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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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Harriet Hapke
Mar 28, 2018
Age 89. At peace March 27, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Viola Hapke; siblings, Marion Braund, Carol, Fred (Mary), and John. Sister-in-law of Mary Hapke. Aunt of Joe (Denise) Hapke, Jane (Steve) Barwick, Ann Drosen, Leilani, Debbie, and the late Laurie (Jim) Petrie. Great aunt of Justin, Ethan, Kevin, Jill, Dan, Alexa, Noel, and Jenna. Further...
Kenneth Thierfelder
Mar 27, 2018
Kenneth ("Ken") A. Thierfelder Ken passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born in Milwaukee, on October 30th 1925. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Dorothy. He married his sweetheart of 78 years, Dorothy June, on June 23rd, 1945 in Houston, Texas while Ken was serving in...
Wayne Palmer
Mar 26, 2018
Wayne Everett PalmerNovember 8 1961 - March 26, 2018Wayne E. Palmer, age 56, passed away on March 26, 2017, in hospice at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. Wayne was born on November 8, 1961 in Bozeman, Montana. Due to the nomadic nature of his father's work he attended numerous primary schools in several states. He had a very bright mind,...
David Suhm
Mar 25, 2018
Passed away on Sunday March 25th at 84 years old. Beloved husband of 58 years to Nancy (nee Ferko). Cherished father of Michael (Cheryl), Laura (Greg) Kaminski, and Bob (Eileen). Loving grandfather to Kayla, Courtney, Katie, Matt, Alex and Luke. Treasured brother of Doug (Elaine) Suhm. Preceded in death by his brothers Dick and Larry. Owner of Suhm Laboratories for...
Dorothy Talatzko
Mar 24, 2018
"You're stuck with me. I'll live to be 100" was a common phrase from Dorothy Talatzko. She had been saying it for years and it seemed like she would be right. A proud woman, Dorothy's determination allowed her to live independently in her home until she was nearly 94 when she accepted a relatively short and graceful exit from our...
Pedro Martinez
Mar 23, 2018
Pedro Bustos Martinez, fondly known as Pete, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 23rd with family present, at the age of 61. Pete was a loving husband, best friend, and beloved father and grandfather. Pete was especially known for talking with everyone and anyone, his contagious laugh, and warm smile. He was the president of Memories Car Club, which became...
Beatrice Starich
Mar 21, 2018
Age 85. At peace March 21, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank. Loving mother of Ronald (Laura), Donald (Diane), John (Patti) and Bonnie (Jerry) Libby. Proud grandma of Amber, Shaylynn and Mitchell. Dear sister of Don (Sandy)Podd, Kenny Podd, and Gloria (Don) Bonnert. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at Hartson Funeral Home on Sunday, March...
Frank Freitag
Mar 21, 2018
Frank M. FreitagAt Rest, March 21, 2018. Visitation Tuesday, March 27th, 10 AM to 11 AM, Hartson Funeral Home, Hales Corners. There is no further information at this time.
John Lese
Mar 18, 2018
John Robert Lese, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, born on September 6, 1964 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Cynthia Lese and the late Robert Lese, passed away at age 53 on March 18, 2018 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. John graduated from Waukesha County Technical Institute in December 1984 with a degree in Marketing. He was an Automobile Wholesaler in the local automotive industry...
Achim Reiner
Mar 17, 2018
Passed away peacefully on March 17th at 81 years old. Beloved father of Darren, Deana (Mark) Josi, and Kevin. Loving Opa to Brooklynn, Jordan, Tyler, Taylor "Schmuck", Payton, Preston, and Pierce. Further survived by his sister Regina Brainard, brother-in-law Steve Williams, nieces and nephew, and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Gertrude, and brother...
Barbara Gscheidmeier
Mar 11, 2018
(nee Lorch)Passed away unexpectedly on March 11th at 73 years old. Beloved mother of John (Samantha), Jason (Katherine), and Joshua (Novia). Cherished grandmother of Gabrielle, Olivia, Elizabeth, Noah, Carter, Amelia, and Aria. Further survived by her loving ex-husband Gary, sister Judy (the late Frank) D'Amato, brother Tom (Teddi) Lorch, and sister-in-law Mary Lorch. Preceded in death by her parents Ralph...
Barbara Gracyalny
Mar 8, 2018
Barbara Colette Gracyalny (Nee Woida)Passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Kimberly, Kevin (Lynette), and Kelly (David). Cherished grandmother of Crystal (Bob), Daniel (Christi), and Ryan. Great-grandmother "GG" to Ethan, Kyler, and Damien. Loving sister of Tom, Greg, Phil, Kenny, Chris, Jackie, Janine, and Lorraine. She is now reunited in Heaven with...
Erla Lanke
Mar 8, 2018
Erla Mae Lanke (nee Weis)Age 85, reunited with her beloved Eddie on March 8, 2018. Loving mother of LuAnn (John Fauber) and treasured grandmother of Campbell, Harrison, and Remy. Dear sister of Walter, and sister-in-law of Phyllis, Richard, Beverly, Marion, Lowell, and Carol. Mother-in-law of Harry Stasik. Loved by many, many others. Preceded in death by her husband Edward of...
Paul Lepianka
Mar 8, 2018
Paul John Lepianka died peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2018 in New Berlin, WI at the age of 76. Paul was born on October 1, 1941 in Beaver, WI to his parents, Anna and Anton Lepianka. He married Dianne Kubica on Saturday, July 26, 1969. Paul and Dianne were married for 48 years. Paul worked for 31 years at American...
Shirley Rohde
Mar 8, 2018
Age 82. At peace March 8, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Rohde. Loving mother of Michael (Karen), Mark (Lori), Vicki (Evan) Olson, and William (Laura). Beloved grandma of Madelyn, Daniel, Nicole (fiancé Nathan), Jessica, Kiele, Weston, Hailee, Paige, and Ashley. Dear sister of Bonnie (the late Ted) Jaeger and Winnie (Joe) Doerfer. Further survived by many loved...
Thomas Knetzger
Mar 7, 2018
Thomas C. KnetzgerPassed away peacefully on March 7, 2018 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of 52 years to Llani (nee Loeffler). Cherished father of Michael (Lisa) and Matthew (Jennifer). Loving grandfather to 5 wonderful grandchildren: Ashley, Madeline, Noah, Jordan, and Macy. Further survived by brothers Jerry and Rick (Caroline), nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Veteran...
Amy Stonemark
Mar 7, 2018
Amy Stonemark, was born Amy Whitman on December 6th, 1934 in Berlin, Maryland and welcomed to this world by her father Norman and her mother Evelyn. She grew up in Ocean City, Maryland and was sister to Ted, Evelyn, Ruth, and Fred. Helping others was something Amy was destined to do, and she was very good at it. She spent...
Margaret Campagnola
Mar 6, 2018
Margaret C. "Peggy" CampagnolaMarch 6, 2018, age 92. Loving wife of the late Peter. Beloved mother of Jeanette, Andrew (Carrie), Ellen, Margo (Roger) Bullock, Michael, Nancy (Jerry) Becker. Dear grandmother of Myriah Bujak, Marley Bujak, Renee (Danny Blau) Becker-Blau, and Ryan Becker. Further survived by sister Nancy Butch, other relatives and friends. Margaret was known by all as "Peggy" and...
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