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Recent Obituaries in Hales Corners, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Hales Corners, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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James Muirhead

James Muirhead

Feb 8, 2019

James Marshall "Jim" MuirheadJames Marshall Muirhead, age 102, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, formerly of Elgin, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Grand Hills Castle Assisted Living Facility. Jim was born December 8,1916 on the family farm in Plato Center, Illinois, the son of James Boyd and Carrie Marshall Muirhead. He graduated from Plato Center High School and...

Theresa Fruncek

Theresa Fruncek

Feb 6, 2019

Theresa Gloria FruncekAge 80, of Hales Corners, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, surrounded by loving family. She was born January 4, 1939, to Frank & Mary Balistierri; beloved wife of Ronald; mother of John (Betsy), Andrew and Peter (Ginger); grandmother of Carl, Sam and Oliver; sister of Gloria, Ann, and Peter. She was a graduate of Mount Mary College...

Isaac Johnson

Isaac Johnson

Feb 2, 2019

After a brief journey here on earth Isaac Douglas Johnson went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the tender age of 25. In Psalm 127 it says "behold children are a gift from God" and Isaac was truly a gift! The name Isaac means "he laughs" and laugh he did! His humor kept us in stitches and...

Brian Gaeth

Brian Gaeth

Feb 1, 2019

Found peace on February 1, 2019. Age 38. Beloved son of Diane and the late Arnold Gaeth. Brother of Steven. Very special Uncle of Paige and Christopher. Further survived by his girlfriend, Jessica, and many relatives and friends. Visitation at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, N59 W22476 Silver Spring Dr., Sussex on Sat., Feb. 9th from 1-3 PM. Service 3...

Donna Kay

Donna Kay

Jan 29, 2019

Donna Kay of Milwaukee passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 76. She is survived by her loving family: daughter Dawn Kettinger, son Daniel Kettinger, granddaughter Sarah LaPalm, grandson Seth LaPalm, and great-grandsons Jason Jankowski and Caleb Kopydlowski. She is reunited in heaven with her daughters Denise and Debbie as well as all her siblings. Donations...

Janet Ferris

Janet Ferris

Jan 27, 2019

Janet Marie Ferris (nee Petrie), a long-time resident of New Berlin, died peacefully on the 27th of January. Born in 1929, Sherwood, WI, Janet is preceded in death by her parents Leonard & Mary (Benzschawel) Petrie, her husband Robert M Ferris, and brothers and sisters Marcella Petrie, Bernita (Roman) Funk, Irving (Bertha) Petrie, Margaret (Robert) Schneider, Alice (Gerhart) Krueger, Harold...

Francis Buss

Francis Buss

Jan 25, 2019

Age 91. At peace January 25, 2019. Private services were held.

Gerald Zebrick

Gerald Zebrick

Jan 24, 2019

Gerald (Jerry) F. ZebrickFound peace January 24, 2019 at the age of 84. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Hollister) for 59 years. Dear father of Craig (Lynda) Zebrick and Sherry (Ron) Reuteler. Proud grandfather of Amanda (Jason) Fleck, Aaron (Allysa) Zebrick, Rebecca (Joseph) DeGaro, Jacob (Carli) Reuteler, and Zachary Reuteler. Great-grandfather of Eliana Fleck, Nolan Fleck, Liam Fleck, Karis Fleck,...

Karen Bain

Karen Bain

Jan 22, 2019

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Diane Makowski

Diane Makowski

Jan 22, 2019

(nee Shipley)Age 74. Went home to Heaven peacefully on Tuesday January 22nd surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of (the late) Donald. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Amy), Michael (Honeylet), Tamara Christiansen, and Jennifer (Nick) Crneckiy. Cherished grandmother of Brandon, Joshua, Madison, Samantha, Mitchell, Gabrielle, Kodie, and Hannah. Treasured sister of David (Lois) Shipley and sister-in-law of Patt Shipley and...

Janet Anderson

Janet Anderson

Jan 21, 2019

Anderson, Janet (Marks) May 16, 1936-January 21, 2019. Age 82. Actress, artist and sunny lady. Janet entered into Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on January 21st. Janet was the beloved wife of the late David Anderson. Janet is the beloved sweet mother of Mitch (Jacquie) Anderson, Kris Anderson, Jessica (David) Anderson, Sweetest grandma to Adam, Jenny (Sam),...

Margaret Beitzel

Margaret Beitzel

Jan 21, 2019

Margaret J. BeitzelAge 92. Born to Eternal Life January 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Roger Beitzel, Sr. Loving mother of Roger Jr. (Allison), Dennis (Wendy), Nancy Beitzel, and Diane (Casper) Galliart. Proud grandma of Jeffrey, Scott (Lauren), Kacie (Brendan), Logan, Shannon, and Jack. She will also be loved and missed by other relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday, January...

Kurt Grau

Kurt Grau

Jan 19, 2019

Age 41. Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 19th. Beloved son of Ken (Judy) Grau and Kathy Eldridge. Cherished brother of Corey (Shawn) and Kelly. Loving partner of 6 years to Shelly. Treasured uncle of Elexis, Tanner, and Brandi. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. His many talents, quick wit, and creativity will be greatly missed. A visitation...

William Wright

William Wright

Jan 19, 2019

William "Bill" E. WrightBorn to Eternal Life January 19, 2019 after living 90 years of a kind and thoughtful life. Loving husband of the late Charlene (nee Kamm). Beloved father of the late Bill Jr, Lisa (David) Hoffman, Kathy Osvatic, and Tom. Proud grandpa of Jay, Kelley, and Luke Osvatic. Further survived by nephews, a niece, other relatives and friends....

Patti Herman

Patti Herman

Jan 19, 2019

Patricia "Patti" Bart HermanOf West Bend, died of cancer on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at The Lodges at LindenGrove in Waukesha, WI, at the age of 77.She was born April 9, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to the late Robert and Ruth (nee Sauerhering) Bart. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1959, and received a Bachelor of Science in...

Aariella Culley

Aariella Culley

Jan 18, 2019

Age 5. Received her Angel Wings on January 18, 2019. Beloved daughter of Lydia Nelson (Exzavier Neal) and Edward Culley. Precious granddaughter of Mark Veness (Robyn White), Tammy Weston (Carl Martens), Lawanda & Edward Culley, and Wendy Nelson. Cherished niece of Judy Tobar, the late Eric Veness, Nick (Danielle) Weston, Cole (Nicole) White, Cody White, Todd Nelson, Kayla Wells, Mike...

Jerry Cole

Jerry Cole

Jan 16, 2019

Age 80. Born July 17, 1938 in Sparta, WI. Peacefully entered eternal life at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Sally J. Cole (nee Neitzel), 5 children Jerry W. Cole, Jr. (Maryann), Leigh Anne Spears (Dean), Julie Dlouhy, Susan Biloff (Jim), and Scott Cole (Kari). Devoted Papa to...

Shirley Flood

Shirley Flood

Jan 16, 2019

Age 86. Passed away peacefully on January 16th. Beloved wife of (the late) Donald. Cherished mother of Chuck (Rosemary) Kolodziejczyk, Cindy (Richard) Barbian, Cathy (Henry) Mendoza, Steve (Tina) Flood, Harold (Kristi) Flood, and Dan (Jennifer) Flood. Loving grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 6. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the...

Herbert Lundin

Herbert Lundin

Jan 16, 2019

Of Waukesha, Wisconsin, died January 16, 2019 at the age of 91, with family and friends at his side. He is survived by his wife, Dona, daughter Martha (Steve Frey), and sons David (Aggy Lun) and Paul (Jeni McEwen). He is also survived by grandchildren Dan and Samantha Lundin, brother Bob (Mary) Lundin, sister LaVerne Burmeister, nephews, nieces, and many...

James Cervantes

James Cervantes

Jan 15, 2019

James R. Cervantes, Sr.,Age 82, met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Julie (Mindiola) Cervantes; dear father of: Jim (Donna), Janine, Jana (Jay) Cederholm, Jay (Connie), Walter (Kristin) Grenier, Jay Fenske, Kevin Grant and proud grandfather of: Kurtis, Keith, Katelyn, Andrew, Seth, Mia, Alyse, Katie, Taylor, Alex, Jordan, Ryan and survived...

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