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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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Kenneth Kuczynski
Feb 28, 2015
Kenneth Kuczynski Saturday February 28, 2015 age 60. Loving son of the late Edwin Sr. and Dolores (nee Fons) Kuczynski. Dear brother of Mary (Thomas) Flahive, Susan Lipsky, the late Edwin Jr., the late Sr. M. Catherine O.C.D., John, William, Anthony (Patricia) and Anne Sawyer. Also survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am...
Ronald Castillo
Feb 28, 2015
Castillo, Ronald H. Born to Eternal Life February 28, 2015 at the age of 67. Beloved husband and best friend of Kay (nee Karbash). Loving father of Anthony "Tony' and Rhonda. Proud grandpa of Isabella "Izzy" and Torrence "Tor". Beloved brother of Dona (John) Grellinger and Molly (Dan) Wick. Stepbrother of the late George "Skip" Wirth. Dear Brother-in-law of Don...
Donald Cieslak
Feb 27, 2015
Born to Eternal Life February 27, 2015, age 81. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marie (nee Modrzynski) Cieslak. Survived by numerous cousins and friends. Don worked for American Motors Corp./Chrysler for 30 years. He served in the US Army in Newfoundland. Funeral Mass Saturday, March 7, 2 pm at Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish-St. Mary of...
Delores Gruna
Feb 27, 2015
Gruna, Delores C. (nee Borowski) The angels lifted Delores up to Heaven February 27, 2015 two weeks short of her 87th birthday, reuniting her with Ernie her loving husband, her beloved parents Anthony "Tony" and Anastasia Borowski, her sisters Bernice and Virginia, Brothers Anthony and Robert, Brothers-in-law Art Smolarek, Norb Toomey and Jack Lepak and sister-in-law Ruth Borowski. As well...
Genevieve "Gen" Melotik
Feb 27, 2015
Genevieve A. "Gen" Melotik Passed away peacefully on Friday February 27, 2015, age 87. She is survived by her children; Timothy (Patricia) Foti, Jennifer (Jon) Neville and Lynda (Artie) Rickun, sisters; Virginia (Nolan) Gibson and Donna (the late Hardy) Smith. Preceded in death by her husband Gerald "Jerry" Melotik and her close friend Pam Raymus. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...
Earl Lemke
Feb 25, 2015
Earl A. Lemke Born to Eternal Life February 25, 2015 at the age of 65. Survived by his fiance Kathy; children Jenny, Jeremy, Allison, Alan, Eric and Emily; brother Michael (Marilyn), further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Lois Zentkowski
Feb 25, 2015
Zentkowski, Lois H. (nee Schneeweis) Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 25, 2015, joining her parents Elmer and Rose Schneeweis. Ever loving wife of Norbert for 62 years. Loving mother of Jill Zentkowski. Dear cousin of Judith Baumann and Deanna. Godmother of Robb Fischer. Also survived by cousins Gerry Riemer and Audrey Meyer, and other relatives and friends. Former employee...
Virginia Hackett
Feb 25, 2015
Hackett, Virginia "Gini" The angels lifted Gini, age 86, up to heaven on February 25, 2015, reuniting her with Dick, her loving husband of 50 years, and her beloved sisters, Nancy (Tippy) Madarik, Peggy (Pinky) Cankar, and Jeanne (Abe) Carey. As Gini's time neared, she reached out to her mom and dad, Mamie and Frank Korst, who came to her...
Edwin Bandurski
Feb 25, 2015
Edwin A. Bandurski Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Platt). Loving father of Diane Bandurski, Dave (Patti) Bandurski and the late Jane Marullo. Proud grandpa of Jennifer (Mariano Bustos), David and the late Joe Marullo. Special "good grandpa" of Yesenia, Isabella and Emiliano Bustos. Dear brother of John...
Donald Ries
Feb 24, 2015
John 14:2-3 "There are many rooms in my Father's house. I am going there to prepare a place for you." Donald Otto Ries, age 86, entered his eternal home on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center under the care of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice. Donald was born on December 7, 1928, the son of the late...
Mark Kamrow
Feb 22, 2015
Passed away suddenly on February 22, 2015, age 46 years. Beloved husband of Martha (nee Mikolajczak). Dear brother and best friend of Jeff Kamrow. Loving son of Marsha (Mark) Steadman and Ronald L. Kamrow. Dear Grandson of Dorothy Kamrow. Loving son-in-law of Donald and Carole Mikolajczak. Fond brother-in-law of Joseph (Adine) Mikolajczak and Christine (Ray) Kelly. Dear uncle of Donny...
Ned Parker
Feb 22, 2015
Ned Parker 5/22/23-2/22/15 Passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Survived by his loving wife Diane. Beloved father of Susan Martin, Catherine Parker, and step-children James Weber and Debra Meyer. Ned proudly served his country in WWII during 1942-1946. Memorial visitation will be at the Funeral Home Monday, March 2, between 2-3pm with a service at 3.
Genevieve Zellner Olszewski
Feb 21, 2015
Zellner Olszewski, Genevieve "Jean" (nee Kluth) Born to Eternal Life on February 21, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Preceded in death by her husbands Joseph A. Olszewski Sr. and Carl Zellner. Loving mother of Mary Ann Haywood and Joseph (Kathy) Olszewski. Loving grandma of Rick (Sherri) Nowak, Jay (Julie) Olszewski, Tim (Nicki) Olszewski and Jodie (Sean) Gariety. Great-grandma...
Dr. Richard Rech
Feb 21, 2015
Born to eternal life February 21, 2015, age 87 years, formerly of Elm Grove. Preceded in death by wife Jane Florence Kraus Rech and infant son Gerard. Dear father of Richard Rech, Maryann Traficante, James Rech, and Nancy Rech. Further survived by grandchildren Nikki and Jimmy Rech, Michelle Traficante, and great grandson Brayden Rech, and special, dear friend Lois Margwarth....
Marion Fieseler
Feb 21, 2015
Marion Milton Fieseler, age 84, of Oconomowoc, WI, peacefully moved to heaven on February 21, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born December 16,1930 to William and Florence Fieseler near Ruthven, IA. One of nine siblings, four have preceded him in death. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He married the...
Sr. Rosemarita Huebner Ssnd
Feb 18, 2015
Huebner, Sr. Rosemarita, SSND Born to Eternal Life February 18, 2015, age 83. Survived by her sister Sr. Carla Huebner, SSND, nieces, nephews, other relatives, dear friends, students and the SSND Community. A Wake Service will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at The Holy Family Chapel at Notre Dame of Elm Grove,...
Br. Matthew Wood
Feb 17, 2015
Age 76, died February 17 at Alexian Village, Milwaukee. Born September 7, 1938, in Battle Creek, MI, son of the late Chester and Irene (Ball) Wood. Entered the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) on June 29, 1962. Ministered in Salvatorian schools until 1969 when he became principal photographer at Salvatorian Center in New Holstein, until retirement in 2004. He...
Herman "Herm" Buechel
Feb 17, 2015
Herman M. "Herm" Buechel Herm was born into this life on February 2, 1938. Confident in God's love and grace, Herm was born into eternal life on February 17, 2015, after battling a year long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Martha, and his brother, Anthony. He is survived by his wife, Ann (nee Kovochich),...
Anne Weishar
Feb 16, 2015
Anne Kathleen Weishar Born to Eternal Life on Monday February 16, 2015 age 98. Anne was born in Milwaukee to William and Maria (nee Zimmermann) Weishar on November 11, 1916. She is survived by her sister; Frances Johnson of Arlington Heights, IL and her brother; Capt. Charles F. Weishar USN, ret. of Newport, RI. Also survived by a sister-in-law; Bernadine...
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