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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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Maria Tully

Maria Tully

Nov 8, 2023

Maria Isabel Delgado Tully passed away on November 8, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 16, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Tony Delgado and Adelina Cruz Gatewood, Maria was an unwavering source of strength and compassion. Maria was a proud graduate of Marquette University where she met her husband of 55 years,...

Donald Latus

Donald Latus

Nov 4, 2023

Donald Leon Latus, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 4 in Hartland, Wisconsin, as a resident in assisted living at Heritage Lake Country. He is preceded in death by his parents Sylvester and Irene (nee Thomas), and two of his eight children, Thomas and David. Donald succumbed to sepsis due to a final infection he was not able to overcome....

Christopher Peterson

Christopher Peterson

Oct 31, 2023

Christopher Jon Peterson was born into the hands of the Lord on October 31, 2023. He was born on March 17 th , 1963 to Bruce (Sallie) Peterson and is survived by Leann Peterson – wife, Bruce Peterson - father, Amy (Steve) Hufnal – sister, Alec (Kerstin) Peterson – son, Sarah Peterson – daughter, baby Cleo Peterson – granddaughter, Barbara...

Salvatore C. Galipo

Salvatore C. Galipo

Oct 30, 2023

Salvatore C. Galipo Born to Eternal Life October 30, 2023, age 93. Dear father of Denny Galipo and Debbie (Bill) Piechura. Loving Nano of Christy (Chris) Cerfus, Gina Galipo, Joe (Kelly) Piechura, and the late Billy Piechura. Dear brother of Milly (Michael) DiMotto and Frances "Honey" (the late Peter) Clancy. Also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many...

Cheryl Ploetz

Cheryl Ploetz

Oct 24, 2023

Cheryl Ann Ploetz was born in Minneapolis in 1952. Her life was not easy, but she enjoyed singing, listening to Christmas music, and short trips and outings. For the past 20 years she has resided at Alpha Homes in Racine. Her care there was excellent and allowed her to maximize her strengths and enjoy life. She was loved and now...

John Lippert

John Lippert

Oct 24, 2023

John "Bill" William Lippert, 96, passed away October 24 at Plum City Care Center.  Bill was a US Navy Veteran and served as a Naval Recruiter in Milwaukee during WWII.  He had a long career with AT&T starting with telephone repair work and ending his career in computer technology.  He married Bernice Babros in September, 1947.   He and Bernice were...

Doris Garcia

Doris Garcia

Oct 22, 2023

Born to Life October 10, 1928. Born to Eternal Life October 22, 2023. Reunited with her Beloved Oscar. Loving step mother. No formal services are being planned.

Gregory Javens

Gregory Javens

Oct 21, 2023

Greg W. Javens Taken too soon October 21, 2023 at the age of 32. Cherished son of Bruce and Linda "Lynn" Javens. Loving brother and best friend of Stephanie (Tristian) Nelson. Loving uncle of Sky Nelson. Dear Nephew of Jeffery (Cindy) Javens. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his grandparents Robert and Evelyn Javens. Greg...

James "Jim" Brandenburg

James "Jim" Brandenburg

Oct 19, 2023

James (Jim) Andrew Brandenburg was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on January 30, 1967, to Fritz and Betty Brandenburg. Jim grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin and lived his adult years in the Milwaukee area. On Thursday, October 19, 2023, we said goodbye to our beloved Jim. He will be deeply missed by all that were lucky enough to have him in...

Mark Brandt

Mark Brandt

Oct 18, 2023

Mark William Carl Brandt passed away at age 68 from a year long battle with glioblastoma. Mark grew up in St. Francis, WI before making Muskego, WI home. He worked as a blacksmith for ATI Ladish for over 40 years until the time of his diagnosis. Mark enjoyed spending time golfing with his coworkers, hunting with friends in...

Carol De Stefanis (Obremski)

Carol De Stefanis (Obremski)

Oct 16, 2023

(nee Wentarmini) Of Hubertus.  Born to Eternal Life on October 16, 2023 at the age of 84 years.  Beloved wife of Benjamin De Stefanis and the late Richard Obremski.  Dear mother of Daniel (Gerry) Obremski and Debra (the late Jeff) Baumgartner (Jeff Mathwig).  Loving grandmother of Courtney (Kevin) Bednarek, Mark (Missy) Baumgartner and Brad Baumgartner.  Loving great-grandmother of Logan, Melanie,...

Monica Bruening

Monica Bruening

Oct 15, 2023

(nee Wagner) Born to Eternal Life in Heaven on October 15, 2023 age 61 years.  Loving and amazing wife of Daniel. Beautiful and strong mother of Erika, Tamara (Benjamin) Bruskiewicz and Alissa (Nicolas) Martinez.  Wonderful nana of Jayden Bruening.  Fond sister of Rosemarie Wagner.  Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and many granddogs.  Preceded in death by her...

Paul Lesnik

Paul Lesnik

Oct 14, 2023

Lesnik, Paul S. passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Maria Lesnik (nee Fuchesberger). Funeral Services are pending. Schramka Funeral Home Serving the Family 13220 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield, WI (262)432-8100 www.schramkafuneralhome.com

James Middlestead

James Middlestead

Oct 14, 2023

Of West Allis.  Born to Eternal Life October 14, 2023 age 81 years.  Beloved husband of Susan Middlestead (nee Carothers).  Dear father of Jeff (Shari), James, Shari, Debbie, Mark and Robert.  Fond brother-in-law of Kathleen Middlestead.  Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Florence Middlestead, and his brother...

Carol Spychalski

Carol Spychalski

Oct 14, 2023

Carol Theresa Spychalski Was born to Eternal Life October 14, 2023 at the age of 85.  Preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Petronella Spychalski and 8 siblings, their spouses and other family members. Survived by nieces and nephews Paul Barrack (friend Linda) Marci Mueller, Debora (Thomas) Lynch, Amy Schoofs-Rahne (Ben Robbins), Edward (Ted) Spyhalski, John Spyhalski, Robert Spyhalski...

Joan Voelzke

Joan Voelzke

Oct 11, 2023

,Joan E. Voelzke (nee Lovrine) Died peacefully Wed. Oct. 11, 2023. Beloved wife of late David. Daughter of late John M. and Madeline (nee Merkel). Dear Sister of Dorothy (Ray) Lovrine Garcia, Marion (Ray) West, Late John J (Sandra) Lovrine; Robert (Irene) Lovrine, Ronald (Christine) Lovrine and Margaret (Thomas) Bell. Further survived by 21 nieces and nephews, cousins and friends....

Roberta Blasius

Roberta Blasius

Oct 9, 2023

Roberta Ellen (nee Brozek) Blasius passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023 at the age of 89.  She was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 18, 1934 to Bernard and Eleanor Brozek.  She graduated from Bay View High School, attended Marquette University, and worked at Allen-Bradley.  On March 2, 1957 she married Robert Blasius, the love of her life.  She...

Catherine Bluemner

Catherine Bluemner

Oct 8, 2023

FRANKLIN - Catherine was reunited with her husband Erv on October 8, 2023 at the age of 97. She is preceded in death by her husband of 73 yrs, Ervin, Parents William and Edith, her brothers and sisters, son Mark and daughter Jacqueline Bluemner Qureshi. She is survived by her children Ervin (Mary), Victoria Bradshaw, Robert, and Jean (Bryon) Paape,...

Lawrence Carpenter

Lawrence Carpenter

Oct 7, 2023

Larry L. Carpenter was born on October 20, 1942.  He passed away on October 7, 2023 at Care-Age Nursing Home in Brookfield at the age of 80. Larry is survived by his wife Mary C. Carpenter (nee Koch), his children Gary (Angie) Carpenter, Darrell Carpenter, Greg (Kathy) Carpenter, Michelle Naff and Nicole (Craig) Mueller.  Larry is also survived by 6...

Jayne Slyman

Jayne Slyman

Oct 5, 2023

JAYNE ELEANOR SLYMAN August 23, 1954 - October 5, 2023 Jayne was born on Staten Island, New York to Roger and Virginia Mullin. She was the twin sister to Joyce (d. 2016). The Twins were the middle children between Karen the eldest daughter and the youngest, Nancy. Jayne received her Associate's Degree in Interior Design at the Fashion Institute of...

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