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.

Karen Huhn

Karen Huhn

Aug 13, 2015

Huhn, Karen M. (nee Zess) was called into the arms of the Lord on August 13, 2015 at the age of 76. Beloved wife to Edwin for 52 years. Loving mother to Mark (Mindy) and Kellie. Proud grandmother to Keith "KJ," Parker, and Elly. Dear friend to Judy. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and close friends. Visitation will...

Rudolf Nimphius

Rudolf Nimphius

Aug 10, 2015

Nimphius, Rudolf A. Passed away peacefully on August 10, 2015 with family by his side. Loving husband of Elizabeth "Betty". Beloved father to Daniel (Susan), David (Anna), Dennis (Monique), Timothy (Darlene) and Thomas (Sherrill). Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his brother Karl, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Friday, August 14 at the funeral home from 12 -...

Lois Janicek

Lois Janicek

Aug 10, 2015

Janicek, Lois J. (nee Guss) passed away August 10, 2015 at the age of 93. She is reunited with her husband, Frank. Loving mother to James (Linda) Janicek and Linda (Louis) Luedtke. Proud grandmother to Gerald (Laura) Hurst III, Sherry (Jeff) Seeley, Jessica (Tony) Sottile, Jennifer Castillo, James Jr., and Katie (Zach) Galaboff. Great-grandmother to 10 great-grandchildren. Sister to the...

Francis Miller

Francis Miller

Aug 1, 2015

Born to eternal life August 1, 2015 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Mary P. Beloved father of Charles (Marcia), Thomas (Patti), Timothy (the late Sue), Mary (Terry), Gerard (Sue), Joseph, Michael, and Anne. Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son Richard. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

August Verhein

August Verhein

Aug 1, 2015

Born to eternal life August 1, 2015 at the age of 69. Loving husband of Judy Verhein nee Schmid for 28 years. Preceded in death by his beloved parents August and Edna, sister Barbara, brothers Russ, Jerry, Dick, and Kenneth Verhein. Survived by his brother Wayne and sister "PAT". Further survived by 4 children, having a special relationship with Jonathan...

Lee Gorski

Lee Gorski

Aug 1, 2015

Born in Milwaukee on 11/9/1937. Passed away 8/1/2015 at age 77. Survived by beloved wife, Joyce (Uphill) Gorski, and children, Rita (Lynn) Schiesser; John (deceased) (Katina) Borkowski; Michael (Bambi) Borkowski; Nancy (Brad) Hamilton; Lori (Michael) Mustas; Scott (Lisa) Gorski; Sisters Lea (Henry) Wink; Loa (deceased) Ray Bosserman; Lyn (Ron) Greth, Brothers/Sisters-in-law Dale (Darlene) Uphill; Faye (Bob) Johnson; Gary (deceased) Carla...

Elizabeth Vretenar

Elizabeth Vretenar

Aug 1, 2015

Vretenar, Elizabeth M. (nee Placko) of St. Francis, Born to eternal life August 1, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Milton Vretenar. Loving mother of Craig J. (Judy) Vretenar, and Jill S. (Mark) Doran. Proud grandmother of Ashley Doran, Manuel Huerta, and Christina Huerta. Preceded in death by her siblings; John Placko, Pauline Martins,...

Penny Seidner

Penny Seidner

Jul 31, 2015

Born September 11, 1955. Entered eternal life July 31, 2015. Loving wife of James E. Seidner. Loving mother of Jarin, Lisa, Brittany, Jason, and Jared. Proud grandmother of Brayden, Brynn, and Memphis. Daughter of Bernice and the late Duane. Beloved sister of Rodney, Patty, and Bruce. Further survived by brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Proud...

Lorraine Russell

Lorraine Russell

Jul 30, 2015

Russell, Lorraine Rose (Pfeffer) Joined her beloved husband Gilbert and son Jim in eternal life on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the age of 90. Cherished mom of Darrell (Sandra), Chris (Bruce) Cota, L. David (Carol), Karen (Jim) Brown, Kathy (Ron) White, Jane (Ken) Hanson, and Daughter-in-law Val (Eddie) Ellis. Loving Grandma to 16 grand children and 22 great grand...

Carol Gruszcynski

Carol Gruszcynski

Jul 28, 2015

Gruszcynski, Carol M Born to Eternal Life on July 28, 2015 at the age of 78 years. Beloved aunt of David Gruszcynski, Richard (Kathy) Gruszcynski, Gail (Tim) Justman and Lynn (Mark) Dashek. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation on Monday, August 3 at Divine Mercy Church (800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee) from 10-11 with Mass at 11 am....

Mary Brindza

Mary Brindza

Jul 28, 2015

Brindza, Mary A. (nee Monahan) of St. Francis, born to eternal life July 28, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Louis Brindza. Loving mother of Paul (Wendy) Brindza, and Elizabeth Brindza. Proud grandmother of Richard (Michelle) Johnson, Carrie (Doug) Werderitz, Erika Johnson, Rebecca Shulman-Brindza, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren. Further survived by nieces,...

Lawrence Scheiding

Lawrence Scheiding

Jul 26, 2015

Scheiding, Lawrence J. "Larry" passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Joan H. Scheiding (nee Kaczmarek). Loving father of John (Sue) Scheiding, Therese (Mark) Hutchinson, Cathrine (Abe) Pondikati, the late Michael, the late Mary and the late Tina. Proud granfather of Elizabeth (Brandon) Smith, Kathryn (Aaron) Maisch, Hannah Hutchinson, Jenna Hutchinson...

Leonard Caruso

Leonard Caruso

Jul 25, 2015

Caruso, Leonard J. Sr. passed away on July 25, 2015 at the age of 71. Loving life partner to Janis Oleszak. Loving father to Lenny Jr. and Tony (Jeannine). Dear Papa to Kiley and Audrey. Caring brother to Phil (Mary Lee), Pete (Judy), and Dave (Judith). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation 3:00PM-7:00PM at Molthen-Bell Funeral...

Josephine Raether

Josephine Raether

Jul 25, 2015

Raether, Josephine M Found peace on July 25, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Survived by her nephews Stephen and Michael Roenneburg, other relatives and friends. Private services will be held.

Irene Pytlik

Irene Pytlik

Jul 24, 2015

Pytlik, Irene E. (nee Kowalewski) was reunited with her husband, Walter. Irene was 94 years old. Loving mother to Michael (Christine), Patricia, Diane (Brad) Weed, Peggy (Bob) Peters, Peter (Kim), Paul (Mary), and James (Roz). Proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her son, David, and her grandson, Tyler. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Irene Pfeiffer

Irene Pfeiffer

Jul 21, 2015

Pfeiffer, Irene A. passed away at the age of 100 on July 21, 2015. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Donald G. Loving mother to Patricia (John) Kerber and Robert (Mary). Proud grandmother to Alan (Christine), David (Jan), Theresa (Robert), Karen (Thomas), Sue (Rob), & Sandy (Ricky); great-grandmother to Jennifer, Robert, Eric, Daniele, RyanKeri, Jeremy, Anthony, Jessica, Jordyn, Jo...

Patricia Sikorski

Patricia Sikorski

Jul 21, 2015

Sikorski, Patricia Ruth Born to Eternal Life on July 21, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Preceded in death by her husband Wallace Sikorski and sister Lorraine Potter. Survived by her nieces and nephew; Gene (Sue) Potter, Patricia (the late Larry) Smith, Sandra (Gerard) Klupp, Janet (Joe) Arnold. Further survived by close cousins, great nieces and nephews and friends....

Jeff Merz

Jeff Merz

Jul 20, 2015

Merz, Jeff Michael (Brzycki) found peace on July 20, 2015 at the age of 48 years old. Beloved husband to Sheila. Loving father to Bret and Vivian. Proud grandfather to Logan. Precious son of Diane and Frank. Loving brother to Scott (Kari), Rodd, and Lori (Rod). Devoted uncle to Samantha, Jason, Sabrina, and Austin. Further survived by other relatives and...

Bertha Boucher

Bertha Boucher

Jul 16, 2015

Boucher, Bertha was reunited with her husband, Leo, on July 16, 2015. Loving mother to Alice (Robert), Carol (the late James), and Richard (Barbara). Proud grandmother to Christine, Jon, Julianne, Joni, Jennifer, Keith, and Paul and Great-grandmother to Fletcher, Cooper, Mia, Branden, and Nathan. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be at Divine Mercy Church...

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