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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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Kenneth Pierce

Kenneth Pierce

Oct 13, 2018

Kenneth Clark "KC" Pierce of Mequon passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Saturday October 13th 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ellendale, North Dakota in 1931, where he worked the family farm and played baseball, football, and basketball. He developed a passion for woodworking and pursued a degree in Industrial Arts education. KC began...

Sam Dovi

Sam Dovi

Oct 11, 2018

Dovi, Sam It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Sam Dovi, 78, died peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018, surrounded by his adoring family. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty, and by his true love Marcy. He is survived by his children Mark (Deb), Michelle (Chris) Gygax and Tony (Heidi); treasured grandchildren Kayleen,...

Joan Wotta

Joan Wotta

Oct 10, 2018

Wotta, Joan Helen (Nee Olenchek) Born into Eternal Life on October 10, 2018 at the age of 89. Loving mother of Paul (Diane) Wotta. Proud grandmother of Michael (Laura) and Patrick (Amy). Great grandmother to Zachery, Hailey, Theodore and Vivian. Further survived by brother Bernard (Rita) Olenchek, sister Rose McGrath, many nieces and nephews, and other loving family members and...

Marion Makarewicz

Marion Makarewicz

Oct 9, 2018

Makarewicz, Marion E. (Nee Tishler) Joined her husband, Edward in heaven to be together forever. Marion was born February 18, 1928 in Baileys Harbor, WI, and passed away peacefully on October 9, 2018 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her husband Edward, grandsons Timmy and Jon, and siblings Charles, Adeline, Erma, and Buddy. Loving mother of Tom...

Tracy Lee

Tracy Lee

Oct 9, 2018

Lee, Tracy H. Born into Eternal Life on Tuesday October 9, 2018 at the age of 61. Loving husband of Theresa. Loving father of Jessica, Megan (Aaron) Broaddus, Taylor and Tanner. Dear grandfather of 5 grandchildren. Beloved brother of Jera (Dick) Resser. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Harold and Alice,...

Mary Ellen Woebbeking

Mary Ellen Woebbeking

Oct 8, 2018

Woebbeking, Mary Ellen (Nee Donovan) Was born to Eternal Life October 8, 2018 at the age of 64. Beloved wife of Mike Klermund for 9 years. Loving mother of Jeff (Heather) Woebbeking and Tim Woebbeking. Proud grandmother of Jaxon and Dawson. Dear niece of Dorothy Eastway. Preceded in death by her parents Don and Grace Donovan. Further survived by many...

William Wendelberger

William Wendelberger

Oct 7, 2018

William "Bill" James Wendelberger Wendelberger, William James passed away peacefully in the presence of his family, on Sunday October 7, 2018. Born on November 7, 1927. Beloved husband of the late Joan Belle McKeown. Cherished father of Mary Pat, Mark (Liz), Terry, Kitty (Eric) Gaenslen, Kay (Steve) Parker, Jeralyn, and Patrick (Maureen Harkness). Adored grandfather of Joshua (Maren), Jason, Patrick,...

Sr. Mary Sliger Ssnd

Sr. Mary Sliger Ssnd

Oct 7, 2018

Born to Eternal Life October 7, 2018, age 99 years. Survived by nieces and nephews and the SSND community and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Louise, and her sisters, Dorothy, Diana, Catherine, Venetta, Mildred, Rita, and Bernadine Farnham, A Wake Service will be celebrated Friday, October 12, at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of...

Ernest Pyka

Ernest Pyka

Oct 7, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on October 7, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Pyka, sons Richard (Linda) Pyka, Joseph (Julie) Pyka and Melvin (Kay) Barutha, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and many family and friends. Preceded in death by 1 brother and 5 sisters. US Army veteran, served in the...

Joy Piontek

Joy Piontek

Oct 7, 2018

(nee Klinter) Passed away on October 7, 2018, at the age of 94. Loving wife of the late Leonard. Mother of James (Margaret) Piontek and the late Suzanne (David) Spatz. Sister of Betty (the late Richard) Piontek, the late Elaine (Walter) Matuszewski, Shirley (Robert) Lieske, and Roger (Gloria) Klinter. Grandmother of Autumn (Brian) Piontek-Walsh, Scott (Melissa) Spatz, Chad (Terri) Piontek,...

Jack Mihm

Jack Mihm

Sep 30, 2018

Mihm, Jack W. Passed away peacefully September 30, 2018 at the age of 77. Survived by the mother of his children, Jacqueline Worm. Loving father of Michael (Nora) Mihm, Patrick (Carlin) Mihm, and Lisa (Per Farny) Mihm. Proud grandfather of Madeline, Allison, Keegan, Connor, Olivia, Emily, Ashley, Ryan, Andreas, Soren, and Sylvie. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Jack...

Irene Lychodij

Irene Lychodij

Sep 30, 2018

Lychodij, Irene (nee Baran) September 30, 2018, age 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Jurij. Dearest mother of Natalie (Daniel) DeKoning. Sister of Lesia Lawson. Survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Jurij and her parents Ivan and Anna. Visitation Thursday, October 4 at Wisconsin Memorial Park-Chapel of the Flowers, 13235 W. Capitol Dr.,...

Philip Palecek

Philip Palecek

Sep 30, 2018

Palecek, Philip J. Born to Eternal Life on September 30, 2018 at the age of 68 years. Loving husband of Barbara M. (Nee Hildebrandt). Dear son of Lucille (Nee Benz) and the late Jerome Palecek. Further survived by step-children, a step-grandson, four brothers, one sister, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, October 9 at St. Anthony Parish, N74...

Jeanne O'Keane

Jeanne O'Keane

Sep 29, 2018

O'Keane, Jeanne Born May 25, 1950. Passed away September 29, 2018. Beloved sister of James (Sandra) O'Keane and Patricia (Robert) Haines. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jeanne was a long-time social worker for Milwaukee County. Funeral mass will be held Friday, October 5 at 10 AM at Church of the Gesu, 1145 W. Wisconsin Ave,...

Helen Mcelroy

Helen Mcelroy

Sep 29, 2018

Helen Elizabeth McElroy, née Elena Sissea, died peacefully September 29, 2018 at Three Pillars Masonic Home in Dousman, WI. Born August 16, 1928 in Newark, OH to Marie (Samoila) and George Sissea of Romania (where the family lived for two years in the 1930s), Helen graduated from Newark High School, and was married to Wally McElroy from 1947 until his...

Laurie Frank

Laurie Frank

Sep 29, 2018

(nee Hertel) Of Waukesha, formerly of Menomonee Falls. Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the age of 60, Laurie passed away in peace with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Beloved mother of Lindsey (Blair) Grover, Natalee (Anthony) Farler, Taylor and Eric Frank. Loving grandmother of Kayleighanna Farler. Dear daughter of Romilda Hertel. Fond sister of...

Allen Pietrzak

Allen Pietrzak

Sep 28, 2018

Pietrzak, Allen D. Long time resident of Hartford, WI. Passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2018. Allen was born on October 29, 1957 to parents Sylvester and Dolores Pietrzak, After his mother passed away, he was raised by his father and step-mother, Stella Pietrzak. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother, his brother-in-law Jim Boelter, and other...

Ronald Haines

Ronald Haines

Sep 18, 2018

Ronald David Haines, entered eternal life Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the age of 76 years. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Regina. Loving husband of Ellie. Loving father of Andrew and Andrea. Proud grandpa of Faith and Grace. Beloved brother of Jack and Shirley. Further survived by other relatives and friends. He worked 49 years at Marian...

Betty Ann Cronin

Betty Ann Cronin

Sep 17, 2018

Cronin, Betty Ann Passed away September 17, 2018 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Ella Cronin and siblings Ellen Hall, Stephen Cronin, and Joseph Cronin. Beloved sister of Phyllis (John) Hughes and sister-in-law of Nancy Cronin. Further survived by nieces and nephews. Betty Ann retired from Allis Chalmers. Memorial service will be Tuesday,...

Rev. John Paczesny

Rev. John Paczesny

Sep 16, 2018

Paczesny, Rev. John Robert Born to Eternal Life on September 16, 2018 at the age of 83. Beloved son of the late John and the late Marie (nee Delimat). Father Paczesny was ordained to the priesthood on May 27, 1961. In 57 years of service to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, he served as teacher, parish priest, and chaplain. Longtime faculty...

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