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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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Cora Wendland-Heinritz

Cora Wendland-Heinritz

Sep 9, 2017

Born to Eternal Life September 9, 2017, age 92 years. Preceded in death by her husbands Robert J. Wendland and Roger Heinritz. Dear mother of Robert (Susan), Russell (Gwen) and Randall (Laura) Wendland. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation Wed., September 13 at the Schramka Funeral Home, 13220 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, from 10-11...

Verlon Marg

Verlon Marg

Sep 7, 2017

Marg, Verlon F. "Verl" Finished the race on September 7, 2017 at the age of 76 years. Husband of Barbara for 57 years. Dad of Kim (Jim) Gehl, Brian (Kelly) Marg and Randy Marg. Proud grandfather of Sara (Josh) Roemer, Jacob (Hannah) Gehl, Amanda Marg (Aaron Kotlarek), Logan Marg (Heather Schaal-Marg), Alex Marg, Evan Marg, Justin and Will. Great-grandfather of...

Bret Brinkman

Bret Brinkman

Sep 6, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly September 6, 2017. Survived by beloved fiancé Vicky Diges, sister Terri Dewerff, brothers Robbie (Laurie) and Gary (Maureen), and children Bradley, John (Kelsey), Eden, and James, stepdaughter Kala, and granddaughter Lily. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bret was honored to be a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also an...

Rick Buehner

Rick Buehner

Sep 6, 2017

Surrounded by his loving family, he has set out on his final frontier for the ultimate adventure on September 6, 2017, age 59 years. Loving husband of Sheryl (nee Bennett) for 40 years. Devoted father of Justin, Tezara, Robert and Vincent. Cherished grandpa of Ezio, Aries, and Amelia. Dear son of Ron Buehner and the late Maryann Buehner. Loving brother...

Dolores Zenisek

Dolores Zenisek

Sep 2, 2017

Zenisek, Dolores Marie (nee Dorow) Found peace September 2, 2017 at the age of 89. Loving mother of Sue Halloran, Steve (Dawn) Zenisek, John (Mindi) Zenisek, and Karen Zenisek. Beloved grandmother of Ashley (Mark), Jason, Amber, Nick, Tyler, Alex, Mike, and Sam, and great-grandmother to Micah. Loving sister of Carol Meinhardt. Preceded in death by her husband John Zenisek, son...

Mario Vagnini

Mario Vagnini

Sep 1, 2017

Vagnini, Mario H. passed away on September 1, 2017 at the age of 96 years. He is reunited with his wife, Anna. Loving father of Paul (Robin), Don (Sandy), Ray (Lori), and Peter (Debi). Proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation at Schramka Borgwardt Funeral Home on Wednesday, September...

Marie Buchholz

Marie Buchholz

Sep 1, 2017

Buchholz, Marie A. (nee Kostka) Passed away unexpectedly September 1, 2017 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by her husband James. Survived by her companion Tom; children Curtiss (Deborah), David (Cheryl) and Suzanne (Daniel) Bartel; 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will...

Margaret Binder

Margaret Binder

Aug 31, 2017

Binder, Margaret "Margie" A. (nee Kvasnica) Passed away surrounded by family on August 31, 2017 at the age of 82. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband William of 51 years, son Alan, and grandson Robert. Loving mother of William (Sharon) and James (April). Proud grandmother of Bradly and great-grandmother of Connor. Also survived by other relatives and...

Gladyce Watry

Gladyce Watry

Aug 23, 2017

Watry, Gladyce (Nee Schaus) Passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on August 23rd at the age of 105. Loving mother of Kathie Jensen and Thomas (Renee) Watry. Proud grandmother of Lisa (Dr. James) Heise, Thomas (Marie) Watry, and John (Monica) Watry. Loving great grandmother of 8 great grandchildren. Loving aunt of Charles (Margaret) Schaus. Further...

Keith Richter

Keith Richter

Aug 23, 2017

Richter, Keith A. Passed away on August 23rd at the age of 78. Loving father of Alice M. (Jerry) Zich, Scott A. (Lesley) Richter, and Rebecca R. (John) Guardalabene. Proud grandfather of Chuck, Judith, Anna, Jonathon, Zach and Morgan. Loving great grandfather of 2 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Judith (Richard) Heinrich. Loving uncle of Todd Heinrich. Further survived by...

Harold Grothman

Harold Grothman

Aug 22, 2017

Grothman, Harold Warner Passed away peacefully at home August 22, 2017 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Joan for 63 years. Loving dad of Congressman Glenn Grothman, Grant (Janine Brezovar) Grothman , Pamela (Timothy) McGuire, and Patricia (Mark) Hoggatt. Proud Boppa of Erik and Amanda Grothman, Matthew and Megan McGuire, and Emily and Katherine Hoggatt. Preceded in death...

Evelyn Szurma

Evelyn Szurma

Aug 13, 2017

Szurma, Evelyn F. (Nee Albrant) Left this earth at the young age of 96 on August 13th 2017. Loving mother of Richard Szurma, Kathy (Jerry) Kuske, Nancy (Randy) Weimer, and Randolph (Shea) Szurma. Loving grandmother of Michelle (Shane), Tammy (Chad), Ryan (Julie), and Rodney (Alaina). Great grandmother of 13. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by...

Gary Slotke

Gary Slotke

Aug 12, 2017

Slotke, Gary Lee Passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on August 12, 2017 at the age of 62 years. He is survived by Patricia Lynn Renner, his daughters; Danielle Marie (Kyle) Malloy and Andrea Slotke, his brothers; Larry (Darlene) Slotke, Mike Mueller, Michelle Mueller, Suszanne Slotke, Jason Slotke and Timothy Slotke. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Jeanette Romano

Jeanette Romano

Aug 11, 2017

Jeanette Josephine Romano of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Friday August 11, 2017 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of Eugene Labiszak (33 years) and John Romano (22 years), both deceased. Dear mother of James Labiszak Sr. (Charlene) and Mary Kocinski (Michael). Loving grandmother of Brian Kocinski (Genevieve), James Labiszak Jr. (Amy), Kevin Kocinski, Todd Labiszak, and Leslie...

Frieda Pawelski

Frieda Pawelski

Aug 10, 2017

Born to Eternal Life August 10, 2017 age 74 years. Preceded in death by her parents Adam and Barbara Mueller, and her brother Heinrich Mueller. Beloved wife of Mike Pawelski. Dear mother of Linda (Jeff) Gray, Nancy Sery, Carol Hewitt and Michael (Christie) Pawelski. Loving sister of Monika Larson. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Sr. Monica Welniak

Sr. Monica Welniak

Aug 9, 2017

Born to Eternal Life August 9, 2017, age 87. Survived by her sisters Patty Wester and Gloria Welniak, nieces, nephews, other relatives and the SSND community. Preceded in death by her parents John and Monica Welniak, her sister Alvina Hansen, and her brother Hubert Welniak. A Wake Service will be celebrated Monday, August 14, 2017 at 10:30 AM followed by...

Leon Musser

Leon Musser

Aug 9, 2017

Leon B. Musser Leon (Lee) Musser, formerly of Colorado Springs, passed away August 9, 2017 at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janet, and three children, Lynn (Tom) Cincotta of Menomonee Falls, WI, Glen (Suzie) Musser of Tucson, AZ, Richard (Donna) Vavra-Musser of Stevensville, MI., nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Lee grew up...

Delores Molter

Delores Molter

Aug 8, 2017

Has been reunited with her beloved husband Stan, August 8, 2017 at the age of 93. Loving mother of Terry (Barb), John (Kathy), Susan (Bob) Cooper and Kent (Marilyn). Proud grandmother of Tim, Neil, Brett, Bryan, Katrin, Kevin, Maggie, Ned and Will, as well as numerous great grandchildren. Dear sister of Mariette Schreurs, Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Bruce Dombrowski

Bruce Dombrowski

Aug 8, 2017

August 8, 2017, age 65 years. Dear son of LaVerne (nee Kresse) and the late James Dombrowski. Loving brother of Cynthia (Tom) Bell and Donna (Mark) Morgan. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private services were held.

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