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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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Ronald S. Williams

Ronald S. Williams

Aug 26, 2026

Ronald Williams, Menomonee Falls/Germantown, WI, found peace on Wednesday, August 26 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of Margaret Ruth Williams, the couple known by family and friends as Ronnie and Ruthie, had been life-long friends since childhood. They were married for 59 years at the time of Margaret’s passing in 2018. Ronald is survived by his two...

Richard A. Olson

Richard A. Olson

Aug 25, 2026

Richard A. Olson of Brookfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at the age of 91.

Rich was born and raised in the Chicago area, growing up in Oak Park, Illinois. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, in 1957, where he proudly served as president of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Following...

Terry D. Ganyo

Terry D. Ganyo

Aug 24, 2026

Terrance Dennis Ganyo passed away August 24, 2026 at the age of 88. He died peacefully at home. He is survived by wife Linda, two daughters Kathleen Ganyo and Sharon (David) Lawonn and step daughter Sarah Farley. He is further survived by 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents, Earl and Helen Ganyo,...

Janet A. Kowalski

Janet A. Kowalski

Aug 24, 2026

Janet A. Kowalski (nee Polaske) received her heavenly reward on August 24, 2026, at the age of 95.

Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Alice Polaske, mother Gertrude Polaske, sister Elaine Williams, brother-in-law Ted Williams, father-in-law John, mother-in-law Julia and stepmother-in-law Marie.

Survived by her devoted husband Dr. Robert Kowalski of 72 years. (She passed just 4 days short of...

Beverly A. Piotrowski

Beverly A. Piotrowski

Aug 24, 2026

Beverly A. Piotrowski (née Boelter) passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Craig L. Piotrowski; her daughter, Kristine Ann; and her brothers, Robert and Harland. She is survived by her sons, James (Laura) and David (Ellen); her treasured grandchildren, Maria, Thomas, Michael, and...

Ramona B Morrisey

Ramona B Morrisey

Aug 24, 2026

Ramona (Mona) B. Morrisey Found her peace and reunited with her husband, John D. Morrisey, Monday August 24, 2026, at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Timothy P. Morrisey, and Colin M. Morrisey and her brother, Robert Rozek. She was the mother of 7 children and cared for all duties related to domestic...

Henry J. Vandermause

Henry J. Vandermause

Aug 23, 2026

Henry Vandermause, 97, of Leesburg, FL was born to eternal life on August 23rd, 2026. He was born in Luxemburg, WI on November 12th, 1928, to Lillian and Henry Vandermause. Henry attended a one room schoolhouse in Red River, WI; high school in Brussels, WI; and earned an accounting degree at St. Norberts College in De Pere, WI. Shortly after...

Kathy Wierschem

Kathy Wierschem

Aug 21, 2026

Kathleen "Kathy" Wierschem

GRAFTON - Kathy Wierschem (Kowatsch) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 21, 2026 at age 73. Beloved wife of Gary for 54 years. Loving mother to Chris (Rachel), Steve (Amy) and Jenny. Proud grandmother to Isaac, Noah, Chaya, George and William Wierschem. Cherished sister-in-law of Karen and Jack, Mark and Patrice, Pat and Ruth Wierschem....

James J. Klopp Sr.

James J. Klopp Sr.

Aug 21, 2026

James John Klopp Sr., 80, of Glendale, a beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Jim was born March 29, 1946, in Milwaukee to William Sr. and Caroline Klopp. He grew up in Milwaukee, where he attended St. Elizabeth's Grade School, Marquette University High School, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He was a longtime parishioner...

Brandon J. Tesmer

Brandon J. Tesmer

Aug 19, 2026

Brandon was born on March 4, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI to Barbara and Bernie Tesmer. He was the 2nd of their (3) children, all boys. He was preceded in death by wonderful grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and his brother Tyler. He grew up in Wauwatosa around flocks of lifelong friends. A graduate from Tosa East and UW-Madison. “Go West Young...

James Szudzik

James Szudzik

Aug 17, 2026

James “Sudz” Szudzik, lovingly known to many simply as “Sudz,” passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at his home in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving wife, Nancy, after a courageous battle with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). Sudz was born on August 28, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Edmund and Rita Szudzik. He grew up a loyal...

Fr. Hugh Birdsall SDS

Fr. Hugh Birdsall SDS

Aug 14, 2026

Birth: August 15, 1935 

Profession: September 8, 1956 

Ordination: May 31, 1962 

Death: August 14, 2026

Father Hugh Birdsall SDS (birth name: Benjamin John) was born in Maplewood, Wisconsin, a small farming community about five miles southwest of Sturgeon Bay in Door County. He was the only boy among the seven children in the family of Hugh and Marion (Bancroft) Birdsall. After attending East...

Sr. Margaret Mary Dohms SSND

Sr. Margaret Mary Dohms SSND

Aug 11, 2026

Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 96.

Sister Margaret Mary is survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame community; her brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Diane Dohms; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Marie Dohms; her sisters, Virginia Netter, Celeen Dohms, S. Mary Danielle...

Gene W. Leslie

Gene W. Leslie

Aug 10, 2026

Gene W. Leslie of Menomonee Falls and Germantown, Wisconsin passed away early in the morning on Monday, August 10th at the age of 93. Gene was born to parents Walter and Maude Leslie on September 25th, 1932 in Warren, Minnesota where he spent his childhood years on the family farm. He met the love of his life, Janet Berg at...

Holly Marie Lang

Holly Marie Lang

Aug 9, 2026

Holly Marie Lang

Holly Marie Lang, beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer on August 9, 2026. Holly was born on December 21, 1948, in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Harold and Marian Tesch.

On December 21, 1968, Holly married the love of her life, Michael “Mike” Lowell Lang. Together they shared 57...

Christine Anne Boris

Christine Anne Boris

Aug 7, 2026

Christine A. Boris, age 61, with residence in Nashotah, Wisconsin, passed away August 7, 2026, after a life filled with love.

Christine was born February 17, 1965, in Elmhurst, IL and Happily Married to James (“Jim”) F. Boris III for 33 years.

Christine was the daughter of Dr. Kathleen (“Kathi”) Cervenka and Mike Brinales, sister of Joe Brinales, and stepdaughter of Dr....

Lorraine L. Toomey

Lorraine L. Toomey

Aug 7, 2026

Lorraine Toomey Passed away on August 7, 2026, three days after her 96th birthday. Lorraine grew up surrounded by her eight siblings, a large extended family and many friends. She met her late husband, Norbie (1930-2008) on the playground near her home. For most of her life, Lorraine was an avid knitter and sewer, she enjoyed family get togethers and...

George Olwell

George Olwell

Aug 6, 2026

George R. Olwell, Jr., 86, of Sussex, WI passed away peacefully Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Froedtert Hospital. He was born on September 7, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, and is the son of George R. Olwell, Sr and Joyce Clark Pollard. George is survived by his last love, Jessica Pelt, her son Peter Dorn, her sister Sheri Prokop; younger brother...

Ella Marie Enger

Ella Marie Enger

Aug 5, 2026

Ella Marie Margaret Enger, age 87, of Milwaukee, passed away on August 5, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1939, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Elvin and Anna (Mueller) Enger.

A devoted and longtime parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Parish, Ella lived her faith through service. She had a generous heart and was always ready to help those in need, consistently...

Sr. Patricia Ann Obremski SSND

Sr. Patricia Ann Obremski SSND

Aug 3, 2026

Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 11 at the age of 96. Survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame community and her cousin Camille Healy. Preceded in death by her parents, Sigmund Bernard Obremski and Cecilia Catherine (Strzelec) Obremski.

A Wake Service will be celebrated Wednesday, August 19 th, 2026 at 12:30 pm followed by a Mass of...

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