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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Norbert Zaharias
Feb 16, 2016
Died peacefully on Tuesday February 16th 2016 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Veronica (nee Orzechowski), dear wife Corinne, brothers Eugene, Joseph, John, Daniel, Gerald, and sister Dolores. Tremendous father of Diane (William) Kalmer, Susan (William) Wanasek, James (Christine), and Joan (Anthony) Handzlik. Fun-loving grandfather of nine, great-grandfather of four, step-grandfather of three...
Lisa Kieffer
Feb 16, 2016
Lisa R. Kieffer (Nee Marne)Age 54. Passed away peacefully February 16, 2016 while surrounded by family. Loving wife of Dan for 33 years. Cherished daughter of Margaret Marne. Beloved sister of Lynn (John) Gabriel, Bruce (Mary) Marne, and the late Lori. Dear daughter-in-law to Joyce Kieffer, sister-in-law of Tim (Angie), Bill, and Mike (Michelle) Kieffer. Further survived by other relatives...
Helen Atkinson
Feb 14, 2016
Helen M. Atkinson (Nee Shirk) Found eternal peace on February 13th, 2016 at age 73 years. Proceeded in death by her parents Willard and Marian Shirk, her brother Dennis and her husband of 35 years, Robert Atkinson. Beloved mother of Kevin (Michael Reba) Atkinson and Kimberlee (Thomas) Bartell. Cherished grandmother of Kjerstin and Annika Bartell. She is also survived by...
Edward Puchalski
Feb 13, 2016
Lt. Col. Edward A. Puchalski Age 93. Born to Eternal Life, February 13th, 2016. Preceded in death by his loving wife Nona (nee Phillips), brother Frank Puchalski, and sister Wanda Kuszewski. He is survived by 7 nieces and nephews, 17 great-nieces and nephews, 12 great-great nieces and nephews, and 1 great-great-great niece. Ed served our country nearly 40 years, beginning...
Eric Lindberg
Feb 13, 2016
Lindberg, Eric C. Age 25. Was welcomed home to the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ on February 13, 2016. He was an adoring husband to Elizabeth "Lizzie" (nee Miller), and dedicated daddy to Bingham C. and William C. A beloved son of Scott & Cheryl (nee Ciszewski) Lindberg and best brother of Ian Lindberg. A treasured son-in-law of Stanley...
Delores Benson
Feb 12, 2016
Found peace Feb. 12, 2016, age 82. Loving Mother of Laura (Ben) Robeck, the late William (Kim), Robert (Kim), Cindie (Gary) Berg, Daniel and the late David. She was the very proud Grandma of Steven, Donna, Jaime, Kara (Alan) Yanacheck, Jacob (Rachel), Jonathan, Nathan, and Sam and the Great-Grandma of Mira and Elijah. She is further survived by other relatives...
Mary Stephan
Feb 11, 2016
Stephan, Mary "Rita" (Nee Douglas) Age 97. Passed away peacefully February 11, 2016. Preceded in death by her husbands, Robert W. Smith and Harold Stephan, four brothers and one sister. Loving mother of Doug (Nancy) Smith, Kathy (Richard) Jaeger and Sandi (Tim) Shay. Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Susan, James, Laura, and Scott. Blessed with six grandchildren. Dear aunt of Joan. ...
Keith Nabrzyski
Feb 11, 2016
Nabrzyski, Keith M. Age 54. At peace February 11, 2016. Father of Kevin (Kathy), Kari (Steven) Granada and Kayla Nabrzyski. Son of Patricia and the late Lee Nabrzyski. Brother of Lori Nabrzyski and Lynn (Michael) Stein. Private inurnment. If desired, memorials to the Kidney Foundation appreciated.
Jody Remiker
Feb 10, 2016
Loving mother and grandmother, Jody Remiker passed away surrounded by family in her sleep on Wednesday February 10, 2016 after a heroic fight with cancer. She was 60 years old and a resident of Waukesha, WI. Jody was born in Oak Lawn, IL on October 30, 1955 and was a devoted special education teacher for the hard of hearing and...
Ronald Andresen
Feb 10, 2016
Age 63. Passed away February 10, 2016. Loving son of Sylvia and the late Gilbert Andresen. Dear brother of Randy (Lisa). Uncle of Dylan and Sara. Special cousin of Karen (Mike) Gjerde. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Private Inurnment.
Alex Giannuzzi
Feb 9, 2016
Alex GiannuzziAge 87, was welcomed into Heaven on February 9, 2016. Alex was born on December 5, 1928 to Italian immigrants. After marrying Mary Siclari, his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, they moved to Farmingdale, NY, where he worked for over 30 years as a proud Teamster tractor trailer driver. In 2003, he moved to Franklin, WI to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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