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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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Hattie Brafford

Hattie Brafford

Feb 7, 2016

Hattie Brafford (nee Gokey)Found peace February 7th, 2016 at the age of 81.  Survived by her sisters, Sharon, Alma, and Dorothy Gokey.  Also survived by special niece Manette (Gregory) Kohler, their daughters Marissa and Nyah, and special niece Linda Reinders.  Further survived by other nieces and nephews.  Special thanks to the staff of Hometown Hospice for their compassionate care. Visitation...

Richard Zollner

Richard Zollner

Feb 6, 2016

Passed away on Saturday, February 6th at 87 years old.  Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Schrank), proud father of Joe, Dan, and Ken.  Brother of Joanne Smith and Gerald (Sue).  Dick was a long time tennis player, belonging to many groups since the 1960s.  In September 2014 pancreatic cancer put an end to his very active lifestyle.  He was a...

Robert Dempsey

Robert Dempsey

Feb 5, 2016

Passed away on Friday, February 5th.  Survived by his loving wife Linda (nee Flynn) of 45 years and sons John (Sheila), Jason (Chrissy), and Jeremy (Jenny).  Beloved grandfather of Jared, Jenna, Drake, and Parker.  Dear son of Dorothy Ruth Dempsey.  Brother of Paul, Dorothy Ann Lloyd, David, Tom, Ted, JoAnn Kruse, and Mary Moore.  Further survived by neices and nephews.

Dan Danbrea

Dan Danbrea

Feb 5, 2016

Dan G. DanbreaAge 72.  Passed away peacefully February 5th, 2016.  Loving husband of Joyce for 51 years.  Dear father of Tim (Laura) Danbrea and Wendy (Don) Roehl.  Proud grandpa to Danielle and Ryan Danbrea, Miranda and Ryan Roehl.  Visitation Saturday, February 20th, 10 AM to 12 PM, Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd, Hales Corners.  Service to follow.  In...

Barbara Haden

Barbara Haden

Feb 3, 2016

Barbara A. Von HadenAge 73.  Found peace February 3rd, 2016.  Loving mom of Todd (Nancy) and Brad (fiancée Katie).  Proud grandma to Gunnar.  Beloved sister of Sharon (Dan) Kelenic and Joanie Turcin.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Visitation Tuesday, February 9th, 6 to 8 PM, Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd, Hales Corners. Service at 8 PM. ...

Joanne Hartman

Joanne Hartman

Feb 1, 2016

Hartman, Joanne M.  (Nee Zinn)  Formerly of Brookfield.  At peace February 1, 2016 at the age of 85.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Al.  Beloved mother of Jeff (Kay) Hartman and Amy Megna (Tom Schmitt).  Proud grandma of Ross (Jamie), Jillian, Marina (Joe), Vince, Monica (Scott) and Morgan (Danny).  Blessed with 11 great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Jim (Pat)...

Janet Dent

Janet Dent

Jan 31, 2016

Janet M. Dent (nee Hansen)Age 53. Passed away peacefully while surrounded by family, January 31st, 2016 after a long battle with renal cancer.  Loving wife of Craig for 26 years.  Amazing and cherished mother of Michael and Charles Dent, and Danielle (Patrick) Dankert.  Energenic and awesome Mimua ("Grandmother") to Antonio, Layna, Kaylem, Patrick Jr., and Allen. Janet was preceded in...

John Bellman

John Bellman

Jan 31, 2016

Bellman, John F.   Died January 31, 2016 at age 67.  Devoted husband and sweetheart of Janice (nee Wagner); beloved brother of Robert (Jane) Bellman of Richland Center, WI; caring son-in-law of Eugene Wagner; dear brother-in-law of Jim, John and Robert (Denise) Wagner; cherished uncle of Rob (Vanessa) Bellman; Julie (Shawn) Bellman Copple; Kristin, Kelly, Kyle, Derek and Reece Wagner, Shawn...

Norbert Smiltneek

Norbert Smiltneek

Jan 29, 2016

Smiltneek, Norbert B.  "Norb"   Age 76.  At peace January 29, 2016.  Loving father of Beth (Matt) Tinkham, Christine (Scott) Coleman, Gregory Smiltneek and Steven (Helen) Smiltneek.  Proud grandpa of Joshua, Thaddeus, Daniel, Julia and Tessa.  Loving companion of Chris Albright.  Dear brother of Helene Smiltneek.  Further survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Memorial gathering at the funeral...

Clinton Crosby

Clinton Crosby

Jan 29, 2016

Clinton "Clint" J. CrosbyAge 92, found peace as he passed away surrounded by family on Wed., Jan. 29, 2016.  Loving husband for 66 years to Beverly (nee Welch) Crosby.  Dear father to Linday (Mark) Asselin, Clark (Nancy) Crosby, Christine (Kurt) Susek, Janeen (Fred) Cooper, Debra (Greg) Orth, and LuAnn (Glenn) Knoedler.  Cherished grandfather to 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.  Further survived...

Ray Jones

Ray Jones

Jan 29, 2016

Jones, Ray L.  Age 77.  At peace January 29, 2016.  Loving husband of Deby for 34 years.  Cherished father of Sheila (Patrick) Carey and Shannon Jones.  Proud grandpa of Shannen (Keith) Eden and Kayla Jones.  Dear brother of Jean (Jim) Thorell, Wendy Jones, the late Glen (the late Sharon) Jones.  Brother-in-law of Linda (Pete) Hohm.  Further survived by nieces, nephews,...

Elizabeth Moczydlowski

Elizabeth Moczydlowski

Jan 28, 2016

Moczydlowski, Elizabeth Jane  "Betty"  (Nee Sallwasser), peacefully returned to Jesus on January 28, 2016.  Beloved Wife of Chester, loving Mother to the late Den, Tom, Sue (Mike) and Jim Trepanier.  Cherished Grandmother of Jodi (Al), Jenelle (Brad), Becki and the late Jamie.  Great-grandmother of R.J., Dalton, Jena and Ryan.  Gramma Betty to Noah, Hannah, Robert, Ashley, Makenzie, Danika and Riley. ...

Victoria Blaga

Victoria Blaga

Jan 27, 2016

Blaga, Victoria M.  "Margie"   Age 81.  At peace January 27, 2016.  Loving aunt of Shari Dunagan, Jan (Keith) Janke and Ellen Blaga.  Loving great-aunt of Dana (Bryan) Shook and Amber (Jason) Owen.  Special friend of Mindy Diehl.  Margie was loved and will be missed by all of her brothers and sisters of the Jehovah's Witnesses Congregation.  Memorial service at Kingdom...

June Lutyski

June Lutyski

Jan 26, 2016

Passed away of natural causes in her home on January 26th, 2016 at the age of 89.  Survived by her loving children Donna (David) Quay, Linda (Larry) Armstrong, Raymond (Dawna-Rey), Anthony, Mark (Mary), and Dawn (Michael) Sylke.  Cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren.  A visitation will be held at Hartson Funeral Home at 11111 W. Janesville Rd. Hales Corners 53130 on...

Jerry Jablonski

Jerry Jablonski

Jan 25, 2016

Jerry H. JablonskiCalled to the Eternal Light January 25th, 2016 at the age of 31.  Loving son of Lori and the late Jeff Jablonski.  Dear brother of Jeffrey (Alexis).  Beloved nephew of Beth Stromberg and Diane Juarez.  Cousin to Amber and Erica (Jared).  Visitation Sunday, January 31st, 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home.  Service at 6 PM.  In...

James Matulis

James Matulis

Jan 25, 2016

Matulis, James Bruce  "Jim"  Age 61.  While surrounded by his family, Jim departed for Heaven on January 25, 2016.  Husband of Karen Matulis.  Dad of Katie Matulis.  Brother of Kathy (Wayne) Sojkowski.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Stella Matulis and brother Tom Matulis.  Retired employee of the United States Postal Service.  Visitation at the funeral...

Dorothy Russell

Dorothy Russell

Jan 25, 2016

Russell, Dorothy A. Russell Age 87.  Went home to her Lord and Savior on January 25th, 2016.  Loving wife of the late Malcolm.  Beloved mother of Sandra (Eugene) Seprish, Jeffrey, the late Brian, and Heather (Kelly) Dykema.  Proud grandmother to Michael, Jesse (Janet), Valerie (Jon), Rebecca (Jeff), Jennifer (Jeff), Samuel, Dawn (Ben), Kaitlyn, Tyler, Jessalyn, Justin, Ethan, and Josiah.  Great-grandmother...

James Grebe

James Grebe

Jan 20, 2016

James W. "Jimmer" GrebeAge 58.  Found peace January 20, 2016.  One of a kind father to Brandon (Kira), W. Garrett and Colton.  Loving Grandpa of Ashden and Kennedy.  Brother of Robert and Kathy (Bucky) Khonke.  Cousin to the Plotkin family.  Cherished by other relatives and many friends, including his beloved bulldog Ozwald.Jimmer passed away peacefully as a result of being...

Marian Rauch

Marian Rauch

Jan 19, 2016

Marian B. Rauch of Wauwatosa WI.  Born to eternal life Tuesday January 19, 2016, age 88.  Preceded in death by her parents, John and Rose Rauch (nee Gundrum), and her sisters Lucille Guiney and Helen Rauch.  Cherished aunt of Susan (Mark) Dries.  Loving great-aunt of Rebecca (Andrew) Zrinsky, Stephanie (Tom) Vierling, and Nikolaus Dries.  Further survived by other relatives and...

Michelle Semon

Michelle Semon

Jan 19, 2016

Michelle "Shelly" M. SemonFound peace January 19th, 2016 at the age of 49.  Loving sister of Diane (Rick) Trisco, Steve (Janel) Semon, Sue (Dan) Prokopowicz, Sandy (Steve) Menden, and Michael (Melissa) Malinger.  Cherished aunt of Stacy, Ricky, Alex, Ben, Danielle, Nicholas, Jason and Ayden. Beloved step-daughter of Patrick (Nita) Malinger, and best friend to Diane "Rat" Thompson.  She was a...

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