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.

 Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.

Hilda Pruski

Hilda Pruski

Aug 1, 2018

Hilda M. Pruski (nee Epple) Was reunited with her beloved husband Richard August 1, 2018 at the age of 91. Loving Mom of Judith Pruski, Terry Hagerman, Rick (Jill), Jim (Deb) and Dan Pruski. Cherished grandma of Jim (Lindsay), Amy, Jesse, Ben, Henry and Claire. Great grandma of Samuel. Further survived and loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Georgia Theys

Georgia Theys

Jul 31, 2018

Theys, Georgia Catherine (Nee Knotek) formerly Herbert, passed away peacefully July 31, 2018 at the age of 92. Loving mother of Cynthia (Joseph) Waters, James Herbert, Frances Korytkowski, Charles (Jenny) Herbert, and step-mother of Patricia Wilken. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Sr. Rose Knotek, Sr. Julie Knotek, Charlie, Jerry, and Frank Knotek. Preceded in...

Marie Sullivan

Marie Sullivan

Jul 30, 2018

(nee Derrick) Born to Eternal Life July 30, 2018, age 86 years. Beloved wife of Robert J. Sullivan Sr. Dear mother of Kathleen Sullivan, Linda (Steve) Franz, Bob (Dawn) Sullivan and Bridget (Mark) Heimann. Fond sister of Kathy (Walt) Blayney, the late Frank Derrick, the late Bob Derrick, the late Richard Derrick and the late Irene McFarland. Also survived by...

Alice Matyasz

Alice Matyasz

Jul 29, 2018

Born to Eternal Life July 29, 2018, age 93 years, Preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Angeline Zamorski Matyasz, sister Stella Matyasz, and brothers Joseph and Edward Matyasz. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Alice worked for Milwaukee County in the Medical Department until her retirement. She was a world traveler enjoying the diversity of cultures. Alice...

Dean Wilkins

Dean Wilkins

Jul 28, 2018

Dean Osmer Wilkins has joined his wife Bonnie in Eternal Life on July 28, 2018 at the age of 89. Dean is survived by his beloved children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Dean's life will be held Friday August 3rd at the Funeral Home with Visitation at 2pm followed by a short Service at 3pm.

Carol Zweig

Carol Zweig

Jul 26, 2018

Born on September 24, 1931 in Milwaukee to Henrietta and Arthur Pagel. Passed away peacefully on July 26, 2018 at the age of 86. Carol married Warren Zweig on January 19, 1966. Preceded in death by her husband Warren, her siblings; Kenneth Pagel, Donald (Jewel) Pagel, Howard (Nancy) Pagel, Jean (Joseph) Gasper and Ruth (Richard) Schultz. She is survived by...

Candace Schultz

Candace Schultz

Jul 24, 2018

Schultz, Candace M. "Candy" (Nee Stang) Lost her battle with cancer on July 24, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Candy is the daughter of Ted and Alvina Stang of Burlington, WI. She is preceeded in death by her parents, her dear niece Lori Stang and brothers Robert and James. She will be missed by her niece Allison (Mike)...

Delores Horvath

Delores Horvath

Jul 24, 2018

(Nee Kaltenbrun) of New Berlin, WI passed away on July 24, 2018 at the age of 93. Dear mother of Thomas (Kathie), Christine (the late Jerry), Judith (Dennis), the late Susan (Ronald), Joan (Richard), Jean (John). Delores was preceded in death by her husband Harry (passed 6/17/1970) whom she missed very much. Delores had 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren....

Luella Musche

Luella Musche

Jul 23, 2018

Luella, "Lu" Theresa Musche, (nee Graeve), age 88 of Milwaukee passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born in Earling, Iowa, on December 29, 1929, to the late Anna and Otto Graeve. Lu received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Alverno College in 1950. She married the late Victor Musche the following year, on April 10, 1951. Lu...

Nicholas Klesz

Nicholas Klesz

Jul 21, 2018

Klesz, Nicholas M. Nick was born on March 9, 1948 in Eisenstadt, Austria to Mathias and Theresia Klesz and passed away on July 21, 2018 at the age of 70, surrounded by his devoted family, after a courageous 16 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Francaviglia) for 49 years. Loving father of Denise (Daniel) Anderson, Brian...

Thomas Burke

Thomas Burke

Jul 19, 2018

Attorney Thomas Bachowski Burke passed away on July 19, 2018 at the age of 64, after a sudden illness. Devoted dad of Joshua (Yasmeen) Burke and Andrew Burke (Gina Kapfhamer). Beloved brother to Gary Bachowski and Richard (Joyce) Bach. Further survived by former spouse Linda Burke, nephews and dear friend Tim Martinez. Preceded in death by loving parents Rosemary (Swedowski)...

Arlene Muzia-Rackowski

Arlene Muzia-Rackowski

Jul 18, 2018

(nee Straszewski) Born to Eternal Life July 18, 2018, age 85 years. Beloved wife of Robert Rackowski and the late Richard Muzia. Dear aunt of Daniel M. (Kris) Straszewski, Maureen F. (Lyle) Schulze, Nicholas (Ana) Straszewski, Michele M. (Scott) Sonnenburg, Jay T. (Lucille) Straszewski and the late H. Dean (Grace) Straszewski. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Also preceded...

Eliza Piana

Eliza Piana

Jul 16, 2018

(nee Villarreal) Born to Life April 20, 1917 and Born to Eternal Life July 16, 2018, age 101. Beloved wife of the late Faustino G. Piana. Dear mother of Isabel Maria Piana. Loving sister of Angelina V. Noriega and the late Margarita Rodriquez and Elda V. Rocha. Preceded in death by her parents Ysabel Pena Villarreal and Serafin Villarreal. Loving...

Lois Spredemann

Lois Spredemann

Jul 15, 2018

Lois B. Spredemann Born to Eternal Life July 15, 2018 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of William, who preceded her in death. Loving mother of William M. (Debra) Spredemann and Lynn (Rodger) Stark. Loving grandmother of Lexie (David) Deblitz, Angie (Aaron) Minzlaff, Nicholas Spredemann and the late Katharine Rose Spredemann. Great grandmother to Haley, JJ and Kayla Minzlaff...

Grace Fiedler

Grace Fiedler

Jul 15, 2018

Fiedler, Grace A. Passed away on Sunday July 15, 2018 at the age of 97. Loving mother of John (Robin) Fiedler, Barbara (Michael) Lassa and Paul Fiedler. Proud grandmother of Colin (Julie) Fiedler, Travis Fiedler, Jennifer Lassa (Marcin Matlakowski), Luke (Tina) Lassa, and Kate Lassa. Loving great grandmother of Simon Lassa, Emily Lassa, Jack Lassa and Izabelle Matlakowski. Dear sister...

Judy Zinda

Judy Zinda

Jul 14, 2018

(nee Nordwig) Born to Eternal Life July 14, 2018, age 80 years, Beloved wife of Jack for 63 years. Dear mother of Laurie (Mark) Kieckhefer, John (fiancee Veronica Davis), and Patti (Bill) Hanson. Loving grandmother of Matt (Jess), Joe (Ashley), Sarah (Jessie), Cassie (Tyler), Zach, Ty, Jake, Sam and Bry. Loving great-grandmother of Logan, Colton, Nolan, Ari, Geneva and Molly....

Kaila Klein

Kaila Klein

Jul 14, 2018

Kaila Christine Klein (Ginch) is loved without measure and will be dearly missed by her parents Adam and Christine Klein….Kaila was born January 23rd 1990, during a raging snowstorm,and daddy never lets her forget he missed wrestle-mania. We mourn her unexpected loss on July 14th 2018, the day she got her wings. She was a lifelong resident of Sussex and...

Jane Mezera

Jane Mezera

Jul 14, 2018

(nee Esau) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, at St. Camillus Health Center in Wauwatosa at age 96. Jane was born in Milwaukee on January 4, 1922 to Carl and Mathilde (nee Hoffmann) Esau. She attended the Wisconsin State Teacher's College (now UWM) and, after graduating, taught kindergarten in Milwaukee Public Schools for ten years. She married Frank Mezera...

Mary Birkenheier

Mary Birkenheier

Jul 13, 2018

Mary E. Birkenheier, 58, passed away July 13, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Rita Birkenheier. Beloved wife of Gary W. Lilley. Mother of Michelle (Mark) Lesak, Stephanie (Brian) Peterson, Jennifer Lilley, and Nicholas Lilley. Loving grandmother of Hailey, Mason, Madilyn, Jacob and Brian; they were her world. Sister and best...

Richard Garside

Richard Garside

Jul 10, 2018

RICHARD (DICK) A. GARSIDE BEAVER DAM / PRAIRIE DU CHIEN – Richard A. Garside, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 in his home while under the care of Agrace Hospice Care. Dick was delivered at home by a neighbor on May 27, 1942. He was one of five children born to Lulu Belle (Poston) Garside and Eldridge...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.