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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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Timothy Taylor

Timothy Taylor

Oct 16, 2016

Timothy "Tim" Taylor, went home to Jesus on Sunday, October 16th, 2016 with his family by his side. Tim was a devout husband of 45 years to his wife Debra. Father of Tracey, James, Wendy (Jeff) and Chereen (John). Grandfather of Nichole, Haley, Julius, Tatum and Taylor. Brother of Dan (Cari), Pat, Bob (Sandy), Kathy (Cal), Laura (Roger) and Sue...

William Vander Heyden

William Vander Heyden

Oct 16, 2016

At age 80, William(Bill) Vander Heyden died unexpectedly on October 16, 2016. His wife Elizabeth had passed earlier on August 16, 2013. He is survived by his son William Brian and wife Kelly of Katy, TX, James and wife Tammy of Menomonee Falls WI. and daughter Lissa Vander Heyden of Fox Point, WI. He has 4 grandchildren. Bill was born...

Daniel Hopper

Daniel Hopper

Oct 16, 2016

Hopper, Daniel E. passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the age of 56. Beloved father of Chase and Nicholas. Loving brother of Carol Chase. Dearest friend of Ellen. Loving uncle of Sarah (Jeff) Kolacki and 5 great nieces and nephews. Dear cousin of Kathy and Jodi and their children and Greg Nelson. Good Friend of Lisa Kipp. Preceded in...

Dorothy Kleiber

Dorothy Kleiber

Oct 13, 2016

(née Roark) Age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 13, 2016 after a brief illness. Dotti and her twin sister, Marie, were born in Milwaukee, WI on August 14, 1923 to Clifford and Marie (née Mayer) Roark. She was united in marriage to Rudolf Kleiber on June 5, 1954. Dotti worked at Columbia Hospital and was an active member...

Rita Towers

Rita Towers

Oct 10, 2016

Rita T. (Estelle) Towers, age 95, passed away on Columbus Day, October 10, 2016, to sail the ocean blue in peace. Rita is survived by her daughters Patricia (Arthur) Andreshak and Lynne (Douglas) Werther; sons Terry (Marilyn) Towers and Dennis (Jacqueline) Towers; grandsons Matthew (Ashley), John (Heather), Kyle, Doug Jr (Meghan). Jenna, Jennie (Ryan) and Shannon (Dennis). Rita's husband John...

Bernard Jelinski

Bernard Jelinski

Oct 9, 2016

Jelinski Jr., Bernard H. "Benny" Went to Eternal Life October 9, 2016, age 79 back into the loving arms of Jean L. (nee Newton) and Bernard H. Sr. Beloved father of Patrick, Michael, and Denise (Kenneth) Evans. Loving brother of Patricia (Roy) Jacobson, Judy (James) LaRue, Susanne, Timothy, and the late John C. "Jack" and Ronald Dee "Pee-Wee". Also survived...

Sophie Bruening

Sophie Bruening

Oct 7, 2016

(nee Strelka) Our beloved mother was reunited in Heaven with her husband Richard on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 85. Dear mother of Susan (the late Russell) Kuehl, Wayne (Nancy) and "her favorite" Daniel (Monica) Bruening. Loving grandmother of Aimee (Keith) Knuppel, April (Nick) Marking and Amber (Ben) McCarty, Richard (Kelly) and Darin (Katie) Bruening, and Erika,...

William Smith

William Smith

Oct 5, 2016

Smith, William Carl Aged 93 years. Passed away in his home, on October 5, 2016. Father of Ronald Smith (Angie), Diane Brown (Tom), Donald Smith (Jeanne), Paul Smith (Colleen), and Roxanne Smith. Also survived by his sisters Doris Hartman and Ethyl Carl (Carly), and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a host of loving relatives and friends. He was preceded...

Phyllis Lukowski

Phyllis Lukowski

Oct 5, 2016

Lukowski, Phyllis A. (Nee Burczyk) Born to Eternal Life on October 5, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel T. Lukowski. Cherished mother of Mary (Don) Noard, Barbara (Nick) Quartuccio, Margaret Kelly and Karen (Rick) Seidner. Loving grandma to Jeremy (Stephanie) Sarnowski, Rosanne (Eric) Stelpflug, Ryan Kelly, Angela Guzikowski, Daniel Kelly and John Guzikowski....

Christine Reiner

Christine Reiner

Oct 1, 2016

Christine "Chris" Reiner (nee Williams) passed away peacefully on October 1, 2016 at the age of 70. Christine is the loving wife of Achim "Art" Reiner. Beloved mother of Darren Reiner, Deana Josi (Reiner) and Kevin Reiner. Proud grandmother of Jessica Hallio, Brooklynn Reiner, Tyler Deida, Jordan Reiner, Taylor Deida, Payton Reiner, Preston Reiner and Pierce Reiner. Dear sister of...

Madelyn Sadowski

Madelyn Sadowski

Oct 1, 2016

Sadowski, Madelyn (Dengler) Passed away peacefully on October 1, 2016 at the age of 92. Madelyn will be joining her husband, Chester and her parents, Fred and Margaret Dengler in heaven. She is survived by her six children: Joseph (Gervaise), Mary (Paul) Kegel, Mike (Sun), Margaret Moore, John and Therese (Todd) Dybul. Madelyn is also survived by her 13 grandchildren...

Henry Steffen

Henry Steffen

Sep 28, 2016

On a day when the sky was clear, the air was crisp and the hawks were soaring, the Eagle King took Chief Thundercloud to the Great Spirit. Machinist Mate 3rd Class Henry (Hank) Steffen left this world. Born: 9/01/26 DOD: 9/28/16 Parents: Late Henry Fred Steffen & Clara (Wurster) Steffen Married: 5/14/49 to the late Mildred (Gizmo) Wolff Government service:...

Kathleen Feierstein

Kathleen Feierstein

Sep 27, 2016

Feierstein, Kathleen Margaret (nee Nevins) Born to Eternal Life September 27, 2016 at the age of 90. Beloved mother of 11 children, Elizabeth (Peter) Schlaefer, William Feierstein, Clare (Claude) Gilmore, Catherine Feierstein (Patrick Hall), Carl (Betty) Feierstein, Anne (Michael) Fischer, Paul (Judy) Feierstein, Sarah (Marc) Brucker, Kurt (Christine) Feierstein, Mary (Miles) Buggs, and Heidi (Todd) LaBute. Loving grandmother to her...

Fr. Daniel Pekarske

Fr. Daniel Pekarske

Sep 27, 2016

Age 67. Died Sept. 27, in Milwaukee. Born July 26, 1949, in Manitowoc, WI, one of nine children born to John and Eunice (Rappel) Pekarske. Entered the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) in 1985 and made his profession of vows on Sept. 8, 1986. Ministered at parishes in Phoenix, AZ; Nashville, TN; St. Boniface Parish and Mother of Good...

Shirley Wanta

Shirley Wanta

Sep 24, 2016

Wanta, Shirley Nee Narloch Entered Eternal Life September 24, 2016 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Jerome. Loving mother of Peggy (Joe) Ipavec, Nancy (Dario) Pigo, Sue (Dave) Zanon, Joni (Ron) Mamayek, Mary ( Mike) Olson, Lori (Lenny) Peplinski, and Jeff (Michelle) Wanta. Grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 12 who loved her dearly. Also survived by other...

Michael Sanders

Michael Sanders

Sep 20, 2016

Sanders, Michael Born to Eternal Life on September 20, 2016 at the age of 55 years. Preceded in death by his parents Byron and Esther, his brother Timothy Sanders and his former wife Jennifer Tobey. Survived by his son Dennis (Shannon) Sanders, grandson Chance Sanders, and siblings; David (Robyn) Sanders, Susan (Kent) Hammerschmidt, James (Kathy) Sanders and Jean (the late...

Lenore Peters

Lenore Peters

Sep 17, 2016

(nee Ondrejka) Born to Eternal Life September 17, 2016, age 89 years. Beloved wife of Carl "Pete" Peters for 70 years. Loving mother of Michael (Betty Philipps) Peters and Carol (the late Charles) Rettig. Dear sister of Ruth (Paul) Schramka. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lenore was a graduate of Washington High School. Visitation Saturday, September...

William Hansen

William Hansen

Sep 16, 2016

Hansen, William Harold "Bill" Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 16, 2016, age 88. Was born March 10, 1928 in Menomonie, WI. Devoted and beloved husband of 70 years of Maxine Mae Hansen (Yoder). Loving and devoted father of Cindy (Bernard) Scott, Kristine (Michael) Hansen-Clark, Julie Danielczyk, Cheryl Hengel, Thomas (Florence) Hansen. Adored grandfather of Kristine...

Adam Long

Adam Long

Sep 16, 2016

Born to Eternal Life September 16, 2016, age 35 years. Beloved father of Isaiah. Loving son of Carla Christophersen and Jeff Long. Dear brother of Ben Long. Fond uncle of Clarise and Ben Jr. Dear grandson of Paula Christophersen, the late Harold Christophersen, the late Joyce Long and the late John Long. Also survived by aunts, uncles, other relatives and...

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