Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Thiensville, WI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Thiensville, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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W. John Counsell
Dec 16, 2025
Willard John Counsell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. John was born October 13, 1942, in Oconomowoc, WI, to Bill and Julia (Kimball) Counsell and to an idyllic childhood in Lake Country, growing up on Lac La Belle. He attended elementary and middle school at St. Jerome Parish School...
David Hugo Lehman, Architect, AIA
Dec 9, 2025
David Hugo Lehman, Architect, AIA. This was the title on his business card and how he loved to be introduced. Born February 8, 1931 in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, David died peacefully surrounded by family on December 9, 2025 in Springfield, Virginia. He lived a long life filled with a large and ever-growing family.
Preceded in death by his wife of over...
Mary Jane Mroczek
Dec 11, 2025
(nee Kosmicki) Of Menomonee Falls. Born to Eternal Life December 11, 2025, age 88 years. Mary Jane was born in Stevens Point on June 2, 1937, to Valerian and Evelyn Kosmicki. She married Norbert Mroczek on May 2, 1959. Preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mary Jane is survived by her daughter Lori, sons Thomas, Jeff and Mark...
Garth D. Gaskey
Nov 6, 2025
Garth D. Gaskey
“Bub” “Bubs” “Polar Bear President” “Papa Smurf” “The Muffin Man” “Herbie”
Reunited with his beloved wife Jean (Honthaner) in Heaven, November 6, 2025 at the age of 96 years. Dear father of Chris (Tom) Herron, Steven (Pat) Gaskey, (the late) Cathy M. Mayer and Mark Gaskey. Loving grandfather of Nicole (Paul) Lucas, Joel Gaskey, Kyle (Kelly) and Kirk (Becca)...
Marian Cecelia Fassbender
Dec 27, 2025
Marian Cecelia Fassbender
(nee Goetz) Born to Eternal Life December 27, 2025 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Alban. Loving mother of Terrance, Steven, Theresa, Susan, Sandra, John, Mary, James, Michael, Patrick, Paul, Alban, Anita, Andrew and Gerard. Loving grandma and great grandma.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, at 12:00...
James Jermaine Trinastic
Dec 20, 2025
It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James J. Trinastic, a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and devoted community member, who peacefully departed this life on December 20th, 2025. He was 89 years old and a long-time resident of Milwaukee and Germantown, Wisconsin. James will be deeply missed by all who had the...
James Edward Freytag
Dec 19, 2025
James E. “Pete” Freytag, age 89, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Palm Coast, Florida. Born February 13, 1936, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Pete lived a life shaped by curiosity, service, generosity, and a deep devotion to family and community.Pete grew up in Williams Bay and Lake Geneva area of Wisconsin, where his lifelong love of sailing began. As a...
Richard Alan Ensslin
Dec 19, 2025
Richard “Rick” Alan Ensslin The Lord called Rick home on December 19, 2025. Born on August 23, 1948 to Walter and June (Wendorf) Ensslin, Rick was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Kathy (Kolasinski) Ensslin, and his three children: Jeffrey and Amy (Meyer) Ensslin, Jill (Ensslin) and Jeff Bailey, and Julie...
Debbie McElligott
Dec 14, 2025
Debbie McElligott
*July 28, 1954 – December 14, 2025*
Debbie, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14th, 2025. Born on Wednesday, July 28th, 1954, Debbie lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.
Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Tom, who remained by her side through all...
Sr. Kenneth Marie Kozal SSND
Dec 10, 2025
Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the age of 95. Survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame community and her sister Patricia Rosengren, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Irene, and a brother Bob. A Wake Service will be celebrated Thursday, December 18th at 12:30 pm followed...
Galina Bat
Dec 8, 2025
Galina Bat "Yacobson"
Born to Life April 4, 1945. Born to Eternal Life December 8, 2025. Visitation will be on December 11, 2025 at Schramka Funeral Home (423 N Main St Thiensville 53092) from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please send memorials in Galina's name to Cedar Community.
https://www.cedarcommunity.org/
Judith A Brown
Dec 4, 2025
Judith Anne Brown (“Ma Brown”) age 82, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away December 4th, 2025 with family by her side.
She was born on November 3rd, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Fred and Sylvia Hugin. She grew up there alongside her three siblings (Carl, Mary and Bill), helping out at her parent’s bakery (Hugin’s Home Bakery), graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High...
Gary Carleton
Dec 2, 2025
Gary William Carleton, age 82, passed away on December 2, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gary proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from June 1963 to May 1967, a commitment he carried with honor throughout his life. Following his military service, Gary worked for the Milwaukee Gas Company (WE Energies) from 1967...
John Richard Antoniewicz
Dec 2, 2025
John R. Antoniewicz, PEJohn R. Antoniewicz, age 86, passed away on December 2, 2025. A lovinghusband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, John’s life wasdefined by devotion to his family, hard work, and a generous spirit.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years,Patricia Antoniewicz, his parents Anton and Helen Antoniewicz, and byhis brother Raymond. He is survived...
Mitchell D. Kohn
Dec 1, 2025
Mitchell David Kohn, beloved son, brother, and cherished friend, was born on December 18, 1988, and went home to Heaven on December 1, 2025. Though his time on Earth was far too short, Mitch’s presence left a lasting and radiant imprint on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Mitch was the treasured son of Father David Kohn, Mother Holly...
Robert "Bob" Phillip Kult
Nov 26, 2025
Robert (Bob) Phillip Kult, 85, of Brookfield, WI went home to our Lord on November 26, 2025. Bob was born August 22, 1940 above Kegel’s Inn restaurant in West Allis, WI, the second child of Marty and Mary (Kegel) Kult. He was a graduate of Marquette University High School and Marquette University. One evening during his final year of graduate...
Susan Marie DuPree
Nov 26, 2025
(nee Wojciechowski)
It is with both heavy hearts and immense love that we remember Susan DuPree, a devoted and loving mother of Joseph DuPree, Nina DuPree, and Lazine Nicholas DuPree IV. Susan was not only an amazing mom but also a true lover of Italian food and the strongest person I have ever met.
Faced with a rare disease called calciphylaxis, Susan...
Gary Schaefer
Nov 26, 2025
Gary Schaefer, born in 1941 to Edwin and Maxine Schaefer, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Together with his wife Kim, Gary raised a loving family that was very important to him. He cherished his role as husband, father, and grandfather. He was also known for his deep love for dogs.
Gary is survived by his wife, Kim Schaefer (nee Sanders)...
Lori C. Monroe
Nov 25, 2025
Lori Christine Monroe (Nee Bogart, Walterlin), age 67, went home to our Lord on November 25, 2025, after suffering from multiple health issues. She is survived by her three children, Jennifer, James, and Timothy Walterlin, and grandsons Jaxson and Jameson. Survived by sisters Virginia “Ginny” (Brian) Henning, Patricia (Bruce) Beuscher, brother Robin (Linda) Bogart, aunts Helen Przybyl, Paulette (Timothy) Cook,...
Lynn Marie Buszkiewicz
Nov 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Lynn Marie Buszkiewicz, who left this world on November 24, 2025, in Mequon, Wisconsin, at the age of 76. Born on October 14, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lynn was the beloved daughter of Lorretta and Eugene Placzkowski. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, whose warmth...
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