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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 Lovensheimer
Mar 11, 2023
Barbara Jean Lovensheimer (nee Paul), 89, of Menomonee Falls WI, died March 11, 2023 at Dickson Hollow Arbor Memory Care where she resided. She was born April 24, 1933, in Chillicothe OH to Charles R. and Gertrude (Wilhelm) Paul. On August 16, 1953 she married Glenn R. Lovensheimer, who died June 12, 2003. Barbara is survived by her daughter Jayne...
Kathy Spengler
Mar 9, 2023
(Nee Danber) Of Menomonee Falls. Gained her Angel Wings on March 9, 2023 at the age of 62 years. Beloved wife of Gerry Spengler. Dear mother of Vikki Spengler. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Kathy enjoyed her work in finance and the people she worked with at SMP-Trombetta. Visitation Thursday, March 23, from 2:00...
Cecilia Molthen
Mar 9, 2023
Molthen, Cecilia C. (nee Schmitz) "Cece" passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 97. Beloved mother of Peggy (Tom) Saporito, Judi (Don) Stephens, Cathie (Budd) Knauer, Greg Molthen, Barb Brinkmann, Paul (Cindy) Westin, Jim (Patty) Molthen, the late Johnny Molthen, Lia Ruszczynski, and Bob (Tami) Molthen. Proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Further survived...
Margaret Tredeau
Mar 8, 2023
Margaret "Margie" Tredeau (nee Burczyk) Passed away March 8, 2023 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her husband Paul and parents Martin and Hattie Burczyk. Survived by her children Philip, Craig, and daughter-in-law Mary and grandchildren Lucas and Adam. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 13th from 1-2 PM at...
Joanne Swietlik
Mar 6, 2023
Born to Life December 3, 1930. Born to Eternal Life March 6, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents Michael and Ruth, brothers James, Patrick and Paul and sister Helen. Remembered by her beloved husband John, children Barbara, Mary (David) Moody, John, Helen (Peter) Henningsen and Patricia (Todd) Nennig; 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; brothers Thomas and Dell Heney....
Elaine Reidy
Mar 5, 2023
(Nee Trochil) Passed peacefully in her sleep on March 5, 2023 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Patrick G. Reidy who she married in 1958. Loving mother of Mike (Lori) and Mark (Kathleen) Reidy. Proud grandmother of Anton (Catherine) Reidy, Meghan (Matthew) Spanknabel, Amanda (Thomas) Elsen, Amy Reidy and Sarah (Brian) Kasica. Special great-grandmother of...
Carolyn Faber
Mar 4, 2023
Carolyn Rose Faber Passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 4, 2023 in Chandler, Arizona. She was born on July 5, 1955 in Muskegon, Michigan. She will be missed dearly by many family and friends. Carolyn was married to her husband, Daniel for 46 years. She is survived by her sons Stephen and Joseph and her daughter Lori (David)...
Don Croson
Mar 3, 2023
Don (Buck) Ralston Croson, 95, passed away peacefully at his home with his family surrounding him on March 3, 2023. Buck was born in Dimock, SD on January 15, 1928 to Homer and Esther Croson. Buck was the fifth of nine children. Buck would say that he got his nickname from his Aunt Bee. When she was visiting, she heard...
Virginia Fantelli
Mar 2, 2023
(Nee Hanson) Born to Eternal Life March 2, 2023, age 91 years. Beloved wife of Kenneth L. Fantelli. Dear mother of Teresa A. (Jeff) Wrensch, Kenneth J. Fantelli, Virginia E. (Jeff) Vilkoski and Michael A. Fantelli. Fond sister of Emmet C. (Nadine) Hanson, John D. (Gail) Hanson, Jane (Joel) Stenzel and Amy (Mike) Broecker. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 8...
Jane Mcquide
Feb 28, 2023
Departed this life into the nearer presence of God on February 28, 2023, at age 101 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack (Deacon John McQuide). Loving mother of Scott (Pamela), Kevin (Mary), Mark (Nancy), Douglas (Carol), and the late John. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Jane graduated cum laude from Elmira College in...
Kathleen Thompson
Feb 27, 2023
Kathleen Anne "Kathy" Thompson (nee Gahan), 85, of Mequon, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, peacefully in her sleep while in her winter home in Orlando, Florida. Kathleen, born on August 28,1937, was the only child of two adoring parents, Andrew and Catherine Gahan (nee Knar) in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. She was a bundle of joy from the very...
Nicole Wiese
Feb 25, 2023
Born to Eternal Life February 25, 2023 at the age of 38 years. Beloved daughter of Dennis and Betty (nee Hessel) Wiese. Loving niece of Linda and Paul Wiedner, Ralph and Julie Wiese, Pam Seales, Mary and Cory Zahn, Fr. Gerald Hessel, Maria Hessel, Janet Hessel and Kurt Hetzel, Lois and Stan Konieczka, Joyce and Randy Schultz, Diane Bennett, and...
Sr. Lawrence Marie Brauer Ssnd
Feb 24, 2023
Lawrence Marie Brauer, SSND Born to Eternal Life February 24, 2023 Aged 94 Survived by her sister Mary Grace Krill, brother-in-law Robert Krill, sister-in-law Judy Brauer, nieces Julie Dittmann, Pam Krill, Barbara Orzepowski, Mary Leigh Flynn, Jennifer Buth, Kathryn Davis, Lisa Brauer and Laura Brauer. She is further survived by 19 grand nieces and nephews and the SSND community. She...
Robert Wagner
Feb 20, 2023
Born to Life July 23, 1961. Born to Eternal Life February 20, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Florence. Survived by his loving wife Dawn (Damico), brothers Richard and Michael (Molly), sisters Carol Gielow, Barbara and Patti (Nick) Rank and nephews nieces and other friends. Visitation at Schramka Funeral Home, 13220 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield on Monday...
Col. Robert Czachowski Us Army (Ret.)
Feb 18, 2023
Robert Joseph Czachowski, Colonel, US Army, Retired, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023. He is now reunited with his wife, Barbara, and their three youngest children, David, Ellen and Joseph. Robert was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Marquette University in 1956, married his wife, Barbara, and began his career with the US Army....
Linda Britton
Feb 18, 2023
Linda Britton 'Choc-o-late', 69, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on February 18th, 2023. She was born in Galesburg, IL, grew up in Chicago, IL, and later moved to Milwaukee, WI. In 2018 she retired from National Government Services , where she developed lifelong friendships. She lit up any space she entered and made an impact on so many people. She...
Marguerite Trede
Feb 17, 2023
Marguerite "Margie" A. Trede, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17th at the age of 79. She was the loving wife of Warren Trede for 50 years. Dear mother to Bob (Heidi) , Kurt (Patty) and Kelly. Beloved grandmother to Ryan( Lauren), Bree, Brooke (Kyle), Hannah, Logan (Brianna) and great grandmother to Beckham, Blayke, and Emersyn. She is further survived...
Patricia Van Peursem
Feb 14, 2023
Patricia "Trish" Van Peursem died on February 14, 2023, at the age of 82. Loving mother of Anne Catherine (William) Heller, and Peter (Janet) Van Peursem. Further survived by her sister JoAnn Potts, her niece Valerie (Jason Paulsen) Potts, nephew Jim Potts, and daughter of her heart Julie Hamann. Preceded in death by her parents. Trish devoted her life to...
Joan Holleback
Feb 10, 2023
Joan Holleback Went home to the Lord February 10, 2023 age 90. Beloved wife of the late Darrell. Loving mother of the late Dr. Tom (Ann) and Patti (the late John) Brandenburg. Proud grandmother of Katie Holleback, Becky Rands, Lindsey (Matt) Rebro, and Stevie (Ryan Unger) Brandenburg. Great-grandmother to Sawyer, Lyanna, and Willow Rebro. Further survived by other relatives and...
Rock Brandner
Feb 8, 2023
Rock R. Brandner, age 88 passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023. Rock was born and raised in Whittlesey Wisconsin. He met the love of his life Barbara Crass and they married May 30, 1959. They were married for 53 years until her passing in 2012. In 1967, they built a house in Hubertus and this is where they raised...
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