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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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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,...

Sr. Mary Catherine Jarema Ssnd

Sr. Mary Catherine Jarema Ssnd

Dec 9, 2016

Born to Eternal Life December 9, 2016 age 76. Survived by her brothers Stanley and Daniel and her sister Camille (David) Gregory, loving extended family, friends and the SSND Community. A Wake Service will be celebrated Tuesday, December 13 at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Holy Family Chapel at Notre Dame of Elm Grove,...

Leone Lavin

Leone Lavin

Dec 9, 2016

Lavin, Leone E. (Nee Hajducki) passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 72. She was the loving wife of James Lavin of 50 years, and the loving and caring mother of Lisa (Michael) Popke and Kelly (Earl) Braker. Loving mother in law of Scott Mitchell. She also was the proud grandmother of Kayla, Luke, Tyler, Neil and Maura,...

Robert Strelka

Robert Strelka

Dec 8, 2016

Strelka, Robert Passed away December 8, 2016 in Boulder Colorado at the age of 55. Survived by his mother Lucy Strelka, sister Pat (Dennis) Kempen, and niece Alexa. Preceded in death by his father Donald and brother Tom. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 14 at 10 AM at the Village at...

Gail Schrank

Gail Schrank

Dec 7, 2016

Schrank, Gail A. (Nee Matuszak) Was called home to the Lord December 7, 2016 at the age of 54. Beloved wife of Scott for almost 34 years. Loving mother of Marshall (Natasha), Spencer, and Dereck. Proud grandmother of Kali. Preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Rose Marie Matuszak and sister AnnaLynne. Further survived by other relatives and friends....

Robert Lesch

Robert Lesch

Dec 7, 2016

Lesch, Robert Passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Loving and caring husband of Carole Lesch (Nee Rachwal) of 54 years. Proud father of Jennifer (Andrè) Williams, Susan (Jeff) Lee, Catherine (Rodger) Hughes, Robert (Karen) Lesch, Carolyn (Tricia) Lesch. Loving grandfather of David, Nathan, Jessi, Alexis, Emily, Mitchel, Matthew, Charles and Carson. Further survived by other relatives and friends....

Rose Hoffarth

Rose Hoffarth

Dec 6, 2016

Hoffarth, Rose Ann Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer at the age of 82. Loving wife of Theodore Hoffarth for 60 years. Loving mother of Faith Ann (Kenny) Zabojnik, Jared (Jane) Hoffarth, and Francis Hoffarth. Proud grandmother of Justin Zabojnik. Loving sister of Don, Angie, Ellen, and Joanie. Further survived by other relatives and friends. She was...

Dennis Sweet

Dennis Sweet

Dec 4, 2016

Sweet, Dennis Passed away peacefully December 4, 2016 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Jaye (nee Sheridan). Loving father of Wendi (Paul) Dickson, Kerry (Roger) Smith, and Kimberly. Loving grandfather of Bonnie (Harry), Tony (Joey Lynn), Dominique, Jamie, Victoria, and Javin. Loving great-grandfather of Michael, Arya, and Ella. Brother of Curtis (Sue), Barbara (Scott) Kallerud, and...

Robert Ricard

Robert Ricard

Dec 2, 2016

Of Menomonee Falls. Born to Life August 20, 1943 in Houghton, MI. Born to Eternal Life December 2, 2016. Preceded in death by his daughter Kelly, and his parents Marion and Robert Ricard. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Ferch). Dear father of Jessica (Andy) Gross, Robin and Lori. Loving grandfather of Parker Gross. Fond brother of Sharron (John) Anderson, Roberta...

Thomas Wentworth

Thomas Wentworth

Dec 1, 2016

Wentworth, Thomas "Tom" A. Of Menomonee Falls. Born to Eternal Life December 1, 2016 at the age of 67. Tom died after a long battle of lung and brain cancer. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ward K. and Jean F. (nee Godfrey). He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda (nee Brigham), his brother...

Marianne Eder

Marianne Eder

Nov 26, 2016

Eder, Marianne (Nee Eisenhofer) Passed away peacefully surrounded by family November 26, 2016 at the age of 80. She is survived by her son Jeffrey and husband Heinz. Marianne will be dearly missed by her family in Germany, her sister Else, and brothers Ervin and the late Hubert. She will be fondly remembered by her cousin Louise (the late George)...

Edith Weidemann

Edith Weidemann

Nov 19, 2016

(nee Winters) age 89, died peacefully in the presence of family on November 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill. She is survived by her children Peggy Wros (Dick), Greg (Rozanne), John, Jim (Jodi), and Mark (Gina); grandchildren Jessica, Scott, Kyle, John, and Amanda; great-grandchildren Caden, Evan, and Ryan. Edith was born on January 14, 1927,...

Kristine Hansen Clark

Kristine Hansen Clark

Nov 18, 2016

Kristine "Kris" Hansen Clark Passed away peacefully at home on November 18, 2016. Kris was born October 15, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI to William and Maxine Hansen. Devoted and beloved wife of 33 years to Michael Clark. Loving mother to her cherished children, Phillip, Matthew (fiancé Sarah) Clark. Preceded in death by her father William Hansen and sister Susan Hansen....

Hildegard Gigl

Hildegard Gigl

Nov 18, 2016

(Nee Militzer) Peacefully slipped into the arms of our Lord and reunited with her beloved husband, Clarence on November 18, 2016, at the age of 101. Also preceded in death by her dearest sister, Sr. Mary Eric Militzer, SSND, her sister-in-law Sylvia Gigl, and her dear grandchildren Michael Fabisch and Brittney Gigl. Cherished mother of Grace (James) Fabisch, James (Debra)...

Jane Bongard

Jane Bongard

Nov 16, 2016

Bongard, Jane M. (Nee Hickok) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 16, 2016 at the age of 87. Survived by her beloved husband Robert of 66 years. Loving mother of Thomas (Renee), Richard (Joni), Robert (Lori), and Mary Jo (Kenneth) Liermann. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral...

Sr. Mary Gloudeman

Sr. Mary Gloudeman

Nov 13, 2016

Born to Eternal Life November 13, 2016 age 85. Survived by her dear sisters Ann Zeller, Ceil Hennen, Aileen Bauer, Bernadette (Archie) Mohan, her brother Fr. Bob Gloudeman and sister in law Jan Gloudeman, loving extended family of nieces and nephew, dear friends and the SSND Community. Preceded in death her parents Martin and Anna Marie, Brothers Joseph and Fr....

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