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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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Robert Petoskey
Aug 31, 2014
Robert Charles Petoskey, Sr., (Native American name "Gentle-Hearted Bear"), age 79, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at Rennes Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Rhinelander. He was born February 19, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late James and Margaret (Bunnow) Petoskey. He was married to Kathleen Huberty on September 19, 1975; she survives. Bob grew...
Michael Meredith
Aug 30, 2014
Michael Raymond Meredith January 17, 1941 - August 30, 2014Beloved father of Dawn Meredith and Thomas (Byada) Meredith; loved and missed by grandchildren and great-grandchildren Travis (Natalie) LaFernier (Chase, Kaylee), Lindsay (Matthew) Wietzke, (Taylor, Kendal, Peyton), and Jessica LaFernier (Julius, Jada, Jared, Jesse); Beloved brother of Donna (Walt) Dixon, Steve (Nikki) Meredith, Tedd (Susan) Meredith, Tess (Terry) Romeis, Maria (Bob)...
Laverle Brawner
Aug 27, 2014
LaVerle A. Brawner, 87, of Black River Falls,WI, and formerly of New Berlin, WI and Baraboo, WI, died Wednesday morning August 27 at Black River Memorial Hospital.She was born LaVerle Apker on March 9, 1927 as the last of five children (one stillborn) to Burr and Fern Apker in Baraboo, She married Volney E. Brawner, Jr. and had two children....
Christine Barber
Aug 27, 2014
Barber, Christine L. (nee Gerrits), 49, born to eternal life August 27, 2014. Loving wife of Dan, proud mother of Daniel (Tina) Bourdo, Jenny (Marty) Place, and Lisa (James) Conley, dear grandmother of Logan, Chelsea, and Elizabeth, Presley and Ethan, and Elle, Nola, and Lila, cherished daughter of Patrick and Shirley Gerrits, sister of Ann Newkirk, Margaret (Tony) Przybylka, Catherine...
Mildred Treloar
Aug 27, 2014
(nee Hayes) of Wind Lake, WI. Passed away peacefully on August 27, 2014, at the age of 83. Born to Henry and Beatrice (nee Fenner), in New Haven Township, WI. She graduated from Oxford High School. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Sun Prairie. She loved fishing, playing cards, and bird watching. Mildred is survived by her...
Paul Sherry
Aug 26, 2014
Paul E. Sherry, age 87, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, August 26, 2014. Loving husband of Ruth (nee Tollefsrud) for 62 years; Beloved father of Craig Sherry and Connie (Marty) Brennan; Cherished brother of Dorothy Johnson; Brother-in-law of Valborg Tollefsrud; Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to all the caregivers and friends...
Mary Hartung
Aug 26, 2014
Hartung, Mary A. (nee Kohl), born to eternal life August 26, 2014. Beloved wife of David P. Hartung, loving mother of Michael (Aprilynn) and Patrick (Kristin), proud grandmother of Logan, Morgan, and Joseph, fond sister of John R. (Margaret) Kohl, and further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation 11 A.M. until Mass at 1 P.M. Friday, September 5, 2014...
Harrison Telford
Aug 24, 2014
Age 96. Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 24, 2014. Loving husband of 69 years to Anita. Beloved father of Karen (Jeff) Polzin, Cindy (Tom), and Greg. Dear grandfather to Jim, the late Jeremy, Ryan, Ross, Paul, Lindsey, and 6 great-grandchildren. Harry proudly served our country in the US Army, during WWII in Normandy. A...
Carol Makus
Aug 23, 2014
Makus, Carol A. (nee Haas), age 87, born to eternal life August 23, 2014. Loving mother of Mary (Fred) Felch, and Susan (Rick) Toeller, proud grandmother of Richard III, Ross, Renee, Ryan, Reanna, Rebekah, Abigail, and Alexander, dear sister of Betty, Clint, Nancy, and Sharon and further survived by extended family, friends, and her church family. Visitation 3-5 P.M. Friday,...
Maurice Olson
Aug 23, 2014
Reverend Maurice R. Olson, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, August 23, 2014. Loving husband of Esther (nee Vuori) Olson for 49 years; Beloved father of Terry (Debby) Olson; Proud grandfather of Jessica Howard, Mellissa Winter, and Jacob (Lisa) and Joshua (Emily) Olson; Proud great-grandfather of Alyssa and Garrett Howard, Gabrielle Winter, and Stella...
Richard Fischer
Aug 22, 2014
Richard E. Fischer., passed away at his home on August 22, 2014, at the age of 78 surrounded by his family. Richard put up a courageous fight against cancer. Richard is survived by his wife Barbara (of 57 years), and by two sons, Thomas and William (Robbin) and daughter, Karen LaPorte. He is also, survived by his loving sister, Judith...
Nancy Hendrickson
Aug 19, 2014
Nancy A. Hendrickson, age 78, surrounded by her family, entered peacefully into her new life with Jesus, August 19, 2014. Beloved wife of Robert for 59 years; loving mom of Gary (Laurie), Karen (Alan) Wegenke, and Gregg (Jeanine); proud grandma of 8 grandchildren - Brandon (Kristin) and their children James and June, Sara (Jason) Kempen and their children Hadley and...
Gertrude Dietzel
Aug 18, 2014
Gertrude "Trudy" Dietzel, age 84. Born into Eternal Life August 18, 2014. Loving mother of Dennis, Steve, and Anita (Martin) Kelly; proud grandmother of Constance, John, and Corinna; cherished sister of Hedy Hirt; also survived by sister-in-law Lee Tal. Further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents Wilhelm and Frances (nee Konig) Tal,...
Marion Steckbauer
Aug 17, 2014
Steckbauer, Marion M., 89, born to eternal life August 17. Loving mother of Marjorie (Michael) Krauski, their children; Kristyn and Jonathan, Thomas (Barbara), their children; the late Tammy and Tracy, David (Renee) their children; Kathlyn and Jered, great-grandmother of 11, dear sister of Robert (Dee) Nenning, Gerri (Ray) Olson, Dorothy (Charles) French, and Donald Nenning. Further survived by extended family...
Evelyn Lange
Aug 12, 2014
(nee Schmeling) Born January 7, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2014. She was 88 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Lange, brothers James Schmeling, Jerome Schmeling, and William Schmeling. Survived by her daughter Darlene (Gerald) Voss; siblings, Joyce (Norman) Germany, Richard Schmeling, Maurice Schmeling, and Leslie...
Evelyn Blattner
Aug 11, 2014
Evelyn Marie Blattner, age 85, of Independence, KS passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Independence.Evelyn was born August 19, 1928 in Wathena, KS, the daughter of Conrad W. and Minnie Emma (Fecht) Nitz. She graduated from Independence Public schools in 1946 and was graduated from Independence Community College in 1948. After graduating from ICC she moved...
Janet Spannbauer
Aug 10, 2014
Spannbauer, Janet A.(nee Baszynski)Joseph age 93. Died August 8, 2014. Janet age 91. Died August 10, 2014.Blessed with 66 years of marriage. Loving parents of Dale, Lee (Mary) andTim (Teri). Proud grandparents of Kelly (Andrew) Meyer, Dale Jr. (Lisa)Spannbauer, Nicholas (Kelli) Spannbauer, Susan (Tim) Grover, Lisa (Stephen)White, Kristi (Shawn) McClosky, Chad (Stephanie) Spannbauer, PaulSpannbauer, Katherine (Shawn) Rumpel and Joseph (Jeanie)...
Dorothy Sorensen
Aug 9, 2014
Sorensen, Dorothy Mae (nee Wrede), August 9, 2014. Age 90. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wayne. Loving mother of Tom (Terri) and Bob (Sue). Cherished grandmother of Kevin, Rob, Amy, and Carey. Caring great-grandmother of Zoie Rae and Dylan. Further survived by other relatives and friends. "A special thanks to the two Kims who gave kind and gentle...
Joseph Spannbauer
Aug 8, 2014
Spannbauer, Joseph F.Joseph age 93. Died August 8, 2014. Janet age 91. Died August 10, 2014.Blessed with 66 years of marriage. Loving parents of Dale, Lee (Mary) andTim (Teri). Proud grandparents of Kelly (Andrew) Meyer, Dale Jr. (Lisa)Spannbauer, Nicholas (Kelli) Spannbauer, Susan (Tim) Grover, Lisa (Stephen)White, Kristi (Shawn) McClosky, Chad (Stephanie) Spannbauer, PaulSpannbauer, Katherine (Shawn) Rumpel and Joseph (Jeanie) Spannbauer.Blessed...
Jeremy Orlowski
Aug 7, 2014
Jeremy John Orlowski, 34, of Wilmington, died Thursday, August 7, 2014, at home.Jeremy was born December 3, 1979 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Jeremy was born and raised in West Allis, Wisconsin, the older of two children. Jeremy loved his little sister dearly and protected her, as a big brother would always do. He loved to play baseball and hockey. But most of...
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