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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Kathleen Makowski

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

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

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

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,...

Joanne Kern

Joanne Kern

Jun 22, 2016

(nee Stellflue), age 80, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2016. Spouse to the late Arthur J. Kern. Beloved mother of Anthony (Jo) Kern, Andrew (Zona) Kern, Jean (Jim) Casper. Proud loving grandmother of Alexandra and Noah Kern, Justin and Hannah Kern, Nick, Julie, and Jake Casper. Dear sister of Thomas (Nancy) Stellflue, Betty (Ron) Ingham, the late Robert Stellflue,...

Joseph Chovanec

Joseph Chovanec

Jun 22, 2016

Passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, age 88. Loving husband to Rita (nee Bigott). Father to Joseph J. Chovanec and Linda (Scott) Athas. Grandpa to Season and Jason Weston, Christopher and Angie Athas, Nicole and Shaun Reise. Brother to Rosemary (Frank) Macek, Lydia (Arnold) Stewart. Survived by nephews; James (Mary) Chovanec, Steve Stewart, Gerard Macek, Dan (Amy) Chovanec, John...

Ronald Wieselman

Ronald Wieselman

Jun 19, 2016

Wieselman, Ronald L. Passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, age 75. Loving husband to Bonnie. Father to Aaron, Beth (Tim) and Jason (Erin). Grandpa to Madeline, Benjamin, Abigail and Liam. Further to survived by his brother Daniel (Tracy), brother-in-law Jack (Carol), nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be Friday, June 24 at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery...

Marie Strzelecki

Marie Strzelecki

Jun 19, 2016

Strzelecki, Marie A. (nee Stankiewicz) Of Racine, formerly of Milwaukee, Born to eternal life June 19, 2016 at the age of 60 years. Beloved wife of James Strzelecki. Loving mother of Jeremy (Jennifer) Strzelecki, and Heidi Olson. Dear sister of Daniel, James, Arthur, Joseph, Frank, Jonnette Santiago, Lynnette Sadowski, and the late John. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Frances Jaeger

Frances Jaeger

Jun 17, 2016

Passed away on June 17, 2016 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her husband John J Jaeger Jr. Survived by her children Michael (Joy); John III (Karen); Francis (Jodi). Seven grandchildren, John IV, Jennifer, Alexa, Peter, Ariel, Hannah and Emma. Frances was a member of the South Milwaukee Women's Club for 51 years from 1959-2010. She had...

Helen Shawver

Helen Shawver

Jun 12, 2016

Shawver, Helen M "Brook" passed away on June 12, 2016 at the age of 80. Loving mother of Mark (Sue), Sue Ellen (David Turner). Proud grandmother of Jamie, Matthew, Jenelle, Rachel, Mark and Destiney. Loving sister of Andrew, Robert, Jack, David, Cecilia "Sis", Rosemary, Phillip, and Francis. Proceeded in death by her son Dirk (Donna Simonis). Further survived by nieces,...

William Fox

William Fox

Jun 12, 2016

Fox III, William J. Born to eternal life June 12, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie Fox for 55 years. Loving father of Kim (Jeff) Lemmermann, and Kassie (Tom) Delaney. Proud Grandfather of Mikayla, Mackenzie, Hunter, and Sammie. Dear Brother of Marguerite (Bob) Edwards. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mass...

Verna Nowak

Verna Nowak

Jun 10, 2016

Nowak, Verna A. passed away on June 10, 2016 at the age of 92. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Richard. Loving mother of Diane Ackerman and Douglas (Michelle). Proud grandmother of Rick, Nicolas, Damien, Cody Lee, Angelique, and great-grandmother of Damon, Logen, Hunter, Genevieve, Marek, and Joselyn. Sister of Pearl (Jim) Christen, Phillip (Jean) Richtmyre, Alice Wallace, and...

Muriel Stark

Muriel Stark

Jun 9, 2016

Stark, Muriel S. passed away on June 9, 2016 at the age of 73. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Thomas. Proud mother of Kelly (Darrin) Johnson, Lisa Jacobs, Douglas (Melisa), and Steven. Proud grandmother of Thomas, Hannah, and Noah. Sister to Patricia (Leonard) Komblevicz, Pauline (Byron) Phillips, Alice LaBelle, Harvey LaBelle, and Veronica (Allison) Burrell. Further survived by...

Lloyd Bradford

Lloyd Bradford

Jun 9, 2016

Entered Eternal Life on June 9, 2016 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by his loving wife Patricia Bradford. Loving father to Christine (Scott) Wallis and Thomas (Theresa) Bradford. Grandpa to Ryan (Beda), Kayla, Quintin and Paige. Great-grandpa to Maddie. Further survived by his sister Betty Lee Pace, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Brad was a Navy...

Julius Arndt

Julius Arndt

Jun 8, 2016

Arndt, Julius "Jud" Was born October 5, 1940 and entered eternal life June 8, 2016. Survived by his wife of 57 years Sandra, 3 sons David, Todd, and Mark, 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers Donald, Gerald and Kenneth. Funeral service Monday, June 13, at 6:00PM at the funeral home chapel. Visitation on Monday from 3:00PM until time of...

Lyndoris Groh

Lyndoris Groh

Jun 5, 2016

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the age of 78. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Esther Groh and her brother Raymond Groh. Survived by her sister-in-law Lorelie, niece Jeanine, nephews Gregory (Kelly), Jeffrey (Amie) and Raymond. Further survived by great nephews and nieces Sarah, Logan, Hannah, Nathan, Michael and Adrian. Memorial visitation on Tuesday,...

Stephen Markiewicz

Stephen Markiewicz

May 29, 2016

Stephen P Markiewicz passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by his wife Helen, son-in-law Donald Newbold and his two sisters and two brothers. Loving father to Angela Newbold. Grandpa to Todd (Carrie) Newbold, Kim (Brian) Gerberding, Lt Col Brian (Theresa) Newbold and Grant Newbold. Further survived by 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...

Lawrence Gross

Lawrence Gross

May 29, 2016

Gross, Lawrence P. "Larry" Of Cudahy, Born to eternal life May 29, 2016 at the age of 50 years. Beloved husband of Ann Gross (nee Stallman). Loving father of Lawrence "Larry" Gross Jr. and step-father of Brandon Bowen. Cherished son of Al and Joan Gross and son-in-law of Dawn (the late James) Stallman. Dear brother of Ellen (Kevin) Remsza, John...

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