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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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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...

Ursula Bruening

Ursula Bruening

Oct 5, 2015

Bruening, Ursula E. (nee Sailer) Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life October 5, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of Lloyd Bruening for 54 years. Loving mother of Roger (Debbie) Bruening, Jennifer (Dan) Castle, and Jacqueline (Bob) Hebein. Proud grandma to Ryan Castle, Adam (Stacey) Pearce, Tony (Kim) Castle, Andrea (Luke) Peterson, Jake Pearce, and Joshua...

Doris Reusser

Doris Reusser

Oct 3, 2015

Reusser, Doris Mae Passed away on October 3, 2015 at the age of 90. Doris was born July 31, 1925 to her parents Arthur and Jenny Basterash and was married on June 23, 1945 to her loving husband John for 68 years prior to his passing. The Family rejoices in her heavenly reunion with her parents and husband and other...

Anthony Slusar

Anthony Slusar

Oct 2, 2015

Slusar, Anthony C. "Tony" "Deta" Tony, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2015 at St. Luke's South Shore Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born April 13, 1929, the 8th child and 7th son of Anton and Elizabeth (Halambeic) Slusar. Preceded to heaven by his beloved first grandchild, Jared Costa, his parents, and other...

Patricia Fenger

Patricia Fenger

Sep 28, 2015

Fenger, Patricia M. passed away at home on September 28, 2015. Beloved wife of William "Bill". Visitation at Divine Mercy Church on Marquette Ave. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at church on Saturday at 10:30 AM. Private interment. Memorials to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation or Global Partners Running Waters are appreciated.

Elizabeth Jandegian

Elizabeth Jandegian

Sep 22, 2015

Jandegian, Elizabeth J. (nee Dixon) Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her husband Michael. Survived by her sister Patricia Kowski (nee Dixon) nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends including her step-sons Rick and Jeff and step-grandson Brian. Memorial visitation on Friday, October 2 at the...

Emma Dick

Emma Dick

Sep 19, 2015

Emma R. Dick was reunited with her beloved husband, Vernon, on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the age of 90. Emma was a life-long resident of Oak Creek, born on August 31, 1925 the daughter of John and Clara (nee Hahn) Hauerwas. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1943. On October...

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