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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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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...

Mary Haegerl

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Gertrude Kloskey

Gertrude Kloskey

Dec 23, 2015

Gertrude A. KloskeyAge 99.  Found peace December 23rd, 2015.  Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Kloskey.  Loving mom of Jack (Charmein).  Loving Nana to Jeffrey (Joan) Keltesch.  Cherished grandma of Kevin (Gina) Kloskey and Keri Koegel.  Proud great-grandma of Adam and Noah Keltesch, Abraham II (A.J.) and Alexa Koegel, Andon and Weston Kloskey.  In addition to her husband, Gertrude was...

Audrey Kleinke

Audrey Kleinke

Dec 22, 2015

Audrey A. Kleinke (nee Lammers)Entered into Eternal Life December 22, 2015 at the age of 87.  Preceded in death by her husband Donald, and sisters Lorraine Bomey and Joyce Butler.  Loving mother of Tim Kleinke (Karen Jacobsen), Denise (Terry) Naffier, and Luann (Ted) Stephenson.  Proud grandmother of Jason, Sarah, Aaron, Brad, (Sarah), and Andrew (Neysa); great-grandmother of 5; sister of...

Pearl Herrmann

Pearl Herrmann

Dec 22, 2015

Pearl L. Herrmann  Born to Eternal Life, December 22, 2015. Visitation Tuesday, December 29th, 10 AM to 11 AM, Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd, Hales Corners. Service at 11 AM.

Carol Walker

Carol Walker

Dec 21, 2015

Carol Ann WalkerOur heavenly Father called our youngest sister, Carol, to His home to be with Him on Monday, December 21, 2015.  She was greeted with open arms by Him and our mother Lorraine.  Born April 22, 1964, she is survived by her father Eugene, sisters Debbie (Chuck), Judy (Doug), Kathleen (Dan), Jane (Joe), and Laurie (Richard), brothers Bruce and...

James Schuler

James Schuler

Dec 18, 2015

Loving son of James and Geraldine.  Beloved brother of Randy, Rici (Tom) Welden, and Jodie (Tom) Zimborski.  Preceded in death by Chris (Stephanie) Schuler.  Further survived by his cousins, and nieces and nephews: Jessica, Randy Jr, Jordan, Matthew, and Shannon.  Kip will be dearly missed by all!

Linda Kitazaki

Linda Kitazaki

Dec 15, 2015

(Nee Brehmer)  Born on April 20th, 1949, joined her late husband Bill on December 15th, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Survived by her mother Ruth Brehmer, sister Holly Hanson, and step-daughters Doris and Krystal Kitazaki.  Preceded in death by her father Raymond Brehmer.  Her spirit and great love of life will be missed by many friends, family, staff...

James Vespalec

James Vespalec

Dec 15, 2015

Age 88.  Born to eternal life on December 15th, 2015.  Loving Husband of Patricia Ann (nee O' Hearn) and the late Margaret (nee O'Brien).  Beloved father of Mary (Rob) Schneider, Jim (Karen) Vespalec, Joanie (Jay) Rueth, Patty Vespalec, and Robert Vespalec.  Proud grandfather of Andrew and Brian Schneider; Ryan,  Hannah and John Thomas Vespalec;  Daniel, Michael and Joseph Rueth and...

Helen Zeller

Helen Zeller

Dec 14, 2015

Age 97.  Went home to heaven on December 14, 2015.  Preceded in death by her husband Lambert and sister Jessie Bacon.  Loving mother of Paula Zeller and Kathy (Nick) Omernik.  Dear grandmother of Douglas (Connie) and Neal (Wendy) Omernik.  Blessed with five great-grandchildren.  Sister of Harley (Shirley) Newsom.  Special thanks to the caring staff at Elizabeth Residence North- Franklin.  Memorial...

Katherine Stier

Katherine Stier

Dec 13, 2015

Katherine "Kathy" E. StierAge 67.  Found peace December 13th, 2015. Loving wife of Richard "Dick" for 42 years.  Beloved mom of Tina (Elliott) Loutsch and Jon Stier.  Proud grandma of Cadence and Morghann.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Visitation Thursday, December 17th, 3 to 5 PM at Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd, Hales Corners.  Service at...

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