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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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Walter Wiske

Walter Wiske

Feb 14, 2015

Born to Eternal Life February 14, 2015, age 76 years. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Paque) for 52 years. Dear father of Diana (Brian) Roberson, Mary (Robin) Ypma, Ellen (Al) Schlinsog, Julie (Scott) Betthauser, Tom (Angela) Wiske and Matt (Laura) Wiske. Loving grandpa of 14. Also survived by 5 sisters, a brother, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many...

John Young

John Young

Feb 13, 2015

John C. Young of Cedarburg formerly of Thiensville, WI. Friday February 13, 2015 age 93. Beloved husband of Ione (nee Onsrud). Loving father of David (Vicki), Peter (Nancy), Mary (Thom) Klatt and Tom (Lisa) Young. John was proud of his 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Service 1:00 PM on Friday February 20,...

Howard Thein

Howard Thein

Feb 13, 2015

Howard Thein 5/4/1917 - 2/13/2015 Passed away peacefully at the age of 97, reuniting with his wife Ethel of over 60 years. Loving Father of John Thein and Laurie (Thein) Lavender. Proud Grandfather to Michael Lavender, Dylan Thein and Drew Thein. Great Grandfather of Aurora Thein. Special Friend of the late Virgie Rupert. Also leaves behind friends and relatives. Memorial...

Ronald Dahlke

Ronald Dahlke

Feb 13, 2015

Dahlke, Ronald R. Found Eternal Peace on February 13, 2015 at the age of 73. Loving father of Rayanne (Mark) Kobiske. Proud grandpa of Martha and Ben. Adored uncle of Daniel (Gail) and family. Beloved brother of Sandy. Further survived by his close friend, Sue Ellen, her children and grandchildren, a daughter, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held...

Gerald Emmerich

Gerald Emmerich

Feb 11, 2015

Emmerich, Gerald H., Sr. Born to Eternal Life February 11, 2015 at the age of 91. Beloved Husband of the late Florence. Dear father of Gerald, Jr. (Signe) and Barbara M. (William) Howland. Loving grandfather of Jonathan (Nicole) Howland, Scott (Em) Howland, Allison (Jarrad) Taylor and Gerald, III (Hui Lin Bai) Emmerich. Great Grandfather of Jack, Jessi, Jordan and Nellie...

Janet Hoffmeister

Janet Hoffmeister

Feb 11, 2015

Hoffmeister, Janet A. (nee Winter) Born to Eternal Life February 11, 2015 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Jill (Mark) Clementi, Jane (Thomas) Feller, Lee (Richard) Quinlan, Lori (Todd) Enea and Carol (Richard) Walczak. Proud grandma of Jessica (John) Riccardi, Nicholas (Joanna) Clementi, Gina Clementi, Stefanie Klement, John Feller, Daniel (Kristin) Feller, Donald (Erica)Quinlan,...

H. Kathryn Dienhart

H. Kathryn Dienhart

Feb 10, 2015

Dienhart, H. Kathryn "Kay" (Nee Marburger) Passed from life to death at the grand age of 93 on February 10, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband Robert V. Dienhart. Loving mother of Robert F. (Jean), William, Mary, John, Nancy Harders (David Robertson), Margaret "Peg", James (Angie), and Thomas. Further survived and loved by her grandchildren Robert S., Michael (Cindy),...

Dorothy Pokrzywinski

Dorothy Pokrzywinski

Feb 9, 2015

Dorothy Ann Pokrzywinski 5/11/24-2/9/15 Passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90. Survivors include her children Cathey, Linda, Karen and Mark (Debra). She also leaves behind 7 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. Celebration of her life will be Friday the 13th, 1-3 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Private interment at a later date.

Edward Flaherty Jr.

Edward Flaherty Jr.

Feb 7, 2015

Edward R. Flaherty Jr. of Menomonee Falls, WI. Saturday February 7, 2015 age 91. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Diane Judd, Susan Flaherty and Kathleen (Bill) Burns. Proud grandfather of 6. Also survived by Tom Drucker, LaVonne Bekkum, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 2:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 at the Schranka Funeral Home,...

Edward Palbicki

Edward Palbicki

Feb 6, 2015

Edward A. "Red" Palbicki February 6, 2015, age 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. Survived by 5 daughters, a son, 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Sr. Theresa Palbicki SSND and Rose Marie Czerwinski. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Edward was an Army Veteran of WW II and was a member of the American Legion Post...

Mildred Ricco

Mildred Ricco

Feb 5, 2015

Ricco, Mildred A. (nee Tesch) Joined her husband Robert in heaven on February 5, 2015 at the age of 96 years. Per Mildred's wishes private interment at Wood National Cemetery. She was a life long member of Christ Church. Thanks to Tina for care given. It was always appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Park Hills West and Hometown...

Ernest Zellmer

Ernest Zellmer

Feb 5, 2015

Ernest J. "Ernie" Zellmer Died February 5, 2015 age 79 years. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Bliemeister). Dear father of Jodi and Jason. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Zellmer and Lorraine Ulm, and Susan's parents, Carl and June Bliemeister. Visitation Wednesday, February 11, 4-7 pm at the Schramka-Densow Funeral Home, 423...

Grace Schoeder

Grace Schoeder

Feb 5, 2015

(nee Ignazitto) Age 90, a lifetime resident of Milwaukee, passed peacefully to the spirit world on February 5, 2015. She is survived by her loving son Gary, granddaughters Christina (Paul Stenzel) Plum and Deborah McElduff, and great grandchildren MacKenzie, Zackary, Sarina, Annika and Emma. She was preceded in death by her husband Tony Schoeder and daughter Barbara Plum. Visitation will...

Ilma Friess

Ilma Friess

Jan 31, 2015

Ilma M. Friess (nee Wilde formerly Sitkiewitz) Born to Life July 26, 1925, Born to Eternal Life Saturday January 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her 2 loving husbands; John Sitkiewitz and Joe Friess. Survivors include her children; Pat (Dennis) Ellner, John (Kathy) Sitkiewitz, Charlie (Debi) Sitkiewitz, Diana (Larry) Abelt and David (Janelle) Friess, sisters; Marion Hammon and...

Wallace Ish

Wallace Ish

Jan 31, 2015

Wallace J. Ish Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31st, 2015, age 94. Born February 26th, 1920. Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Skelton) for 65 years, loving father of John (Judy) Ish, James (Kathy) Ish, Jerome (Betty) Ish, Joy (Dale) Christian, Jana (Mark Scheufele) Ish, 13 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Retired from Harley-Davidson in 1982. A Memorial in Celebration of...

Andrew Doro

Andrew Doro

Jan 25, 2015

Andy age 40 and Derek age 8 of Sussex, WI were taken from us too soon. They leave behind; loving wife and mother Kelly A. Doro (Nee McCluskey ), son and grandson of Jim and Kay Doro, brother and nephew of Scott and George (Shelly) Doro, Son-in-law and grandson of Terry McCluskey and Linda Cronce , brother-in-law and nephew of...

Mary Berninger

Mary Berninger

Jan 25, 2015

Berninger, Mary (nee McGuinness) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2015. Loving wife of Frederick. Preceded in death by daughter Eileen. Mother of Rosemary. Granny to Megan. Survived by sister Theresa, and many friends. Committal will be held in the Chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery 7301 W. Nash in Milwaukee, WI on Friday, January 30, at 10 a.m.

Derek Doro

Derek Doro

Jan 25, 2015

Andy age 40 and Derek age 8 of Sussex, WI were taken from us too soon. They leave behind; loving wife and mother Kelly A. Doro (Nee McCluskey ), son and grandson of Jim and Kay Doro, brother and nephew of Scott and George (Shelly) Doro, Son-in-law and grandson of Terry McCluskey and Linda Cronce , brother-in-law and nephew of...

Sr. Mary Helen Small Ssnd

Sr. Mary Helen Small Ssnd

Jan 23, 2015

Small, Sr. Mary Helen Francis, SSND Born to Eternal Life January 23, 2015, age 94. Survived by her brother Joseph Small, her sister Dorothy (William) Sweeny, sister-in-law Josephine Small, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and the SSND Community. A Wake Service will be celebrated Tuesday, January 27 at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at The Holy...

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