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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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Barbara Gehrke

Barbara Gehrke

Sep 10, 2015

Gehrke, Barbara Ann nee Dale passed away peacefully surrounded by family September 10, 2015 age 72. Loving mother of Pam (Tom) Geiser and Christine Gehrke. Beloved grandmother of Emily and Evan. Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne and parents, Robert and Lillian Dale. Further survived by other beloved relatives and friends. Barb will always be remembered for her strength,...

Ralph Brandt

Ralph Brandt

Sep 7, 2015

Born February 1, 1925 and entered eternal life, high upon a mountain, a little bit closer to heaven, while visiting Victor Colorado, on Monday, September 7, 2015, at age 90, He was preceded in death by his loving, little daughter, Lauretta Ruth. Husband of Lucille (nee Schlei) for almost 68 years. Devoted father of Barbara (Douglas) Hirschmann, Bernie, Daniel (Amy)...

Ruth Kobach

Ruth Kobach

Sep 7, 2015

Ruth T. Kobach (nee Jasin) Monday September 7, 2015 age 91. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Kobach. Loving mother of Christopher (Gail) Kobach, John (Joan) Kobach, Thomas (Julie) Kobach and James (Mary) Kobach. Dear sister of Dolores Baumann and Michael Jasin. Loved by her 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30...

Barbara Kerwin

Barbara Kerwin

Sep 4, 2015

Kerwin, Barbara L. (Nee Meyer) Born to eternal life on September 4, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Loving wife of Donald for 54 years. Loving mom of Kevin (Kris), Keith (Shelly) and Ken (Kristen). Dear grandma of the late Cameron, Andrew, Aidan, Bryce, Brady and Brooke. Former employee of the Greenfield School District. Private family services are being...

Rita Penkwitz

Rita Penkwitz

Sep 4, 2015

Penkwitz, Rita M. Found eternal peace on September 4, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence "Zip" and Lucille "Lucy" (nee Lauters) and her siblings Lawrence "Butch" (Phyllis) and Barbara (Tom) Donigain. Survived by her loving sister Sandra (Ken) Boesch. Further loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including her friends at...

Katherine Truog

Katherine Truog

Aug 31, 2015

Katherine M. Truog "Kathy" (nee Kasseckert) Born to Eternal Life Monday August 31, 2015 age 74. Caring daughter of the late Gerald and Virginia (nee Schauble) Kasseckert. Beloved wife of the late William Truog. Loving sister of Nancy (the late Fred) Cramer, Susan Kasseckert and Barbara (Peter) Harren. Dear daughter-in-law of Dolores Hibbard. Fond sister-in-law of James (Barbara) Truog, the...

Barbara Schroer

Barbara Schroer

Aug 28, 2015

(nee Kanack) Of Grayslake, IL, formerly of Milwaukee. Born to Eternal Life on August 28, 2015, age 61 years. Preceded in death by her parents Bill and Esther Wotruba Kanack. Beloved wife of Robert H. Schroer. Dear sister of Tom (Linda Zwirlein) Kanack. Loving aunt of Liz (Scott) Stine and Joe (Leah) Kanack. Sister-in-law of Jean Kanack. Also survived by...

Marian Torian

Marian Torian

Aug 28, 2015

Marian "Kirk" Kirkpatrick Torian July 16, 1921 – August 28, 2015 Marian "Kirk" Torian, age 94, passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 28, 2015 at her home in Mequon, WI. She was with her daughter, Sarah Torian Schroeder at the time. In addition to Sarah, Kirk is survived by her grandchildren, Katherine Schroeder Linney of Seattle, WA, and John Schroeder...

Fred Driesen

Fred Driesen

Aug 26, 2015

Born to Life February 2, 1916-Born to Eternal Life August 26, 2015, age 99 years. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Schindhelm), they were married on March 17, 1945. Dear father of Gary (Marilyn) Driesen of Augusta, GA, Kay (Charles) Petrie, Neil (Laurie) Driesen, Kevin (Maria Antonieta) Driesen of Tuscon, AZ and Steven (Patricia Krause) Driesen of San Francisco, CA. Loving...

John Grignon

John Grignon

Aug 25, 2015

Grignon, John D. Born to Eternal Life August 25, 2015 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Malinski). Loving Dad of Dawn, John and Christina (fiancé Todd Stelmaszewski) Grignon. Cherished grandpa of Andrew Gilpatrick. Dear brother of Robert (Kathy) Grignon of Green Bay. Brother-in-law of Geri (Robert) Williams, Cynthia Wertz, Ralph (Patti) Schlass and Yvonne (Jeff) Ternes....

Kathleen Campbell

Kathleen Campbell

Aug 21, 2015

Went home to the Lord August 21, 2015 at the age of 80. Loving mother of Mark (Beth) Campbell and Vickie Campbell. Beloved grandmother of Jason (Cashauna), Anthony, Jessica, Melissa, Kendall, Andrea, Tyler, and Nakia, and 11 great-grandchildren. Loving aunt to Tom (Linda) Swiderski. Further survived by her best friend, Ellie, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her...

Joanne Lattuada

Joanne Lattuada

Aug 21, 2015

Joanne (Kathleen) Lattuada, 83, of Thiensville, WI peaceful passed away after a short illness, August 21st, 2015. A native of Terre Haute, IN, Joanne was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Pfleging. She was preceded in death by a son, Peter J. Lattuada. Joanne retired after 40 years as a Registered Nurse at UW Hospital, Madison. She lived...

Walter Kowalski

Walter Kowalski

Aug 20, 2015

Died August 20, 2015, age 90. Beloved Father of Thomas (Cheryl), Janet McGrorty, Ruth, Marcella Gagnon, Frank, Mary (Tony) Humphrey and Robert (Jackie). Loving Grandpa to Elise (Scott) Babcock, Kristin (David Balcerowski), Mark (Tara), Michelle McGrorty, Megan (Jon)Puthoff, Cory Gagnon (Shawn Casey), Monica Gagnon (Ken Bulley), Elizabeth (Tim) Sherven, Tynan Humphrey, Christopher, Daniel, Rachel. Proud great-grandfather to Dylan and Owen...

Marian Grasse

Marian Grasse

Aug 16, 2015

(nee Ottosen)  Formerly of Mequon.  Passed away quietly on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at the age of 93.  Preceded in death by her husband John F. Grasse and her brother George H. Ottosen, Sr.  Step-mother of Michael Click of Anchorage, AK,  Aunt of the late George H. (Mary Ellen) Ottosen, Jr., Karen Feagin, Charles (Vicki) Ottosen, Christine Kincaid, Michael (Gaywood)...

Dawn Rouslin

Dawn Rouslin

Aug 16, 2015

Rouslin, Dawn V. (nee Helland) passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at the age of 63. Private services were held. Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral Home Serving the Family Hales Corners, WI 53130 (414)425-6060 www.schramkafuneralhome.com

Karen Zendek

Karen Zendek

Aug 14, 2015

Zendek, Karen A. (nee Kosak) Passed away August 14, 2015 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Walter P. Loving mom of Walter C. (fiancé Pam). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday August 19th at 6pm at the Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4pm until time of...

Mark Trammel

Mark Trammel

Aug 14, 2015

Mark A. Trammel age 63, formerly of Thiensville, WI passed away at his California home on Friday August 14, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends after a strong, courageous battle with gastric cancer. Mark was born June 20, 1952 in Michigan to Muriel Joan (nee Vogg) and Samuel F. Trammel II. His adolescence was spent living in Mequon,...

Rosemarie Domiani

Rosemarie Domiani

Aug 13, 2015

Domiani, Rosemarie (nee Buch) Found peace August 13, 2015 at the age of 67.Daughter of Ray and Helen (nee Johanik) Buch. Best sister of Chris Buch. Wife of the late Damien. Cherished mother of Nora (Brian) Mc Callum, Damien, Joseph (Bridget) and Tony (Sarah Repech) Domiani. Grandmother of Brian, Christopher and Amber Mc Callum. "Cat Mom" of Chi Chi. Cousin...

Lois Kraak

Lois Kraak

Aug 12, 2015

Was born August 28, 1925 and passed away peacefully August 12, 2015 at the age of 89. Loving Mother of Alan (the late Cheryl) Kraak and Susan Fenner. Beloved grandmother of Jason, Jennifer, Kelly, and Stacy. Cherished great-grandmother of Josiah, Jacob, Madeline, and Emma. Beloved aunt of Pat Veit. Preceded in death by her loving husband Gordon. Further survived by...

Howard Wakeman

Howard Wakeman

Aug 10, 2015

Howard M. Wakeman of Mequon, WI. Monday August 10, 2015 age 97. Beloved husband for 70 years of Alice (nee Stumvoll). Loving father of Ronald (Molly) Wakeman and Donald (Dawn) Wakeman. Proud grandfather of Allyson, Marc, Dustin and Dane. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Service 11:00 am on Thursday August 13, 2015 at the Schramka-Densow Funeral Home,...

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