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.

 Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.

Gloria Marker

Gloria Marker

Sep 3, 2011

Marker, Gloria Ann (Nee Thew) Born into eternal life on Sept. 3, 2011, at age 85. Survived by her loving husband Ralph. Cherished mother of Linda, Randall, and Brian. Gloria was a proud member and volunteer at the Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her for her generosity, caring, loving,...

Jeffrey Olson

Jeffrey Olson

Sep 2, 2011

Olson, Jeffrey A. Died unexpectedly at home on Sept. 2, 2011, at age 50. Beloved son of Judy (the late Jim). Brother of Lori Hsueh and Paul. Further survived by other relatives and friends.Service:Private services have been held

Richard Sorensen

Richard Sorensen

Aug 31, 2011

Sorensen, Richard W. Born to life on March 22, 1938. Freed of the joys and burdens of his earthly body on August 31, 2011. Richard lived with Parkinson\'s Disease for 23 years. Best buddy and spouse of Barbara Jo for 30+ years. Father of Anna Lisa Sorensen. Brother of Ann Sorensen. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Special gratitude...

Judith Schwamb

Judith Schwamb

Aug 31, 2011

Schwamb, Judith M. (Nee Koller) Went peacefully surrounded by family on August 31, 2011, at age 71. Preceded in death by her husband Leonard. Loving mother of Victoria (Gregory) Garcia, Mark (Rosalie), and Jeffrey (Paula). Cherished grandmother of Mark, Jack, Rosalia, Molly, and Abby. Also survived by her brother David (Elizabeth), and sister-in-law Rosemary. Further survived by special friends Jean...

Lorraine Marczak

Lorraine Marczak

Aug 31, 2011

Marczak, Lorraine (Nee Staniszewski) Went peacefully to God on Aug. 31, 2011. Age 89. Preceded in death by her son Russell Marczak. Beloved mother of Lawrence (Alberta) Marczak of Arlington, Virginia. Dear grandmother of William Marczak. Further survived by her brother Joseph Stanis of Franklin, sister-in-law Anne Holata, and brother-in-law Hubert Michalski. The family wishes to thank Lorraine\'s primary care...

David Christie

David Christie

Aug 30, 2011

Christie, David F. Age 81. Died peacefully on Aug. 30, 2011. Preceded in death by his daughter, Corinne. Loving husband of Joyce (nee Huse) for 61 years. Dear father of Curt (Karen) Christie. Cherished grandfather of Paul (Julie) Dethardt, Marcus (Angie) Christie, Matthew (fiancee Melissa) Dethardt and Nicole (Andrew) Dohm. Proud Papa of five Great-grandchildren. Further survived by other family...

Burton Duff

Burton Duff

Aug 30, 2011

Duff, Burton L. \"Burt\" After a long courageous battle with cancer, he went peacefully surrounded by family on August 30, 2011, at age 70. Survived by loving and devoted wife Donna Mae (nee Olszewski). Dad to Steven Cieszynski, and David (Kim Marie) Cieszynski (business partner and loving best friend). Father of Brian Duff (Janine) and Mark (Tammy) Duff. Poppy to...

Jennie Struck

Jennie Struck

Aug 29, 2011

Struck, Jennie (Nee Schork) Age 89. Went Home to Heaven on August 29, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Leo. Loving Mother of Betty Struck (Jim), Janice (Peter) Plew and Judy (Brian) Landvatter. Blessed with Granddaughter Elizabeth, Grandson Anton and Step Grandson Ryan. Further survived by other family and friends.Visitation:Visitation at Hales Corners Lutheran Church, 12300 W. Janesville Rd.,...

Bettie Knapp

Bettie Knapp

Aug 28, 2011

Knapp, Bettie Jane (Nee Junker) Went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sun., August 28, 2011, at age 93. Waiting there to welcome her was Lloyd D. Knapp, Jr., her husband of 73 years. She will be missed by friends, devoted caregivers and family, Terry Knapp, Republic, MI, Bonnie Knapp Klamar, Milwaukee, WI, Lloyd \"Skip\" (Nona) Knapp,...

Joann Cleene

Joann Cleene

Aug 28, 2011

Of Big Bend, passed away peacefully at home with her family and friends on Aug. 28, 2011, age 73. Preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Pauline De Cleene, and son Steve Helm. Mother of Kim (Kevin) Helm, Tracey (Jeff) Polzin, and Randy (Sue) Helm. Grandmother of Joey, Amity, Pauline, Hattie, Rebekah, Eli, Natalie, Jesse, Stevie Cynthia, David, Nicole,...

Mary Leideritz

Mary Leideritz

Aug 28, 2011

Leideritz, Mary \"Julie\" (Nee Gress) Went peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 28, 2011. Age 51. Beloved wife of 30 years to Jeff. Loving mother of Jenna and Jordan. Dear sister of Mary Jo (Eric) Werner, Greg (Jill), Jeff (Amy), Mary Ellen (Felix) Gagas, Mary Ann Towne, and Matt (Angie) Gress. Sister in law of Sue (Gordon) Datka. Dear...

Stevn Ewaskowitz

Stevn Ewaskowitz

Aug 25, 2011

Ewaskowitz, Steven M. Went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 25, 2011, at age 57. Loving father of Sarah (Matt) Beebe, Erik (Rebekah) and Michael (Annie). Proud grandfather of Lennon, Noah, William and Isabella. Survived by sisters Nancy, Gloria, Patricia and Coralee. Preceded in death by brothers, Marv and Vern and his parents, Joseph...

Gerold Hansen

Gerold Hansen

Aug 23, 2011

Hansen, Gerold C. August 23, 2011. Age 92. Preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy. Loving father of Richard (Fran) and Barbara (Richard) Schultz. Proud grandfather of Craig (Patti) Plewa, Jerome (Amy) Hansen, Trina (James) Durocher, and Nathan Schultz. Great- grandfather of Michael and Ashli Plewa and Xaiver \"the little guy\" Hansen. Further survived by his brother, LeRoy Hansen...

Jean Moore

Jean Moore

Aug 18, 2011

Moore, Jean (Nee Berg) Found peace on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at age 88. Preceded in death by her husband Tom, her parents Edward and Sadie, and brothers Daniel and Lawrence. Dear sister of MaryAnne Entzminger. Beloved mother of Susan Moore, Judy (Rodger) Hepting and Ginny (Harry) Schauer. Grandmother of Brett (Julie) and Bryce (Jessica) Andrich, Joey Dee Tonnous (Alex)...

Kathleen Fiedler

Kathleen Fiedler

Aug 18, 2011

Fiedler, Kathleen "Kathy" (Nee Rucks) Passed away on Aug. 18, 2011. Age 64. She is preceded in death by her son Darrell. Loving husband of Kurt. Dear sister of Ron (Patricia) and Barbara Rucks. Survived by many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.Visitation:Visitation will take place on TUES., Aug. 23, 2011, from 10-11AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church...

Edward Baxa

Edward Baxa

Aug 17, 2011

Baxa, Edward J. Went home to his Savior on August 17, 2011, at the age of 87 years. Loving husband of Kaye Baxa (nee McLaughlin). Respected father of Mike (Mary), Julie (Frank Beasley), Laurie (Mike) Shimeta, Lynn, Cindy (Jeff) Junek. Proud grandpa of Nikey (Brian) Mattson; Cheryl (Jason) Hall, Scott Shimeta; Jim (Traci) Baxa, Kevin, Brian, Tara (Joe Lazzaro), Kelly,...

Donald Deusing

Donald Deusing

Aug 16, 2011

Deusing, Donald Age 76. Passed unexpectedly on August 16, 2011. Survived by his wife and best friend of nearly 51 years, Janet (nee Moosbrugger), and his four legged babies, Zoey and J.J. Loving Pops and special friend of Jaclyn (Robert) Feller, sons Derek (Michelle), and Darrell (Lisa Lopez). Cherished papa to Zachary and Jacob Ward. Further survived by sisters Dru...

Bernice Pallan

Bernice Pallan

Aug 16, 2011

Pallan, Bernice C. "Mickey" (Nee Zingsheim) Departed from this earthly life on August 16, 2011, at age 70. Loving mother of Cheryl (Lee) Sherwin, and Lisa (John) Porter. Dearest "Grandma Molly" to Rachel, Michelle, Luke, and Brad. Preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Genevieve Zingsheim, and sister Cheryl. Sister of Gregory (the late Carol) Zingsheim, and Michael (Lori)...

Elizabeth Serio

Elizabeth Serio

Aug 16, 2011

Serio, Elizabeth "Betty" (Nee Enright) Died at home in peace on August 16, 2011, age 90. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph. Beloved mother of Dennis (Sally) and Nancy (Dave) Kleist. Proud and loving grandmother to Eric, Jenna and Emily Kleist. Fond and dear sister of Bill Enright and the late MaryRose Condon. "Loving Aunt" to many nieces and...

Rocky Mcgrorty

Rocky Mcgrorty

Aug 15, 2011

McGrorty, Rocky Michael Age 64. Entered Eternal Life on Monday, August 15, 2011, after a five year battle with Melanoma. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Brigitta (Breu Ritter), his three daughters Rockel, Michelle and Megan (Jon Puthoff), his stepsons Andy and Ben Ritter, his sisters Lori McGrorty, Geraldine (Ron) Buchholz, his brothers Kevin, Joe...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.