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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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Neil Kandziora

Neil Kandziora

Jun 10, 2015

Kandziora, Neil S. Found peace on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at age 85. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Joan Kandziora (Nee Cobus). Loving father of John (Lisa) Kandziora and Caroline (Don) Priewe. Dear step-father of Nancy (James) Wier and Mark (MaryJo) Froehlig. Proud grandfather of Bill (Pamela), Steven (Kimberly) and Michael Kandziora, Joshua (Michelle) and Christina Priewe, Tiffany, Brandon...

Robert Buth

Robert Buth

Jun 9, 2015

Buth, Robert Passed away peacefully June 9, 2015 at the age of 89. Loving father of Christine (Eric) Furness. Beloved grandfather of Claire (Ben Straate) Furness. Preceded in death by his devoted wife Jeanette. Further survived by other relatives and friends. He was a very loving and understanding man of deep faith dedicated to his family and friends. The family...

Paul Doedens

Paul Doedens

Jun 8, 2015

The Rev. Dr. Paul B. Doedens, Pastor Emeritus at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, Mequon , WI , passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 of natural causes. He was 87 and still shining with the light of Christ and maintaining a joyful spirit throughout life's adversities. Rev. Doedens is survived by his wife of 64 years, Connie, sons Mark (Jill), Timothy...

Robert Slobig

Robert Slobig

Jun 8, 2015

Age 84 passed away Monday June 8th from complications of esophageal cancer. Loving husband of Martha (Gubbins). Preceeded in death by his parents William and Frances (Owens) and his brother William. Survived by siblings Frank (Judy), Judy Reagan, Fr. John Slobig, Sr. Joan Slobig and sister in law Brenda Slobig. Devoted father of children Bob (Julia), Tom (Maureen), Dan, Kathy...

Paul Heritsch

Paul Heritsch

Jun 7, 2015

The son of John and Anna Heritsch, leaves his family of Bob and Sandy, Jackie and Ron Bowers, Mike and Toni, PJ and Pat, David and Pam, at 89 years old. The most loving Papa ever will be forever in the hearts of his grandkids, Patty and Dan, Scott and Tiffany, Benjamin and Paula, Nicholas and Alisa, Amy, Courtney and...

Susanne Hanaman

Susanne Hanaman

Jun 6, 2015

Hanaman, Susanne M. Born on October 31, 1954. In God's arms June 6, 2015. Loving wife of William J. for 40 years. Dear mother of Ryan (Jasmine) and Jerod (Meghan). Dear stepmother of Angela, Derek (Beka) and Kevin Hanaman. Beloved sister of Thomas Weiss of St. Germaine, WI. Loving grandmother of Asher Hanaman, Kael Hanaman, Logan John, Jordan and Haley...

Ann Visocky

Ann Visocky

Jun 5, 2015

Visocky, Ann K. (nee Schiera) Has been reunited with her beloved husband James, June 5, 2015 at the age of 77. Loving mom of Lynn (Scott) O'Neil and Michael (Jeni) Visocky. Proud nana of Briana and Celina Visocky. A second mom to Patricia and Arlin Buechel. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday...

Lawrence Kenar Jr.

Lawrence Kenar Jr.

Jun 4, 2015

Thursday June 4, 2015 age 70. Survived by his children; Grif and Kimberly, grandchildren; Shawn (Dilara) and Ashley, great-grandson; Aydin, sister; Carol DeLuisa, and nieces and nephews; Randy DeLuisa, Laura (Joseph) LaRocca and Darren (Tanya) DeLuisa. Preceded in death by his parents; Lawrence Sr. and Jean (nee Sadowski) Kenar. US Army Veteran. No services will be held.

Shirley Albrecht

Shirley Albrecht

Jun 2, 2015

Shirley Ann Albrecht (nee White) Thursday June 2, 2015 age 80. Loving mother of the late Michael (Rosemarie), Stephen, the late Scott (Marina) and David. Dear sister of Barbara (Gordon) Herberer. Proud grandmother of Stephanie, Veronica, Eric (Sarah) and Aron (Kalin). Fond great-grandmother of Alexandra, Hannah and Luke. Also survived by other relatives and friends. There will be a graveside...

Mariann Brahm

Mariann Brahm

May 31, 2015

Mariann "Auntie" I. Brahm Of Menomonee Falls, WI died unexpectedly. Born to Eternal Life on Sunday May 31, 2015 age 67. Loving sister of Delphin (Margaret) Brahm and Jerome (Diane) Brahm. Beloved and special Auntie of 11 nieces and nephews, and 17 great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Sylvia (nee Schulteis) Brahm. Further survived by...

Henry Ganey

Henry Ganey

May 26, 2015

Went home to the Lord Tuesday, May 26 at the age of 91. Loving father of Michael (Mary), Kevin (the late Donna and the late Mary), Colleen (Gary). Loving grandfather of John (Emma), Brian (Melissa), Darryl, Jacquelyn (Christopher), and Michael. Great grandfather of Kaitlynn, Caleb, Judah, Henley, and Harper. Preceded in death by his wife Geraldine. Further survived by nieces,...

Lorraine Durant

Lorraine Durant

May 21, 2015

(nee Kuczkowski) May 21, 2015, age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late George. Much loved mother of Dawn Pisors, Alan (the late Marilyn), Candy (Tom) Smolik and Lesly (John) Tianen. Dear grandmother of Mark, Kelly (Jim), Ashley (Daniel), Eric, Ileana, Rylan, Kent, Justin and Alex. Great-grandmother of Kate, Maddie, Olivia, Violet and Mikaila. Dear friend of Shelly Zvara. Further...

Maryanne Szyjakowski

Maryanne Szyjakowski

May 20, 2015

Maryanne Szyjakowski Age 91, of Carmel, Indiana, formerly of Thiensville, Wisconsin died May 20, 2015 at Sunrise Assisted Living. Maryanne was born September 11, 1923 Fond-du-Lac, Wisconsin the only child of John and Elizabeth Weinshrott Ludwig. Mrs. Szyjakowski was retired from the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. Maryanne was a faithful member of Lumen Christi Catholic Church in...

Rita Valestin

Rita Valestin

May 18, 2015

(nee Andros) Born to Eternal Life May 18, 2015, age 93 years. Preceded in death by her former husband Robert F. Valestin and her son Gregory Valestin. Dear mother of Gary (Debra) Valestin. Loving grandmother of Matthew (Laura J.), Michael (Erin) and Laura M. Valestin. Also survived by a niece, a nephew, other relatives and friends. Rita was a Navy...

Roger Micheln

Roger Micheln

May 17, 2015

In loving memory of Roger Louis Micheln of Mequon who lay to rest with his Heavenly Father on Sunday May 17, 2015 at the age of 86. Loving husband of his wife, Jayne (Wishau) from Racine, WI. Devoted father of Douglas of Cedarburg, WI, daughter Ann (Dave) Heiden Town of Cedarburg, WI, Proud grandpa of Jonathan, Matthew, B J (Cheryl),...

Joseph Endisch

Joseph Endisch

May 15, 2015

Joseph C. Endisch, 85, former resident of Germantown, WI, died in his Casa Grande, AZ home on Friday, May 15, 2015, after losing his battle to bone cancer. Joe was born on April 25, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI. He was a decorated veteran of the Korean War, proudly serving his country as a US Marine. He was preceded in death...

Irwin Purtell

Irwin Purtell

May 14, 2015

Irwin "Win" Purtell age 78, resident of West Bend, WI and Thomasville, GA, passed away on May 14, 2015. Win was an original investor, co-founder and 34 year board member of Quad/Graphics, Inc. He was known for his business acumen, humor, and love of nature. Win was a board member of Froedtert Hospice, RiverEdge Nature Center, a second generation member...

Thomas Miller

Thomas Miller

May 13, 2015

Miller, Thomas L. Born to Eternal Life on May 13, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia K. Miller (nee Moran). Survived by his children Gregory T. Miller, James A. (Mari Jo) Miller, Darren K. (Linda G.) Miller and Valerie (Robert D.) Kreckel, 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and his sister Nancy Spect. Thomas...

Robert Szypszak

Robert Szypszak

May 12, 2015

Robert J. "Shippy" Szypszak Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday May 12, 2015 age 79. Beloved husband of Roselyn (nee Turowski). Loving father of Mary Ann (Robert) Gandrey, the late Karen Szypszak, Bobbi (Mark) Tuckwell, Mike (Tammi) Szypszak and Scott (Shelley) Szypszak. Proud grandpa of James (Jackie) Gandrey, Tony (Amanda) Jardanowski, Emma Szypszak, Jackson Szypszak, Corey Braeger and Carlie (Cody)...

James Gehr

James Gehr

May 4, 2015

James Andrew Gehr Loving husband of Mary (nee Piraino) passed away at home at the age of 86. He was an illustrator at the Milwaukee Journal for 12 years in the 60's and 70's and later became Creative Director at several Milwaukee ad agencies. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fly fisherman. In his youth he joined the...

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