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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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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...

Sharon Nowak

Sharon Nowak

Jan 10, 2016

(nee Turinske) Has gone to her Heavenly home January 10, 2016 at the age of 68. Beloved wife, Mrs. Smooch and best friend of Jim. Loving mom of Ann (Kevin), Jackie (Dan) and Patty (Mark). Proud grandma of Amy, Nikki, Grace, Braden, Zach and Alyssa. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents and her...

John Kelly

John Kelly

Jan 8, 2016

Kelly Jr., John P. passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Felice Tobias-Kelly. Loving brother of Patricia (Jim) Gogin, Mary Ellen (Dante) La Porte and Kathleen (Elie) Ghawi. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. and was a member of the American...

Edward Schaefer

Edward Schaefer

Jan 6, 2016

age 87 passed peacefully on Wed. 1/6/16. Ed was preceded in death by his children, Mary Jo Rommel, John and David, and granddaughter Katie. He is survived by Lois, his loving wife of 66 years. He is further survived by his children, Lynn (Michael) Van Roo, Mark, Diane (Joseph) Strosin, Scott (Mary), Darlene (Karl) Egle, Carl and Patti (Charles) Hieland,...

Robert Gottschalk

Robert Gottschalk

Jan 5, 2016

Passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2016 at the age of 71 years in Cologne, Germany. Survived by his wife of 49 years Jeanne (nee Zinser). He will be especially missed by his lifelong friends Roger and Meridel Flesch, numerous friends and former students at Notre Dame High School and Messmer High School. Visitation at Wisconsin Memorial Park Family Center,...

Doris Backes

Doris Backes

Jan 3, 2016

Backes, Doris M. (Nee Laufer) Sunday, January 3, 2016, age 86 years. Preceded in death by her husband Daniel. Loving mother of Jim (Ellen), Jeff (Sue), Peter (Danielle), Mark (Cindy), Doug (Kath) and David (Wendy). Proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Beverly Winkler, Eugene (Glenda) Laufer, Kay (Harvey) Wester, James Laufer, the late Thomas (Shirley)...

John Stockhausen

John Stockhausen

Jan 3, 2016

Stockhausen, John R. passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Ellen Stockhausen. Dear brother of Cheryl (Alexander) Horst, Ron (Kathy) Stockhausen and Diane (William) Shikoski. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Blessed Savior Catholic church (8545 W. Villard Ave., Milwaukee) at 11am. Visitation...

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...

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