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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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Glenn Raether
Jan 21, 2025
How do you sum up 96 years? Glenn Carl Raether was born October 15, 1928, in Bay View WI. He was the second child of his mother Mabel (Meyer/Raether) Wolff & Ernst Carl Raether. Glenn had two half-sisters. The older Betty Schillinger & the younger Beverly Jonietz. Glenn's parents had divorced when he was young & he went to live...
Harold Schnell
Jan 20, 2025
Harold, known affectionately as "Bud", passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 20, 2025, likely dreaming of bicycling along idyllic tree-lined rail trails with family and friends. Harold was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1930. A graduate of the University of Toledo, he played clarinet in a swing band and later in the United States Marine Corps Band from...
Dennis Thiet
Jan 15, 2025
Dennis (Denny) Earl Thiet passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 94. Dennis was born in Milwaukee, on July 1, 1930. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 72 years, Donna (nee Wulk) Thiet; his children Darcie (Gary) Elshoff, Drew (Marilyn) Thiet, and David (Sheri) Thiet. He is further survived by 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey...
Kenneth Johnson
Jan 13, 2025
Kenneth Alan Johnson passed away on January 13, 2025 , at the age of 81. Born on June 18, 1943, in Chicago Il, he was raised with his brothers in Evanston Il. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Frances I. Johnson, 5 daughters, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 brothers; preceded in death by his parents...
Susan Vanpietersom
Jan 12, 2025
Susan (nee Baldwin) VanPietersom, 67, of Germantown, Wisconsin joined her loved ones in Heaven on January 12, 2025. She was born September 1, 1957 to the late Frederick Baldwin and Beatrice (nee Zimmerman) Baldwin. She is survived by her husband Timothy VanPietersom, daughter Sara (James) Nencka, grandson Miles Nencka, sisters Donna Baldwin and Julie Baldwin, brother Fred (Michelle) Baldwin and...
Walter Henry
Jan 11, 2025
Walter Henry, born on October 5, 1936, passed away on January 11th, 2025 at the age of 88. He is survived by Donna (nee Pochert), to whom he was married from 1963 to 2013; his children Sheree Trostorff Shaw, Eric Henry (Leslie), Scot Henry (Laura), Cari Coonen (Erik), Christopher Henry, PJ Henry (Ryan Schaben), and Shannon Stielow (Scott); 15 grandchildren...
John Goelzer
Jan 9, 2025
John V Goelzer, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on August 14, 1953, John's life was marked by his loving and thoughtful nature, which touched the lives of all who knew him. John was a dedicated mechanical engineer, a profession that reflected his meticulous and inventive spirit. ...
Jean Oldham
Jan 9, 2025
November 23, 1927 - January 9, 2025 Jean Helen Westra Oldham went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2025. She was born to John and Nellie Westra, of Waupun, Wisconsin. She graduated from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and taught school in Patterson, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois before marrying Oliver Oldham of California....
Sr. Judith Best Ssnd
Jan 9, 2025
Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, January 9 at age 84. Survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame community. Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Edna (Doran), her two sisters: Colleen Best Hecht and Patricia Best Frederking, and her nephew John Hecht. Survived by her nieces and nephews: Terri Reinartz, Bill Frederking, Bob Frederking, Barb Teitgen,...
Sr. Therese Rekowski Ssnd
Jan 8, 2025
Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 8 at age 90. Survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame community and her sister Agnes (Greg) Jackson, sister-in-law Gloria (wife of Edward), many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Agnes Rekowski; brothers Frank (Barbara), Anthony, Joseph (Theresa),...
Dawn Varebrook
Jan 7, 2025
Born to Eternal Life January 7, 2025, age 57 years. Beloved daughter of Karen Reinhart and Tom Varebrook. Perfect sister of Tamra (Dave Gromacki) Varebrook, Niki (Andrew) Ziebell and Tommy (Becca) Varebrook. Beautiful aunt of Amber Varebrook, Zoey and Sam Ziebell, and Piper and Penelope Varebrook. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and caregivers at Skyline House in...
Sandra Fallin
Jan 2, 2025
Our beloved mother, Sandra R. Fallin, with her family by her side, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 2, 2025. Full of love, laughter and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her. Sandra is lovingly remembered as the cherished mother of Todd (Kay) Hillner and Jason (Rhonda) Hillner, devoted grandmother to Maddy...
Mary Ann Alioto
Jan 1, 2025
Mary Ann Alioto, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 24, 1938, Mary's life was a tapestry of warmth, creativity, and unwavering support for her loved ones. Her gentle spirit and loving nature left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Mary's...
Jeffrey Fischer
Dec 30, 2024
Jeffrey D. Fischer, born October 23, 1956, to Richard and Eleanor Fischer, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 30, 2024 at the age of 68. A lifelong resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey attended Pleasant View School for special education. He was a kind, thoughtful, and creative soul. Who found joy in trains, classical music, bowling and creating art in his...
Allan Malone
Dec 27, 2024
Allan F. Malone Was born June 18, 1950 in Milwaukee and died peacefully on December 27th, 2024. Allan moved to Appleton in the early 1970s where he lived with his wife Gale (who passed in October after celebrating 50 years of marriage on May 18th, 2024) and two daughters, Camille Malone and Maureen (Tyler) Menting. He was an avid DIY...
Barbara Pfleger
Dec 27, 2024
Barbara Jean Pfleger, 83, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Born on April 25, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Anne and C.J. Quarders, Barbara resided in Somers, Wisconsin, where she lived a life filled with love, humor, and kindness. She is survived by...
Hortense Wagner
Dec 25, 2024
Hortense Wagner (nee Pytlik), aged 93, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin after a fight with cancer. Hortie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her 4 sisters. She is survived by her children Don (June) Wagner, Marsha (George) Toshner, Mike (Tiff) Wagner, and Rich Wagner; her 14 grandchildren -...
Janet Holzem
Dec 25, 2024
Holzem, Janet G. (nee Nennig) Born to Eternal Life December 25, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of 52 years to the late Raymond H. Loving mother of Judith (George) Metzger, Christopher (Christine) Holzem, Michael Holzem, Carl (Kim) Holzem and Therese (Josh) Beck. Proud Grandmother of Karl and Katie Metzger, Jason and Jeffrey Holzem, Lily, Delaney and...
Jacquelyn Jones
Dec 25, 2024
Jacquelyn Morse Jones, 86, of Milwaukee, WI was born on November 16, 1938, in Baldwin, LA, to Leonia Mercedes (Bruno) Morse and Howard Taft Morse, Sr. Jackie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. As a teenager, she became a secretary at a Methodist church, where she managed their office and supported staff and pastors administratively....
Terrance Favre
Dec 22, 2024
Of Greenfield. Born to Eternal Life December 22, 2024, age 79 years. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Studener). Dear brother of Jacqueline (James) Burkhardt. Loving uncle of Heidi (Jason) Seymour and Michael (Hermelinda) Burkhardt. Loving great-uncle of Sophia, Greta, Jonah, Evan, Caleb and Noah. Also survived by other relatives, friends and his beloved caregiver Veronica Serna. Preceded in death by...
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