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.

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Shawn Torkelson

Shawn Torkelson

Mar 3, 2016

Torkelson, Shawn A. of South Milwaukee, born to eternal life March 3, 2016 at the age of 46 years. Beloved son of Duane and the late Janet Torkelson. Loving brother of Shelly Torkelson, Todd (Stephanie) Torkelson, Jodi (Reinaldo) Mesa, and Robbie Torkelson. Proud uncle of Amanda, Bryan, Brytni, and Duane. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral Service...

Ruth Stone

Ruth Stone

Mar 1, 2016

Stone, Ruth (nee Rewolinski) Of Cudahy, Found peace March 1, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Loving mother of Leah (James) Steil, and Mark (Tara) Junkans. Proud grandmother of Joshua and Jared. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Following Ruth's wishes, a private memorial service will be held for the family at a later date.

Elsa Poehlman

Elsa Poehlman

Mar 1, 2016

Poehlman, Elsa (nee Mueller) found peace on March 1, 2016. She is reunited with her husband, Robert, of 57 years. Mother of Bob (Jill Szczech), William (K.C.), John (fiancée Mary Partl), Tom (Becky), Dan (Emily Suess), and David (fiancée Roselle Gaddi). Dear Oma of Landon, Mandy, Joey, Matthew, Pamela, Kelle, Casey, Jesse, Logan, Anna, Maxwell, Annie, Mikey, and 9 great-grandchildren....

Dale Rupert

Dale Rupert

Feb 26, 2016

Passed away peacefully on February 26, 2016 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Blanche Rupert. Dear father to Nicole Rupert. Grandpa to Hailey and Alyssa. Brother to Cyndie (Brent) Brusen, Karen Rupert and Renee (Bill) Scherkenbach. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated.

David Schmidt

David Schmidt

Feb 26, 2016

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 68. Loving husband to Carol (nee Jankowski). Dear father to Kelly (Evan Whitcomb). and Corey Schmidt. Proud grandpa of David. David was a beloved brother-in-law and uncle. He is further survived by other family and friends.

Bonnie Liegler

Bonnie Liegler

Feb 24, 2016

(nee Masnica) Age 60. Our glorious Bonnie took her next step in the circle of life. She is the beautiful best friend, traveling mate, and wife of 42 years of Al. She is the incredible mother to Timothy (Andrea) and Samuel (Elizabeth). She is the fantastic, adventure Grandma to Sammy, Luke, Olivia, Sophia and Amelia. She is the darling daughter...

Sharon Kroening

Sharon Kroening

Feb 15, 2016

Kroening, Sharon C. passed away on February 15, 2016. She is reunited with her husband, Richard. Loving mother to Patricia (Terry) Johnson, Ronald Hubbell, Sandy (Kevin) Reeves, Dawn, and Laurie. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Caring sister to Dave Zoulek. Preceded in death by her siblings, Ronald Zoulek, Connie Weickert, and Darleen Zoulek. Further survived by Raymond Hubbell,...

Anita Mckenna

Anita Mckenna

Feb 14, 2016

Passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016, age 79. Preceded in death by her two husbands Alfred Kriplean and Patrick McKenna and her brother Norbert Lipperandt. Loving mother to Annette Kriplean, Alan (Penny) Kriplean and Alyce (Mike) Marvell. Grandmother to Jo Anne, Julia, Jennifer, Jody, Kim, Samuel, Lauren and EmmaLea. Great-grandmother to Wyatt, Rylee, Kya, Danny, Sarah, Rachel, Jarrett, Kayla,...

Ruth Patt

Ruth Patt

Feb 7, 2016

Patt, Ruth E. (nee Koblitz) passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016, age 86 years. Reunited with her beloved husband, Ewald, her parents, Charles & Anita Schmidt, her sisters, Delores and Janet, and her sons, Charles and Michael. Beloved mother to Patricia and Peggy. Loving grandmother to Christopher, Kevin, Daniel, Jeffrey, Peter, Michael, Tiffany, and Matthew. Cherished great-grandmother to all...

Fern Christianson

Fern Christianson

Feb 7, 2016

Passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by her husband Norman. Fern worked as a telephone operator in East Grand Forks, MN and with her husband at Ladish, where they both retired. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee appreciated.

Randolph Forster

Randolph Forster

Feb 4, 2016

Forster, Randolph J. "Randy" entered into Eternal Life on February 4, 2016 at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Eilers) for 46 years. Wonderful dad to Kelly Forster Stein (Rich Stein) and Amy (Bradley) DeRosa. Proud and loving Buppa to Aidan & Logan Stein. Cherished brother to Diane (Joseph) Minerath, Rudolph (Linda), Terry (Joni), the late...

Norman Von Asten

Norman Von Asten

Feb 1, 2016

von Asten, Norman M. Of Racine, Found peace February 1, 2016 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Audrey von Asten. Loving father of Lynda (Jim Padgett) von Asten, Jay (Helen) von Asten, Janet (Reagan) Moon, Tim (Sheree Gutierrez) von Asten, and Terry (Lori) von Asten. Proud grandfather of Shannon, Betsy, David, Robert, Jennifer, Nicholas, and great-grandfather of...

Shirley Rayeske

Shirley Rayeske

Jan 31, 2016

Rayeske, Shirley went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 31, 2016. Beloved wife to Lowell. Loving mother to Allen and Jean (John) Langwoski. Proud grandmother to Ryan (Carrie), Joshua, Jenna (Jeff), Hayley (Antonio) Hudson, Tamara (Jackson) Kesy, and Lora Langowski. Great-grandmother to Owen and Lucas. Sister to Louella (James) Deluca. Preceded in death by her brother Albert Jacobsen....

Donald Priest

Donald Priest

Jan 28, 2016

Priest, Donald passed away on January 28, 2016. He is reuntited with his beloved wife, Lillian. Loving father to Sheryne Kemnitz and Diane (Larry) Smith. Proud grandfather to Todd, Tracy, Tamara, Jim, and Kristina. Great-grandfather to 9 great-grandchildren. Ride-along friend and uncle to Marleen Kukla. Further survived by brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be held...

David Bonino

David Bonino

Jan 28, 2016

Bonino, David Paul passed away peacefully on January 28, 2016. David is preceded in death by his wife Rosella Bonino (nee Wallace), his son Geno Bonino, his grandson Nathan Harrington, his brothers Benedict and Glen Bonino, his nephew Brian Stein, and his brother-in-law Richard "Dick" Kubley. David was a loving father to Katherine and Geno Bonino, devoted grandfather to Billie...

Harry Savagian

Harry Savagian

Jan 26, 2016

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 age 90. Loving husband to Rose. Beloved father to Rick (Mary), Harry (Mary Jo) and Nancy (Gregg). Grandpa to William (Esther), Matthew (Sarah), Daniel, Thomas, Mary Liz (Jake), James, Katherine, Ben, Annie and Erica. Great-grandpa to Carter, Bennett and Libby. Brother to Michael and Benjamin. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Ruth Kennedy

Ruth Kennedy

Jan 25, 2016

Kennedy, Ruth E. (nee Hills) Formerly Ruth Withington, of St. Francis, born to eternal life January 25, 2016 at the age of 78 years. Beloved friend of Glenn Withington. Loving mother of Tara (Jim Borne) Withington, Troy Withington, and Tris Withington. Proud grandmother of Derrick (Natasha) Olson, Jared (Kelly) Olson, and Rebecca (Ryan) Gasparich. Great-grandmother of Nico, Jordyn, and Mason....

Judith Daniels

Judith Daniels

Jan 25, 2016

October 20, 1935-January 25, 2016. Beloved middle daughter of the late Dale and Marie (nee: Grandish) Burnside. Precious, mischievous sister of Patricia (the late Joseph) Scaffidi and Alice (Jack) Burnside-Harrington. Loving, devoted, proud mother of Jenny (John) Kerley, Peggy (Gene) Theisen and Annette (Dave) Schmocker. Hilarious, much-loved grandmother of Kyle (Laura Miller, fiancé) and Daniel Kerley. Dear aunt of Josephine...

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