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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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John Farina

John Farina

Sep 16, 2015

John Francis Farina, 68, of Milwaukee died peacefully on September 17, 2015.  Proud father of Janet (Paulo) Farina-da Silva, Anne (Mario) Farina Flores and Kevin (Beth) Farina.  Loving grandfather of Raven, Valente, Kiera, Roselia, Luciana, Sonya, John Martin, and Ella.  Further survived by other relatives and many friends.  John, an electrical engineer, was a graduate of Marquette University.  He worked...

Roselyn Gibes

Roselyn Gibes

Sep 15, 2015

Gibes, Roselyn 'Diane' (nee Cesarec), 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior September 15, 2015.  Loving husband of 63 years of Arthur, dear mother of Jan (Louis) Young, Larry (Julie) Gibes, Debbie (Ernie) Rodriguez, Sue (Dale) Robertson, Carol (Chris) Fowler, and Mary (Craig) Tredeau, cherished sister of Mike (Lee) Cesarec, proud grandmother of 13, and great-grandmother of...

James Mcmahon

James Mcmahon

Sep 14, 2015

James E. "Jim" McMahon Age 77.  Passed away September 14, 2015.  Loving husband of the late Beverly (nee Barton).  Caring father of Thomas (Diane) McMahon and Bonnie Wollmer.  Proud grandfather of Becky (Mike) Gessler, Katy (Daryl) Zaremba, Andy (Nikki) Wollmer, Jonathan and David McMahon.  Great-grandfather of Jenna, McKenna, Ashlyn, Landon, and Cole.  Cherished brother of Caroline (George) Unick, Patricia Krezinski,...

Bernice Nevel

Bernice Nevel

Sep 12, 2015

Bernice M. Nevel was born on August 10, 1918 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Mathilda Turinske and Keroll Treder.  Bernice was an only child, raised by Mathilda and her husband, Joe Baum.  Being a very private person she has never told her family the details of her childhood or the story of her biological father and therefore it has been left...

Glenn Hartfield

Glenn Hartfield

Sep 12, 2015

Hartfield, Glenn E., 85, found peace Sept. 12, 2015.  Dear husband of the late Kathleen (nee Mills), loving father of Gayle (Dan) Berry, Dawne Dega, Gary Hartfield, and Jay (Mark Mann) Hartfield, adored grandfather of David, Savannah, Troy, Chad, Tiffany, and Christina, great-grandfather of Logan, Elizabeth, Dylan, Kyle, and Lillian, sister-in-law, Nancy Hartfield, brother-in-law, Robert Simatic, extended family and friends.  ...

Joyce Bencz

Joyce Bencz

Sep 11, 2015

Joyce M. Bencz Age 84, was Born into Eternal Life, September 11, 2015 and joined her beloved husband James.  Loving mother of Ken (Pat) Bencz, Patti (the late Brian) Logsdon, and Sharon (Dave) Czerwinski. Proud grandmother of Kevin (Karie), Brad (Anne), Melissa (Nick), Doug, Nancy, and Sarah.  Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.  Further survived by many other relatives and friends. ...

Patricia Hellmann

Patricia Hellmann

Sep 11, 2015

Hellmann, Patricia F. (nee Sollitto), 75, of Glenbeulah, WI. , beloved wife, mother and grandmother was called home to be with the Lord, Friday morning, September 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was a long time resident of Hales Corners, Wisconsin, where she played a valuable role in the family business, Hellmann's Fine Men's Wear. Pat moved to...

Nancy Nice

Nancy Nice

Sep 10, 2015

Nice, Nancy L., (nee Bonke), 84, found peace Sept. 10.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Ethel Bonke, a sister, Byrdine Hansen, and a brother, Elmer Bonke, Jr.  Nancy was the loving mother of Gary (Debbie) Nice, Mark (Susie) Nice, and Cherie Sweet, the proud grandmother of Chris (Michele) Nice, Scott Nice, and Katie Nice, Tony...

Cecilia Michalski-Simerl

Cecilia Michalski-Simerl

Sep 9, 2015

Passed away peacefully September 9th, 2015.  Age 90.  Shall be lovingly missed by her daughters; Judy, Patricia, Gail, Cecilia, and their families.  A memorial gathering will be held at the funeral home.

Wendy Madell

Wendy Madell

Sep 8, 2015

Madell, Wendy L., 66, found peace September 8, 2015 from complications of advanced Alzheimer's Disease.  Born October 23, 1948 to the late Fred and Dorothy Madell.  Loving life companion of Melvin Kordas, dear sister of Bonnie (Darwin) Constantine, and beloved aunt of Bree and Chris.  Her kindness extended to all who knew her. The greatest gift was sponsoring 30 children...

Carolyn Crady

Carolyn Crady

Sep 7, 2015

Carolyn Jean Crady (nee Wissestad)Went home to Heaven on September 7, 2015 at the age of 69.  Loving mother of Robert (Mara) Schwab and Brenda (Todd) Grohall.  Proud grandmother of Dylan, Dawson and Hailey Grohall.  Caring daughter of Mary Wissestad and the late Harold Wissestad.  Dear sister of Judith Wissestad, Mary Weide, Bill Wissestad, and Barbara Fisher.  Further survived by...

George Porter

George Porter

Sep 7, 2015

Porter, George W., 80, born to eternal life September 7 following a brief battle with cancer.  Survived by his loving wife, Carol (nee Ferber), children; Dennis (Joanne),    Mark (Ali), and Susan Benkowski, brother, Bob (Janet), sister, Ellen (Jim), a sister-in-law, Judy Porter, seven grandchildren; Alyssa (Patrick) Conger, Kristy Porter, Collin, Landin, and Leya Benkowski, Jenny (Ben) Brian, and Kristi Posson,...

Brett Lindstrom

Brett Lindstrom

Sep 6, 2015

Found peace on September 6th, 2015 at the age of 57.  Loving father of Samantha Lindstrom.  Proud grandpa of Holly Lindstrom.  Beloved son of Irene Halamka.  Loving brother of Lori (Jim) Carrillo, Tami (Jeff) Martino.  Jeff Halamka (Anne Hart) and Todd (Rita) Halamka.  Preceded in death by his brothers; Scott Lindstrom and Craig Halamka, his father Jack Lindstrom and step-father...

Donald Buchholz

Donald Buchholz

Sep 4, 2015

Buchholz, Donald R. Age 77.  Born to eternal life September 4, 2015.Loving husband of Sandra for 47 years.  Beloved father of Mary (Mike) Maxey and  Brian (Jill) Buchholz.  Loving grandpa of Kevin, Theodore and Nathan.  Brother-in-law of Helen Buchholz.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Natalie Buchholz and his older brother,...

Dennis Kurer

Dennis Kurer

Sep 4, 2015

"Uncle D"Long-time companion of Germaine Thomas.  Son of Esther and the late Clarence Kurer.  Father of Lorri "LaLa" (Dano) Alsfelt-Kurer, Donna Kurer and Danniel "Bean" Kurer.  Proud grandpa of Dylan "Willy", Dawson, Darin, Donavin, Danny Jr., Dennis and Lorissa "LuLu".  Brother of Kathy (Marc) Addis, Darleen (Kenneth) Baas, Susan (Gary) Kasch, Joyce (Howard) Rohda, Ronald (the late Mary) Kurer, James...

Norman Zimmer

Norman Zimmer

Sep 4, 2015

Passed away peacefully in Tucson, AZ. on Sept. 4, 2015 at the age of 90.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lee.  Much loved and loving father of Ruth (Brent) Rice and the late Kathryn Zimmer.  Proud grandfather of Sean (Carly) Musha, Joanne (Jon) Short, and Edward Rice.  Great-grandfather of Harrison, Kayla, and Logan.  Dear brother of Eleanor (Clifford)...

Gary Simons

Gary Simons

Sep 3, 2015

Simons, Gary T., Age 72.  Passed away peacefully on September 3, 2015 after fighting a valiant battle with a long illness.  Loving husband of Pam for 49 ½ years.  Dear father of Jennifer (Bryan) Bunton, Ellen Simons and Andrew Simons.  Proud grandfather of Logan Simons.  Brother of Donald (Gretchen) Simons and Joseph (Nancy Rajek) Simons.  Brother-in-law of the late Cindy...

Gerald Woodzicka

Gerald Woodzicka

Aug 30, 2015

Gerald "Jerry" WoodzickaPassed to Eternal Life August 30th, 2015 at age 80.  Beloved husband of Judy (nee Klicka) for 49 years; loving father or Mike (Anita), Julie (Dave Pfaff), and Kim Somers (Jeremiah Burrow).  Proud grandpa of Emily, Lauren, Isabel, Alison, Spencer, and Mya; dear sister of Diane (Larry) Stevens.  Also survived by many caring and supportive family and friends. ...

Charles Moser

Charles Moser

Aug 29, 2015

Charles F. Moser - "Charlie" "Chuck"Of Franklin, WI entered God's loving arms on Saturday, August 29th, 2015 at age 89.  Beloved husband of Ruth for 68 years.  Adored father of Sheri (John) Kurdziel and the late Karen (John) Meier.  Loving grandfather of the late Chad (Kelly), Tanya (Brian), Adam (Erin), Brandon (Anne), Jason and Derek.  Amazing great-grandfather of Jake, Sam,...

James Kruk

James Kruk

Aug 25, 2015

Kruk, James E., 71, found peace August 25, 2015 at his home.   He is survived by his wife, Audrey.  Complete obituary information is forthcoming.

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