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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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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...
Helen Yauck
Feb 16, 2015
Yauck, Helen, 88, called home to the Lord on February 16, 2015. Reunited with her husband Ernie and children Kathy and Steve in eternal life. Survived by son Ron (Tracie), daughter in-law Connie, grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A celebration of life ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 28th, 2015 at 3:00pm at Crossways Church, Germantown, WI.
Joseph Oberdas
Feb 16, 2015
Oberdas, Joseph C. Born to Eternal Life on February 16, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Ardelle (nee La'Cosse). Loving father of Karla (Thomas) Duerr, Monica (Jim) Ross of Woodlands, TX, the late Dean Oberdas, Mary (Gary) Teschendorf and their dogs Jimmmie and Ragamuffin, John (Kathy) Oberdas, Therese (Mark) Kopczynski and Paul (Jenny) Oberdas....
Adolph "Jerry" Herbstreit
Feb 15, 2015
Born to Eternal Life February 15, 2015 age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Scarvaci). Dearest father of Carole (the late Michael) Kalinyen and Diane Herbstreit. Fond brother of the late Jewel Gordy. Brother-in-law of Frances (Sal) Galipo and deceased members of the Scarvaci family. Special friend of Sandy Adland. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives...
John Librera
Feb 15, 2015
Librera, John Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Virginia, daughter Donna Gengler and his brothers and sisters. Loving father of Marilyn (Robert) Denter, John C. Librera and Dianne (Fredrick) Saunders. Grandfather of Timothy Denter, Colleen Tate, Shawn (Lori) Denter, Chad (Monica) Gengler, Shawn...
Ernst Wille
Feb 15, 2015
Wille, Ernst K. "Ernie" Born to Eternal Life on Sunday February 15, 2015 age 81. Ernie was born in Goettingen, Germany and immigrated to the US with his parents in 1936. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary K (nee Beauchamp). Loving father of Lisa (Bill) Steinike. Proud Opa of Grant and Thomas Steinike. Cherished brother-in-law of Annette (Shahina) Shakoori,...
Benoit Lefever
Feb 14, 2015
LeFever, Benoit P. Born to eternal life on February 14, 2015, at age 89. Beloved husband of 68 years of the late Margaret E. LeFever (nee, Bechtel). Dear father of Sandra (Bill Ward), Henry (Carol), Ronald (Ann) and Gerard (Christine). Loving grandfather of Carolyn, Elizabeth, Wesley, Michelle, Nicole, Scott, Matthew and Christopher. Also survived by his brother, Albert J. LeFever,...
Gordon Schaenzer
Feb 14, 2015
SCHAENZER, Gordon Norbert Gordon Schaenzer, 84, of Mequon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was born on July 13, 1930 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee, the son of Norbert Nicholas Schaenzer and Anna Gladys Schaenzer (nee Rohde). He was educated at Holy Redeemer Grade School and Boy's Tech High School & Trade School. He entered the US...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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