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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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Margaret Santas
Mar 28, 2016
Santas, Margaret M. passed away on March 28, 2016 at the age of 96. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Harley. Loving mother to Betty Vitrano and Joseph. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her children, Gilbert, Shirley Fritsch, and Larry. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation...
Esther Bruchhauser
Mar 28, 2016
Passed away on March 28, 2016 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her husband Donald Bruchhauser and her brother Arthur Kuehmichel. Loving mother to Barbara Nitzsche, Howard (Susan) Bruchhauser, Jeff (Claudia) Bruchhauser, and Marlene (Eric) Berendt. Further survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, her sister Doris Sutor, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation on Friday,...
Arnold Netzel
Mar 28, 2016
Netzel, Arnold (Ron); Born to Eternal Life on Monday, March 28th, age 82. Beloved husband of the late Mary A. Netzel for 45 years. Devoted father of Kirk (Missy) Netzel and Scott (Shannon) Netzel. Proud grandfather of Jackson and Victor. Cherished brother of the late Gertrude (the late Robert) Owen and the late Robert (the late Elizabeth) Netzel. Caring brother-in-law...
Audrey Joerres
Mar 25, 2016
Joerres, Audrey I. (nee Doxtater) passed away on March 25, 2016. She is reunited with her husband, Alvin "Mickey" Joerres. Loving mother to Shirley (Ralph) DeWoody and Dennis Joerres. Proud grandmother to Cheryl (Denny) Hoffner, Rebecca (Erin) DeWoody, Brad (Alicia) Joerres, Tanya (Rae) DeWoody, and Yvonne (Chuck) Bautista. Great-grandmother to Micah, Luke, Joshua, Anthony, Amiee, Sydney, and Mackenzie. She is...
Maynard Stromberg
Mar 25, 2016
Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2016. Maynard was born on August 2, 1917 in Iola, Wisconsin to Sophia (Colden) and Engebret J. Stromberg. He graduated from high school and attended Luther Collge in Decorah, Iowa for one year. He entered military service with the US Army in 1942, serving with the 11th Field Hospital and saw combat in North...
Nancy Bischoff
Mar 22, 2016
Bischoff, Nancy P. (nee Priebe) Of South Milwaukee, went to heaven on March 22, 2016 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Armand Bischoff. Loving mother of Lon Bischoff, and Sherry (Mark) Roberts. Proud grandmother of Collin, Ryan, Morgan, Eric, and great-grandmother of Nova. Loving friend of Jody Scott. Further survived by other relatives, friends, and...
Miriam Miller
Mar 21, 2016
Miller, Miriam A. (nee Schottlaender) of South Milwaukee, Born to Eternal Life March 21, 2016 at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of James Miller. Loving sister of Rich (Peggy) Schottlaender. Dear aunt of Denise, Aileen, Michelle, and Gary (Linda). Special friend of Jill Sahagian, and Jill's dogs Amber and Brie. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral...
Mary Peppey
Mar 16, 2016
Peppey, Mary M. "Babe" (nee Brust) Passed away on March 16, 2016 at the age of 96. Preceded in death by her husband Lee Peppey as well as three sisters and one brother. Loving mother to Kristine (David) Nessman, Marilee Peppey, Debra (John) Steinhart, Robby (David) Mliner, and Jon (Jean) Peppey. Further survived by 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...
Jessica Ludwiczak
Mar 15, 2016
Born March 23, 1992, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Loving daughter of Nan Ludwiczak; Terry Eaton; Ervin Ludwiczak; Cynthia Francis. Jessica is also survived by her brothers; Jason (Michelle) Spieth, Jonathan Spieth and her sister, Katie May Ludwiczak. Nephew's Ethan, Andrew and niece, Rosie Spieth. She is survived by her Aunt's Kay (Joe) Schwendeman; Kris (James) Yakich; Danielle...
James Kelley
Mar 12, 2016
Kelley, James C. III entered eternal life on March 12, 2016. Loving father to Zachary. Beloved son of Jim and Martha. Caring brother to Sylvia (Thomas) Bachmann and Kevin (Emily). Uncle to TJ, Sofia, Kaden, and Chase. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in South Milwaukee...
Randy Stockford
Mar 11, 2016
Stockford, Randy K. Of South Milwaukee, Found peace March 11, 2016 at the age of 67 years. Loving mother of Melissia (James) Waywell, and Kimberlea (fiance- Paul Sites) Stockford. Proud grandmother of Raelynn Sites, Jameson and Airlie Waywell, and 4 more grandchildren on the way. Dear sister of Dan (Mary Kay) Stockford, and Rick Stockford. Dearest friend of Carol (Bill)...
Rosalind Olson
Mar 11, 2016
Olson, Rosalind "Roz" (nee Hastings), passed away peacefully with family at her side on March 11, 2016, at the age of 60. Roz applied her BA and Interior Design Degrees as a creative and gifted artist who did everything with passion and love. She owned her own company Premis Design, was a fervent gardener, and recently worked as a floral...
Anne Fellin
Mar 9, 2016
Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 9 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by her parents Fabian and Lucina, her beloved husband John Fellin and brother Narciso (Jean). Loving mother to Bob (Cathy), John (Annie) and Larry (Stephanie). Grandmother to Andrea (Brad), Danielle and John. Great-grandmother to Joey, Ashlyn, Makenna, Tessa and Easton. Sister to Edith (Wayne)...
Betty Lachenschmidt
Mar 8, 2016
Lachenschmidt, Betty J. (nee Bindas) Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life March 8, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of Donald Lachenschmidt. Loving mother of Lynn (Jim) Chisholm, Brian (Sandy) Lachenschmidt, and Mary (Fred) Benkert. Proud grandmother of Michael and Virginia Lachenschmidt. Dear sister of George (Jan) Bindas. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral...
Rose Savagian
Mar 8, 2016
Age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Rose was born in Racine on April 29, 1927 to Sarkis and Elizabeth (nee, Youghourtjian) Asdigian. Loving wife of the late Harry Savagian for 62 years. Beloved mother to Rick (Mary), Harry (Mary Jo) and Nancy (Gregg). Grandmother to William (Esther), Matthew (Sarah), Daniel, Thomas, Mary Liz (Jake), James, Katherine,...
Algi Mitka
Mar 6, 2016
Age 78. Born on February 9, 1938 was found dead on March 6, 2016 in the home where he spent all his life in South Milwaukee, WI. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Grace Mitka and wife Marlene (nee Vanbeek). Survived by his girlfriend Jo Ann Rajchel, his sister Donna Sheridan, nieces Susan Morris and Paula Stanczik, grand...
Nicole Asselin
Mar 6, 2016
Asselin, Nicole M. (nee Nelson) Left us way to early on March 6, 2016 at the age of 31 years. Loving mother of Kaitlynn and Aiden Asselin, and Cameron Enoch. Cherished daughter of Kevin and Debra (nee Calder) Nelson. Dear sister of Robert (Stacie) Nelson, and Jon (Sheri) Nelson. Beloved fiance of Joshua Enoch. Further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces,...
Joyce Neumann
Mar 5, 2016
Neumann, Joyce "Captain Joy" entered into Eternal Life on March 5, 2016. She is survived by family; close friends; and her cats, Hollow & Midge. She will be fondly remembered by her great workout friends throughout the South Shore area. Special thanks to Bill for his love and kindness. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 from...
John Wilk
Mar 5, 2016
Wilk, John of South Milwaukee passed away March 5, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of Rita A. (nee Behlmer). Dear father of Mary Ann (Robert) Mergener, Dr. Peter (Julie), John (Kathy), Jerry (Patty), and Father Brian Wilk. Proud grandfather of Sharon, Steven, Sarah, Matthew, Erin, Molly, Valerie, John and 6 great-granddaughters. Fond brother of the late...
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