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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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Rev. Donald Andrews

Rev. Donald Andrews

Dec 30, 2016

Andrews, Rev. Donald R. Born to Eternal life on December 30, 2016 joining his beloved wife Alberta. Rev. Andrews faithfully served the Lord for over 40 years in Southeastern WI and the greater Chicago area in pastoral ministry. He was the loving father to his children, Rev. D. Scott (Julie) Andrews, Sue (Mark) Webber and Rev. Richard (Jacquie) Andrews. He...

Edwin Borowski

Edwin Borowski

Dec 29, 2016

Private family services will be held.

Sr. Carol Schmitz Ssnd

Sr. Carol Schmitz Ssnd

Dec 28, 2016

Born to Eternal Life December 28, 2016, age 86. Survived by her loving family; nephews Dwight, Dean, David, Derek, and Dale Schmitz, her niece Diane Cload, extended family members, dear friends and the SSND Community. Preceded in death her parents Leonard and Emma, brothers Leonard, Roger and Fred Schmitz. A Wake Service will be celebrated Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at...

Rev. Henry Hammerling

Rev. Henry Hammerling

Dec 26, 2016

Hammerling, Rev. Henry F. Entered God's loving arms and reunited with his loving wife Elaine on December 26, 2016 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by his wife Elaine Hammerling (Nee Taddey), son Henry Hammerling Jr., daughter Patricia Hammerling, parents Emil Sr. and Rose Hammerling, brother Emil Hammerling Jr., and sister Esther D'Esposito. Survived by brother Walter (Diane)...

Mary Esther Mrozek

Mary Esther Mrozek

Dec 26, 2016

Passed away December 26, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Wife of the late James M. Step-mother of Christopher (Nora), Mark and Sue Mrozek. Step-grandmother of Hannah and Zachary Mrozek. Sister of Jane Warren Frick of Baton Rouge, LA. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 29 at Milwaukee Catholic Home,...

Margaret Dowling

Margaret Dowling

Dec 22, 2016

Born on September 8, 1915 in Milwaukee, WI. Born to Eternal Life on December 22, 2016. Daughter of the late Edward P. Dowling and Josephine Du Feau. Margaret passed away peacefully at the age 101. Margaret was a life-long Catholic who loved her family and her church. She grew up in Milwaukee, worked for Northwestern Mutual Life-Insurance Company for 40...

Clifford Wonn

Clifford Wonn

Dec 21, 2016

Passed away Dec 21, 2016 at the age of 94. Brother of Kay Kosma and Uncle to Vicki Fischer, Ken and Jim Kosma. He is also survived by great nieces and nephews. Clifford enjoyed and loved music and played many instruments all by ear. He served in the US Army during WWII. Private family service will be held at a...

Patricia Peterson

Patricia Peterson

Dec 20, 2016

Peterson, Patricia Ann Passed away peacefully at home at the age of 80, surrounded by family and her dog Johnny. Loving mother of Pamela (Dean) Garski, Diana (Glenn) Liebner, Christopher (Patti) Peterson. Proud granny of Jacquelyn (Alex) Lubarsky, Trenton Garski, Kevin Lourens, Samantha Peterson, Nina and Eliza Liebner. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Patricia was a self-taught painter...

Lloyd Peterson

Lloyd Peterson

Dec 17, 2016

Lloyd E 'Pete' Peterson, Age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 17. Born in Chicago IL, Pete grew up in St. Paul, MN. He served in WWII (Army) & was stationed in Japan following their surrender. Pete then moved to Milwaukee in the 50's to teach & coach at Custer high school, retiring after 30 plus years. In retirement,...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Dec 17, 2016

Robert G. Smith "Bob" of Hubertus. Passed away December 17, 2016 at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Agnes, his wife Lilly Smith, his twin brother William J., his daughter Lori Borchert and granddaughter Jennifer Borchert. He is survived by his daughters Lynn Gilliam and Lois Meinking, grandsons Jonathan Borchert and Daniel...

Richard Buetow

Richard Buetow

Dec 16, 2016

Buetow Jr., Richard P. of Germantown passed away on December 15, 2016 at the age of 54. Beloved husband of Yvonne Buetow. Son of the late Judith Glish and Richard Buetow Sr. (Wendy). Loving brother to Allison Finco, Alan Buetow, and Christopher Buetow (Linda). Futher survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rich enjoyed the Green Bay Packers, watching...

Anne Mclaughlin

Anne Mclaughlin

Dec 16, 2016

Anne McLaughlin (nee Hosford) age 75, died peacefully in the presence of family on December 16, 2016. Dear mother to Ian (Lisa Friedel), Aimee (Rob Fischer), and Patrick. Loving Nana to Ava and Aidan McLaughlin, Lisa (Mike Kuehn), Nick McLaughlin, and Adam Schiffer. She will be greatly missed by sisters Joyce (John) deFoubert and Rose (Dermot) Russell. She is also...

Christine Swannell

Christine Swannell

Dec 14, 2016

Born to Life May 22, 1951-Born to Eternal Life December 14, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Shirley (nee Lueck) Swannell. Dear sister of Robert (Carol) Swannell. Devoted aunt of Melanie, Paul and Brett. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Christine was a graduate of Carthage College, and active member of Ascension Lutheran Church and she...

Janice Kinzel

Janice Kinzel

Dec 13, 2016

Kinzel, Janice (Nee Walker) Went home to the Lord December 13, 2016 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Julie. Proud grandmother of Zane and Buck Straka. Dear sister of John T. Walker and James V. Walker, and sister-in-law of Ken (Judy) Kinzel and Wally Kinzel. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Providence...

James Mooney

James Mooney

Dec 13, 2016

Mooney, James "Jim" E. Passed away unexpectedly December 13, 2016 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Virginia "Ginny" of 27 years. Loving father of Rick Stanford, Patrick, Jim Jr., Courtney Pint, and Michael, and step-father of Tony Anderle, Bob Anderle, Jill Anderle-Thiem, Jennifer Kralovec, and Margie Allen. Proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Further survived by...

Dorothy Cathell

Dorothy Cathell

Dec 12, 2016

Cathell, Dorothy J. (Gerzen) Born March 26th, 1925 in Chicago, IL. Peacefully entered into her eternal life on December 12, 2016 at the age of 91. Loving mother to Nancy A. (Robert) Bogart. Caring grandmother to Brian K. (Tamara) Hodge and Jeffery M. (Toni) Hodge. Devoted sister to Irene Kolenda and Esther (Tom) Shannon. Proud great grandmother to LeeAnn Viscome,...

Inge Kapfinger

Inge Kapfinger

Dec 12, 2016

Kapfinger, Inge (Nee Fritsche) Went home to the Lord December 12, 2016 at the age of 78. Loving sister of Siegfried (Marion) Fritsche. Beloved aunt of Marcus Fritsche, Bonnie (Kevin) Zeinert, and Patricia (Dave) Johnson. Preceded in death by her husband Rudy and parents Rudolf and Martha. Further survived by her relatives in Germany and many friends. Inge was born...

Cheryl Gromacki

Cheryl Gromacki

Dec 12, 2016

(Nee Kust) Of Brookfield. Born January 18, 1951. Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 12, 2016. Cheryl was born to Betty and Lester Kust. She attended Greendale High School and graduated from UW-LaCrosse with a bachelor's degree in education. She would then continue her lifelong career in education. Cheryl loved cooking, the holidays, the Packers, wine and the occasional Manhattan....

Nancy Voboril

Nancy Voboril

Dec 11, 2016

(Nee Thelen) Found peace and joined her beloved husband of 50 years Roger in heaven early Sunday morning December 11, 2016 at age 84. Lovingly survived by her six children: Stephen (Ricca), Virginia (Joe) Ferrari, David (Joanna), Janet (Mike) Bilicki, Daniel (Geri), and Joseph. Legacy of descendants includes 23 grandchildren. She is further survived by siblings, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews...

Richard Kasten

Richard Kasten

Dec 11, 2016

Born to Eternal life on December 11, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne (nee Altschwager). Dear father of Karen (John) Berst, Diane (Randy) Hager and Jane (Marty) Loppnow. Loving grandfather of David (Jessie) Hager, Paul (Angela) Hager, Mary Berst, John Z. Berst, Grace Loppnow and Hannah Loppnow. Loving great-grandfather of Jonathan, Leah, Caleb,...

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