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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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Daniel Oswald

Daniel Oswald

Sep 14, 2016

Daniel P. "Ozzy" OswaldCalled Home, Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 at the age of 60.  Beloved husband to Margaret.  Survived by four children and one step-daughter.  Proud Grandpa of eight grandchildren.  Dear brother to Cindy (Frank) Alioto, Shelly Iller, Rakell (Joe) Maroney, and Chantel (John) Riner.  Also loved by many other relatives and friends.  Funeral service to be held on Thursday,...

Frank Rotar

Frank Rotar

Sep 14, 2016

Frank A. RotarAge 93, Born to Eternal Life, September 14, 2016.  Loving husband of the late June (nee Boguslawske) for 66 years, beloved father of Sue Kloehn, Michael (Mary) Rotar, and Terese (Charlie) Braatz, dear brother-in-law of Betty (the late Joe) Viola, and sister-in-law Connie (the late Walter) Boguslawke, cherished grandpa of Timothy Kloehn, Derrick Kloehn, Jamie Weston, Christina (Billy)...

Linda Townsend

Linda Townsend

Sep 13, 2016

Linda Sue (Williams) Townsend, age 65, of Watertown WI, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2016 with Rick, her husband of 43 years at her side. He will dearly miss her vitality for life, her professional support, and her kind, gentle spirit that influenced all who knew her. She was born April 19, 1951 in Lansing, MI, to Harold and...

Marilyn Wrolstad

Marilyn Wrolstad

Sep 9, 2016

Marilyn Rose Wrolstad (Nee Gauger) Age 84, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9th, 2016.  Preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Rose Gauger (Nee Schulz), brother Ken Gauger, also by her beloved husband, Donald and son Andrew.  Loving mother of Karen (Frank) Grahek.  Dearly beloved Grandmother of Gabriel, Abigail and Grace.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Visitation...

Mary Wild

Mary Wild

Sep 9, 2016

Mary June Wild (née Kwiatkowski)Passed unexpectedly on September 9, 2016 in West Allis, WI at the age of 87.  Mary is survived by her loving husband Joseph Reinhart Wild of West Allis, WI and her five sons Paul (Mary), Michael (Roben), Stephen (Patti Ann), Thomas, and Robert (Jen).   She was blessed with and adored her seven grandchildren Stephanie, Kristin (Joe),...

John Galbraith

John Galbraith

Sep 8, 2016

John L. GalbraithPassed away on September 8th, 2016 at the age of 61 after a long battle with ALS with his family by his side.  John is survived by the love of his life, his wife Vicki, daughter Nicole Ruhnke, father William E. Galbraith, sisters Mary (Frank) Drahos, Norine (Rick) Hanke, brothers William (Kari) Galbraith, and Rodney (Sue) Galbraith.  He...

Frank Starck

Frank Starck

Sep 7, 2016

Frank Robert StarckAge 76, of Wind Lake, found peace on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016.  Frank is survived by his beloved wife Marilyn of 48 years, his children, Bill Starck and Laura (Mike) Amann, his sister Marlene Jansen and his three grandchildren, Indigo, Sage and Violet.  Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and  Marion (nee Kuske) Starck, and sister Barbara...

Jeffrey Heritz

Jeffrey Heritz

Sep 6, 2016

Heritz, Jeffrey S.  "Jeff"   Age 53.  After a long battle with cancer, Jeff found peace September 6, 2016.  Loving brother of Dale (Gerry), Ronald, and Kathy (Jim) Pluta.  Dear brother-in-law of Robert Datka.  Special nephew of Geraldine Heritz.  Further survived by nieces, nephews and friends.  Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Mavin Heritz; brother, Kenneth Heritz;...

Lyle Rodman

Lyle Rodman

Sep 5, 2016

Lyle "Bud" Rodman passed away on September 5, 2016 at East Troy Manor, with his son Robert and daughter Caryn by his side.  He was 77.    Bud was born on January 25, 1939 to his parents, Robert and Henrietta Rodman.  He attended school in Three Lakes, WI.  Bud was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he proudly served his...

Geraldine Karides

Geraldine Karides

Sep 5, 2016

Born to Eternal Rest on September 5th, 2016 at the age of 82.  Devoted wife to the late John.  Loving mother of John, Genise (the late Jim) Winker, Richard, Myra, Angela (Bud) Goodman, and Andrew (Denise).  Cherished grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Further survived by sister Jacqueline (the late William) Smith, her nieces and nephews, and many special...

Alma Kristopeit

Alma Kristopeit

Sep 5, 2016

Born 6/28/24 in Menominee, MI to Axel and Violet Hansen. Passed away in the tender care of Heartland Hospice at Ridgewood Care Center in Racine, WI 9/5/16. Amy graduated from Menominee High School in 1942 and moved to Racine, WI in 1943 where she met her future husband, Richard H. Kristopeit, while working at Johnson Wax. They married on October...

June Grimm

June Grimm

Sep 4, 2016

Grimm, June C. (Nee Ryan)  Age 91.  Found peace September 4, 2016.  Loving wife of Roy Grimm for 55 years.  Beloved mother of Patrick G. (Cheryl) Moore, Jeannine Moore (Don), Michael (Candy) Moore, Roy A. (Melanie) Grimm, Kathy (David) Glisch and Russell Grimm.  Proud grandma of Jacob, Ashley, Gregory, and many more extended grandchildren.  Further survived by her sister-in-law Marlene...

Gregory Crable

Gregory Crable

Sep 4, 2016

Gregory Crable was born on December 2, 1963 to late Charles and Merlena Crable in Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School.     Gregory accepted Christ as his savior at a young age and united with Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he was a devoted member.     Gregory relocated to Milwaukee, WI in the mid 1980's where he met...

Henry Lex

Henry Lex

Sep 1, 2016

Completed his final lesson plan on September 1, 2016 at the age of 86. Loving husband of the late Nancy (nee Zagar). Devoted father of Randy and Tim. Brother to the late Arlene, Frank and Lucile. Further survived by brother Louie, loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives, many dear friends and students.After graduating from West Milwaukee High School, Henry attended...

Gary Layden

Gary Layden

Aug 31, 2016

Age 80.  Went home to Heaven on August 31st, 2016.  Loving husband and best friend of his easy to get along with wife, Kathleen.  Beloved father of David (Judy) Layden and Kevin Layden.  Proud grandpa of David Jr. (Dani), Brian (Courtney), Jeremiah, and Tamara Layden.  Great-grandpa of Danika and Codye Layden.  Dear brother of Kay (David) Pennings. Special uncle to...

Kathleen Knutson

Kathleen Knutson

Aug 29, 2016

Knutson, Kathleen A.  (Nee Frye)  Age 84.  Of Greenfield, died peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016.  She was born June 1, 1932 in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of the late Mearl and Margaret (Nee Larson) Frye.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty J. Frye.  Loving wife of Gordon for 60 years.  Cherished mother of Jeffrey Knutson,...

Jane Wright

Jane Wright

Aug 28, 2016

Wright, Jane E.Entered eternal peace on August 28th, 2016.  Preceded in death by her cherished parents Delroy E. and Jane M. Wright.  Survived by her loving family Annaleece Sky Wright, Ryan J. Wright, Jason (Alycia) Wright, and Anna M. Littlepage.  Adoring grandsons Dalton, Dre, Jasper, Russel, Erik, Benjamin, and Cassius.  Sisters; Ja'Del (James) Germain, Lisa (Scott) Wilde, and brother Thomas...

Thomas Nechy

Thomas Nechy

Aug 26, 2016

Nechy, Thomas N.  "Nick"   Age 37.  At peace August 26, 2016.  Loving father of Lacy.  Beloved son of Rose and the late Brian Nechy.  Dear brother of Matt (Heidi), Jake, Joe, and Ashley.  Proud uncle of Emma and Gabriel.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Visitation at the funeral home on Friday, September 16th from 4-7 PM.  Celebration of...

Rayleine Robell

Rayleine Robell

Aug 25, 2016

Robell, Rayleine E.  (Nee Wilson)  Age 87.  Passed away August 25, 2016.  Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughters, Judith & Patricia (the late Eugene); grandson, Steven.  Beloved mother of Lorie (Garson) Marks, Steven (Patricia) and Mark.  Dear grandma of Nathaniel, Carolyn, and Morgan.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  A memorial gathering will be held at the...

Diana Kinder

Diana Kinder

Aug 23, 2016

(nee Charles) Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 at the age of 67.  Survived by her son Christopher Kinder and two sisters Linda (Al) Lucio and Suzie (Dale) Lukaszewicz.  Further survived by grandchildren and other relatives.  The family will hold a private memorial.

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