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.

Eleanore Budnowski

Eleanore Budnowski

Nov 11, 2015

Budnowski, Eleanore H. (Nee Jurasinski) passed away at the age of 101 on November 11, 2015. Beloved wife of Leonard (deceased) and loving mother of Christine Lamarre. Survived by a sister, Grace Golata, and many relatives and friends. Special acknowledgement and thanks to all those who took care of her at Howard Village, to her Interfaith team and to the...

Daniel Rainer

Daniel Rainer

Oct 30, 2015

Of Mesa, Arizona passed away on October 30, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born on July 30, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI and was a Millwright / Carpenter, past Commander of Ivanhoe Commandary, past Master of Rusk Lodge, Member of Tripoli Shrine and member of Lake Lodge #189, one of the original members of the Road Runner. He...

Antonio Daniele

Antonio Daniele

Oct 29, 2015

Daniele, Antonio passed away on October 29, 2015 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Imelda for 56 years. Loving father of Josephine (John) Tropin, Nilva (Christos) Polyzogopoulos, Mariagiovanna (Jeff) Schilder, and Victoria. Proud grandfather of Antonio, John, Steven, Heather, Emily, Nicole, and Haley. Great-grandfather to Zoey. Brother to Anna (Olindo) Norelli. Uncle to Anthony and Lucia. Further survived...

Robert Thompson

Robert Thompson

Oct 28, 2015

Thompson, Robert A. passed away on October 28, 2015 at the age of 53. Beloved husband of Wendy. Brother to Art (Yami), David, Shari, Coleen (Andy), Vicki, and Jennifer (Mike). Uncle to Andrew, Hillari, Faith, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Meghan, Bennie, Zach, Madison, Mikaela, Hannah, Samantha, Alyssa, Matt, Will, Jay, Craig, Travis, and Tanya. Preceded in death by his mother, Cathie. Further...

Karen Rice

Karen Rice

Oct 28, 2015

Rice, Karen L. Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the age of 73. Preceded in death by her husband Milton Rice, brother Ronald and her parents. Loving mother to Gregory (Janie) Rice, Michael (Patricia) Rice, Kelly Rice and Mindy (Chad) Gibson. Grandma to Ashley (James), Jordan, Jessica, Reid, Evelyn, Alyssa, Amanda (Joshua), Grace and Grant. Sister...

Barbara Hempel

Barbara Hempel

Oct 27, 2015

Hempel, Barbara A. (nee Jarecki) Passed away peacefully on October 27, 2015 at the age of 67. Loving wife of James Hempel. Beloved mom to Susan (Tino) Picione and Sharon (Jeremy Bousman) Hempel. Devoted grandma to Joey and Juliana Picione. Cherished sister to Beverly (Louie) Sustache, Susan (Wayne Benz) Marie and Mike (Jean) Jarecki. Preceded in death by her parents...

Lisa Holler

Lisa Holler

Oct 22, 2015

Holler, Lisa K. passed away unexpectedly at home on October 22, 2015. Beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother to Matthew (Amanda). Further survived by siblings, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Frederick Fuller

Frederick Fuller

Oct 19, 2015

Fuller, Frederick "Fritz" Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2015 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Doris (nee Spack). Beloved father to Gabriella (the late Mark Mesich) Fuller and Kathleen Fuller. Grandpa to Steven, Wendy, Carl, Jeremy, Cory and Sarah. Great-grandpa to Scout, Lauren, Alex, Loretta, Marissa and Lyra. Preceded in death by his daughters Jacqueline and...

Ruth Sabel

Ruth Sabel

Oct 18, 2015

Ruth Ann Sabel nee Zielke born July 7, 1940 in Sparta, Wisconsin, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 18, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Sabel, son Mark Sabel, brothers Jim Zielke and Daniel Zielke, sister Irene Zielke, son-in-law Danny Flemming, granddaughter Kimberly Ohser (Flemming). Survived by children Shawn (Amy) Sabel, JoAnn Flemming, Jeff (Tina) Sabel,...

Mary Henke

Mary Henke

Oct 16, 2015

Henke, Mary Ann (nee Goetsch) Of Milwaukee, Born to eternal life October 16, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Loving mother of Lisa (Michael) Donoian. Proud grandmother of Jessica and Zachary Donoian. Funeral service Saturday, October 24, at 11:30AM at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Chapel of the Chimes. 13235 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield. Visitation on Saturday from 10:00AM until time...

Wallace Swanson

Wallace Swanson

Oct 15, 2015

Swanson, Wallace E. passed away on October 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Stephen (Deanne), Kristin (Ted) Eschete, and Leslie (Rick) Wiley. Proud grandfather to Matthew and Elyse. Brother to Donald J. (Marilyn). Uncle to Michael Turner, Lisa Hecht, and Britta Sieggen and their families. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Monday, October 19, 2015 from 5:00PM-8:00PM....

Elizabeth Parteka

Elizabeth Parteka

Oct 13, 2015

Parteka, Elizabeth E. "Betty" Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life October 13, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Larry Parteka. Loving mother of Kathleen (Bill) Herman, Colleen (Bruce) Demitros, Renee (Stephen) Thomas, Donna (Rich) Burns, and Rochelle (Dan) Cina. Proud grandmother of Noel, Sarah, Adam, Corey, Melissa, Todd (Leah), Amy, and Katie. Great-grandmother...

Cleverdon Croeker

Cleverdon Croeker

Oct 11, 2015

Croeker, Cleverdon C. "Clev" Formerly of South Milwaukee, passed away October 11, 2015 at the age of 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Florence Croeker. Loving father of Patricia (Bill) Purtell. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, October 15, at 7:00PM at the funeral home chapel. Visitation on Thursday from 4:00PM until time...

Ralph Sowinski

Ralph Sowinski

Oct 10, 2015

Sowinski, Ralph J. passed away October 10, 2015. Born on August 6, 1934. Formerly employed by Allen-Bradley, Trinity Hospital, St. Mary's Academy, and Walmart. A hard-working dad to his daughters, Lynn (Earl) Bicknell, Karen (Scott) Johnson, and Carol (Chris) Tenaglia. Preceded in death by his lovingly beautiful wife, Dorothy (nee Mroczowski). He always provided for all his girls the finest...

Donald Haas

Donald Haas

Oct 10, 2015

Haas, Donald was reunited with his wife, Marion, on October 10, 2015 at the age of 91. Loving father to Timothy (Mary) Haas and Donna (Glenn) Dotson. Proud grandfather to Sarah Mullen, Sharon Haas, Samantha (Chris) Edgerton, and Christopher Dotson. Great-grandfather to Ryan, Jaren, Levi, Jesse, Christopher Jr., Riley, and Wyatt. Brother to Lorraine Werner, Ethel Carnes, Elaine Jung, Margaret...

Bernard Sopinski

Bernard Sopinski

Oct 9, 2015

Sopinski, Bernard, of Minocqua, WI formerly of South Milwaukee, WI, quietly passed away on October 9, 2015 after a long illness. Bernie was married to Sylvia Mecikalski (predeceased by 10 years) for 51 years. He is survived by his children, Amy (Darrell) Bushnell of Granada, Nicaragua; Kay (Steve) Peterson of Altoona, WI; Joyce Sopinski Troy of Boulder, CO; and David...

Anita Jankowski

Anita Jankowski

Oct 7, 2015

Jankowski, Anita T. (nee Loos) was reunited with her husband, Michael F., and her son, Jerome, on October 7, 2015 at the age of 85. Loving mother of Carol (David) Schmidt, Michael J. (Linda), Kathleen (Philip) Marchese, Julie (Scott) Owen, and Vicki (Gregory) Fries. Beloved grandmother of Colleen, Jason, Brian, Andrew, Kelly, Corey, Melissa, Allyson, Scott Jr., Jordan, Olivia, and...

Robert Hanson

Robert Hanson

Oct 7, 2015

Hanson, Robert W. Passed away peacefully on October 7, 2015 surrounded by family at the age of 82. Loving father to Greg (Arlene) Hanson, Mark Hanson, Debbie (Jeff) Luther. Grandfather to Jonathan, Christina, Sid, Melanie, Joe, and Sarah. Preceded in death by his wife Kathleen, brother Donald and grandson Aaron.

Richard Stubbe

Richard Stubbe

Oct 7, 2015

Stubbe, Richard C. Of Cudahy, passed away October 7, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Stubbe. Loving father of John (Kari) Stubbe, Jennifer (Keith) Perkins, and Karen (Mike) Broeckel. Proud grandfather of Paige, Cody, and Madysen. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service Friday, October 16, at 5:00PM at...

Harry Panosian

Harry Panosian

Oct 7, 2015

Panosian, Harry J. was reunited with his wife, Dorothy "Dottie," on October 7, 2015 at the age of 91. Loving father to Patrick (Susan), Jane (Steve), Greg, Peggy (Brian), and Diane. Proud grandpa to Nick, Melissa, Chelsea, Jack, Peter, and Ben. Great-Grandpa to Nick Jr., and Brianna. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation at Molthen-Bell Funeral...

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