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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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Beatrice Esther Kostuch
Nov 6, 2025
Beatrice Kostuch
(nee Beilfuss) Passed away November 6th, 2025 at the age of 100. Loving mother of Jeffrey and Stephanie (Frank) Kostuch. Preceded in death by her husband, Leo, children Thomas, Jane, and Timothy, and siblings Ethel, Alice, Irene, Herb, and Anna Mae. Further survived by cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Beatrice will always be remembered for her boundless generosity and kind...
Lisa Dicristo
Nov 6, 2025
Lisa passed away on October 6, 2025 at the age of 55. She is preceeded in death by her father, Thomas, and brother, Nick. She is survived by her three sons Jacob, Dylan and Logan, as well as her mother Mary Jo. Further survived by nieces, nephews and other family and friends. As an avid Bon Jovi fan and even...
Beverly Sarauer
Nov 4, 2025
Sarauer, Beverly A. (nee Wuenne) was reunited with her beloved husband of 71 years Kenneth in Heaven November 4th, 2025 at the age of 90. Loving mother of Steve (Candy) and Debbie (Dennis) Rohde. Adoring grandma of Steve (Charlotte), Scott, Little Angel Gwynneth Ann, Abbi (Troy) Kenkel and Megan (Brad Linden). Great-grandma of Jacob (Taylor), Henry, Charlie, Liam, and Eloise....
David Bernacchi
Nov 2, 2025
After a difficult and courageous battle with cancer David ended his earthly journey on Sunday, November 2, 2025. After High School Dave attended MATC and studied photography and journalism. He followed that with over 20 years in a successful career in retail, managing multiple photo and communication stores throughout the Milwaukee area. Through this work he met many wonderful people...
Paul Schettler
Oct 30, 2025
Paul L. Schettler, a man whose zest for life was as vast as the great outdoors he cherished, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on December 4, 1954, Paul's journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of adventure and a heart full of love. Paul is survived by his loving partner, Deborah...
John M. Perry
Oct 29, 2025
On October 29th, John Michael Perry passed into eternal life. He died peacefully in his sleep at St. Camillus senior housing in Wauwatosa, WI, were he resided the past 8 years. He was predeceased in life by his wife Margaret (Maggie) Perry (nee:Trevoranus), also by His Father, Ambrose Perry and Mother, Marie (nee:Frazier), and his brother Patrick Perry and children,...
Joan Miller
Oct 28, 2025
Joan (Neilitz) Miller Born to Life on November 16, 1943 Born to Eternal Life on October 28, 2025
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Ione Neilitz; her grandchild, Cole Miller; and her sisters, Janet (Carl) Kaminski, Delores (Ed) Waniger, and Carole (Roger) Hastreiter.
She is lovingly remembered by...
Jerome Kosterman
Oct 27, 2025
Jerome George Kosterman, 84, was the first of six children born (June 20, 1941) to George and Evelyn (nee Hennes) Kosterman of Richfield, Wisconsin. From the start he was open to change. Dad wanted the name Jim, but did not like the formal name James, so he was christened Jerome and became "Jim" to family and classmates at St. Hubert...
Sr. Carol Thresher Sds
Oct 26, 2025
Sister Carol Thresher, SDS September 18, 1941 + October 26, 2025 Carol Thresher was born on September 18, 1941, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, Diocese of Superior. She was the eldest of four children born to John and Helen (Tierney) Thresher. Her early years were influenced both by small town life and by membership in a large and warm, welcoming extended family....
Patricia Reuter
Oct 24, 2025
Pat joined the love of her life, husband Ray, in Heaven on October 24, 2025. She was the beloved mother of Kathy (Vinny) McAvoy, JT (Rosie), Dave, Ray, and Tom (Roseann) Reuter. Loving Grandma of Scott, Dan, Jeff, Andrew and Alec Reuter, Steve, Tim and Mike McAvoy, Jenn French, Maggie Angeli and Katie Polzin and 23 Great Grandchildren. Further Survived...
Rex Millheam
Oct 18, 2025
Rex Ethan Millheam, born in Beloit Wisconsin on October 31, 1942 to Curtis "Duke" and Hilda Millheam, was called home on October 18, 2025. Rex grew up in Beloit and graduated from Beloit High School, class of 1960. Following high school, he studied at the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater. He later worked for the Beloit Corporation before getting into...
Donald Egerton
Oct 11, 2025
Donald Keith Egerton, 75 of Milwaukee WI, passed away unexpectedly at hishome on October 11,2025. He was born November 7,1950 in Kentucky to Walter and Patricia (Bailey) Egerton. In 1970 he joined the Army and went to Fort Bragg, NC and then was stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam. Donald was happily married April (Ralph) Egerton 30 years until her passing...
Charles Hrobsky
Oct 10, 2025
Charles Frederick Hrobsky, age 82, passed away on October 10, 2025. Born on February 26, 1943, in Watertown, Wisconsin, Charles lived a full life rooted in family, service, and simple joys. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he continued to lead a life marked by dedication—to his family, his passions,...
James Nettesheim
Oct 8, 2025
James "Jim" Joseph Nettesheim, age 95, of Menomonee Falls, WI, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. Jim will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for his warmth, kindness, generosity, sense of humor and deep love for family and friends. Jim was born on January 31, 1930, in Brookfield, WI. As a child,...
Lawrence Smith
Oct 6, 2025
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Patricia Wilson
Oct 5, 2025
Patricia Louise "Pat" Wilson, 88, entered into the nearer presence of the Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. She was born on June 13, 1937, in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of Ray Ellis Willett and Alvina (Techert) Willett. Pat grew up in Antioch, Illinois. While living in Chicago, she met and married Gunnar C. Ahlstrand...
Sr. Joan Gmeinder Ssnd
Oct 5, 2025
Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the age of 84. She is survived by her brothers, Richard (Pat), Frank (Jean), Tom (Jill), (sister-in-law, Sue), nieces, nephews, cousins, and the SSND community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Ramona, and her brother, Kenneth A Wake Service will be celebrated on Friday October 17,...
Marybeth Simon
Oct 4, 2025
Born to Life September 16, 1953 to Anton and Elizabeth Simon. Went Home to The Lord on October 4, 2025. Loving mother of Jason "Pumpkin" (Jenn "Precious One") Simon. Also survived by her brothers, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and Jenn's father Bill Danekas. Marybeth's favorite things were praying for us all, Elvis...
Marie Wronski
Oct 3, 2025
Marie F. Wronski Born to Eternal Life October 3, 2025 at the age of 88. She is lovingly survived by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her lifelong commitment to education, her faith, and her family. A former School Sister of Notre Dame (SSND), Marie remained a devoted associate of the...
Barbara Mcginnis
Oct 3, 2025
Barbara Ann McGinnis, 80, went home to the Lord peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital. Born on July 14th, 1945 to Ardell and Minnie Small. Devoted wife of Jack for 29 years. Loving mother of Rick (Rhonda) Small, grandmother of John Plewa. Further survived by nephew William Betts Jr., niece Dawn (Dean) Fena, great grandchildren, ...
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