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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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Joseph Fleischman

Joseph Fleischman

Feb 27, 2017

Fleischman, Joseph L. "Buzz"   Age 88.  At peace February 27, 2017.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife Audrey (nee Boettcher) Fleischman.  Loving father of Richard (Kellie) Fleischman.  Proud grandpa of Melissa Fleischman and Joshua (Randi) Fleischman.  Great-grandpa of Mason, Taylor, and Makayla.  Dear brother of William (Barbara) Fleischman, Aileen Pfeiffer, the late Lois (Eddie) Miklavcic, the late Monica Frey,...

Ruth Kurth

Ruth Kurth

Feb 26, 2017

Ruth B. KurthAge 93, passed away on February 26, 2017.  She was a long-time resident of Muskego, but had been residing at Brenwood Park Assisted Living in Franklin, WI for the past year.  Ruth was born March 1, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI.  Ruth graduated from Bay View High School in 1940.  She then worked as a keypunch operator for the...

Dorothy Thierfelder

Dorothy Thierfelder

Feb 25, 2017

Dorothy June Thierfelder (nee Bauer) Dorothy passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the age of 91.  She was born in Milwaukee on June 8th 1925 to the late Charles and Fredericka Bauer.   She married her sweetheart of 78 years, Kenneth A. Thierfelder, on June 25th, 1945 in Houston, Texas while Ken was serving in the United Army Air...

Harriet Hartel

Harriet Hartel

Feb 25, 2017

Hartel, Harriet M. (nee Weldy)  Went home to her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2017 at age 87.  She is survived by her sons David (Georgeann) and James, and her granddaughter Jaime Hartel (Brian) Johnson.  She was preceded in death by her beloved son John Christopher Hartel, and her first granddaughter, Hannah Gabrielle.  Harriet is also survived by her...

Elmer Helm

Elmer Helm

Feb 24, 2017

Elmer F. Helm, Jr.Age 91, was reunited with his wife Evelyn and son Dennis February 24, 2017.  Survived by his children Deborah (the late Jerrold) Reish, Rod (Sandi), and Darcey (Randy) Reinders, 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, and many other family members.  Visitation Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 5 to 7 PM, at the funeral home.  Service at 7 PM. ...

Sandra Swiatczak

Sandra Swiatczak

Feb 24, 2017

Sandra J (Nee Turek) Swiatczak passed away peacefully at her home in Oconomowoc at the age of 68 on February 24, 2017 after a long battle with breast cancer. Sandi is survived by her loving husband James Swiatczak, daughter Keri (Tim) Dabroski, stepdaughter Amy Lynn (Jesse) Ruegsegger, stepson Steven (Jennifer) Swiatczak, sister Sherry (Guy) Lentz, grandchildren Jeanette, Eddie and Dahlia,...

Anton Lesh

Anton Lesh

Feb 24, 2017

Lesh, Anton "Tony" of Milwaukee started his Heavenly journey unexpectedly on February 24th, 2017 at the age of 58, surrounded by his loving family.  Tony is survived by his loving wife Julie (nee Barthel) Lesh.  Dear brother of Stephen (Lisa), Millie, and Donald.  Beloved stepfather of Ashley (Paul).  Dear father of Anton Jr. "Tony", Miranda (James), and Rickie.  Loving papa...

Richard Halamka

Richard Halamka

Feb 20, 2017

Richard "Richie" C. HalamkaAge 78.  Of Milwaukee, died unexpectedly February 20th, 2017.  Survived by sisters Shirley Szopinski and Arlene Schneider, son Richard Jr., and other family and friends.  Richie was preceded in death by his brother James Halamka. Special thank you to David Torres and other friends who have helped Richie throughout the years.  Per Richie's wishes, there will be...

Thomas Banker

Thomas Banker

Feb 20, 2017

Passed away on peacefully on February 20th, 2017 at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family.  Now reunited with his loving wife Mary Jo.  Beloved father of Deborah (Jeffrey) Wittrock and Nicholas Banker.  Loving grandfather of Anna Wittrock.  Cherished brother of Vincent (Patricia) Banker.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  A visitation will be held on Friday...

Leslie Krecklow

Leslie Krecklow

Feb 18, 2017

Leslie Ann Krecklow (Nee Moon), 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18th, 2017. Survived by her 3 children, Daniel (Megan), Jacquelyn (Ryan), Karly (Joseph), and 6 grandchildren (and expecting her newest grandson late March 2017).  Further survived by her companion Michael O'Connell, her mother, Darlyn Kohne, sister Tracey (Mike) Hansow, brothers Joseph and Christopher (Kristine) Moon, her niece, nephew,...

Carol Hackenbruch

Carol Hackenbruch

Feb 17, 2017

Hackenbruch, Carol B.  Age 89.  At peace February 17, 2017.  Preceded in death by her loving sister, Jacklyn Laschen.  Beloved aunt of Julia (Steven) Karides and Jennifer Laschen.  Carol enjoyed a long career at the Milwaukee Central Library making many life long friends.  She especially loved animals and the theater, for this she shall be fondly remembered.  Private services.

Dolores Enslen

Dolores Enslen

Feb 17, 2017

(nee Payne) was called to Heaven on February 17th, 2017 shortly after her 93rd birthday.  Survived by her daughter Carol (Sid) VanderVeen, and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Now reunited with her husband George and sons Terry and Tom.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday February 21st at Christ Lutheran Church at S89 W22970 Maple Ave. Big Bend 53103...

Norma Clemente

Norma Clemente

Feb 15, 2017

Norma C. Clemente (Mama Norma) Norma Crisologo Clemente, 87, of Oak Creek, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 15th, 2017. Born June 1st, 1929 in Manila, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Crisologo and Trinidad Torres; loving wife of the late Francisco R. Clemente and mother to the late Cecilia. She is survived by her children, Dorothy...

Carole Mertes

Carole Mertes

Feb 12, 2017

Carole Joan "CJ" Mertes (Nee Dieringer) from Grafton, WI, was accepted into the arms of her loving Savior after a long and courageous battle with cancer on February 12, 2017 at the age of 59. Close family and friends were by her side as she transitioned into eternal life. She is the beloved wife of Dave and loving mother of...

Maria Olender

Maria Olender

Feb 11, 2017

Maria L. OlenderAge 88.  Started on her heavenly journey February 11th, 2017.  Loving wife of the late John W. Olender.  Cherished mother of Irene (Robert) Milinski, Stanley (Linda Dahle), and Eddie (Anna) Olender.  Beloved grandma of Joey, Denise, Lisa, Stacie (Frank), Tricia, Angela, Nicole, Eric (Jamie), Stefanie (Timothy), and Johnny.  Great-grandma to Ashlee, Arianna, and Alivia, Alina, Rhyan, Ella, and...

Kenneth Spoerl

Kenneth Spoerl

Feb 11, 2017

Spoerl, Kenneth Joseph, was born on September 29, 1936 in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  He entered Heaven's gates after a battle of vascular dementia on February 11, 2017.  Ken is survived by his daughter Amy (Spoerl) Legan and husband Doug, daughter Danelle (Spoerl) Murray and husband Dean, son Daniel Spoerl and wife Michelle, daughter Stephanie (Spoerl) Hikade and husband Ted, 11 loving...

Kenneth Piotrowski

Kenneth Piotrowski

Feb 10, 2017

Piotrowski, Kenneth L.  Age 79.  Born into eternal life February 10, 2017.  Loving husband of Carol (nee Poweleit).  Beloved father of Jeneane (Paul) Lenhardt, Jeff Piotrowski (Debbie Smalley), Christopher Piotrowski, and Carol Piotrowski.  Dear grandpa of Brandi.  Brother of Carol (Mike) Baas.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Ken was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Lisa Piotrowski.  Long...

Florence Pelletier

Florence Pelletier

Feb 10, 2017

Pelletier, Florence R.  (Nee Kotlan)  Age 94.  At peace February 10, 2017.  Loving wife of Wallace for 73 years.  Beloved mother of Pat (Dana) Frisque, Jim (Mary Beth) Pelletier, Debbie (Mike) Crooks, Lee (Annie) Pelletier, Carol (Jeff) McNutt.  Proud grandma of Cheryl, the late Jeff (Melinda), Jake, Ali, Rachel, Chris (Ying), Stephanie, Jesse, Lauren (Craig), Josh (Kristie), Jeremy (Brittany), and...

Harold Dodson

Harold Dodson

Feb 9, 2017

Dodson, Harold E.  Born to eternal life February 9, 2017 at the age of 81 while surrounded by family.  Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Brandt) for 42 years.  Proud father of David Dodson, Anna (Marty) Ozolins, Margaret Robbins, and Steven (Nicole) Dodson.  Loving grandfather of Isaac, Eric, Owen, Ryan, and Rosalie Ozolins; Elaine & Lillian Robbins; Nolan, Zachary, and Reid...

Kim Biddle

Kim Biddle

Feb 8, 2017

Kim Marie Biddle Age 56.  Joined her husband in eternal life on February 8, 2017.  Preceded in death by her husband Brian, and father-in-law David Biddle.  She is survived by her daughter Brianne (Pete Novell), son Bradley, parents Gerald and Mary Krueger, sisters Sandra (Mark) Brekke, Mary Jean Reading (Mike Zabel), brother Gerald G. Krueger, mother-in-law Nancy Biddle, sister-in-law Loralee...

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