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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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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...

Bette Ross

Bette Ross

May 3, 2015

Bette J. Ross (nee Dittrich) Born on July 12, 1923 and was Born to Eternal Life on May 3, 2015 at the age of 91. Bette was a long time resident of Cedarburg and Boynton Beach, Florida. She was the beloved wife of the late W. J. Ross for 48 years. Bette was the dearest and loving mother of Lana...

Sr. Lucy Rubenzer Ssnd

Sr. Lucy Rubenzer Ssnd

May 2, 2015

Rubenzer, Sr. Lucy Marie, SSND Born to Eternal Life May 2, 2015 age 94. Survived by her sisters, Beatrice Poirier, Jeannette Schilling, Betty Lou Bennesch, Marie Clark, Mable LeGesse, nieces, nephews, other relatives, dear friends and the SSND Community. A Wake Service will be celebrated Wednesday, May 6 at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at The...

Donald Peterson

Donald Peterson

May 2, 2015

Peterson, Donald A. Born to Eternal Life on May 2, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Dear father of Debra (David) Lowman, Karen (Kenneth) Wicinski and James Peterson. Further survived by his special friend Patricia Peterson, Michael Wicinski, Alexia and Camaree, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday, May 8 from 4 PM...

Julia Poker

Julia Poker

Apr 29, 2015

(nee Beck) Age 96. Entered into Eternal Life April 29, 2015 and was reunited with her Loving Husband and Dancing Partner of 58 years, Edward. Loving Mother of Barbara (Jim) Tabaska, Christine, Susan (John) Kaminsky, the late David, and Elaine (Dave) Yount. Dear Grandma of Tom, Mike, Ann and the late Peter Tabaska, Allison (Sean Patterson) and Megan Kaminsky, and...

Thomas Blegen

Thomas Blegen

Apr 28, 2015

Born to Eternal Life April 28, 2015, age 72 years. Beloved husband of Karen Blegen. Dear father of Stacey (Danny) Kircher, Timothy Blegen and Kim Novak. Loving grandfather of Danny and Brandon Kircher, and Gracey Jo Blegen. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Tommy was a member of The Labor Local 113 for over 50 years. He was proud...

Lucile Rapp

Lucile Rapp

Apr 28, 2015

Rapp, Lucile Lorraine (nee Bombinski) Age 91. Quietly passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Loving wife of the late Walter A. Rapp. Caring mother to her children: Sharon (Rick) Dietsche, Michael (Debbie) Rapp, Michele (Chris) Ladewig and Cindy Tooher. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and one great grand daughter. A celebration of Lucile's life at the...

Virginia Schultz

Virginia Schultz

Apr 27, 2015

Virginia Schultz (nee Scharmach) 83, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Acute Post Care of Milwaukee. Virginia was born March 20, 1932, in Milwaukee to the late Roman and Adeline Scharmach. She married Melvin Schultz on March 21, 1953. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2000. Survivors include children, Ernest (Pamela) Schultz, Melody (William) Dolan, Carter...

N. Duwell

N. Duwell

Apr 22, 2015

Duwell, N. Lillian (Nee Johnson) of Wauwatosa. Joined her loving husband John on April 22, 2015 at the age of 79 years on their 54th Wedding Anniversary. Loving mom of Sandy (Marc) Schulze, Shari (the late Lance) Bodart and Jennifer (Mark) Gamroth. Proud grams of Liz, Zach, Austin, Kayely, Julia and Lily. Further loved by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Wanda Kass

Wanda Kass

Apr 20, 2015

Kass, Wanda C. Born to Eternal Life July 20, 2015 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Walter. Loving mother of Chuck (Marianne) and Jim (Ellen) Kass. Grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 19. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friend. Visitation will be TODAY, Wednesday, July 23 at St. Eugene's Catholic...

Norbert Gresbach

Norbert Gresbach

Apr 20, 2015

Gresbach, Norbert John, 89 years, passed away suddenly on April 20, 2015, one day before his 90th birthday, in Hartford, WI. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to William and Eleanor Gresbach on April 21, 1925. Norbert was the beloved husband and best friend to Shirley, who preceded him in death several years prior. He is survived by his sisters,...

Elvira Hanauer

Elvira Hanauer

Apr 20, 2015

(nee Becker) Born to Eternal Life April 20, 2015, age 91 years. Preceded in death by her husband Carl, brother Adolph Becker, sisters Margaret Johnson, Clara Widowski and Irene Brahm. Also survived by nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, dear friend Louise, other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, April 27, 11 am to 12 noon at Mother of Good Counsel...

Hubert Worzalla

Hubert Worzalla

Apr 19, 2015

Of Germantown, formerly of Westfield, WI. Born to Eternal Life April 19, 2015, age 85 years. Beloved husband of June (nee Kadlec). Dear father of Christine (Glen) Bodendorfer, Patrice (Mark) Wierschem, Richard (Patti), David (Judy) and the late Russell Worzalla. Loving grandfather of Michael (Samantha), Victoria (fiance Dan Schuh) and Ryan Bodendorfer, and Bret Worzalla. Also survived by other relatives...

Raymond Jamroze

Raymond Jamroze

Apr 18, 2015

Raymond (Ray, Rayme) D. Jamroze Left this world to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18th. He was born on December 21, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI. to Adam F. Jamrozy and Josephine A. Buczynski. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and two brothers, Norman and Eugene and his wife, Joyce Evelyn (Washbish). He is survived by...

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