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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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Gilbert A. Kaebisch Jr.

Gilbert A. Kaebisch Jr.

Jan 16, 2026

Gilbert A. Kaebisch, Jr., of Dover Township passed away on January 16, 2026 at the age of 84 years. He was born on January 26, 1941 in Waterford, WI to Esther & Gilbert A. Kaebisch, Sr. and lived out his life in Burlington on his family homestead. He attended English Settlement Grade School, Burlington High School and Gateway Technical College....

Lois H. Oszewski

Lois H. Oszewski

Jan 22, 2026

(nee Placek) Born to Eternal Life January 22, 2026, age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Stephen (the late Linda), Chris (Liz) and Patrick (Lisa) Oszewski. Loving grandma of Jesse, Andrew, Alison, Kaitlyn (Adam) and the late Anthony. Loving great-grandma of June. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lois was retired from...

Mary T. Valente

Mary T. Valente

Jan 17, 2026

(nee Van Haag) Of Menomonee Falls. Born to Eternal Life on January 17, 2026. Born to Life on June 11, 1963, to Robert and Rosemary (nee Buraczewski) Van Haag. Dear mother of Danielle (Jovany) Valente. Loving stepmother of Christopher (Olivia) Valente and Justin Valente. Beloved sister of Jennifer (Touché) Tomaw. Dearest aunt of Sherry, Zachary, Michael, Alissa and Alexis. Also...

Rosemary McCulloch

Rosemary McCulloch

Jan 8, 2026

(nee Fischer) Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at the age of 97 years. She was born in Mayville, WI. She spent most of her life in Milwaukee, where she nurtured and raised her family. Rosemary will be dearly missed by family and friends for the caring and love she brought them. Preceded in-death by family members and loving...

David Hugo Lehman, Architect, AIA

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...

Joan K. Schwalbach

Joan K. Schwalbach

Jan 21, 2026

Joan K. 'Joy' Schwalbach

October 29, 1938 - January 21, 2026

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Joan "Joy" K. (née Kloza) Schwalbach was peacefully born to eternal life on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Joy was a beacon of kindness, strength, and pure love. A devoted and loving wife, she shared 58 years of marriage with her beloved...

Richie Horvat

Richie Horvat

Jan 20, 2026

James Richard (Richie) Horvat, 89 of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 19, 1936, in Greenfield Wisconsin, the 12th of 16 children, to Wida and Josephine (Gosseck) Horvat. Richie married his childhood sweetheart, Roberta (Bobbie) Hintze, in 1957, and they spent 74 wonderful years together, married for 68...

Betty L. Plank

Betty L. Plank

Jan 20, 2026

Betty L Plank (nee Boesch) 94, of Menomonee Falls, passed on to eternal glory on January 20, 2026 at the Lawlis Family Hospice Facility in Mequon. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl H Plank. She was born September 13, 1931 to Nathalka (Hoffman) and Harry Boesch in Mequon. She married Earl H Plank on September 16, 1950....

Sharon L. Fliss

Sharon L. Fliss

Jan 20, 2026

Sharon L. Fliss September 8, 1944 - January 20, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon, who departed this world peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at the age of 81. Sharon, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and warmth that will continue to inspire all who knew her. Born...

David A Mlekoday

David A Mlekoday

Jan 19, 2026

David A. Mlekoday passed away on Monday, January 19th, 2026. David was born on August 6th, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joe and Loretta Mlekoday. David was 87 years old at his passing. Beloved husband to Barbara (Ballog) for 66 years. They genuinely loved each other and spent every minute together enjoying each other’s company. Father to son John (Loretta)...

Ann M. "Beeka" Hansen

Ann M. "Beeka" Hansen

Jan 14, 2026

Ann "Beeka" Hansen (nee Schliesleder) beloved wife of Gary Hansen, passed away peacefully at the age of 81, on January 14th, 2026, surrounded by many who loved her dearly.

Born March 29th, 1944

Ann was the loving mother of Linda Paikowski (Tom) and David Webster. She was a devoted grandmother to Benjamin, Andrew (Lindsey), Cassidy (Tunisha), Austin (Maria), Kyle, and Morgan, and...

Shirley Ann Nygaard

Shirley Ann Nygaard

Jan 13, 2026

Shirley Ann Nygaard (nee LeMay) passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and deep devotion to family and friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Lyman “Toby” Nygaard, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage filled with laughter, music, adventure, and unwavering partnership. Shirley was...

Donald Kupferschmidt

Donald Kupferschmidt

Jan 9, 2026

Donald Dean Kupferschmidt was born to eternal life on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 50 years to Mary (nee Thush). Dear father of David and grandfather to Isabella May. Brother to Cindy Hinich. Don was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Emma (nee Graf) and son Scott. Don worked in information...

Glenn Edward Bultman

Glenn Edward Bultman

Jan 4, 2026

Glenn E. Bultman 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Milwaukee on January 4, 2026. Glenn will be deeply missed by the love of his life and wife of 59 ½ years, Kathleen K. (Ketelsen) Bultman; daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth (Beth) and Scott Sailor; son and daughter-in-law Robert (Rob) and Jennifer Bultman; grandsons Spencer (Mary Jane) and Mitchell (Giana)...

Michael Edward Patterson

Michael Edward Patterson

Jan 4, 2026

Michael Edward Patterson known as “Senior” to many, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the young age of 71. Born on October 12, 1954, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, IL to Doris and Wayne Patterson and then grew up in Milwaukee, WI. He was a graduate of South Division High School, class of 1972. Mike was...

Shirleyann I. Klemm

Shirleyann I. Klemm

Jan 4, 2026

On January 4, 2026, Shirleyann Irene (Krause) Klemm, age 89, of Menomonee Falls, peacefully entered eternal life, surrounded by her loving family and receiving compassionate care from Dimensions Living in Oconomowoc and Agrace Hospice.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 13445 Hampton...

Ruth M. Laughlin

Ruth M. Laughlin

Jan 2, 2026

Ruth Laughlin (née Dybul)

May 11, 1937 – January 2, 2026

Ruth Laughlin, loving mother, grandmother, and devoted homemaker, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on May 11, 1937, Ruth lived a life centered on her family and home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard “Dick” Laughlin, who passed away on July...

Kathleen M. Neidert

Kathleen M. Neidert

Dec 30, 2025

Kathleen M. Neidert, age 81, of Sheboygan, WI, passed away on December 30th, 2025. She was born on May 16th, 1944, to Ralph and Emily (née Platek) Drapp and grew up in Milwaukee, WI, where she developed the kindness, resilience, and gentle spirit that would define her life.

Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her...

Lori A Dieringer

Lori A Dieringer

Dec 28, 2025

Lori Ann Dieringer (McLees), age 63, of Germantown, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on December 28, 2025. After a three-year journey following a stage IV cancer diagnosis, Lori entered into true freedom and rest, surrounded by love. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Lori was the cherished daughter of John and the late Grace McLees. She graduated from Menomonee...

John Joseph Kuczynski

John Joseph Kuczynski

Dec 28, 2025

Passed away December 28, 2025 at the age of 78. Loving son of the late Edwin Sr. and Dolores (nee Fons) Kuczynski. Dear brother of Mary Flahive, the late Susan Lipsky, the late Edwin Jr., the late Sr. M. Catherine O.C.D., William, Anthony, the late Kenneth, and Anne Sawyer. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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