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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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Susan Strenk

Susan Strenk

Feb 8, 2023

Susan Jean Strenk, 64, Lost her battle with COPD on February 8 and is now resting peacefully in the arms of her Heavenly Father for all eternity. Sue was born on November 2, 1958 to Ruth and Allen Jansen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated Hamilton High in 1976 and spent one year studying music in Schenectady NY where, through a...

Carl Olson

Carl Olson

Feb 8, 2023

Carl F. Olson of Menomonee Falls passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 8 after a brief illness. Surrounded by loving family in his final days, Carl was preceded in death by his parents, William and Annie (Wortham) Olson, brothers Robert and Raymond, and sister Irene. Carl is survived by sisters Norma Schneider of Virginia and Gloria Olson of Milwaukee,...

Mary Dineen

Mary Dineen

Feb 7, 2023

(nee Golik) Born to Eternal Life February 7, 2023, age 83 years. Dear mother of Kelly (John) Wendelberger and the late Trisha Dineen. Loving grandmother of Erica and Jake Dineen, and Kate, Kevin and Ryan (Jessica) Wendelberger. Beloved great-grandmother of Emma and Elena Wendelberger. Fond sister of Virginia Schubert, Carol Kleist, Steve (Debbie) Golik, Diane Golik, the late Kathy Novak...

Kenneth Dorn

Kenneth Dorn

Feb 6, 2023

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Janice Liban

Janice Liban

Feb 6, 2023

Jan died peacefully at home February 6, 2023 at the age of 94. Cherished wife of the late John "Jim" Liban for over 60 years. Loving mother of Linda (the late Doug) Kuehn, Donna (Dick) Manke, Jack (Sue), Mary Kay (Tom) Gatzke, Mark (Cindy). Beloved grandmother of 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Ralph and...

Gwendolyn Lavin

Gwendolyn Lavin

Feb 6, 2023

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Lavin Of Wauwatosa, formerly of Delafield was born to eternal life on February 6, 2023. Gwen was born on December 10, 1937, the daughter of Albino and Anita (Troy) Petretti in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Mount Mary College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Math and English. She met her beloved Eugene "Gene" on Nov. 2,...

Sr. Laura Spaeth Ssnd

Sr. Laura Spaeth Ssnd

Feb 5, 2023

Sr. Laura Jean Spaeth SSND Born to Eternal Life February 5, 2023 age 79. Survived by her sister Lucy (David) Bingen; her brothers Jerome (Diane) Spaeth, Tony (Mary Jane) Spaeth, Bernie (Trish) Spaeth, Ron (Helen) Spaeth, Richard (Judy) Spaeth; sister-in-law Ruth Spaeth; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Isadore and Lorraine (Hentz) Spaeth; her...

Sharon Gemoll

Sharon Gemoll

Feb 4, 2023

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Janet Schlicht

Janet Schlicht

Feb 3, 2023

Janet M. Schlicht (nee Stordeur) Of Milwaukee, WI. Passed away peacefully at home and entered into Eternal Life on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, parents Julius & Ione Stordeur, sister Joanne Tackitt, granddaughter Gretchen and great grandson Theo. She will be remembered dearly by her children Michael...

Patricia Schilling

Patricia Schilling

Feb 1, 2023

On February 1st, 2023, Pat Schilling passed away peacefully in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. She was 65 years old. Pat is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, James Schilling, daughter Frances (Adam) Tesch, Sister Anne VanDerGeest, Niece Maria (Brad) Huston and baby Theo; and nephew Jack VanDerGeest. Further survived by other relatives and dear friends. Preceded in death by...

J. David "Dave" Reed

J. David "Dave" Reed

Jan 31, 2023

J. David Reed, 74, of Menomonee Falls, WI died peacefully and was carried to his eternal home in heaven on January 31, 2023, with his family at his side. Dave was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on December 27, 1948 to the late J. Vernon and Olive Reed (nee Conner). Dave's family moved to the Milwaukee area and then to...

Kay Jensen

Kay Jensen

Jan 31, 2023

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Jason Leavitt

Jason Leavitt

Jan 29, 2023

Jason M. Leavitt, 41, of Milwaukee, unexpectedly passed away the morning of January 29th, 2023.  Jason lived his life always smiling and spreading joy with his infectious laugh.  We will always remember him with love and grace.  He is survived by his son Joel (and Mother Vanessa), the lady of his life, Priscilla and her children, and his Parents Dawn...

Eugene Lyskawa

Eugene Lyskawa

Jan 25, 2023

Eugene "Gene" Lyskawa was called to his heavenly home by his Heavenly Father on January 25, 2023 at the age of 86. He was the Beloved husband of Rosalie (nee: Jankowski) for more than 61 years. Preceded in death by his parents Max and Stella Lyskawa, 6 older brothers, his sister and great-granddaughter, Eloise. He will be greatly missed by...

Rae Hoesli

Rae Hoesli

Jan 24, 2023

Rae Mary Hoesli (Baumann, nee Cavanaugh), 81 of West Allis, quietly departed this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in West Bend. Rae was born in Milwaukee on April 9, 1941, the second daughter of Raymond Cavanaugh and Dorothy Gerlach. Rae was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Dorothy Cavanaugh, brother Michael, sister Patricia (Kiley), husband John Hoesli,...

Victor Larson

Victor Larson

Jan 23, 2023

Please join Victor J. Larson's family, friends, neighbors, and travel companions in a celebration of life on June 1st. Make a toast to this US Army veteran, literary and academic leader, and world traveler anytime from 1pm - 4pm at the Schlitz Audubon Center, 1111 East Brown Deer Road, Bayside, WI. Free entry and parking is available for Vic's guests,...

Larry Jamison

Larry Jamison

Jan 20, 2023

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Patrick Cardinal

Patrick Cardinal

Jan 19, 2023

Patrick Lee Cardinal Passed away unexpectedly January 19, 2023 at the age of 64. Preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Audrey Cardinal and brother Tom. Beloved husband of Laurie (Schallhorn). Loving dad of Brittany Jean Cardinal (Alex), Tierrney Jo Cardinal (Jason), Joshuah Thomas Cardinal, and Joshua Jackson. Dear brother of Michael (Kevin) Cardinal, Lorri (Mittie) Kilbey and Daniel...

Ethel Stephan

Ethel Stephan

Jan 15, 2023

Ethel Jane Veronica Stephan (nee Heisdorf), at the spunky and knowledgeable age of 100, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 15, 2023 surrounded by her five children. She was the daughter of John C. and Emma (Baumgartner) Heisdorf of Richfield, born September 30, 1922. She married Walter J. Stephan, her childhood sweetheart, on May 17, 1945 at St. Boniface Catholic Church...

Kathleen Suzanne Grontkowski Winkelmann

Kathleen Suzanne Grontkowski Winkelmann

Jan 15, 2023

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