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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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Joan Gruenewald

Joan Gruenewald

Dec 31, 2015

Gruenewald, Joan Esther (Nee Loots) Formerly of Mequon, WI and Wabeno, WI. Joan was born June 23, 1932 in Chicago, IL. She passed away in West Bend on December 31, 2015. She is the daughter of Richard and Hattie (nee Iwer) Loots whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, Richard...

George Berrell

George Berrell

Dec 31, 2015

Of Mequon, WI, formerly of Oshkosh and Washington Island. Entered eternal life on December 31, 2015 George was born in Oshkosh on November 16, 1937 to George R. Berrell and Emma (Nachtmann) Berrell, now deceased. Loving father of Elizabeth Strong of Chicago, Andrew (Ricki) Berrell of Rhinelander, Leslie (John) Stephany of Fond du Lac. Proud grandfather of Nick, Zak, Alex,...

Donna Blankenheim

Donna Blankenheim

Dec 31, 2015

(Nee Forrest ) Went home to her King, and to the love of her life on December 31, 2015 at the age of 85. She was surrounded by great love; a love we learned from her and Grampa thru the 63 years they were married. She and Grampa raised 5 amazing children and filled the hearts and and bellies of...

James Schilter

James Schilter

Dec 27, 2015

Reunited with the love of his life, June (nee Kreilkamp) on December 27, 2015 at the age of 85. Son of the late George and Marie Schilter. Cherished son-in-law of the late Ivo and Elsie Kreilkamp. Brother of Fritz (Mitz). Loving father of John, Jeffrey and Jerrold (Jeanette). Proud Grandpa of David (Amy) Rochol, Robert (Robyn), Kevin (Miranda) Rochol, Nicholas,...

Thomas Clark

Thomas Clark

Dec 26, 2015

Passed away peacefully December 26, 2015 at the age of 76. Preceded in death by his father Creal Clark and in-laws Marion and Vilo Dobson. Loving husband of Maryann Clark and beloved father of Kim Clark, Sally (David) Purcell, and Bill (Michelle) Clark. Proud grandfather of Will, Jack, Katie, Sami, Maddie, Billy, Grayson, and Declan, and brother-in-law of Peggy Darnall....

Carole Lamp

Carole Lamp

Dec 25, 2015

(nee Straszewski) Entered into Eternal Life December 25, 2015 at the age of 75. Beloved mother of Cheryl (Don) Cappelletti and Debra (Danial) Rusch. Cherished grandma of Tanya (Shaun) Walters, Tracy, Troy (Trina), Tammy, Travis and Tasha Rusch. Loving great grandma of Cayden and Ava. Sister of Edward (Mary) Straszewski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded...

Karen Esser

Karen Esser

Dec 25, 2015

Born to Eternal Life December 25, 2015, age 47 years. Beloved daughter of Thomas and the late Dianne Esser. Loving sister of Kim, Kevin and Kelly. Beloved aunt of Megan and Ryan. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Special thanks to all of the caregivers at Community Living Arrangements and Threshold Inc. for their loving care of Karen. In...

Phyllis Borman

Phyllis Borman

Dec 24, 2015

(nee Pankratz) Born to Eternal Life December 24, 2015, age 91 years. Beloved wife of Les Borman. Dear mother of Timothy (Anne) Young and Roberta (the late Roger) Schilhabel. Loving grandmother of Steven and Elizabeth, Kerri Munson and Pete Shaw. Fond sister of Kathleen Pollack, Mary Franke, Maxine Fitzgerald and John Pankratz. Also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other...

Doris Hart

Doris Hart

Dec 23, 2015

(nee Wright) Born to Eternal Life December 23, 2015, age 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear mother of Robert (Mary) and Michael. Loving grandmother of Angela, Faith and Hailey; and grandmother also to Jamie, Nicole and Phillip. Also survived by other relatives, the many children she cared for over the years, and friends. Visitation Wednesday, Dec. 30,...

Steven Bloxham

Steven Bloxham

Dec 19, 2015

Bloxham, Steven J. Found eternal peace on December 19, 2015 at the age of 58 years. Proud father of David and Jacob. Dear son of Marilyn (nee Thomson) and the late Neil. Dear brother of Denise (Jeffrey) Kaye, Linda (Al) Schleicher, Karen (David) Denson, Mary (Bruce) Krueger and John (Barbara) Bloxham. Further survived bynieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation...

Irene Jirovec

Irene Jirovec

Dec 18, 2015

Passed peacefully on December 18, 2015 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Jirovec and son David Jirovec. Survived by her children Karen (Allan) Lipek, Jeffrey (Kathleen) Jirovec and Christine Devi. Further survived by 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandson. Memorial visitation on Wednesday, December 30 at the funeral home from 12 to...

Anne Jakubek

Anne Jakubek

Dec 15, 2015

Nee Cwiklinski. Passed away peacefully December 15, 2015 age 94. Loving mother of Peter (Pat) Jakubek, Susan (Rick) Sucharda, and Judy Jakubek-Butz. Proud grandmother of Andrew (Patty) Jakubek, Matthew (Carolyn) Jakubek, Joe (Andrea) Sucharda, Anne (Ben) Swoboda, Katie (Matt) Kuhn, and Michael (Katie Van Camp) Butz. Great grandmother of Katilyn, Evan, Liam, Aviana, William, Robert, Easton, Owen, and Noah. Sister...

Martin Gadzichowski

Martin Gadzichowski

Dec 15, 2015

Martin E. Gadzichowski of Mequon died Dec. 15, 2015. Preceded in death by his first wife, LaVerne, and daughter, Michelle. Husband of Joyce (nee Schmidt). Loving father of Martin, Marcia (Dave) Matsen, Maria (Paul) Been, Mark and Marietta (Paul) Sliwinski. Stepfather of James (Karyl) Rosenberg, Susan (Bruce) Engelman, Joy (Mary Schultz) Rosenberg and Mary (John) Caucutt; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;...

Aurora Valadez

Aurora Valadez

Dec 15, 2015

Valadez, Aurora (nee Urias) Born to Eternal Life December 15, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph F. and her son Robert. Loving mother of Michael, Frank, Joanne (Earl) Brunelle, David (Tami) and Elaine (Randy) King. Dear sister of the late Lydia Rios, Rosie Rodelo, the late Edward (Mona) Urias and Alfred (Bea)...

Douglas Corrigan

Douglas Corrigan

Dec 14, 2015

Of Brookfield. He was Born to Life on January 3, 1925, to Charles and Irene Ryterski Corrigan. He was born to Eternal Life December 14, 2015, age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Menden). Loving father of Wayne (Michelle), James (Candi), Kathleen (Michael) Pavel, John (Dawn), Colleen (Jerry) Drollinger, Scott, Douglas Jr. and the late Brian Corrigan....

Henry Canitz

Henry Canitz

Dec 14, 2015

Canitz, Henry C. passed away on December 14, 2015 at the age of 85. Beloved husband to Arlene. Loving father to James (Brenda), Carol (Sidney) Gross, Diane (Philip) Bagguley, David (Bonnie), Henry (Cassie), Christopher (Corina), and Lori (Eugene) Fierst. Proud grandfather to 20 Grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. Brother to Ralph and brother-in-law to Jerry (Cindy) Geiger. Visitation at First Baptist...

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