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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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...

Richard Presser

Richard Presser

Jan 21, 2016

Age 86, found peace, surrounded by family as he died on Thursday, January 21st, 2016. Richard was born on November 21, 1929 to Robert and Marie (Beck) Presser. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Therese (Kaufman), siblings Donald (Marion) Presser, and Shirley (Donald) Peterson. Beloved father of Christy (Gerry Holgerson) Presser, the late Bryan...

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Jan 20, 2016

Johnson, Richard L. "DJ" Of Menomonee Falls, Passed away unexpectedly January 20, 2016 at the age of 43 years. Beloved son of Richard (Lori) Johnson Jr., and Betty Brindza. Dear brother of Carrie (Doug) Johnson-Werderitz, and Erika Johnson. Former husband of Michelle Bonds. Loving boyfriend of Zarije Sinani. Preceded in death by his dear grandparents Richard and Aina Johnson, and...

Paul Fuhreck

Paul Fuhreck

Jan 18, 2016

Fuhreck, Paul J. Of South Milwaukee, Returned to the Lord January 18, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Dora E. Fuhreck. Loving father of Daryl (Joe) Hunt, Allen (Jean) Fuhreck, and Susan (Bruce) Niedzwiecki. Preceded in death by his grandson; Adam Fuhreck, and his siblings; Charlotte (Earl) Tamblyn, Eleanore (Bob) Couey, and Edward Fuhreck....

Raymond Malek

Raymond Malek

Jan 17, 2016

Malek, Raymond passed away on January 17, 2016. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Vi. Loving father of Duane (Linda), David (Priscilla), the late Dean, Dawn (Larry) Castiglione, Denise (Pam Holman), Dan, and Darrel (Sue). Proud grandfather of Marie (Jay) Smith, the late Raymond, Joe (Robin), Michael, Tony Mader, Angie (Steve) Rypel, Kristin Mader, Allison Sajdak (Ryan Hetzel), Adam...

Duane Matuszak

Duane Matuszak

Jan 14, 2016

Passed away peacefully on January 14, 2016 at the age of 78. Loving husband to Luddy (nee Koniar). Father to Bill (Tracy), Jeanne (Ronald) Bruss and Ronald (Sue). Grandfather to Kevin and Kelsey Matuszak, Aimee, Nicolas, Jordan and Logan Bruss, Samantha and Lauren Matuszak. Brother to Mary Ann Haynes. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Linda, sister Ethel,...

Marguerite Rommelfanger

Marguerite Rommelfanger

Jan 10, 2016

Born on September 19, 1946 and passed away on January 10, 2016. Loving wife to John Rommelfanger. Mother to Daniel Vasko, Jennifer Vasko, Laura Lowery and John Rommelfanger II. Grandmother to Ben, Samantha, Jordan, Mya, Sam, Tyler, Marguerite, Kira and Alizabell. Visitation on Thursday, January 14 at the funeral home from 11 to 1 with a service at 1 pm....

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