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Recent Obituaries in Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Thiensville, WI
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Michael Iding
Apr 16, 2023
Michael Edward Iding of Milwaukee, WI found peace on April 16, 2023 at age 81. Born in Milwaukee, WI on December 21, 1941 to Earl and Erna Iding. Graduated from Washington High School and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He lived in Cedarburg, WI while his children were growing up. Mike had a lifelong passion for cars, even after he was no...
Ardith Lehn
Apr 15, 2023
(Nee Rehn) Entered into Eternal Life, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at age 89. Beloved wife of the late Ronald M. Lehn for 60 years. Loving mother of Judy (Dave) Walters, Debbie (Frank Paulin) Maynard and Kari (Mark) Shank. Proud grandma of Jim (Kelly) and Traci Laatsch, Ronald (Nicole) and Karlee (Adam) Pasbrig, Jessica (Josh) Carlson, and Adam, Brian (Paige), John...
Tina Burns
Apr 15, 2023
(Nee Calamici) Born to Eternal Life April 15, 2023, age 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Ben J. Burns. Dear mother of Kevin, Keith Burns and the late Colleen Henderson. Loving grandmother of Tracy (Kelly) Henderson, Tara (Bud) Simon and Shane (Laura) Henderson; Ben G. and Christian Burns; and Matthew Burns. Proud great-grandmother of Liam Kelley and Clara Henderson,...
Robert Kenney
Apr 14, 2023
Of Colgate. Born to Eternal Life April 14, 2023, age 96 years. Beloved husband for 72 years of Janet (Nee Beaudoin). Dear father of Robert A. (Judith), Michael (Julie) and Timothy (Beth) Kenney. Loving grandfather of Kelly (Dan) Weltin, Colleen Stravrakos, Patrick (Elizabeth) Kenney, Timothy (Jessica) Kenney, Amy (Kai Hunter) and Robert (Elizabeth) Kenney. Loving great-grandfather of Grahm, Henry, Violet,...
Fr. Andre Papineau Sds
Apr 12, 2023
Died Apr. 12, 2023, in Milwaukee, WI, at age 85. Born Oct. 6, 1937, to Thorold and Gladys (Denoo) Papineau of Escanaba, MI. Joined the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) in 1958 and was ordained a priest on June 5, 1965. Taught at Marian HS in Mishawaka, IN; Dominican College in Racine, WI; and Sacred Heart School of Theology...
Ronald Ziolkowski
Apr 12, 2023
In loving memory, our family regrets to announce the loss of Ronald J. Ziolkowski on 4/12/2023 of La Crosse, WI. Ron was born on 5/23/1933 in Milwaukee WI, served in the United States Army and had a long career as a Police Officer with the Milwaukee Police Department. He was an avid Wisconsin Sports fan, Fisherman, and Golfer. Ron was...
Kathryn Kanack
Apr 11, 2023
Kathryn Kanack of Cedarburg passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at McKinley Place in Cedarburg, WI where she was a resident. She was 95 years young. Katy was born July 15, 1927 in Zachow, WI, the daughter of Paul and Emma (Radtke) Dobratz. She graduated from Shawano High School. On May 15, 1948, Kathryn was united in marriage to...
Joseph Emanuele
Apr 11, 2023
Joseph Anthony Emanuele Passed away April 11, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved and caring husband of Anita. Loving father of Gina (Rich) D'Acquisto, JoAnn (Mark) Emanuele, and Tony (Carie) Emanuele. Cherished grandfather of Jason (Laura) Honaker, Joe (Tory) Honaker, Katie (Jesse) Groll, Mike Bernstein, Joe (Kendall) Emanuele, Emily (Nate) Emanuele, and Hannah Kalcich. Precious great-grandfather of Bennett Emanuele....
Karen Bloedel
Apr 9, 2023
Karen Bloedel (nee Reeder) Passed away April 9, 2023 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Ron for 62 years. Loving mom of Cindy (Tom) Nickerson. Dear sister of Harold (Pat) Reeder and Donna (Kenny) Gehl. Preceded in death by her parents Harold and Ruth Reeder and brother Ronnie Reeder. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will...
Mary Becker
Apr 9, 2023
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Kim Newby
Apr 8, 2023
Kim Newby passed away peacefully on 4/8/23 at her Mequon home surrounded by family. After a two year battle with brain cancer, Kim played like a champion to the very end. Preceded in death by her parents Glyn and Marilyn. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Harold, two kids, Halee & Justen, and sister, Pamela (Hamilton) and...
Donna Krauss
Apr 7, 2023
Donna M. Krauss, 77, of Germantown, Wisconsin, peacefully passed into God's heavenly embrace on the morning of 04/07/2023. She was born to parents Robert and Evelyn Stofflet, on 05/22/1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The beloved matriarch of the Krauss family was intimately involved with the various Krauss family businesses, including the family grocery store. Her strong, yet effervescent and cheerful demeanor...
Sr. Mary Dix
Apr 6, 2023
Sr. Mary Benilda Dix SSND Born to Eternal Life April 6, 2023 age 93. Survived by her brother, Brother Richard Dix SM and her sister Ann (Gene) Haderer and the SSND community. Preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Helen (Kitowski) Dix, her sisters, Theresa (Al) Placek and Pat (George) Miller and her brother Jim (Rita) Dix. A Service...
Jeffrey Croatt
Apr 4, 2023
GERMANTOWN – Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 4, 2023. Jeff was born on July 23, 1950, to Robert and Doris (Steffens) Croatt in "beautiful" Belgium, WI. Jeff graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1968. After high school he attended UW-Whitewater where he earned his degree in Secondary Education and met his wife Cathy on a...
Karen Petrusek
Apr 3, 2023
Karen Lynn Petrusek (nee Schultz) Born to Eternal Life April 3, 2023 at the age of 70. Beloved wife and best friend of Michael Petrusek. Loving Mother of Jeffrey (Cheryl Troyk) Peterke, Kevin Petrusek and Stephanie (Nicholas) McPhaul. Cherished nana of Corey Peterke, Hunter and Faith McPhaul. Dear Daughter of Lylas (the late Alfred) Schultz. Caring sister of Diane Durovy...
Robert Haack
Apr 3, 2023
Of Mequon. Born to Eternal Life April 3, 2023 after a short illness at the age of 57. Beloved son of Justine (Nee Czarnecki) and the late George Haack. Dear brother of Mary (Mike) VandenBusch, the late Tom (Lisa) Haack, Nancy (the late Tom) Booth, Julie (Randy) Fex, Charles Haack, Allison (Tim) Hentzen and the late Fred Haack. Also survived...
Jean Hansen
Apr 2, 2023
Jean R. Hansen What a Wonderful Life! Jean R. Hansen was born in Chicago, Illinois to Carl Kimble and Rose (Bayfield) Kimble on December 26, 1937. She passed into eternal life on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Jean married Ron Hansen on May 5th, 1956. Together they had 3 children, Sharon, Ronald, and Robert. Ron and Jean...
Joan Peifer
Apr 2, 2023
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Walter "Wally" Josten
Mar 31, 2023
Of Mequon. Born May 26, 1930 and entered to Eternal Life March 31, 2023. Loving father of Walter Scott (Pat), Kathleen Josten, the late Patrick, Michael (Cindy), Daniel, and Karen (Dan) Berger. Proud grandpa of Patrick (Lizbeth), Matthew, Timothy, Danny (Annie), and Cody (Anna). Cherished great-grandpa of Mia and Claire Berger and Thomas Patrick Josten. Dear brother-in-law of Sandy (Jerry)...
Timothy Hatch
Mar 31, 2023
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