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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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Jay Wilhelm

Jay Wilhelm

Jun 11, 2011

Wilhelm, Jay Allen Age 28. Passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Beloved son of Kari Wilhelm and Jim (Anna) Wilhelm. Loving brother to Jaimie (Jeff) and Jennifer (Jack). Adored uncle to Collin. Cherished grandson to Lorraine. Further survived by many other friends and family. Jay will be missed and remembered for his kindness and love to all he knew...

Ralph Lafountain

Ralph Lafountain

Jun 10, 2011

LaFountain, Ralph A. Age 66. Rode on to Eternal Peace Friday, June 10, 2011, with his family at his side. Born March 13, 1945, in Green Bay, WI, to the late David LaFountain and Lorraine Alderton (McEwen). Beloved husband of Chris (nee Pogratz). Dear father to Jason (Susan), Grant (Deborah), Clint LaFountain, Jolene (Dean) Krychowiak, Jennifer (Joe) Seaks. Proud grandpa...

Martin Christon

Martin Christon

Jun 10, 2011

Christon, Martin C. "Marty" Age 83. Went peacefully surrounded by family June 10, 2011. Beloved husband of Christina. Loving father of Chris (Sara) and Georgia (Kevin) McCoy. Proud Papou of Peter, and Nicholas Christon; Aaron, Taylor and Jacob McCoy. Dear brother-in-law of Emily Caras. He will also be missed by many family and friends. Marty retired after 36 years from...

Carole Kosinski

Carole Kosinski

Jun 9, 2011

Kosinski, Carole A. (Nee Fregin) Age 73. Passed away peacefully on June 9, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Roman and granddaughter, Casey Lynn Kosinski. Loving Mother of Kathleen (Steve) Clark, Diane (James) Gilboy, David (Linda) Kosinski and Deb (Cary) Decker. Proud Grandmother of Tracy Clark, Amy (Ronald) Sundby, Adam Bucher, Corbin and Collin Kosinski and Patrick Gilboy. Great-grandmother...

Thomas Masek

Thomas Masek

Jun 9, 2011

Masek, Thomas K. Died peacefully and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2011 age 78. Preceded in death by his parents Louis "Scotty" and Amy Masek (nee Huby)siblings Gordon Masek and Emily Weber. He is survived by his brother of Clif, nieces Sandra (Ron) VanAble, and Sue (Robert) Mecklenburg, nephew jeffrey (Janis) Masek, great-nieces...

Gloria Shinn

Gloria Shinn

Jun 8, 2011

Shinn, Gloria E. (Nee Bailey) Age 81. Passed away peacefully, with family at her side on June 8, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Warren and her sister, Lorraine (Vilas) Warbalow. Loving Mother of Ryan and the late Jay. Dear sister of Warren (Mary) Bailey, Eileen (the late Orval) Johnson and Blanche Webster (John Kolher). Further survived by other...

Ruby O'Grady

Ruby O'Grady

Jun 6, 2011

O'Grady, Ruby (Nee Dixon) Age 85. Formerly of Hales Corners, was born on April 11, 1926 and passed into Eternal Life on June 6, 2011, in Dingle, Ireland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Michael Gabriel O'Grady.Cemetery:Entombment: Mt. Olivet CemeteryVisitation:Visitation at the funeral home on Friday, June 17, from 4-7PM.Service:Service 7PM.

Donna Gueldner

Donna Gueldner

Jun 6, 2011

Gueldner, Donna Mae (Nee Witte) Age 75. Passed away peacefully on June 6, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Loving Mother of Lori (Brian) O'Neil, Jay (Nancy) and Kurt (Rachel). Proud grandma of Nathan and Megan O'Neil; Rob, Tim and Caroline Gueldner; Jacob, Anna and Micah Gueldner. Sister of Dennis (Charlotte) Witte and the late Karla Witte. Further...

Dolores Vorpahl

Dolores Vorpahl

Jun 6, 2011

Vorpahl, Dolores E. (Nee Bergmann) Went peacefully surrounded by family on June 6, 2011, at age 79. Survived by her loving husband Vern. Devoted mother of Tom (Lori), Elizabeth Finnegan, and Brian (Meg). Survived by grandchildren Chelsea, Tyler, Connor, Elise, and Greta. Further survived by other family and friends.Visitation:A memorial service will be held at Whitnall Park Lutheran Church, 5847...

Jean Buss

Jean Buss

Jun 5, 2011

Buss, Jean M. (Nee Meier) Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2011, at age 77. Jean is preceded in death by her husband Ray "Pops". Devoted and loving mom to Julie, Kevin (Sue), and Debbie (Tom) Breeden. She adored and was so proud of her grandchildren Shannon, Kyle, and Erin. A special and heartfelt...

Gertrude Chapel

Gertrude Chapel

Jun 2, 2011

Chapel, Gertrude (Nee Schultz) Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2011, at age 91. She is survived by her loving children, Nick (Nancy Borst), and Rick (Linda). Grandmother of Michael (Lori), Christine (David), Yvonne (Greg), Elizabeth (DeJuan), Timothy (Christine), and 9 great - grandchildren. Further survived by her brother Russell. Gertrude was an avid...

Jerome Giese

Jerome Giese

May 30, 2011

Giese, Jerome A. "Jerry" Of Key West, FL and South Milwaukee. Died May 30, 2011, age 62. He is survived by his daughter Carrie (Shawn) Paul; grandchildren Ben, Hanna and Adam Paul. brothers Bob (Phyllis), Ron (Chris) and Rick Giese; sister Carla (Steve) Stoever; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jerry was a US Army veteran who served...

Alverta Morris

Alverta Morris

May 26, 2011

Morris, Alverta P. "Bertie" (Nee Kegarise) Age 84. Called home to Heaven on May 26, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh. Loving mother of Bonnie (Ernie) Welborn and Wayne (Susan) Morris. Proud grandma of Brent (Amy), Kristin (Dan), Emily and Hannah. Great-grandma of Bennett, Eve, Johanna, Kent, Lucy and Skylar. Sister of Nellie Morrison. Further survived by other...

Emil Mater

Emil Mater

May 26, 2011

Mater, Emil C. Age 91. Passed away peacefully, at home, with family at his side on May 26, 2011. Loving husband of Elfrieda (nee Becher) for nearly 62 years. Father of Marlene (Stan) Ingraham and Martin (Carol) Mater. Grandfather of Mark (Tina) and Michelle (Josh). Great-grandfather of Hannah, Angelina and Amy. Brother of Margaret Hale. Brother-in-law of Mavis Mater. Further...

Mary Gehling

Mary Gehling

May 25, 2011

Gehling, Mary (Nee Horack) Departed from this earthly life on May 25, 2011, age 96. She is preceded in death by her husband August. Loving mother of Margaret, the late Jim, Rosemary Lux, George (Ralph Chrisman), Dennis (Marion) Chars and Joseph (Cecilia) Gehling. Step-mother of the late John Gehling, Duane (Marsha), the late LaRonde (Larry) Sneller, Bruce (Paulette), Judy, the...

Jeanette Zajork

Jeanette Zajork

May 23, 2011

Zajork, Jeanette G. "Jeanetti" (Nee Doepke) Passed away May 23, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, at age 84. She leaves behind her best friend and loving husband of 62 years, Elmer. She is preceded in death by her brother Ralph (Virginia) Doepke, sister Jenny (Warren) Hill, and brother-in-law Danny Kostrzewa. She is survived by her children, Carol (Franco, deceased)...

Lucille Cook

Lucille Cook

May 22, 2011

Lucille B. Cook, 80, died peacefully May 22, 2011 at her home in New Berlin surrounded by her loving family. Lucille was born and raised in Buffalo, South Dakota. She resided most of her life in Illinois, with the past 20 years in Wisconsin. Lucille retired from Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, Illinois after 36 years of service. Devoted to her...

Joseph Gizewski

Joseph Gizewski

May 22, 2011

Gizewski, Joseph A. Born into Eternal Life on May 22, 2011, age 67. Loving father of Elizabeth. He is survived by his dear brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Zilber for their loving care.Memorials:In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Aurora Zilber VNA Hospice,...

Robert Gollash

Robert Gollash

May 20, 2011

Gollash, Robert C. Found eternal peace May 20, 2011, at age 79. Beloved husband and best friend of Barbara. Cherished father of Stacey and Lisa (Randy) Andresen. Adoring grandfather of Dylan and Sara Andresen. Dear brother-in-law to Nancy (Tony) Gervasi.Cemetery:Entombment to followVisitation:Visitation at Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, Wednesday, May 25, from 9:00AM...

Judy Neu

Judy Neu

May 20, 2011

Neu, Judy C. (Nee Armitage) Went to heaven on May 20, 2011, at age 66. Loving mother to Dawn and Nicole. Beloved grandmother to Alexandra and Blake. She was a great friend to all those that knew her.Visitation:A visitation will be held at the Funeral Home Thursday, May 26, from 4 to 6PM,Service:Service to follow at 6PM.

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