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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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Alexander Shefte

Alexander Shefte

Jan 4, 2019

Shefte, Alexander W. Went to see the face of God on January 4, 2019 at the age of 32 years. Beloved son of Peter and Janine Shefte. Loving brother of Nicholas (Jessi Finn) and Ben Shefte. Dear uncle of Cameron and Mara Shefte. Grandson of Frank and Clara Vlasis. Nephew of Christine Cornell, James (Madeline) Vlasis and Nancy Shefte-Jacob (Ken...

Thomas Sosnowski

Thomas Sosnowski

Jan 3, 2019

Sosnowski, Thomas E. Age 76 passed away January 3, 2019. Private services are being held. Schramka Funeral Home Serving the Family 13220 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005 (262)432-8100 www.schramkafuneralhome.com

Diane Pophal

Diane Pophal

Jan 2, 2019

Pophal, Diane J. (Nee Neumann) Found peace on January 2, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Diane was born on May 14, 1946 to Elmer and Delores (Nee Annis) Neumann in Merrill, Wisconsin. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church and School and enjoyed singing in the choir. Diane married her husband William "Bill" D. Pophal on September 28, 1968. In...

Nora Cranfield

Nora Cranfield

Jan 2, 2019

Cranfield, Nora C. (Nee Cates) Found peace on January 2, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Loving mother of Barry Toms, Sharon (Terry) Buth, Lynn (David) Mork and Wade (Toni) Cranfield. Proud Nana of precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Further survived by her former husband James Cranfield, sisters, brothers, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by...

Philip Helchen

Philip Helchen

Dec 31, 2018

Philip Wayne Helchen, of Menomonee Falls. Born to Life on April 4, 1932. Born to Eternal Life on December 31, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Janice M. Helchen (nee Fuller). Dear father of Philip "Chip" Helchen Jr., Jeanine (John J.) Badke III and Jerry (Brandy) Helchen. Loving grandfather of Joshua Olin, John J. (Samantha) Badke IV, Leah Badke and...

James Vogt

James Vogt

Dec 30, 2018

Found peace December 30, 2018 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Janet. Loving dad of Jeffrey (Deborah) and Jennifer. Preceded in death by his parents, Val and Jeanne Vogt. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Jim was a boating enthusiast and a lover of all types of music and sports. He was a veteran of the U.S....

Gary Lenz

Gary Lenz

Dec 27, 2018

JEFFERSON--Gary D. Lenz age 66 of Jefferson, WI. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 27, 2018. Born June 20th, 1952 in Fort Atkinson, WI. to Charles Sr. and Elayne (Schulz) Lenz, Gary learned early the value of hard work growing up alongside six siblings on their family farm outside Helenville, WI. A 1970 graduate of Jefferson...

Arthur Webster

Arthur Webster

Dec 24, 2018

Webster, Arthur D. JR 96, was peacefully taken to heaven on December 24, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife Ila (Nee Weigand), his children Bonnie Turczynski, Judi Spuris, Robin Starnes, and Randal (Terri); his stepchildren Brad Huotari (Cathy), Cindy LaBuy, Heidi Sykora (Tom). He was the adored grandfather, great- grandfather and great-great grandfather of many. Art was a...

Harold Suelflow

Harold Suelflow

Dec 24, 2018

Went to be with the Lord December 24, 2018. Survived by his siblings Marie (John) Ernst, Millie Komenda, Helen Suelflow, Charles (Jackie) Suelflow, and Joyce (Franklin) Komorowski. Preceded in death by his parents Edmund H. and Mary I. (Mittag) Suelflow, 3 brothers, and 5 sisters. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 29 from...

Arlene Ryan

Arlene Ryan

Dec 23, 2018

Ryan, Arlene D. (Nee Kelar) Found peace on December 23, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Preceded in death by her parents Michael and Anna Kelar, her siblings and siblings-in-law; Joseph (Gladys) Kelar, Helen (Carl) Peters, Mary (Gary) Stender, Alice (Ralph) Rutzen, Jeanette (James) Nichols, Walter (Ina) Kelar, Sylvia (James) Godin, Stanley Kelar, and 3 nephews. She is survived...

Marcella Wiedel

Marcella Wiedel

Dec 20, 2018

Wiedel, Marcella (Nee Kaminski) Was born December 28, 1929 and was born to eternal life December 20, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband La Vern "Butch" and 8 siblings. Loving mother of Mike (Kim) and Cindy "Cyd" (Steve). Further survived by 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to God's little helpers at St. Camillus. Funeral...

Robert Gibson

Robert Gibson

Dec 19, 2018

ROBERT J. GIBSON April 30, 1919 – December 19, 2018 Robert J. Gibson was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and was one of eight siblings. Together the large family worked to survive the Great Depression, as did so many families of the era. After the attack of Pearl Harbor and the start of the second World War, Robert joined the...

Dolores Ostrowski

Dolores Ostrowski

Dec 17, 2018

(nee Bauer) Was born on January 11, 1930 at home in Milwaukee, WI to William and Clara Bauer. She passed away on December 17, 2018 and was reunited with the love of her life, the late Robert G. Ostrowski, whom she met while working at Slutsky's, a local grocery store in the now Riverwest neighborhood. Of all of Dolores' joys,...

Harold Klein

Harold Klein

Dec 17, 2018

Found peace December 17, 2018 at the age of 87. Preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary, parents, and 10 siblings. Loving father of Kathleen (Ernest) Brahn, Eileen (Carl Lashua) Blanchard, Cynthia (the late Daniel) Wetzel, Michael (Leah) Klein, David (Amy) Klein, and Julie Anne (Eric) Schneider. Proud grandfather of Brittany, Lauren, Timothy, Jacob, Jennifer, Mark, Little Leah, Noah, Isaiah,...

James Jahnke

James Jahnke

Dec 16, 2018

Found peace December 16, 2018 at the age of 74. Survived by wife Mary (nee Newman), daughters Christa nee Kureck (Erik) Weiss and Tamara nee Kureck (JT) Klinger-Mathwig, and grandchildren Ashleigh, Sulliven, Heleyna, Lauryn, James, Avery, George, and Henry. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Saint Francis Health Services Nursing Home in Saint...

John Flynn

John Flynn

Dec 16, 2018

Flynn, John P. "Jack" Passed away on December 16, 2018, age 87 years. Beloved, respected and celebrated by wife Jean (nee Vrubley), daughters Theresa and Patrice (Brad Stein) of Portland, OR, his brightest light, grandchild Kailey Flynn Whitford, his friend since first grade, John Noonan, and so many others. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Evelyn Bruders Flynn,...

Robert Loppnow

Robert Loppnow

Dec 16, 2018

Of McCormick, SC and formerly of Green Bay, WI. It is with great sadness that the family of Robert "Bob" Loppnow announces his unexpected passing on December 16, 2018 at the age of 80. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Pat (nee Miller) and his children Steve (Laura) and Jay (Jenny). Bob will also be...

Leslie Methfessel

Leslie Methfessel

Dec 15, 2018

Leslie Ruth Methfessel found peace December 15, 2018, at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul, parents, and four brothers, Roland (Doreen) Brown, Robert (Betty) Brown, Donald (Frieda) Brown and Tom (Janice) Brown, and special friend Jean Witte. Loving mother of Paul Rand (Ardis) Methfessel and special mentor and lifelong inspiration to her...

Elaine Ballering

Elaine Ballering

Dec 15, 2018

Ballering, Elaine (Nee Weggeman) Found peace December 15, 2018 at the age of 89. Reunited with her loving husband Gerald. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Curtis. Loving mom of Jackie, Judy, and Jeff (Pat). Proud grandma of Kyle and Leanne. Fond sister of Ken (Jean). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Elaine especially enjoyed...

Rosemary Knickelbine

Rosemary Knickelbine

Dec 13, 2018

(Nee Gotzman) passed away peacefully on Thursday December 13 2018 at the age of 87 in Milwaukee, Wi. Rosemary was proceeded in death by her loving husband Clyde Knickelbine, son Dr. Mark Knickelbine, and is survived by her children Kerry Romel, Jill (Michael) Pelant, Dr. Thomas (Heidi Chen) Knickelbine, sister Anita Connolly, 10 Grandchildren,2 Great Grandchildren, and many wonderful relatives...

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