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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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Martin Cieslewicz
Apr 1, 2022
CUDAHY - Passed away peacefully on April 1, 2022 at the age of 89 years surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary (nee Burns) and his daughter Kim. Survived by his children; Karen and Lynn (Jason) Blochowicz; his grandchildren Amanda, Ryan (Elizabeth), and Megan (Dan). He was the 10th son of 14 born to Stanley and...
John Stavish
Mar 31, 2022
MILWAUKEE - Age 62, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31, 2022. The son of Shirley (Scotland) and Anthony W. Stavish, Sr., both of whom passed before him, he is survived by brothers Andrew and Anthony, Jr., by stepmother Ranae Zautcke Stavish, and by many friends, colleagues, and extended family--in particular by his nieces and nephews Eleonor (Thomas) Paese, Haley Thomas,...
Tammy Thomas
Mar 30, 2022
Of Greenfield, WI passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2022 at the age of 59. Tammy was born to William and Sharon Thomas (Bricco) on September 26, 1962, the middle of 3 children. She worked as a machine operator for 14 years before moving on to dispatching for a trucking company up until retirement from her working career. She loved...
Mary Negrete
Mar 30, 2022
Mary Louise Negrete was called home to our Lord the Afternoon of Wednesday, March 30th at her home in Greenfield Wisconsin at the age of seventy-four. Mary had been battling cancer for fifteen years and was able to find Peace in home hospice care provided by her family. Mary is preceded in Death by her husband, Hector Negrete, daughter Deanna...
Roseann Storch
Mar 30, 2022
Roseann Storch (nee Myszewski) of West Allis passed away on March 30, 2022, surrounded by her husband and children while at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa after a 10-month battle with cancer. Roseann was born to Richard and Rosemarie (Dierbeck) on January 10, 1961, in Milwaukee. The youngest of 5 children, she was a hairdresser by occupation. She...
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...
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