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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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Dorothy Phinney

Dorothy Phinney

May 10, 2015

Dorothy Ann Phinney, (nee Blundell)  Age 83.  Of Wauwatosa.  Daughter of the late Lyle and Lois Blundell of Amherst, MA.  Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 10, 2015.  Beloved wife of Warren.  Loving mother of Cynthia (Paul Wilson) Phinney, Damon (Mary Hayes) Phinney, and the late Anita.  Grandmother of Alexander (Tina), and Sarah Phinney.  Dorothy Ann, a...

Pedro Ortiz

Pedro Ortiz

May 9, 2015

Ortiz, Pedro M., 67, found peace May 9th, 2015.  He was born July 17, 1947 in Crystal City, Texas, the son of Pedro and Trinidad (Mata) Ortiz.  Complete obituary information is forthcoming; please check back.

Wolfgang Kossack

Wolfgang Kossack

May 8, 2015

Wolfgang Karl Heinz Kossack age 70 passed away at Kenosha Memorial Hospital on May 8th 2015 with loved ones at his side. He was born October 5, 1944  in Schultenhof, Germany to Max Bernard and Hildegard Louise Kossack (nee Schneidereit).  In July 1952 St Johns Lutheran Church in Merrill Wisconsin sponsored his family to come to the USA.  He became...

Terrence Dobrowski

Terrence Dobrowski

May 8, 2015

Age 66.  Called to the light eternal on May 8, 2015.  He is missed by his devoted wife Linda.  Forever loved by daughter Teresa (David Princeton) Dobrowski.  He is further survived by sister Sandy (the late Kenneth) Liebel, brother Bob (Adel) Dobrowski, sister-in-law Diane (Frank) Malachowski, and his special puppy Allie.  In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made...

Louis Wagner

Louis Wagner

May 6, 2015

Louis "Louie" John Wagner, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went to his Eternal Rest Wednesday, May 6th, 2015. He was born July 21, 1948 in Waukesha to John and Carol (Payne) Wagner, and grew up alongside his brother James and sister Carol "Cook" (Golden).  After graduating from Francis Jordan High School in 1966 he proudly served this nation as a...

Thomas Guetzkow

Thomas Guetzkow

May 6, 2015

Guetzkow, Thomas C.  May 7, 1947-May 6, 2015.  Lease is up, moving on.  Memorial service Clement Zablocki VA Chapel Wed. May 13 at 1:30 PM.  Memorials appreciated.

Eugene Hering

Eugene Hering

May 5, 2015

Hering, Eugene Duane. He was born June 10, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI and passed away peacefully in Orange City, FL Tuesday, May 5, 2015, with family present at the age of 77. He is survived by beloved wife Beverly (nee) Hoffmann of 53+ years. Also survived by sons Jeffrey (Cindy) and John (Kristen) Hering and daughter Cheryl (Dale) Robertson. Loved...

Kenneth Behling

Kenneth Behling

May 4, 2015

Kenneth "Ken" R. Behling, age 78.  Found Peace May 4, 2015.  Beloved husband of Lorraine "Lori" for 57 years.  Cherished father of Mark (Diane) and Rob.  Proud grandpa of Matt (Carolina), Ty, Kirstyn, and Casey.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Visitation 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 18, Atonement Lutheran Church, S70 W16244 Martin Drive, Muskego.  Service at...

Uel Harwood

Uel Harwood

May 4, 2015

Uel  B. "Butch" Harwood  of Muskego, WI passed away at his home on May 4, 2015.  He was born Oct 10, 1937 in Oak Park, IL to Uel M. Harwood and Caroline (Mazzone) Harwood.  He married Carolyn Kay (Nelson) Harwood on Sept 8, 1979.  He and Kay owned and operated Viking Services of Muskego for the past 30 years.  They...

Dennis Dunn

Dennis Dunn

May 4, 2015

Dennis A. Dunn, age 71. Went home to the Lord Jesus, May 4, 2015.  Loving father of Patrick (fiancée Michelle) Dunn, Traci (Steve) Schwindt, and Chris (Tabby) Richardson.  Brother of Patricia (William) Kaaikiola.  Proud grandpa of Jasmin, Michael, Samantha, Mackenzie. Dennis is further survived by his niece Debbie, the mother of his children Monica Dunn and other relatives and friends. ...

William Dorow

William Dorow

May 3, 2015

Born to Eternal Life on May 3, 2015 at age 88.  Happily married to Shirley (nee Johnson) for 50 years, until her passing on March 5, 2005.  Loving father of Douglas (Kelly), Karen (Robert) Davey, and Jeff (Diane).  Proud Grand Dad of Alex and Ryan Davey, Christopher and Collin Dorow, and William Dorow.  Further survived by his sister Beverly French...

René Kossow

René Kossow

May 2, 2015

René  L. Kosssow (nee Berka) Was taken from us too soon on May 2, 2015, at the age of 53.  Loving mother of Ryan and Danielle (Todd Farnham).  Proud grandmother of Elijah.  Survived by her father Gerald Berka, sister Christine (Al) Kerber and brother Brett Berka.  Loving dear friend of Donna Halaska.  Also survived by nephew Joshua (Heather) Zagorski, great...

Dona Wichman

Dona Wichman

May 2, 2015

(nee Lesnik)  Age 55.  Passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on May 2, 2015.  She will be missed by her husband Craig, son Joel, and daughter Ashley.  Beloved sister of Darcy (Larry) Lockwood, and Dyan (Wayne Griffin) Lesnik.  Cherished daughter-in-law of Robert and Lorraine Wichman.  Dear sister-in-law of Terry Ann Lesnik, Shelley (Raymond) Robakowski, and Brian (Clare Guse)...

Regina Windorff

Regina Windorff

May 1, 2015

Regina "Rena" Windorff (nee Adesko)Found peace on Friday May 1st, 2015.  Age 67 years.  Loving wife of Frederick "Fred" Windorff.  Cherished mother of Deb (Dewayne) Martinez and Katina (Arthur) Hubacz.  Beloved NaNa of Ashtin, Noah, Brette, Christian and Sayer Martinez, and Preston and Riley Hubacz.  Survived by many other family and friends.  Visitation Thursday May 7th, 2015 at St. Mary...

Dorothy Kierstead

Dorothy Kierstead

May 1, 2015

Kierstead, Dorothy Jane E., (nee Mueller), 96, found peace May 1, 2015.  Loving mother of Pamela (Ronald) Wehr and Scott (Chris) Hoseid, proud grandmother of four and great-grandmother of seven, and further survived by extended family and friends.  Preceded in death by husband, Archie.  Visitation 5-7 PM Wednesday, May 6 at the funeral home.  Memorial service at 7 p.m. In...

Mary Pronschinske

Mary Pronschinske

May 1, 2015

Mary Ann "Marian" Pronschinske (nee Tulius)Age 85.  Born to Eternal Life, while surrounded by her loving family on May 1, 2015.  Loving wife of the late Sylvan for 65 years.  Beloved mother of Nancy (James) Simonson, David (Barbara) Pronschinske, Therese (Thomas) Hackbarth, Paulette (Perry) Koeppen and Jeffrey (Lynn) Pronschinske.  Blessed with and proud of 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  Further...

Darline Buchkowski

Darline Buchkowski

Apr 28, 2015

Darline L. Buchkowski (nee Frank), age 89.  At Rest April 28, 2015 (2 days short of her 90th birthday).  Preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond.  Loving mother of Gerald (Cheri), Jeanne (the late Glenn) Deswysen, John (Mary), and Janet (Dave) Sopa.  Proud grandma of Corey (Julie), Melissa (Jeff) Szejna, Jason, Stephanie Deswysen, Scottie (Ashley) Sopa, Gregory (Jessica) Sopa,...

Ella Gosse

Ella Gosse

Apr 25, 2015

Ella Gosse (nee. Bender) was a very loving and compassionate person.  She was well suited for her career as a nursing assistant, caring for and touching many individuals.  She was a great mom, grandma and great grandma.  Her great love for her family extended to include her pets.  She loved and cared for many animals, "furbabies", in her lifetime.  Ella...

Richard Hoffmann

Richard Hoffmann

Apr 24, 2015

Hoffmann, Richard F. , 91, of Wauwatosa, found peace April 24, 2015.  Loving husband of Muriel (nee Marx), dear father of Roger (Lori Schmidt), proud grandfather of Justin (Michelle) and Matthew (Margot), great-grandfather of Dominick, Alyssa, and Kenzie, brother-in-law of James (Mary) Powers, and further survived by extended family and friends.  Richard was preceded in death by his first wife,...

Lois Kanehl

Lois Kanehl

Apr 23, 2015

Kanehl, Lois A., 83, found peace April 23, 2015.  Loving sister of Suzanne (Robert) Fredrickson, dear aunt of Sherri (Thomas) Dickinson, Beth (Grant) Warren, Scott (Diana) Fredrickson, and Michelle Loomis, and further survived by extended family and friends.  Private family services were held.  A special thank you to Tudor Oaks Retirement and staff where she resided for five years as...

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