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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Pauline Shockey
Sep 8, 2011
Shockey, Pauline Mary Died Sept. 8, 2011. Age 78. She is survived by her brother Donald, nephew Benjamin (Sheri), niece Susanna (Ted) Stefanides, great-nephews Alexander and Trevor, and great-nieces Maddy Stefanides and Adrianna. Further survived by many other friends. Pauline was a retired MPS teacher who also taught in Ireland, Japan, and Germany. In 2001 she received the Pilgrim Journey...
Thomas Lentini
Sep 7, 2011
Lentini, Thomas \"Tony\" Died peacefully at home in his recliner with remote in his hand on Sept. 7, 2011, at the age of 63. Preceded in death by his father Bob. Loving husband of Sandy. Dear father of Steve (Kelly). Proud and generous grandpa of two grandsons, Shayden and Teren. Beloved son of Marion. Tom was a lifelong resident of...
Rosario Lagalbo
Sep 3, 2011
LaGalbo, Rosario L. On the morning of September 3, 2011, the beautiful spirit of Rosario left his very painful body and went into God\'s white light. Rosario is the son of Rita Cooper (nee Carini) and Paul (Pamela) LaGalbo, and step-father David Pietrzak. Rosario is the proud father of Jordan, Chelsea Rose and Taylor, and the grandfather of Zachery. He...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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