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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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Merlin Smith

Merlin Smith

May 17, 2024

Merlin "Murphy" Smith, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 17th,2024. He was son of Ronald Smith and Elsie Nieman. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Arthur Smith, Ronald (Betty) Smith,Harvey Smith, sister Geraldine (Lauren) Helmers, and brother-in-law Patrick Gerrits. Survived by sister Shirley Gerrits, many nieces and nephews, and fishing buddies and friends. He grew...

Erich Fohr Jr.

Erich Fohr Jr.

May 17, 2024

COLEMAN - Age 84. Passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Trina of 57 years. Dear father of Jeffery Fohr, Jodi (Steven) Pollack, Jill (Scott) Windorf, and the late Kimberly Rivest-Nolte. Proud grandpa of Nicholas (Nicole), James (Angel), Steven (Emily), Chelsey (Matthew), Andrew, Sydney (Nathan), and Zachary (Brittany). Blessed with great-grandchildren. Brother of...

Wayne Haass

Wayne Haass

May 13, 2024

WEST ALLIS - Age 83. Passed away May 13, 2024. Loving husband of Carol for 58 years. Beloved father of Sheryl (Tom) Stefaniak, MD and Kevin (Carolyn) Haass, JD. Proud Papa of Elyse, Hannah & Andrew Stefaniak and proud Grandpa of Clara & Henry Haass. Dear brother-in-law of Nancy Wright and Michael Miller (Barbara Kiely Miller). Further survived by other...

Miriam Melzer

Miriam Melzer

May 13, 2024

Miriam Melzer, 100, of West Allis, Wisconsin went peacefully to her heavenly home on May 13, 2024. Miriam was born in January of 1924 to Martha and Edward Klotz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Miriam graduated from Bay View High School in 1942. She married Stanley Melzer after he returned from the war in June of 1945. Miriam and Stanley had two...

Kenneth Nelson

Kenneth Nelson

May 12, 2024

If you're reading this, it means I finally finished something I started. Unfortunately, it also means my life on earth has drawn to a close. A brief introduction: My name is (was?) Kenneth Louis Nelson but my friends call me Ken, or if we're really close, Kenny. I like to tell people I "hit the lottery" when I was born...

Dawn Mattheis

Dawn Mattheis

May 11, 2024

Dawn Marie Mattheis, 59, left her earthly home for eternal life on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Those left to mourn her passing include her husband of 13 years, Harry, her son Jacob Filocha and his children Tyler, Ava, Mason and Greyden, son Joshua Buss (Melissa) and their son Caleb. She will be missed as well by Rachel and Harrison Mattheis,...

Randolf Gschwind

Randolf Gschwind

May 11, 2024

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Carolyn Bugiel

Carolyn Bugiel

May 10, 2024

Age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 10th, 2024 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. She was born August 19th, 1946 to Anthony and Mary Zubarik and lived out her younger years in West Allis. She resided in Muskego for the last fifty three years where she had many amazing friends. What Carolyn left behind was the...

Audrey Mayer

Audrey Mayer

May 10, 2024

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Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson

May 10, 2024

Patricia Johnson (Nee Kucera) passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2024 at the age of 82. Pat leaves behind her sister, Dotty and her three children, Kelly, Jay, and Heather. She is a cherished grandma to Miranda, Ryan, Trinity, Emily, and Jacob, and the great-grandmother to Zoe. Pat was loved by many and brought so much joy to everyone she...

Carolyn Bush

Carolyn Bush

May 10, 2024

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Bette Michael

Bette Michael

May 9, 2024

(Nee Sperle) was born September 5, 1931 and passed away May 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her parents Florence and Maynard Sperle, brothers Robert, Ray, Edwin, Richard, Earl and sisters Helen, Mildred, and Patricia. She is survived by three sisters, Elsie Gast of Adams, WI., Lucille Funk of Evansville, Wyoming and Sharon Etter of...

Charles Kuehn

Charles Kuehn

May 9, 2024

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Rosemary Selep

Rosemary Selep

May 7, 2024

Rosemary Helena Selep (nee Metz) died on May 7, 2024, just short of the age of 95. Born on June 18, 1929, to her beloved parents, John J. and Rose Felsecker Metz. Beloved mother of Roseann (Dennis) Link, Vickie, Andrew (Mary Fran Otterson), John (Eva), James, Jeanne (Carl Grisa), Thomas, Patrick and Paul Selep. Grandmother of CarriAnn (Jeremy) Peper, Lisa...

Helen Schweitzer

Helen Schweitzer

May 7, 2024

Helen Schweitzer, age 85, was called to her heavenly home on May 7, 2024. Helen was born on November 28, 1938, at home in Mequon, WI; the second of four children born to Robert and Lulu (Kaul) Goeglein. She was baptized and confirmed in faith at Calvary Lutheran Church in Thiensville. She loved Jesus and died a member of St....

Linda Laczkowski

Linda Laczkowski

May 5, 2024

Linda Laczkowski (Coppage) passed away May 5, 2024, after a 16-year battle with cancer. She will be forever missed by her husband of over 50 years, John Laczkowski, and three children: John Andrew (Renee) Laczkowski of Menomonee Falls, WI, Laurie (Jeremy) Vanden Branden of Brookfield, WI, and Leigh Ann Laczkowski (Jason Pscheidt) of Wauwatosa, WI. She is further survived by...

Barbara Kucik

Barbara Kucik

May 5, 2024

HALES CORNERS - (nee Niemi) Barbara was born October 5, 1944 in Norwich, Connecticut and passed away May 5, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond. Loving mother to Mark Kucik, Amy (Jeff) Schulz and Julie (Michael) Wood. Doting "Barbie" to her grandchildren, Emily (Brett) Schimke, Adam (Bailee) Schulz, Allison Schulz (Calvin Lamb) and Zachary...

Kent Clark

Kent Clark

May 4, 2024

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Margaret Krause

Margaret Krause

May 4, 2024

FRANKLIN - (Nee Remus) Age 90. Born into eternal life on May 4, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Krause and son, Michael Krause. Beloved mother of Steven (Laurie) Krause and her daughter-in-law, Linda Krause. Fun grandma of Elise (Michael), Amanda (Mark), Meghan, and Andrew. Great-grandma of Francesca. Dear twin sister of Helen Kussrow, the late Mary Jane...

Kerry Collins

Kerry Collins

May 3, 2024

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