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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Velma Wessels
Jan 24, 2015
Velma Louise Wessels (née Getz) born Aug. 23, 1925, in Tremont, IL. Died Jan. 24, 2015 at age 89. Daughter of Walter and Louise Getz (Perdelwitz). Sister to Edith (Pflederer), Norma (Roberts) and Marilyn (Burns). Loving wife of Russell Wessels for 61 years. Dear mother of Richard, Robert, Bradley and Carol. Cherished grandma of Wendy, Brady, Reid, Drew and Ken....
Chaplain Barbara Jo Sorensen, Phd, Certified
Jan 23, 2015
Barbara Jo Sorensen (nee Greivell), PhD, Certified Chaplain. Age 70. Born into Eternal Life, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving step-mother of Anna Lisa Sorensen (Larry Gallagher); daughter of the late Robert and Lorraine Greivell; sister of Robert, the late Leo, Gary (Lee), Mark (Fran), the late Peter and Jane (Michael) Scott; further survived by ...
Irmgard Dill
Jan 23, 2015
Irmgard M. Dill (nee Lahmann), age 89. Born March 10, 1925 in Kassel, Germany. Preceded in death by her husband Clifford R. Dill. Survived by her son Rudi W. (Louise F.) Dill. Services are private.
Joseph Lesnik
Jan 22, 2015
Lesnik, Joseph, 91, born to eternal life Jan. 22, 2015. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Vivian. Survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation 9-10:45 A.M. Tuesday, Jan. 27. at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 18000 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Wisconsin Memorial Park. Special thanks to Seasons Hospice and the staff of Linden Grove.
Joann Duckert
Jan 21, 2015
JoAnn Duckert, 71, of Theresa, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa. JoAnn was born in Milwaukee on September 6, 1943 to George and Bernice (nee Nick) Franklin. In her younger years, she worked as a carhop and enjoyed her chosen profession as a printing pressman. She was a charter member of a Milwaukee motorcycle club...
Janet Macdonald
Jan 20, 2015
Janet A. "Jan" MacDonald, age 76. Born May 21, 1938. Found peace Jan. 20, 2015. Loving mother of Doug (Janet) MacDonald, and Bill (Nancy) MacDonald. Proud grandmother of Samantha and James. Cherished sister of Barbara (Bruce) Utto and Alan (Margo) Knops. Beloved sister-in-law of Mary Jo (John) Ward. Further survived by her dear friend, Lou Petri, nieces, nephews, and many...
Robert Talatzko
Jan 18, 2015
Talatzko, Robert J. II "Bob" Age 59. At peace January 18, 2015. Loving husband of Katherine (nee Penning) for 36 years. Proud father of Robert III (Tracy)and Joseph (Shannon). Loving grandpa of Kain and Theodore. Dear son of Dorothy Talatzko. Brother of Connie Abel, Bev (Craig) Grajeda and Laurie Talatzko. Brother-in-law of Ron (Arlene) Penning, Dennis (Pat) Penning, Mary (Paul)...
Marianne Goran
Jan 18, 2015
Goran, Marianne C. (nee Clark), 81, born to eternal life January 18, 2015. Loving mother of Gary (Elizabeth), Donna (Dave) Komassa, Lisa (Paul) Liban, and Catherine Goran, proud grandmother of five, and dear sister of June Ericsen. Preceded in death by loving husband, Donald and son, David. Visitation at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 3722 S. 58th St., Milwaukee,...
Laura Nelson
Jan 17, 2015
Laura L. Nelson, a daughter of the King, went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Beloved by her three blessings named Hunter, Makayla, and Jaden Nelson. A precious gift of love to her mother Jean Bonner; sisters Leanne Torres and Annette Radant. Nieces; Stephanie Torres, Alexandria Radant ad Alyssa Radant. Nephews; Nicholas Bonner and Javier...
Juan Alvarez
Jan 16, 2015
Alvarez, Juan V., 67, born to eternal life January 16, 2015. Loving husband of Pamela (nee Meyer), dear father of Juan G. (Tracy), Camila F. Leffel, Elsa (Joe) Nolan, Julia, and Emiliano, proud grandfather of five, beloved brother of three brothers and three sisters, and further survived by extended family and friends. Former commander of the GI Forum. Visitation at...
Robert Douglas
Jan 14, 2015
Passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015 at the age of 47. Loving father of Adam and Marcus. Beloved son of Chris (Ron) Reams and Gary (Rose) Douglas. Caring brother of Ann, Jim (Tracy), and Jason (Chloe). Robert will be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends. A celebration of Robert's life will take place on Saturday, January 31,...
Geraldine Schiller
Jan 14, 2015
On the evening of January 14th, 2015, surrounded by her loving family... God called home his angel on earth, Geraldine Ann Schiller, to return with Him to the kingdom of heaven to receive her wings. She leaves behind lessons of unconditional love, strength & wisdom. She was a devoted, dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a best friend to all...
Richard Mills
Jan 13, 2015
Age 63. Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13, 2015. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 26 years, Louise "Lue". Proud Dad of Kelly (Greg) LaPlant, Becky (Derek) Brylow, and Tracy Jolitz. Adored Poppy of Annabelle and Josephine, Grandfather of Christopher, Courtney, and McKenna. He is also survived by his brother...
Frank Kopacz
Jan 11, 2015
Frank L. Kopacz, Born Jan. 16, 1915. Died Jan. 11, 2015 at age 99. Devoted husband of the late Florence (nee Siwakowski). Survived by loving sister Irene Moulton, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 from 11 AM to 12 Noon at the funeral home. Service to follow.
Wilbur Wandel
Jan 10, 2015
Age 91. Peacefully went to Heaven while surrounded by his family on January 10, 2015. Loving husband of Vernetta. Proud and caring father of Ken and Gail (Brad) Stendahl. Grandfather of Craig, Alex, and Blake Hornak. He is further survived by other family and friends. Private interment.
Archibald Schulte
Jan 9, 2015
Archibald C. "Archie" Schulte, Age 94. Died peacefully Jan. 9, 2015. Beloved Husband of Rosemary (nee Bosch) for 66 years. Loving Dad of Susan (Ken) Stauffer, Jeanne (Rod) Schultz, John (LuAnn) Schulte, and the late Robert. Proud Grandpa of Angie (Jim) Arata, David Schultz, Haley (Brian) Betla, Whitney Schulte, Tommy Stauffer and Great-Grandpa of Jace Betla. Cherished Brother of Lenore...
Ruth Doodson
Jan 9, 2015
Doodson, Ruth Manchester, age 101, was born to eternal life January 9, 2015. Ruth was born August 1, 1913 in Swansea, Massachusetts, the daughter of Louis and Lois (Archibald) Manchester. She was preceded in death by her husband John. Loving mother of Elaine (Chuck) Applegate; Proud grandmother of Lea (Scott) Sinclair and Lisa (Casey) Young. Further survived by 7 beloved...
Patricia Roffers
Jan 8, 2015
Roffers, Patricia Ruth (Nee Lindl). Passed away peacefully January 8, 2015. Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Roffers. Dear sister of the late Ferdinand Buettner. Met at Heaven's gate by youngest son, Andrew Roffers. Preceded in death by cherished granddaughter, Lauren. Survived by dear brother, Kenneth (Barbara) Lindl, daughters; Amy (Richard) Mohr, Mary (Tony Clark) Roffers, Jane...
Barbara Allen
Jan 7, 2015
(nee Sobotik) Barbara Ann Allen of Elkhorn WI, age 60, passed away peacefully in the care of Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI on January 7th, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She joins her beloved husband David Michael Allen, age 63, who passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2014 due to complications from a heart attack he suffered...
Paula Hardy
Jan 6, 2015
HARDY, PAULA K. (nee Graham), 61of Brookfield, WI, was born to eternal life on Tuesday, January 6th. Beloved daughter of Patricia Graham; dear sister of Lisa Graham-Brott (John) and Geoffrey Graham (Renata) and longtime beloved girlfriend of Donald Koch. Paula is further survived by loving nieces, nephews, aunts, an uncle, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her...
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