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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Paul Rohner
Jan 17, 2016
Paul M. RohnerDied peacefully January 17, 2016 at the age of 48. Loving husband of Koren (nee Schmay). Beloved father of Tyler and Logan. Dear son of John and Marilyn (nee Casper) Rohner. Cherished brother of John and Joanne. Uncle to Brittany, Amber, Mason, and Grace. Further survived by his mother-in-law Elaine Schmay and brother-in-law Randy Schmay.
Albert Brown
Jan 16, 2016
Albert George Brown, prolific outdoor sportswriter in southeastern Wisconsin, lifelong hunter and fisherman, died on January 16 at his home in Ixonia. He was 84. Born on March 15, 1931 to Albert and Alvira Brown of Milwaukee, Brown grew up in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee and Oconomowoc and spent summers at the family farm in Fall River. At age 15, he worked...
Diane Koch
Jan 15, 2016
Koch, Diane E. (Nee Benko) Age 77. Jesus came to earth and took Diane by the hand on January 15th, 2016. Loving wife of Richard for 55 years. Loving mother of Michael Koch and Marjorie (Juan) Mares. Proud grandmother of Justin and Ricky. Dear sister of David (Glenda) Benko. Aunt of Melissa Benko. Further survived by other relatives and many...
Ruth Bro
Jan 12, 2016
Bro, Ruth Mary (Nee Gruenwald) Died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donovan of 52 years. Loving mother of Jon (Kim), Andrew (Lisa), and Peter. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Carly, Judson, Natalie and Ian. Dear sister of Charlotte (Willie) Cathey. Aunt of Adam...
Gregory Olson
Jan 11, 2016
Gregory D. "The Duke" OlsonAt age 64, found peace surrounded by family and friends on January 11, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Serita(nee Holzer) of 43 years, and two wonderful sons, Sonny (Kristine) and Neil. Loving son of Theresa and the late Glen Olson. Beloved brother of Brian (Margo), Glenda (Mike) Olszowy, and Stephanie. Loving son-in-law of...
James Samolinski
Jan 10, 2016
James L. "Jim" Samolinski, Sr.Age 83. Found peace January 10, 2016. Loving husband of Elaine for 60 years. Beloved dad of Cheri (Bill) Niechlanski, James Jr. (Sandy), and Janet (Wayne) Hoge. Survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jim retired from Express Freightliners. He was a past Cub Scout leader and was active in St. Adalbert Boy Scouts, church bazaars, and...
Dolores Krebs
Jan 7, 2016
Krebs, Dolores A. (nee Kreft)Born to eternal life on Thursday January 7th, 2016 at the age of 84. Wife of the late Dr. Richard A. Krebs and mother of her late son Gregory J. Krebs. Loving mother of Amy (David) Abplanalp, Stacy (Timothy) Pike, and Bradley (Janeen) Krebs. Proud grandmother of Lauren, John, and Robert Abplanalp; Haley and Edward Pike;...
Audrey Dalrymple
Jan 7, 2016
Dalrymple, Audrey L. (nee Snyder)Passed away on Thursday January 7th, 2016 at the age of 89. Preceeded in death by her husband Melvin, son David, brother Wayne, and parents. Survived by her sister Gladys Clark and cousins Margeret and Sandra Schau. Loving mother of Mike (Sue), Pat (Delilah), and Jeff (Helene). Adored grandmother of Katie (Joshua) Davis, Amy, Crystal (Jeremie)...
Anthony Zinski
Jan 6, 2016
Anthony "Tony" M. ZinskiFound peace surrounded by family January 6th, 2016 at age 77. Loving father of Lyn Pieper (Randy Peterson), Toni (Bob) Rathke, Rachelle (Joe Vitlas), Maria (Jeremy Nagel) and TJ (Cortney Williams) Zinski. Proud grandpa of Bobbi (Nick Jaeck), Billy (Shauna) Pieper, Dillion (Kristen) and Dakota Peterson, Timothy (Melissa) Habrat, Brittany (Nicko) and Krystin (TJ) Stout, Cheyley (Sean)...
Evelyn Dunn
Jan 6, 2016
Evelyn "Jean" J. Dunn,Age 89. At Rest January 6th, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of David (Cynthia). Proud grandmother of Alexis Dunn (Rafael), Spencer and Elliott. Great-grandmother of Makayla, Isabella, and Mason. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Jean was retired from the City of New Berlin. Visitation Tuesday, January 12th, 6 to 7 PM,...
Joseph Polasky
Jan 4, 2016
Passed away on January 4th, 2016. Survived by spouse Joan (nee Ney). Loving father to Julie (Jeffrey) Palkowski, Stephen (Cheryl), and Amy (Patrick) Berger. Adored grandfather of Ryan and Carrie Polasky. Further survived by his brother Raymond, sister Theresa Didenko, and sister-in-law Tillie Polasky. Joseph served 32 years on the Milwaukee Police Department and also in the United States Marine...
James Wangerin
Jan 3, 2016
James C. WangerinLeft us on Jan. 3, 2016, age 93. Leaves behind his wife Jean, son Carl (Nancy), daughter Lori, granddaughters Amy and Sarah, and extended family members Trudy Farrell and Tim Paasch. Jim was a World War II Air Force Veteran, a long-term resident of Brookfield, WI and former owner of Franzel Electric. Jim had many interests. Besides fishing,...
James Hart
Dec 31, 2015
James John HartBorn June 24th, 1932 to Irene Szymczak and Arthur Francis Hart. Helping raise him to manhood and much loved was his step-mother, Beatrice Beidatsch Wasielewski. Jim fought a tough battle with pancreatic cancer to the end. He wished to be with his family on Christmas. That wish was granted, and he went peacefully to His Lord at age...
Ervin Lutynski
Dec 31, 2015
Passed away of natural causes in his home on December 31st, 2015 at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, June (nee Spor), and children Donna (David) Quay, Linda (Larry) Armstrong, Raymond (Dawna-Rey), Anthony, Mark (Mary), and Dawn (Michael) Sylke. Cherished grandfather of 15 grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Hartson Funeral...
Mary Haegerl
Dec 30, 2015
Haegerl, Mary Jean (Nee Schuelke) Age 80. Born to eternal life on December 30, 2015. Loving wife of Kenneth for 61 years. Beloved mother of Pamela Haegerl, Bruce Haegerl, Karen (John) Knox, Daniel Haegerl (Annette Terselic) and Douglas (Stephanie) Haegerl. Proud grandmother of Rosalind Elliott, Janine Elliott, Benjamin Haegerl, Beatrice Haegerl, Tessa Knox, Sophia Knox, Grayson Knox, Rosemary Haegerl, Nicholas...
Penny Warhus
Dec 29, 2015
Penelope A. "Penny Lane" Warhus Age 60. At peace December 29, 2015. Loving mother of Robert Schultz, Lesley Winkel (Jeremy), Lisa Smith, Jimmie Joe Smith, Sean Smith, Kristin Gibson and Jesse Dunteman. Dear Nana of Jenniffer, Daniel, Carter and Diamond. Further survived by brothers, sisters, other relatives and many friends. Memorial gathering at the funeral home on Sat. Jan. 16th...
Clark Groen
Dec 27, 2015
Clark Groen of Waterford, Wisconsin passed away in his home on December 27, 2015, at the age of 63. He valiantly fought cancer for nearly three years and breathed his last breath surrounded by his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Janice (nee Williams). His legacy also lives on through his two sons Matthew (Jori)...
Ronald Knox
Dec 25, 2015
"Captain Ron/Uncle Ron"Peacefully and gratefully entered Heaven after a short illness on Friday December 25th, 2015 at the age of 71 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife Joanne (nee Wheaton), son Ronald II (Audra), and daughter Stacy. Additionally, he has been the loving "Papa" to Megan and grandfather to Jasmine, Ariel,...
Joan Mueller
Dec 24, 2015
Joan Marie Mueller (Nee Newby)Born November 15, 1935, passed peacefully in Milwaukee on Dec.24, 2015. Joan was the wife of Carl Ernest Mueller Jr., who passed at their Phoenix, AZ home on April 5, 2009. Carl received military honors for his service in the U.S. Navy. Joan and Carl are survived by their daughters Lynda Howard and Sandy Mueller and...
Steven Pongracic
Dec 23, 2015
Loving husband of Carol (nee Walter). Beloved father of Jay. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday, December 30th, 2015, 10 AM to 11 AM., Washington County Memorial Park, 3358 Paradise Drive, West Bend, WI 53095. Service at 11 AM, followed by entombment.
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