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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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Patricia Wayer

Patricia Wayer

Nov 18, 2024

MILWAUKEE - (Nee Lemke) Age 84. Passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at St. Lukes Medical Center after a long illness. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daniel Wayer. Loving mother of James Wayer (Michelle Jones), Cynthia (Joe) Peroceschi and Anthony Wayer. Proud grandma of triplets: Abby (Nick) Hirsch, Amber Del Grosso and Ashley Peroceschi. Great-grandma of Emma...

Pamela Schambow

Pamela Schambow

Nov 18, 2024

HALES CORNERS - (Nee Petersen) Age 77. At peace on November 18, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Schambow Sr.; parents, Leslie & Dorothy Petersen; sister, Karen (Bill) Rhyner. Loving mother of Tina (Dan) Hetzel and Paul (Farrell) Schambow. Proud grandma of Fiona, Jack, and Jake. Dear sister-in-law of Mary (Mike) Prem, Roberta (Bob) Stanley, and Betty (Ken)...

Ruth Ruffin

Ruth Ruffin

Nov 15, 2024

Ruth Ruffin (nee Sanders) 98, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Ruth was born in Mammoth Cave, KY on July 31, 1926 to parents Samuel Joseph and Essie Bell Webb Sanders. She married Howard Johnson Ruffin on June 12, 1948, in Louisville, KY and had three children Richard Allen (Jeanne), Robert Lee and Shirley Kaye. They...

John Williams

John Williams

Nov 14, 2024

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Erwin Uecker

Erwin Uecker

Nov 14, 2024

Erwin (Erv) Uecker said, when as about his life goal: "To leave this human family in a little better condition than I found it." And that he did in spectacular fashion his whole life long. Erv was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 2, 1932. On the day he was born, the Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago. Franklin...

Barbara Nash

Barbara Nash

Nov 13, 2024

BROOKFIELD - (nee Mitschke) Age 74. Passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024. Loving wife of Gerald "Jerry" Nash for 50 years. Loving mother of Melissa (Emmanuel) Roldan and Kristin (Brian) White. Loving grandma of Emmanuel, Lexi, and Andy. Dear sister of Sharon Mitschke and Carol (Mike) Pokorny. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Barb loved to be spending...

Jean Monaghan

Jean Monaghan

Nov 13, 2024

Jean E. Monaghan (Hunt) began her long, full life on March 14, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana. She passed away surrounded by family on November 13, 2024. She spent her childhood in Marcellus, Michigan. Jean met her husband Bill while in business school in South Bend. They married in 1950 and had four children together: Scott, Wendy, Dan and Gary....

Ronald Gillette

Ronald Gillette

Nov 12, 2024

NEW BERLIN - Age 80. At peace on November 12, 2024. Loving father of Meghan Lane and Jason (Nicole) Gillette, proud grandfather of Sarah, Sean, Laura and Ryan, and dear brother of Ellen Kroepel. Further survived by extended family and friends. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Ann, his father Harold Gillette and his mother Gertrude (nee Vetter) Gillette....

Joan Peterson

Joan Peterson

Nov 11, 2024

Joan Marie Reiten Peterson passed away on November 11, 2024 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Donald L. Peterson of Milwaukee. Joan taught Kindergarten, was president of the Women's Club of South Milwaukee, and was a member of South Milwaukee Lions Club. She also played the piano for the...

Marilyn Meyer

Marilyn Meyer

Nov 11, 2024

Marilyn Meyer (nee Fojut) passed quietly on Nov. 11, 2024. Marilyn was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 66 years, Glenn D., and survived by sons, Steven V. (Jeanne), Jeffery P. (Louise), Michael G. (Julie) and grandchildren Troy O. (Kaity), Sydney E., Julia C., Kate B., Roy H., Peter J. and was preceded in death by Kyle G....

Allyn Yanke

Allyn Yanke

Nov 10, 2024

Born to the late Norman P. Yanke and Francis V. Yanke (Selin), on February 01, 1966, and died unexpectedly and suddenly on November 10th, 2024. Allyn proudly served our country in the U. S Navy. He leaves behind his only son Shawn M Yanke. (Debbie Yanke) divorced spouse. Diane Haas and family who have been helping Allyn through many years....

Betty Owens

Betty Owens

Nov 10, 2024

Betty L. Owens was born into life on May 14th, 1942 and her journey ended peacefully with her children by her side on November 10th, 2024. She was married to Robert L. Owens and had three children: Douglas R. Owens, Daniel J. Owens and Lisa L. Owens before parting ways. She was preceded in passing by her parents Douglas and...

Delores Nitz

Delores Nitz

Nov 9, 2024

FRANKLIN - (Nee Giese) Age 98. Went home to her Heavenly Father on November 9, 2024. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elroy Nitz. Loving mother of Judeen (Kenneth) Scherrer, Cheryl (Lewis) Komis, Ronald (Dianna) Nitz, and Debra (Paul) Kleban. Beloved grandmother of Julie (Patrick), Michael (Erica), Jennifer (Erik), Danielle (Jonathan), Robert, Kyle, and Melissa (Sam). Great-grandmother of Ryan,...

Betty Grenfell

Betty Grenfell

Nov 5, 2024

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Diane Ripple

Diane Ripple

Nov 3, 2024

Diane Lynn Ripple, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, at the age of 60. Born on September 14, 1964, in Satellite Beach, Florida, Diane was the cherished daughter of Howard Alan Ripple and Jean Lynn (Ballard) Ripple. She is survived by her loving mother, Jean; her brother, David Ripple and sister-in-law,...

Sylvia Anders

Sylvia Anders

Oct 31, 2024

They say when someone dies it's because God wanted another beautiful flower for his garden. Sylvia Rose Anders age 97 passed away on Thursday, October 31st, 2024. Sylvia was born in St. Nazianz on May 16th, 1927. Preceded in death by her parents and six sisters, and her beloved Willie. Sylvia is loved and missed by her friends. She is...

Catherine Raczka

Catherine Raczka

Oct 31, 2024

Catherine Kerr Raczka - (Nee MacLeod) Our dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 99 years. Catherine is survived by her sons, Ted (Cindy), Andrew (Diane) and Stanley. Further survived by her grandchildren Teri, Randy (Tanya), Ben, Lauren (Steven), Autumn and Danna (Brad); her great-grandchildren Alex, Avery, Taran, Destiny,...

Lorraine Lovrek

Lorraine Lovrek

Oct 30, 2024

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Patricia Greene

Patricia Greene

Oct 29, 2024

Greendale - Patricia A. Greene, age 81, of Greendale, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1942, in Hales Corners, WI, the daughter of Paul and Helen (Tenant) Perlberg. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1960. Pat worked for Allen Bradley for many years while sharing an apartment with her younger sister in...

Claralee Moore

Claralee Moore

Oct 28, 2024

(Nee Morin) Age 84. Passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. Loving mother of Linda Moore (Matt Masiakowski), Theresa (Scott) Selke, and the late Billy Moore. Proud grandma "Bubba" of Joseph (Kristy), Tiffany, Mike (Krystal), Nicole, Brandon (Amanda), Candie (Vince), Leslie (Shawn), and Whitney. Great-grandma "Bubba" of Alexandria, Ethan, Josephine, Wyatt, Kyla, Korben, Khloe, James, Austin, Camden, Daisy, Nash, Hunter,...

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