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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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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...

Daniel Kyle

Daniel Kyle

Dec 15, 2023

Passed away on December 15, 2023 at age 70. Preceded in death by his parents Gene and Ruth Kyle, sisters Cindy Johnson and Rika (Dick) Hoff. Dear brother to Bill (Sue) Kyle, Susie (late John) Havens and Betty (Craig) Petersen. Loving uncle to Kim (Doris) Youngblood, Brian Wysocki, Marcee Doherty, Stacee (Brian) Lerret, Patrick (Natalie) Doherty III, Ray (Angie) Kyle,...

Carolyn Slosiarek

Carolyn Slosiarek

Dec 15, 2023

Carolyn Ann Slosiarek, 82, of Waukesha, Wis., passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on Oct. 15, 1941, to Joseph and Eleanore Forster, and graduated from West Allis Central High School in 1959. She started her career as a receptionist at the TB Association of Wisconsin. When she became a mother, she...

Robert Mehnert

Robert Mehnert

Dec 13, 2023

Bob Mehnert, age 93 ½, of West Bend Wisconsin passed away on December 13, 2023. Many will agree that Bob was a man who lived a full life filled with love, laughter, and always putting others needs first. His career and life choices echo his commitment to living those values. Bob was born in Milwaukee WI on June 13, 1930,...

Samuel Ramirez

Samuel Ramirez

Dec 12, 2023

Samuel "Sam" Ramirez of Mequon, WI, passed away suddenly on December 12, 2023, at the age of 91. Sam was born in Emporia, Kansas, to Emilio and Santos Ramirez (nee Hernandez), on July 12, 1932, the second of seven children. He graduated from Emporia High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College. He was proud of his life of service,...

Alfred Lustig

Alfred Lustig

Dec 12, 2023

Alfred G. Lustig of Thiensville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 12th, 2023.  He was born in Milwaukee on August 20 th , 1942, to Alfred J. Lustig and Leora (Mattke) Lustig.  Al graduated from Messmer High School and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in Zoology from U.W. Milwaukee.  He was then drafted into the Army and became...

Robert Fox

Robert Fox

Dec 12, 2023

Robert Harold Fox Born into Eternal Life on December 12, 2023 at the age of 84.  Loving husband of 60 years of Jane Fox. Loving father of Michael (Debbie) Kevin (Susan) and Suzanne (Barry). Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Casey), Tommy (Stacy), Adam (Tiffany), Emily, (Justin), Abbey, Bryce, Rachel, Rebecca and Ashley.  Beloved Great Grandfather of Elliana, Gianna, Hope, Asher, Liam,...

David Deboer

David Deboer

Dec 11, 2023

David DeBoer Passed away December 11, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Bernice (Gestout). Loving father of Christine (Paul) Witt and David (Cheryl) DeBoer. Cherished grandfather of five wonderful grandchildren. Dear brother of Henry (Jean) DeBoer. Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Mary (Schramek) DeBoer, brother Gregory DeBoer, and sister Annette DeBoer. Further survived by...

Steven Forbes

Steven Forbes

Dec 11, 2023

Heaven gained a wonderful soul on December 11, 2023 when Steven was reunited with his Mom and Dad and his Brother Doug. Steve was born on September 23, 1951 to Melvin and Marion Forbes of Milwaukee. He later moved to Grafton and then to Mequon where he met Judi Rechcygl. They were married on September 8, 1979. Steve was known...

Bernadette Johnson

Bernadette Johnson

Dec 8, 2023

Johnson, Bernadette E. (nee Kircher) passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Carolyn (the late Daniel) Rosa, Thomas Lentz and Michael (Karen) Lentz and step mother of James (Kandy) Johnson and Kristi (Kevin) Hendrickson. Proud grandmother of Alena, Reagan, Jeremy and Nicholas;  step grandmother of Seth, Jamie, Taylor and...

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