Obituaries

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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Margaret Bania-Staszak

Margaret Bania-Staszak

May 7, 2016

Margaret E. Bania-Staszak (nee Tollefson)Of New Berlin, formerly of South Milwaukee.  Born to Eternal Life May 7, 2016 at the age of 91 years.  Preceded in death by first husband John Bania and second husband Edwin Staszak.  Loving mother of Jonathan (Harvey) Baumgartner, Linda (Zdenko) Fruhwirth, the late David (Mary), Steven (Michelle), Carol (Dennis) Olson, Michael (Laurie), and Susan (Mark)...

Cleoma Alvord

Cleoma Alvord

May 7, 2016

Cleoma A AlvordCleoma passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 7, 2016 one day short of her 89th birthday.  Reunited with the love of her life, her husband John.  Loving mom of Michael (Denise). Proud grandma of Danielle and Amber.  Cherished great-grandchildren, Haleighy, Jaelynn and furchild Duke.  Special gratitude to Lois and Randy Klotka and Reane Smoot.  Cleo loved...

Joseph Tanski

Joseph Tanski

May 6, 2016

Joseph A. TanskiAge 89.  Passed away peacefully at home on May 6th, 2016.  Preceded in death by his loving wife Pearl of 62 years.  Survived by his adoring daughters, JoAnne and DiAnne.  Further survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; his sister Jean (Bob) Hann, brother Jerome (Betty) Tanski, sister-in-law Rosette (Marvin) Schmidt, other relatives and friends.  Visitation, Friday, May 13th,...

Frank Armili

Frank Armili

May 5, 2016

Frank A. ArmiliAge 90.  Went home to his Lord and Savior, May 5th, 2016.  Loving husband of Genevieve (nee Wendorf) for 69 years.  Beloved father of Anita (Brian) McDonald and Alan Armili.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Frank served in the United States Navy as a signalman.  Visitation Wednesday, May 11th, 10 AM to 1 PM, Divine Peace...

Gail Niles

Gail Niles

May 5, 2016

Came to rest on May 5th, 2016.  She was a bookkeeper in her early years and loved to make jewelry in her later.  One of her proud achievements was her earth home, built in Waupaca.  She passed her zeal for creativity to her children: Debbie, Steve (Lisa), Jeff (Miguel), the late Peggy (John), grandson Nick (Sarah), and great-grandson Brody.  Also...

Drew Wencka

Drew Wencka

May 5, 2016

Passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2016 in his home at the age of 56.  Loved husband of 37 years to Debra "Deb" (nee Haggith).  Loving father of Adam (Kelly) and Teresa (Dan) Robinson. Cherished grandfather of Dylan, Amber, Ashley, and Connor.  Step-grandfather of Kaitlin, Liliana, and Zackery.  Further survived by siblings Dawn and Todd and other relatives and friends. ...

Robert Hendrickson

Robert Hendrickson

May 2, 2016

Hendrickson, Robert M.  Age 83.  Called home to heaven and reunited with his beloved wife of 59 years, Nancy on May 2, 2016.  Loving father and selfless example to his children, Gary (Laurie), Karen (Alan) Wegenke and Gregg (Jeanine).  Proud grandpa of 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Per Robert's wishes, no services will...

Mary Hilkemeier

Mary Hilkemeier

May 2, 2016

Passed away peacefully on May 2nd, 2016, at the age of 85.  Preceded in death by her husband Eldin and son Allan.  Survived by beloved children Vicki (Betts) Jasso, Debbie (Jack) Krutke and Kim (Fred) Fleshman.  Further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Dawn Maramonte, and many other relatives and friends.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday May 11th at...

William Smith

William Smith

Apr 30, 2016

William Hickman SmithAge 92, passed away peacefully at 12:45am on April 30, 2016 at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.  He was born on March 24, 1924 in Muncie, Indiana to Lawrence Parke Smith and Mary Elizabeth (Hickman) Smith.  Bill graduated from Burris Laboratory School (K-12) in 1942, where he won state tennis singles and doubles championships in '41 and played...

Lois Raddatz

Lois Raddatz

Apr 27, 2016

Lois M. Raddatz (nee Felten)Died April 27th, 2016 at the age of 90.  Loving wife of Harold M. Raddatz for 63 years.  He preceded her in death in 2011.  Dear mother of Peter (Pam), and Patti (Jay) Kempinger.  Fond grandmother of Brian (Amy) Raddatz, and Jayson (Susan) Kempinger.  Great-grandmother of Max, Samantha, and Andrienna.  Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Henry Marohl

Henry Marohl

Apr 27, 2016

Marohl, Henry R.Age 90. God called Henry home on April 27, 2016 where he died peacefully in the home that he built. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beverly.  Loving father of Jeffrey Marohl, Heidi (Ted) Szczupakiewicz and the late Judith Lee (Edward Malec).  Proud grandpa of Carly (Charlie), Emma, Joseph, Ellie, Erin, Kevin, Timothy, and Luz.  Dear brother...

Lois Coraggio

Lois Coraggio

Apr 25, 2016

(nee Larsen)Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday April 25th, 2016 at the age of 95.  Cherished mother of the late Ronald (the late Sophie) Kuss, Dale (Lucille) Kuss, and Robert Kuss.  Beloved grandmother of Kurt (Erin), Rachel, Kim (Steve) Todd, Sarah (Todd) Pisarski, Kevin (Jessica), and Adam (Amanda).  Adored great-grandmother of Isaac, Adam ("Jojo"), Hannah, Rebecca...

Stephanie Gokey

Stephanie Gokey

Apr 24, 2016

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Brian Rasmusson

Brian Rasmusson

Apr 23, 2016

Rasmusson, Brian S.  Age 57.  At peace April 23, 2016.  Beloved father of Clayton Rasmusson and Brianna Rasmusson.  Loving son of Shirley and the late Donald Rasmusson.  Dear brother of Lori (Mark) Gunderson and Greg (Ann) Rasmusson.  Special uncle to Joseph Rasmusson (fiance Megan Morrow), Jacob Rasmusson and Ross Gunderson.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Visitation at Bethlehem...

Roy Groves

Roy Groves

Apr 22, 2016

Roy E. GrovesPeacefully passed away on April 22nd, 2016, age 88.  Beloved husband of Joni (nee Nordeen) for 38 years.  Father of Jasen (Bobbi) and Emily.  Loving Beepa to Cooper and Stella.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Visitation Monday, May 2nd, from 11 AM to 12 PM, Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd, Hales Corners, WI.  Service...

Lynn Koehler

Lynn Koehler

Apr 22, 2016

(Nee Fitzpatrick) Lynn was born to eternal life on April 22nd, 2016 at the age of 69 after a short but courageous battle with brain cancer.  She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Koehler and sister Gail Fitzpatrick.  Beloved Mother of James (Alanna) and Elaine, grandmother to Angela, Brittany and Katie, and dear sister to Mary Joncas, Sharon...

Hazel Meh

Hazel Meh

Apr 22, 2016

Meh, Hazel A.  (Nee Sorley)  Age 82.  Peacefully passed away at home on April 22, 2016.  Preceded in death by her husband, Martin.  Loving mother of David (Janet), Rhonda, Brenda (David) Wegner, and Carla (Daniel) Alt.  Proud grandmother of Kari (Chris), Bryan, Gregory, Steven, Chelsea, and Kevin.  Loving sister of Amelia Campbell, Edith (Daryl) Dyhr and sister-in-law Marion Papp.  Further...

Vernon Hunter

Vernon Hunter

Apr 20, 2016

Hunter, Vernon A.  Age 56.  Passed away April 20, 2016.  Beloved father of Timothy, Josh (Heather), Elizabeth Hunter, Brandon, and Kevin.  Dear brother of Pamela Beck. Further survived by other family and friends.  Vernon was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret.  Visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 4 to 6:30pm.  Funeral service 6:30pm.

Lorraine Davis

Lorraine Davis

Apr 19, 2016

(nee Blattner) of Franklin, passed away on April 19, 2016 at the age of 87.  Caring mother of Gail (Doug) Dodson and David (Jong).  Loving grandmother of Mark and Anne Davis.  Further survived by her younger sister Bernice Dettlaff.  Preceded in death by her daughter Beth, beloved husband Mahlon W., 7 brothers and 5 sisters, and parents Phillip and Elizabeth...

Rodney Johnson

Rodney Johnson

Apr 18, 2016

Passed away peacefully on April 18, 2016 at AnglesGrace Hospice, after 81 years on this earth.  Rod was born on October 31, 1934 at the Johnson Family Farm in the town of Vernon, WI.  Rod has now rejoined with his parents Matt and Gilda, his brother LeRoy, and his sisters Vivian and Doris.  Rod is survived by his loving wife...

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