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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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Elizabeth "Betty" Trimberger Smith

Elizabeth "Betty" Trimberger Smith

Mar 14, 2018

Trimberger Smith, Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Signer) Went to be with her brothers John and David and sisters Mary and Margaret and their spouses in Heaven March 14, 2018, the day before her 100th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Clement Smith, Archie Cox, and Jim Trimberger. Loving mom to Kenneth and Cherlyn (Frank) Frenchmore. Second mother to Jerry (Roxey) Stiefvater....

Sr. Esther Smith Ssnd

Sr. Esther Smith Ssnd

Mar 11, 2018

Born to Eternal Life March 11, 2018, age 97. Survived by her brother Robert (Collette), nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and the SSND Community. Preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Frances, her brothers Edward, Sylvester, Ervin, Stanley, and her sisters, Sister Dorothy Smith, SSND, Rose Jarecki, Lillian Pruski, and Marion Landolt. A Wake Service will be celebrated Thursday,...

Allan Rembert

Allan Rembert

Mar 11, 2018

Rembert Sr., Allan E. passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of 68. Visitation Saturday, March 24 at the funeral home from 12 to 2pm with a Family Service at 2pm. Schramka Funeral Home Serving the Family 13200 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005 (262)432-8100 www.schramkafuneralhome.com

Richard Jorgensen

Richard Jorgensen

Mar 11, 2018

Jorgensen, Richard A. "Dick" Born to Eternal Life on March 11, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Husband of Dorothy (nee Mengel) for 64 years. Loving father of Cindy (Kevin) Wienkers, Catherine (Patrick) Schaefer, Kay (Patrick) Copsey and Dan (Dawn) Jorgensen. Loving grandpa of Jacob (Jennifer) Schaefer, Brianne (fiance David Schimenz), Aaron, Brittany and Madeline Wienkers, Ella, Beatrice and...

Anne English

Anne English

Mar 10, 2018

Anne Francis (LaPointe) English, 85, of Mequon, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. She received her nursing degree from St. Joseph School of Nursing. Her studies continued with post graduate work at Seton Hall University in New Jersey and Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York, focusing...

Louise Zampack

Louise Zampack

Mar 9, 2018

Zampack, Louise D. passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at the age of 94. Private services are being held. Schramka Funeral Homes Serving the Family 13220 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005 (262)432-8100 www.schramkafuneralhome.com

Richard Patterson Md

Richard Patterson Md

Mar 9, 2018

Richard Henry Patterson, M.D. was born into eternal life on March 9, 2018 at the age of 86. Dear son of Richard and Gertrude Patterson preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Greg. Beloved husband of Kathy, loving father of Christopher Patterson, Jill Jeske and Brian Jeske (son-in-law loved like a son) and proud grandfather of Hannah Jeske...

William Little

William Little

Mar 8, 2018

William Alden Little of Mequon, WI passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018 at the age of 79. Survivors include his loving wife, Judy (nee Joyce) of 40 years. Dear father of Catharine (Brian) Prucyk (nee Lang), James (Cheri) Lang, Elizabeth (Andrew) Burton (nee Little), Margaret Lang, Jennifer (Dane) Delfosse (nee Little), and Jennifer Lang. Proud grandfather of James, Jimmy,...

Patricia Rogers

Patricia Rogers

Mar 7, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by her husband Samuel. Loving mother to Samuel (Linda), Terry (Gina), Ricky, John (Nikki) and Michelle. Beloved grandma to Katie, Neille, Aaron, Devin, Randy, Brooke, Michael, Lamar Jr., Tanner, Austin, Tori, Lucia and Bailey. Also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Memorial...

Darren Moran

Darren Moran

Mar 7, 2018

Moran, Darren M. Found eternal rest on March 7th, 2018 at the age of 38. He was a devoted husband to Kelly for 15 years, and they were together for 20. Cherished daddy to Logan (11), Evan (11), and Ethan (6). Beloved brother to Ryan (Lisa) Moran, Megan (Nate) Sonicksen. Dearest son to Barbara Moran. Affectionate uncle to Wesley, Owen,...

Erna Herr

Erna Herr

Mar 6, 2018

Herr, Erna E. (Nee Kreuser) Passed into eternal life peacefully on March 6, 2018. Age 88. Preceded in death by husband Alois in 1995. Survived by special nieces and nephews Kim and Greg Wells, Ted and Bernie Knier, special friends Diane Harley and Marian Etzel, and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 10 from 10-11 AM...

Krysten Olson

Krysten Olson

Mar 5, 2018

Krysten "Tina" Olson (Nee Thim) Passed into eternal life on March 5, 2018 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Greg Olson. Loving mother of Rachel (Jimmie) Oliver and amazing grandma to Adam, Reed, Linnea and Talya. Further survived by extended family and many dear friends. "Our hearts go with you and our souls wait to join...

Leonard Stromski

Leonard Stromski

Mar 5, 2018

Passed away March 5, 2018, age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Ann (nee Mikulski). Loving dad of Linda and Larry (Lorie). Loving and kindhearted grandpa of James, Kelly (Jeff) Van Kauwenberg and Cheryl. Loving great-grandpa of Emmet. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Leo was a loyal and hardworking electrician at Pieper Power for 27 years....

Dorothy Francaviglia

Dorothy Francaviglia

Mar 4, 2018

Francaviglia, Dorothy Ann (Nee Kubicki) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Francaviglia. Loving mother of Nancy (Nicholas) Klesz and Stephen (Linda) Francaviglia. Grandma of Denise (Daniel) Anderson, Brian (Kristen Palmisano) Klesz, Michelle (Dick) Billings, Kelly (Matthew) Fenhaus, Megan (Jonathan) Fabrycki, and Joseph (Rudi...

Mary Osterbrink

Mary Osterbrink

Mar 4, 2018

Osterbrink, Mary E. (Nee Mullen) Passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018 at the age of 78. Loving wife of Jim Osterbrink. Loving mother of David (Patricia) Osterbrink, Dawn (Tony) Brice, Rick Osterbrink, and Christine Sayavongsa. Proud grandmother of Tiffany, Ben, Justin, Nathan, Sarah, and James. Proud great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Mike (Rose Marie) Mullen, Barbara Murawski...

Gerald Blaski

Gerald Blaski

Mar 3, 2018

Jerry Blaski loved meeting and talking with people, wherever he went. He could chat with a stranger, and within minutes find they had a relative, neighbor, coworker or school or army pal in common. If you are reading this, and think you may have met him, you probably have. Survived by his beloved and loving wife of 55 years, Therese,...

Gerald Egelhoff

Gerald Egelhoff

Mar 1, 2018

Gerald A. Egelhoff Lifelong resident of Mequon, passed away peacefully on March 1 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Margaret J. Egelhoff (nee Stowell). Loving father of Meg (Mike) Terlizzi, Pat (Erv) Helms, Mary (Bob) Meenk, John (Nicholas Piper) Egelhoff, Sarah (Harry) Fisher, Martha (Bob) Aschenbrenner, Tom (Anne Lipinski) Egelhoff, Andrew (Nancy) Egelhoff and Anne (Mike)...

Lorna Backes

Lorna Backes

Feb 28, 2018

Backes, Lorna M. (Nee Nast) Born to Eternal Life on February 28, 2018 at the age of 95 years. Preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Backes and her son Robert D. Backes. Loving mom of Dennis Backes, Diana (Jack) Van Heesch, Gary (Fran) Backes, Holly (Mike) Kuester and Bill (Ilene) Backes. Further survived by 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren,...

Glenn Fossum

Glenn Fossum

Feb 28, 2018

Of Brookfield, WI, age 87, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on February 28, 2018. He was born the son of Emil and Francis (Mucha) Fossum of Milwaukee. Glenn was born in Milwaukee on April 10, 1930. He graduated from Rufus King High School and was on the 1947 City Conference Champion Basketball team. He met his...

Antonia Velk

Antonia Velk

Feb 27, 2018

Antonia "Toni" Velk (Nee Staniger) Was born to Eternal Life February 27, 2018 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Velk for over 62 years. Loving mother of Teresa M. and Joseph A. (Helen). Proud grandmother of Emily Anna and Elliot James. Dear sister in-law of Patricia (James) Jansen. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and...

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