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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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Patricia Bergles
May 8, 2019
Patricia Ann "Pat" Bergles (nee Schneider) Found peace May 8th, 2019 at the age of 84. Loving wife of the late Wally G. Bergles. Survived by sons Michael (Jo Ann) and Robert (Debbie) Bergles, and daughter Susan Aiken (nee Bergles). Proud grandma of Joseph (Missy), James (Alissa), and Benjamin (Cristi). Great-grandma of Gwen, Garhett, Casey, Jackson, and Sienna. Further survived...
Dolores Hofer
May 7, 2019
Dolores Hofer "Tootie" Age 92. At peace May 7, 2019. Beloved mother of Kenneth and Donald (Sandy). Grandmother of Steven. Beloved wife of the late Frank Hofer. Memorial gathering at Hartson Funeral Home on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. Memorial service 11:30 AM.
August Balistreri
May 4, 2019
August (Gus) Balistreri, Age 86, called home to heaven on May 4, 2019. August was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Beloved father of Jay (Michelle) Balistreri, Christine (Lowell) Sibley. Proud grandfather of Rachel (Mike) Cowell, Ben (Magda) Sibley, Steve Balistreri, Kevin (Heather) Sibley, Emiline (James) Trudeau, Elliot Sibley, and Lisa Sibley. Great Grandfather to Shawn Balistreri, Jeremy...
Stanley Klescewski
May 4, 2019
Age 75. Born August 15, 1943 in Racine, Wisconsin to Stanley and Veronica Klescewski, and passed May 4, 2019. Survived by wife Audrey (nee Litwin) Klescewski, son Keith (Shari), daughter Kristie Klescewski, granddaughters Jocelyn (Matt) Kalmanson, Alexis Klescewski, great-grandson Jace Kalmanson, sister Dorothy Klescewski, cousin Tim Majchrowitz, other family members and many friends. Stanley was married for 50 years, retired...
Bernice Stein
May 3, 2019
Bernice G. Stein (nee Baumann) Born to Eternal Life May 3, 2019 at the age of 92. Loving mom of Patricia, James III, Michael B., and Mark D. Stein. She was a grandma and great-grandma. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her 10 siblings. Special thanks to the staffs at St. Luke's ER and Vitas...
Leonard Chapman
May 3, 2019
Was unexpectedly called home to Heaven and reunited with his parents Margaret and Bobby and his brother Brian on May 3rd at age 59. A beautiful selfless soul, Leonard loved his family endlessly, always put others first and was a constant source of comfort and support. Beloved father of Katie (Adam) Plautz and Kevin (Deidre) Chapman. Loving grandfather of Shianne,...
Stanley Waisman
May 3, 2019
Passed away May 3, 2019. He was born April 29, 1945. Survived by his wife Patricia of 53 yrs. Preceding him in death, his parents, Max and Helen Waisman, sisters Barb Eisenberg and Doreen Rapkin. Also sister-in-law, Karen (Mickey) Brenes. Survived by son Steve (Suzanne) Waisman and daughter Michelle (Phillip) Kolacinski. Also survived by grandson Jonah and granddaughter Jillian, sister-in-law...
Adam Rydzik
May 3, 2019
ADAM JOSEPH RYDZIK Born to Eternal Life on Friday May 3rd, 2019 at age 36. Beloved son of Joseph and Diane Rydzik. Favorite brother of Shannon, Amber, and Chrystal. Proud uncle of Hunter and Tyson. Cherished fiancée of Danielle Voelkel. Loving father of Acelynn Lilly Rose Rydzik, and adoring step-father of Devica Rose Smith. His charismatic personality touched the lives...
Geraldine D'Amato
May 2, 2019
Geraldine D'Amato (Nee Wachowiak) Age 94. Born to eternal life peacefully on May 2, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank. Private entombment.
Rita Thays
May 2, 2019
(nee Smith) Age 73. Passed away peacefully on May 2nd surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Norman for 53 years. Cherished mother of Dawn (David) Gregor. Loving grandmother of Samantha and Alyssa. Further survived by her sister Cheryl Butcher, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her sister Ginny Kish. She was a caring nurse...
Dr. Stephen Haughey
May 1, 2019
Dr. Stephen A. Haughey, M.D. passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on May 1st, 2019 at the age of 68 after a courageous fight with cancer. Steve was born in McKeesport Pennsylvania on September 28, 1950 to Dr. Robert and Juanita Haughey. He graduated from Serra Catholic High School, in McKeesport Pennsylvania in 1968; Marquette University in 1974;...
Franklin Lotter
May 1, 2019
Age 82. Passed away May 1, 2019. Loving husband of Karen for 50 years. Beloved father of David, Andrew, and Molly (Steven) Green. Cherished Papa of Samuel, Benjamin, Gretchen, Erich, and Heidi. Further survived by other family and many friends. Retired superintendent of the Milwaukee County House of Correction, longtime docent at the Milwaukee Public Museum, avid bicyclist & world...
Bernadine Pilak
Apr 30, 2019
Of Milwaukee. Passed away on April 30, 2019 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford. Loving mother of Leonard, Dennis (Ellen), Jeanette and Barbara Pilak. Proud grandmother of Ellie (Riker) Pilak-Kiel, Thomas (Callie), Ross (Courtney), Kelly (Richard) Bormann. Great-grandmother of Ashley and Brady. Dear sister of Michael Szukalski. Further survived by her son-in-law Bill Glenn,...
Barbara Kearn
Apr 30, 2019
Barbara J. Kearn (Nee Bulgrin) Age 84. Found peace April 30, 2019. Loving wife of Jim for 63 years. Proud grandma of James and Kevin. Further survived by her brothers Skip (Sue) and Douglas (Carol) Bulgrin, daughter-in-law Karen Kearn, dear friend Genevieve Ziesemer, Julie Orloski Peak, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her beloved sons, Matthew,...
Lois Matthaeus
Apr 29, 2019
Lois J. Matthaeus Born to Eternal Life April 29, 2019, at the age of 86. Loving wife of Robert C. Matthaeus. Dear mother of Charles (Sue), Richard (Catherine), Thomas (Kitty), Michael (Rochelle), William (Grace), Mary, and Carol (the late Todd). Proud grandmother of 7; further survived by other relatives. Visitation Friday, May 10th, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, St. Joseph...
Delores Zittel
Apr 29, 2019
Age 83. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the morning of April 29th. Beloved wife of (the late) Frederick. Cherished mother of Colleen (Steve) Schmidt, (the late) Michael, Karen McGuigan, Steven (Christy), Laurie (Scott) Ross, Linda (Keith) Bay, Mary (Tim) Schulta, and Kim (William Schleif) Zittel. Loving grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 22. Further survived by...
Ralph Kaczor
Apr 29, 2019
Found peace April 29, 2019. Loving father of Therese and Madeline; cherished by his mother Joan Kaczor, sisters Diane Bozicevich and Christine McCowan, brother James Kaczor, significant other Arlene Merritt, sisters-in-law Julie (Jonathan) Fletcher and Linda (Bruce) Livermore; and further survived by extended family and friends. Preceded in death by his wife Marie Kaczor and father Ralph A. Kaczor. Special...
Evelyn Klug
Apr 26, 2019
Age 98. Passed away peacefully on April 26th. Privileged to have lived, loved and danced on the Earth long enough to be a daughter to Adolph & Rose Luedtke, wife to (the late) Robert Klug, mother to Sharon (Tom) Nyman, Jean (Greg) Behrendt, Ellyn (Chris Clark) Klug, Nancy (Richard) Kirchen, Holly (Mike) Skubal; grandma to Tim (Betsy) Nyman, Cara Behrendt,...
Darryl Drake
Apr 23, 2019
Found peace on April 23, 2019. He was a devoted husband to Margaret Ann (nee Wagenknecht). Beloved son of Betty June (nee Sevester), preceded in death by his father, Erwin P. Loving father of Matthew R (Margaret Irene), and Jennifer E. Brother to Dale P (Diana). Proud grandfather to Xander, Marcus and Connor. Further survived by many other relatives and...
John Hansen
Apr 23, 2019
John Hansen, 87, of Chippewa Falls , WI, formerly of Milwaukee, WI went home to be with Jesus on April 23, 2019. John was born in Toledo, Ohio to John and Natalie Hansen. He had one brother Lee that he loved very much. His family moved a lot while he was growing up because his dad was in the Civilian...
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