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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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Phyllis Tamel
Mar 29, 2022
PICKEREL / MILWAUKEE (Nee Spinney) Age 95. Passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022, surrounded by her family at the golden age of 95. Phyllis was born in Eliot, Maine on April 15, 1926, to Advil and Elsie Spinney. She was one of 8 children. She graduated from Eliot High School in 1943. Shortly after graduating, she met the love...
Mary Kraft
Mar 28, 2022
Mary Jean Kraft was born to eternal life on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community in Muskego, WI at the age of 77. Surrounded by family, she surrendered her battle with Alzheimer's and is now at peace. Born in Cumberland, WI, Mary was a graduate of Cumberland High School and later attended Luther College in Iowa...
Joyce Plate
Mar 26, 2022
Joyce Ann Plate (Harry), of Hales Corners, 83, was reunited with her husband in eternal life, on March 26th, 2022. Joyce was born on August 9th of 1938 to Alvin and Phyllis Harry. She grew up with 4 siblings in the Milwaukee area and graduated from Menominee Falls High School. She was married to the love of her life, Richard...
Karen Rolfs
Mar 25, 2022
Karen Rolfs, age 86, is at peace and returned to Walter's side on March 25th. Walter preceded Karen's passing and has been waiting patiently for her to join him with the Lord in heaven. Karen and Walter were deeply in love and married for 62 years before Walter's passing. Karen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother (gramma), great-gramma, sister, sister-in-law...
Jean Grabowski
Mar 23, 2022
Jean (Sterner) Grabowski of Waterford, WI age 78, passed away peacefully on March 23rd, 2022. She was born on January 26th, 1944 to Russell and Virginia "Ginger" (nee Kerwin) Sterner. She is now reunited with her parents and her son Michael Grabowski. Jean is survived by her sons Mark (Telisha) Grabowski, Matthew Grabowski and Nathan (Angie) Grabowski. She is further...
Willie Thornton
Mar 22, 2022
Willie Wintford Thornton, age 81 of Milwaukee, WI passed away March 22, 2022 at home. He was born July 27, 1941 in Nettleton, Mississippi at the beginning of World War ll. His family moved from the rural deep south during the Great Migration to work in Detroit's Ford and AMC automotive plants in the North. Willie was the son of...
Cory Gallitz
Mar 21, 2022
Age 26, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. Loving son of Tracy Anderson (Tom) and Brad Gallitz (Jackie). Brother of Gavin and Danielle Gallitz. Further survived by niece Gabby Lopez, many friends and relatives. Cory was a talented welder and gymnast, and will be missed by all who love and knew him. A special thank you to Scott and Cathy...
Deane Peters
Mar 20, 2022
Deane W Peters Sr age 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep early on March 20, 2022. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Nancy, and with his son, Deane Jr., and with all of his siblings. He is the dear father of Lynn Nan Peters, Laura Lee Peters Gentele, and Deane Peters Jr. Loving grandfather of Nathan, Jeromy,...
Dennis Tesch
Mar 17, 2022
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Blanche Ruehle
Mar 17, 2022
Blanche Marion Ruehle, 90, a resident of Muskego, Wisconsin passed away in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Blanche was born in Greenfield Wisconsin on April 17,th, 1931. She married her late husband, Lester "Butch" Ruehle on June 18th 1949 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Muskego). Together they lived in Tess Corners, raised five children and worked a small farm. Her farmhouse was a...
Gary Bazan
Mar 16, 2022
Gary Bazan passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday March 16, 2021 at the age of 72. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam (née Wood). Loving father to Daniel, Jennifer, Melissa and Darci. Proud pal of Iris the family dog. Dear son of the late Barbara (Cieszynski) and Benjamin Bazan. Brother to Tom (Nanci), Mark...
Edward Welniak
Mar 15, 2022
Edward Craig Welniak Son of Edward J. and Alice B. (nee Krajewski) Welniak, born June 25,1954 and born to Eternal Life March 15, 2022. Ed is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Catherine E. Welniak (nee Bury). He is survived by his 3 children Elizabeth (Brian) Cassity, Scott (Jackie) Welniak, and Kimberly; his siblings Nancy (Ronald) Kopydlowski,...
Donald Christman
Mar 14, 2022
Donald E. Christman was born to Agnes (Gertschen) and Claire Christman on Longwood Farm in Clark County, WI on Feb. 6, 1940. Donald grew up with siblings Charles, Cecil, Laurabelle, Clara, Irene and Martha. Donald spent his early childhood in Clark County. Following the untimely death of his mother, the family relocated to Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly after, his father fell...
Mark Monty
Mar 14, 2022
Mark R. Monty , Age 69. Found peace in the loving arms of God on March 14, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife Troy M. Monty, daughter Courtney M. Monty, parents Lew and Joanne Monty, brothers Daniel and Larry Monty. Survived by son Mario (Lisa) Delval and daughter Salita (Montrell). Grandchildren Mario Jr (Jaidyn), Malakai, Angelique, Dominic, Juanito, Alena....
Carol Pongracic
Mar 14, 2022
Carol Pongracic (Walter) passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at the age 76 in Hartford, WI. She was born on November 22, 1945 to Frank and Jean Walter in Milwaukee, WI. She was married to Steve Pongracic on May 21, 1966. They were married 49 years until his passing on December 23, 2015. She is survived by her son...
Mary Panfil
Mar 13, 2022
Age 91. Of Greenfield Wisconsin, beloved wife, companion, sister, mother and grandmother, peacefully passed on to her heavenly home on March 13th, 2022 after battling Alzheimer's in her final years. Mary was a loving soul throughout her life and was loved by everyone whose life she touched. She was blessed by sharing many decades with the two loves of her...
Ronald Dorgay
Mar 13, 2022
OAK CREEK - Passed away on March 13, 2022 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 61 years to Jacquie. Father of Jeff (Pam), Jill (Dave) Fritzke and his beloved cat Jade. Loving grandfather of Monique, Natalie, and Sarah. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He died peacefully in his sleep while at home. He is...
Margaret Moore
Mar 12, 2022
Margaret Moore (Ramaley), 99, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 in Brookfield, WI. She was born on July 24, 1922 to Benjamin and Myrtle Ramaley in Springdale, PA. She was married to John Moore on January 18, 1946. Margaret is survived by her children Stephen (Jennifer) Moore, Virginia Rogers and Douglas (Linda) Moore, grandchildren Benjamin, Rebecca, Jennifer and Lindsey...
Donald Smith
Mar 12, 2022
Reunited with his beloved wife Elaine and welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the age of 94 years. Born on July 16, 1927 in Eagle River, WI to Earl and Winifred (nee Firstel) Smith. Donald later attended high school in Midland, MI. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the army and served his country, receiving...
Raymond Janiszewski
Mar 10, 2022
WEST ALLIS - Age 93. At peace March 10, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife Vivian and his daughter Ellen. Beloved father of Susan (the late John) Zuehlke, John (Cindy), Jill (Alan) Botka, Julie (Mark) Myszkowski, and step-son Patrick (Linda) Fabian. Further survived by many grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Private family services.
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