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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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Irene O'Keane

Irene O'Keane

Feb 5, 2016

(nee Mazurczak) Has been reunited with her beloved husband Edward February 5, 2016 at the age of 95. Loving Mother of James (Sandra), Patricia (Robert) Haines and Jeanne O'Keane. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 2 great great grand children. Dear sister-in-law of Margaret O'Keane. Further survived by nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents...

Kathy Horn

Kathy Horn

Feb 1, 2016

Of Menomonee Falls, formerly of Milwaukee. Born to Eternal Life February 1, 2016, age 92. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Anna (Steve) Lorenz and Werner (Kathy) Horn. Loving Oma of Nikki (Kevin) Beilfuss, John (Becky) Lorenz and Kayla Horn. Special great-Oma of Sydney and Maddie Beilfuss and Landon and Harper Lorenz. Also survived by nieces, nephews,...

Joyce Craft

Joyce Craft

Jan 30, 2016

Born 1929, Joyce returned to her heavenly home on January 30, 2016 to be reunited with her 2 husbands, Frank Sr. and Warren Craft, also her 4 siblings and mother. Joyce is survived by 2 sons, Frank (Sandra) Fetzer Jr. and James Fetzer. Also 4 grandchildren Sara (Kevin) Kluender, Frank (Stacy) Fetzer III, Kelly (Tyler) Grissman and William (Sarah Collins)...

Evelyn Smith

Evelyn Smith

Jan 28, 2016

Smith, Evelyn J. (nee Brunette) Evvie, as most people called her, found peace on January 28, 2016. She was born in Marquette, MI, where she lived with her mother and then grandmother as well as various orphanages until the age of 14. She was then taken in by the nuns at Sister of Our Lady of Charity convent in Green...

Margaret Thompson

Margaret Thompson

Jan 28, 2016

Thompson, Margaret M. Found peace on January 28, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Margaret was born in England on April 16, 1929 to Wallace and Margaret French who preceded her in death. She married married Norman Thompson on September 16, 1950 who preceded her in death on December 6, 1995. Loving mother of Yvonne (Thomas) Eynon, Vanessa (Michael)...

Douglas Grenda

Douglas Grenda

Jan 22, 2016

Born 9-28-45. Passed 1-22-16. Loving husband to Christa for 43 years. Proud grandfather to Alexis, Amaya, and Aksels. Raised 2 sons Anthony (Susan Haupert) and Daniel. Survived by sisters Marie and Barbara, brother-in-law Walter, sister-in-law Luanne, and other nieces and nephews. Veteran of the Air Force. Proud electrician and member of Local I.B.E.W. 494. Retired from Uihlein. Avid Wisconsin outdoorsman....

Roberta "Bobbi" Mclean

Roberta "Bobbi" Mclean

Jan 22, 2016

McLean, Roberta "Bobbi" (nee Flannery) Born March 24, 1938. Passed January 22, 2016. Bobbi is survived by her very kind and loving husband of 58 years, George, 6 children- Michael, Peggy (David) Galvan, Timothy, Kathleen, Mary (Jim) Terkel, and Nancy. She was a special grandmother to 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Loving mom to a furry child, Tuffy, (who...

Evelyn Zak

Evelyn Zak

Jan 22, 2016

Joined her husband, Valentine, and son, Lawrence into Eternal Life on January 22, 2016 at the age of 86. She was the proud and loving mother of Kathleen (Wallace) Schaffer, Thomas (Anne) Zak, Lawrence Zak and Valerie Zak; Grandma of Jerry Schaffer, Jacqueline (Brian) Podolski, Jessica (Bryan) Greisch, Christopher Zak, Brittany (Sam) West, Shawn Zak and Sara Uecker; Great Grandma...

Alice Wakeman

Alice Wakeman

Jan 21, 2016

(nee Stumvoll) of Mequon, WI. died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at age 96. Beloved wife for 71 years of the late Howard M. Wakeman. Loving mother of Ronald (Molly) Wakeman of Irwin, PA. and Donald (Dawn) Wakeman of Mequon, WI. Proud grandmother of Dustin, Dane, Allyson and Marc. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Alice was a member, and...

Stanley Gorecki

Stanley Gorecki

Jan 21, 2016

Born to Eternal Life on January 21, 2016 at the age of 89. Loved and Survived by sibling, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services will be held on January 25 at Holy Cross Chapel at 2 pm guests may come from 1 until time of Memorial,

Dolores Fredrick

Dolores Fredrick

Jan 19, 2016

Fredrick, Dolores E. "Doe" (nee Weis) Has been reunited with her beloved husband Earl on January 19, 2016 at the age of 84. Loving mother of Scott (Mary) and Bruce (Melissa) Fredrick. Proud and cherished grandma of Caila and Chase; Brandon (Keslea), Jenna and Kaitlyn Fredrick. Honorary grandma of Dustin, Jessica and Ben. Dear sister of Lucille (Jack) Zaffiro and...

William Kucharski

William Kucharski

Jan 19, 2016

Called to heaven on January 19, 2016, surrounded by his children and his great love, Judy. Bill courageously battled cancer for the past seven months. He was born on New Years Eve 1935 to Leonard and Margaret (Stack) Kucharski. He attended St. John Cathedral and served in the Air National Guard. On June 4, 1960, he married the love of...

Colette Seck

Colette Seck

Jan 16, 2016

Born to Eternal Life on January 16, 2016 at the age of 95. Colette was born in Chicago, IL on March 15, 1920 to James and Florence Corcoran. After her mother passed away when Colette was five years old she was raised by her father and step-mother, Jeanette Corcoran. Colette graduated from Chicago's Mercy High School in 1937. Colette married...

Helen Schroeder

Helen Schroeder

Jan 13, 2016

Schroeder, Helen A. (nee Susnik) passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Schroeder. Visitation Wednesday, January 20 at the funeral home from 5 to 7pm with a service at 7pm. Private Interment Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral Home 11030 W. Forest Home Ave. Hales Corners, WI (414)425-6060...

Emily Lelo

Emily Lelo

Jan 13, 2016

(Nee Ciszewski) Born to Eternal Life January 13, 2016, age 103. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Dear aunt of Jack (Jean) Lelo, Don (Barbara) Bullard and Marilyn Treder. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Cedar Community-3rd floor Silverbrook for their care of Emily. Private services were held.

Margaret Kazmierczak

Margaret Kazmierczak

Jan 12, 2016

(nee Schaefer) Passed to eternal life on January 12, 2016. Born on February 15, 1939. Graduate of Messmer High School, obtained her Bachelor's Degree degree in Music from Alverno College, as well as her Master's Degree in Music from the University of Iowa. In community with the School Sisters of St. Francis, and taught music throughout most of her lifetime....

Dennis Graf

Dennis Graf

Jan 12, 2016

Born August 19, 1942 to Ralph and Nona (nee Gruel) who preceded him in death. Passed away January 12, 2016 at the age of 73 years. Loving father of Tammy Ponsegrau, Timothy (Heidi) Graf and Terry Graf. Dear grandpa of Melissa Ponsegrau, Nicole Ponsegrau, Nathan Graf, Nicholas Graf, Christopher (Stacey) Graf, Steven Graf and Bradley Graf. Further loved by his...

Robert Lonski

Robert Lonski

Jan 11, 2016

Born March 3, 1923. Born to eternal life January 11, 2016. Army veteran of WWII. Loving father to William (Laurie) Lonski, Kathy Roskopf, Sue (Bill) Rusteika, Paul, Douglas and Daniel Lonski. Further survived by many, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Shirley Pirelli and friends. Memorial visitation Saturday, January 16 at 1 PM with celebration of life at 2 PM at...

Lloyd Olson

Lloyd Olson

Jan 10, 2016

Passed on January 10, 2016. He was born January 17, 1932 in Escanaba, Michigan. He is survived by 3 sisters, Vivian (Fish), Joyce (Thorsen) and Janet (Rasmussen), and 3 brothers, Jerry, Harvey and Glen. His wife Yvonne passed away on January 26, 2006; they had been married for over 51 years. Together, they had 7 wonderful children, each with a...

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