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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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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...

Paul Rohner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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