret). Loving mother of Chanda Longo. Proud grandmother of Isiah and Harmony. Further survived by sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, July...
Charlotte Przybylski
Jul 16, 2016
Przybylski, Charlotte R. (nee Lipinski) passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of the late Karyn (Chuck) Liddic, Sandra (Tony) Schlemm, Patti (Daniel) Schwichtenberg, Debra (the late Richard) Crooks, Cyndi (Dennis) Gilles, Richard "Butch" Przybylski. Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Further...
Joan Gross
Jul 15, 2016
Gross, Joan (nee Scott) passed away on July 15, 2016 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of Alvin. Loving mother of Ellen (Kevin) Remsza, John (Rhonda), Annette (Rob) Zager, Phillip (Heidi), and Andrew (Lisa). Proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren. Survived by 5 siblings. Preceded in death by her son, Lawrence (Ann) and 3 siblings. Further survived by nieces,...
Donna Munson
Jul 11, 2016
Munson, Donna M. (nee Zenner) Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life July 11, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late William E. Munson. Loving mother of William Munson, the late Jacqueline (Robert) Sinclair, and Deborah (John) Matitz. Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ronald (Carol) Zenner, Kathlene Woit, and...
Marion Busateri
Jul 9, 2016
Busateri, Marion A. (nee Tuska) passed way at the age of 85 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Thomas. Proud mother of Gary (Elizabeth), Jerry (Michele), Larry, Sherrie (the late Heinz) Opitz, Perry (Christina Gianaras), and Joe (Tammy). Proud grandmother of Craig, Kirt (Annette), Andrew, Marco, Shaylynn (Markus), Chad (Erin), Ravae, Perry Jr. (Anna), Becky, Brady, Brice, Blake,...
Joseph Duginski
Jul 9, 2016
Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the age of 45. Survived by his parents Barbara and Michael; sisters Ann and Beth (Geiger); brother Tom and brother-in-law Jason (Geiger); and beloved nieces and nephews Blaize, Adelaide, Kylie, Brietta, and Kora Josephine. Further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. As a devout and faithful Catholic, Joe...
Nancy Riley
Jul 7, 2016
Riley, Nancy (nee Grabske) passed away on July 7, 2016 at the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of Harold. Loving mother of Ann (Brian) Machacek, Allan, Patrick (Lisa), and Cheryl. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. AFS host mother to Michel Khouri, Maria Eugenia Ortiz Carvajal, and many other AFS children. Dear sister of Jean (Ed) Zuzelski,...
Charles Vella
Jul 6, 2016
Found peace on July 6, 2016, age 55. Loving husband of Joni. Devoted dad of Elizabeth, Katherine and Margaret. Proud grandpa of Ezra, Eli and Evangeline. Brother to Marie and Theresa. Further survived by his father, Charles and step-dad Wayne. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his mother Norma. Memorial visitation on Saturday,...
Cheryl Kannenberg
Jul 6, 2016
Born to Eternal Life on July 6, 2016 at the age of 72. Preceded by her husband Gerald. Loving mother to Michael (Sherry). Beloved grandma to Trista (Andrew) and Brittanney and great-grandma to Gaige, Koleton, Madden and Jayce. Sister to Donna (Paul) Schwartz and Edward (Elaine) Spredemann Jr. Further survived by her cousins Joan Mabrey, Carolyn and Nancy. Also survived...
Kathleen Makowski
Jul 4, 2016
Makowski, Kathleen (nee Wolta) passed away on Monday at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Susan (Mark) Muskevitsch and David. Proud grandmother of Sarah, Kristen, and Andrew. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Frances Wolta, and her sister, Sandra McCarthy. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Private services were...
John Johanneck
Jul 2, 2016
John died peacefully on July 2, 2016 surrounded by family. Born July 28, 1923 in Red Lake Falls, MN. He was married to the love of his life, Bernice (nee Benoit) for 69 years. Also survived by 5 children; Barbara (Dennis) Pusich, Shirley (Galen) Anklam, John (Peggy) Johanneck, Dolores (Jim) Piasecki and Jerry (Tammy) Johanneck. Preceded in death by his...
Rickey Ledlow
Jun 26, 2016
Ledlow, Rickey Jr. passed away on June 26, 2016 at the age of 33 years. Beloved husband of Dominique (nee Cook). Loving father to Hailee, Taylor, Anthony and Xavier. Son of Rickey Sr. (deceased) and Kim. Son-in-law to Kim and Kevin Schmelebeck. Brother to Katie, Lucas and Lacey. Grandson to Mary Lou Filter, Dianne Behling, and Dean & Sharon Sleik....
Aloysius Waraksa
Jun 22, 2016
Born December 6, 1918 and Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 to join his beloved Agnes. Cherished father of Carol (Michael) Borzick, Richard (Karen) Waraksa and Annette (James) Sabo. Dear grandpa of Rebecca (David), Gregory (Kate), Joshua (Tracey), Elizabeth (fiancée Jason), Joseph (Kristi), Laura (William), Katie (Themba), Julie (Hans). Proud great-grandpa of Lisa (fiancée Eric), Jacob, Nicholas,...
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