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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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Candis Nikkila

Candis Nikkila

Nov 23, 2018

(Nee Felle) Age 66. Found peace November 23, 2018. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dennis and parents, Robert & Margaret Felle. Loving sister of Lorenz (Karen), Thomas (Lynn) and Timothy (Kathy). Candy was blessed with many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many other relatives and friends. Candy was born and raised in Oak Creek, Wisconsin,...

Joseph Wysocki

Joseph Wysocki

Nov 22, 2018

Age 79. Born into eternal life on Nov. 22, 2018. Preceded in death by his cherished friend, Donna Wysocki and step-mother, Alice Klein. Loving father of Jeanette Wysocki and Joe Wysocki. Proud grandpa of Jamie Haupt. Dear brother of the late Barbara (Jack) Daub and step-brother of Irene Wysocki (Bill Gerrie). Further survived by his former son-in-law Steve Haupt, nieces,...

Margaret Zielski

Margaret Zielski

Nov 21, 2018

Zielski, Margaret M.(Nee Voelker)Age 83. Born to eternal life on November 21, 2018. Beloved mother of Charles (Katherine), Peter (Laura) and Katherine (Brad) Nelson. Proud grandmother of Jessica (Bob) DeGroot, Charles (Carissa), Anne (Adam) Rozmarynowski, Daniel and Brian, Natalie (Pierce) Cable, and Melissa (Brian) Goodwin. Marge was blessed with 9 great-grandchildren with two on the way. Dear sister of the...

Abel Speck

Abel Speck

Nov 19, 2018

Peacefully passed away in the arms of his family on November 19th 2018. He was born at 3:14 am. and went to Heaven at 3:54 am on the same day. Abel was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Even though his time on earth was short, Abel departed only knowing love. He now looks down upon his family as their...

Pamela Gass

Pamela Gass

Nov 18, 2018

Pamela E. Gass (nee Thomas)Found peace on November 18, 2018, age 49. Loving wife and best friend of Douglas Gass. Dear mother of Brandon, Courtney, and Ryan Gulbis. Dearest daughter of Michael J. Thomas of Arizona, and JoAnn E. Hartenberger. Loving sister of Lisa Ireland (Thomas), Charlotte Handel (Victor), and Jet Thomas. Also survived by other relatives and friends. She...

Brian Hittman

Brian Hittman

Nov 15, 2018

Brian Alan Hittman, born September 7th 1971, passed away November 15th 2018. He was the son of the late Tom "Boss" and Janice Hittman, wife of Amy Hittman and father of Tyler Hittman. He was brother to Tom (Tina) and Laura Hittman. Brian also left behind many loving family members and friends.Those who knew Brian will know he was rarely...

Dione Schmidt

Dione Schmidt

Nov 15, 2018

Dione R. Schmidt (nee Trudell)Found peace November 15, 2018 at the age of 83. Loving wife of Richard "Dick" Schmidt for 63 years. Beloved mother of Carol (Steve) Rydzik and Susan Marcum (Chuck Jackley). Proud grandmother of Kevin and Michael Rydzik, and Matthew Marcum. GiGi to great-granddaughter Rowan Dione Rydzik. Preceded in death by her parents Evert and Ruth Trudell,...

Cheryl Warzinski

Cheryl Warzinski

Nov 14, 2018

Age 59. Passed away peacefully in her home on November 14th surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife and best friend of Brian for 38 years. Cherished mother of Kristin (Nick Smith) Warzinski and Mallory (Ryan) Weltzin. Loving "Amma" to Hailey and Hazel. Treasured sister to Michelle (Erv) Czarnecki and Steven (the late Marlene)...

Ervina Thompson

Ervina Thompson

Nov 13, 2018

Ervina M. ThompsonFound peace November 13, 2018 at the age of 83. Loving wife of Gregory Thompson for 65 years. Beloved mother of Lee Ann (the late Ricky) Orlowski, Richard (Tammy) Thompson, Dennis (Lisa) Thompson, Jo Ann (Michael) Bergles, and Cheryl Thompson-Dooley. Proud grandmother of 14, and great-grandmother of 25. Dear sister of Richard (Elaine) Garvey, Rosemary (Donald) Helgerson, and...

Therese Ratsch

Therese Ratsch

Nov 13, 2018

Long time resident of Mukwonago, WI. Therese Ratsch found peace on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at the age of 82. Loving mother of Kurt (Doris) Ratsch, Anita (Michael) O'Leary & Matthew Ratsch. Proud grandma of Emily (Michael) Garcia, Melissa (Matthew / fiance) & Robert (Courtney) O'Leary. Preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth "Kenny", son Matthew along with her...

Wayne Baumgart

Wayne Baumgart

Nov 10, 2018

Age 72, passed away peacefully in his home on November 10th surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 49 years to Sandra (nee Simons). Loving father of Nicole Baumgart and Paul (Jenny) Baumgart. Further survived by his brother-in-law Tom (Mary) Simons, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A graduate of UWM and lifelong Brewers and Packers fan. Former Milwaukee...

Jay Erdman

Jay Erdman

Nov 9, 2018

Jay Erdman died at home surrounded by family on November 9th, 2018 at 82 years. Jay was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin in 1936, to Martin and Enid Erdman who preceded him in death. He graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He worked his entire career for Allen-Bradley/Rockwell as an Electrical Engineer. He married Janet Scholtz on May 14th, 1960. Together...

G. Schmidt

G. Schmidt

Nov 8, 2018

Age 81. Passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved father of Mike (Colleen), Mark (Susan), Todd (Elizabeth), and Jodi (Dean) Paprocki. Loving grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather to 13. Further survived by nieces, nephews, friends made in Naples, FL over the past 20 years, and many others. A visitation will be held on Monday...

Jean Strehlow

Jean Strehlow

Nov 8, 2018

Age 95. Reunited with her cherished husband, Bill on November 8, 2018. Loving mother of Harry (Grace) Strehlow and Jorja Strehlow (Bob Bywater). Proud grandma of Marvin Schofield (Shannon Burke), Kolina (Eric) Olson, Paula (Ken) Hacka. Proud step-grandma of Sarah (Ryan) Chesky, Daniel Bywater (Tabitha Rutherford, and Mary (Mike) Nelson. Great-grandma of 15. Great-great-grandma of 10. Sister of Geraldine Sapp....

Susan Devore

Susan Devore

Nov 8, 2018

(nee Wagner)Born April 5, 1952, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the age of 66. Beloved wife of Gene Devore, stepmother to Holly A. Devore, and Mommy of her "Babies" (pets) Cha Cho and Smokey.Sue is preceded in death by her late husband Jorn Jensen, father-in-law Everette Devore Sr, brother-in-law Robert Devore, father Donald M. Wagner, and...

Mark Koelsch

Mark Koelsch

Nov 6, 2018

Mark passed away suddenly on November 6, 2018 at the age of 50. He was a loving husband to Melissa, father to Evelyn and Joshua, brother to Krissy, and son to Wayne and Midge. He is survived by numerous family, friends, and colleagues across the country. Mark made his living loving to hate all things audio/video, making numerous connections along...

Barbara Raasch

Barbara Raasch

Nov 5, 2018

Barbara Joan Raasch nee KalupaApril 25, 1934 – November 5, 2018Barbara J. Kalupa, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 5, 2018 with family by her side. She was born in Milwaukee to Joseph and Mildred Kalupa (Jones). She was Treasurer of the Philomathea Club and First VP of the Latin Club at Washington High School, from which she...

Dolores Urban

Dolores Urban

Nov 5, 2018

Age 68. At peace Nov. 5, 2018. Loving wife of Robert for 44 years. Beloved mother of Jason (special friend Sarah Ruffert). Dear sister of Lu Ann Prothero and cherished sister-in-law of Janet (Charlie) Schmidt. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin & Yvonne Henrickson. Graduate of Clintonville Senior High School...

Arlene Ruttgers

Arlene Ruttgers

Nov 4, 2018

Age 82. Found peace November 4, 2018. Loving wife of Robert for 62 years. Caring mother of Star (Ron) Sienkiewicz and Jody (Matt) Wesley. Cherished grandmother of Zachary Sienkiewicz. Special thanks to the Lutheran Home 'Memory Care' Staff for their compassion and loving care. Private family services.

Dafina Roter-Velyov

Dafina Roter-Velyov

Nov 4, 2018

Age 44. At peace November 4, 2018. Loving mother of Alexis Roter and Grace Roter. Beloved daughter of Ivanka Geiger (Jack) and Kenneth Geiger. Dear sister of Tina Geiger (Gerald Hazard). Aunt to Jelena and Lillyana. Close friend to Ben Thimm and Jodi Cummings. Further survived by many other friends and relatives. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents Mladen "Deda"...

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