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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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Barbara Hayes

Barbara Hayes

Jan 9, 2024

(nee Kopp) Born to Eternal Life January 9, 2024, age 82 years.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald.  Dear mother of James (Leslie) and Jodi (William) Schlicht. Loving grandmother of Nathan, Jack, Alex and Carson. Also survived by other relatives and friends.  Barbara enjoyed working with her friends at Dieringer Research Group and she worked for the Milwaukee County Voting...

Beverly Verzal

Beverly Verzal

Jan 9, 2024

Beverly J. Verzal On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Beverly J. Verzal, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 85. Beverly was born on November 19, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Sigmund and Frances Letkiewicz.  Beverly graduated from St. Mary's Academy (class of 1957).  On September 12, 1959, she married the love of her life, Robert J. Verzal,...

Beverly Schulz

Beverly Schulz

Jan 8, 2024

Beverly Jean Schulz (nee Wulf) passed away on January 8th of this year. She was born on October 14 1932 and now will spend eternity in heaven with her spouse and soul-mate, Fred Schulz who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Kerry, son-in-law Rick Hafemeister, sister Carol Casey. She leaves behind her...

Joan Gallmann

Joan Gallmann

Jan 5, 2024

Joan Katherine Gallmann (nee Gundrum) On Friday evening, January 5th our mother, sister, and friend, Joan Gallmann (nee Gundrum) passed into everlasting life after a long onset with Alzheimer's. At her side were her two sons, Dale and Tom, along with their wives, Theresa and Laurie respectively. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Gene Gallmann, being happily...

Irene Frigo

Irene Frigo

Jan 2, 2024

Irene A. Frigo (nee Grambort) Brookfield- Found peaceful rest on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born to Hubert and Adele Grambort in Colby, WI on November 3, 1934. She graduated from Ondossagon High School in Ashland, WI, where she participated in band, winning state honors in the clarinet and served as editor of the school newspaper. She graduated in...

John Hughes

John Hughes

Dec 31, 2023

John took the Lord's hand on December 31, 2023. He has been reunited with his mother Nellie and his daughter Marie Krause. Keeping his memory alive are his beloved wife Phyllis and his son Steve (Victoria), grandchildren Crystal (Fred), Wagner, Kevin (Theresa), Craig and Daniel, and great grand children Izayah and Sophiyah. For 30 years john was a member of...

Dewayne Guckenberger

Dewayne Guckenberger

Dec 31, 2023

DeWayne H. Guckenberger, age 82 of Random Lake, Wi  passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023. He was born on the July 4th, 1941 in South Milwaukee, Wi to the late David W. Guckenberger and Dorthy (DaGlenn). He will be deeply missed by his sons, Randy Guckenberger and Daniel Guckenberger and step-daughters, Sandra Steinpas (Scott),  Debra Campo, Karen Campo (Clarence...

Ruth De Lonay

Ruth De Lonay

Dec 29, 2023

(nee Osterbrink) Born to Eternal Life December 29, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Michael (Catherine), Barbara (Kenneth) Sullivan, Douglas, Walter, Janine Kieren, Dorine De Lonay and Mary Beth (Daniel) Schroeder. Proud grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 17. Dear sister of Agnes Jelic. Preceded in death by her daughters Jane...

Russel Setterlun

Russel Setterlun

Dec 28, 2023

A lifetime shaped by the cycle of seasons – from growth and bounty to harvest and nourishment – came to a close for Russel Setterlun in the early evening of Thursday, December 28, 2023 at home in Thiensville, WI at the age of 86. His walk was peaceful and in the immediate company of his wife Carole and two children,...

Todd Wallschlaeger

Todd Wallschlaeger

Dec 28, 2023

Todd was born on a beautiful day, May 27th, 1982, a gift to his parents, Joy and David Wallschlaeger and big his sister, Amy.  He went to St. Mary Parish School, where Mom was his junior high History teacher and graduated from Catholic Memorial High School in 2000.  Todd attended the University of Wisconsin for several years, graduate from Carroll...

Robert Wenzel

Robert Wenzel

Dec 27, 2023

Wenzel, Robert E. passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the age of 97. Preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy (nee Lester), and his late wife Hildy (nee Lewandowski). Loving father of Deborah (Curtis) Gorrell, Dianne (David) Bokan, Denise (the late Ken) Brzenk, Rob (Kathie) Wenzel, Gay (David) Flumer and Gary (Julie) Wenzel. Loving grandfather of Megan (David),...

Rita Riedl

Rita Riedl

Dec 27, 2023

(nee Derse) Age 92, of Menomonee Falls, WI, passed away, Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born December 9, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Arthur and Bertha (nee Saniter) Derse. Rita was a proud graduate of Milwaukee Washington High School. She married Robert Riedl on June 6, 1953, who preceded her in death in 2017. Rita and Bob...

Patricia Ebert

Patricia Ebert

Dec 26, 2023

Patricia Mae Ebert, age 88, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. She was born on February 21, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to John and Minna Hurley. Patricia was the beloved wife of James Ebert, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Richard Hurley. Patricia is survived...

Ann Fritsch

Ann Fritsch

Dec 25, 2023

Born to Life January 8, 1927. Born to Eternal Life December 25, 2023. Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Ann, sisters Joan, Sr. Timon O.P. and Sr. Frances Cabrini O.P.. She is survived by other family and friends. Ann was a graduate of Mt. Mary College and Columbia University. During the Korean War Ann served stateside...

Stanley Jaskolski

Stanley Jaskolski

Dec 22, 2023

Dr. Stanley Vincent Jaskolski, age 84, of Milwaukee Wisconsin, was called to eternal life on December 22, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on January 2, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, Stan was the eldest son of Vincent and Mary (Stawicki) Jaskolski. As a young man attending Don Bosco High School, Stan met the love of his life...

Nicholas Shannon

Nicholas Shannon

Dec 21, 2023

Of Colgate. Born to Eternal Life December 21, 2023, age 51 years.  Beloved husband of Julie Shannon.  Loving step-father of Bailey (Eric) Lozano and Zachary (Mary) Roskopf.  Dearest "Papa Nick" of Leigh Elenore.  Devoted son of Lonnie and Linda Shannon.  Supportive brother of Michael (Kathy) Shannon.  Adoring uncle and Godfather of Matthew Shannon.  Further survived by many other relatives and...

Kenneth Desens

Kenneth Desens

Dec 18, 2023

Kenneth Desens Passed away December 18, 2023 at the age of 60. Beloved son of the late Wayne and Patricia (Ryan) Desens. Loving brother of William, Randall, and the late Robert Desens. Dear nephew of Gloria (the late Donald) Dobrowski, the late Roxanne (Charles) Gess, and J. Dennis Burns. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held...

Georgene "Gigi" Rentmeester

Georgene "Gigi" Rentmeester

Dec 17, 2023

Georgene "GiGi" Rentmeester Nee Strand of Menomonee Falls, went to be with God on December 17, from complications of pneumonia.  Her family includes her late parents Kathryn Strand and Arthur Strand, her daughter Lisa Drzewiecki (Rentmeester), her sisters Dianne Ross (the late Bill Ross), the late Shari Hurst, Carl Hurst, her late husband Dale Rentmeester, her nephews David Martin and...

Darlene Hughes

Darlene Hughes

Dec 17, 2023

Mrs. Darlene Hughes was born on June 27 th , 1950, to Viola and Herbert Schwoerer in Cleveland, Wisconsin. Darlene was the youngest sibling of older sisters Janice and Diane Schwoerer. Darlene received her formal education from St. Gregory High School in Saint Nazianz. In 1968, she moved from Cleveland, Wisconsin, to Milwaukee, where she attended Cardinal Stritch College and...

Arnold Radtke

Arnold Radtke

Dec 16, 2023

Arnold A. Radtke of Grafton, WI died in the company of family at St. Luke's Hospital on December 16, 2023, age 75.  Arnie was a loving and devoted husband to Monica. Arnie was a loving and supportive father to his sons, Tim and Mark, and their families.  Arnie is survived by his sister Denita "Dee" Loomis, his two sons, Mark...

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