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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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Ralph Kling

Ralph Kling

Dec 21, 2022

Born to Eternal Life December 21, 2022 at the age of 100. Ralph is survived by his sister-in-law Betty Jean Kling and his nieces and nephews Linda (Greg) Gruber, John Kusko, Mike (Debbie) Kusko, Skip (Geri) Kusko, Larry Kusko, and Judy (Todd) Owens. Ralph now joins his beloved wife Annie in heaven where he will be again enjoying rides in...

Nancy Graser

Nancy Graser

Dec 19, 2022

Nancy Claire Graser (nee Huempfner), 83, died peacefully in her home on December 19th, surrounded by her children: Elizabeth Graser-Thurlow, Matthew (Bryanne) Graser, Jennifer (Jason) Martone. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Vincent, dear son, Daniel and loving brother, Harry (Carol). A proud Grandma of Thomas, Andrew, Ella, Nora, Kathryn, Charlie, Jennifer, Amelia, Joseph, and Caroline. Will be missed...

Kathleen Wachtel

Kathleen Wachtel

Dec 18, 2022

(nee Gondek) Born to Eternal Life December 18, 2022, age 79 years. Beloved wife of Bill Wachtel. Loving mother of Frederick (Cheryl) Wachtel, Brian (Kim) Wachtel and Amanda (fiance Jeff Nevin) Justman. Dear grandmother of Sydney, Kiley, Andrew, Autumn, Amber, Justin, Tanner and Trey. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Chester Gondek and...

Joan Erdmann

Joan Erdmann

Dec 17, 2022

Joan Bernice Erdmann, age 63 of Milwaukee passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born to the late Ward and Emma Erdmann on October 24th, 1959. Everyone who knew Joan felt her big heart and giving nature. Joan enjoyed the outdoors, dancing, motorcycles, baking, and singing off-key. She also had a green thumb and loved working in her...

Gregory Blattner

Gregory Blattner

Dec 17, 2022

Gregory Michael Blattner passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022 at the age of 61. Greg is preceded in death by his loving parents: Pearl and Clarence Blattner. He will be missed by his sister, Priscilla Gonzales (Emilio), niece Cristina, nephew, Phillip, (Jacque), great nephew Julian Samora and Very Beloved Best Friend and Partner, Marlanne Goralski. Further survived by the...

Donna Wade

Donna Wade

Dec 14, 2022

(nee Miske) Donna M. Wade lost her battle to cancer on December 14, 2022 at the age of 72 years. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas C. Wade. She is survived by her daughters Jody Wade and Amy (Jason) Hartman, her grandchildren Lore (Matt) Hall, Carly (Jason) Meyers, Ryan Hartman and Tyler Hartman, her siblings Marlene Miske, Carl Miske,...

Linda Gehring

Linda Gehring

Dec 13, 2022

Linda (Lyn) Louise Gehring died peacefully at home December 13, 2022 at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her parents Lucile (Martin) and George Gehring and brothers Charles (Bud)Gehring and George Gehring. She is survived by her wife Mary Moat, nieces and nephews Dr. Charles Gehring (Kathleen), Mary (Dr. Robert) Hayes, Kathy Gallion, Michael Gehring (Andrea),...

Beatrice Lynch

Beatrice Lynch

Dec 12, 2022

Bea Lynch was born into Eternal Life on December 12, 2022. She passed from this world with her loving and devoted brother, Tim, at her side. Born on October 9, 1929, she liked to joke that she "came with the Great Depression". Perhaps this inspired her life of thoughtful charity, kindness and service to others. At the age of 17...

Roger K. Knodl

Roger K. Knodl

Dec 12, 2022

Roger K. Knodl, 87, of Greendale WI, passed away on December 12, 2022. Roger is survived by his son Ross (Laurie) Knodl, grandchildren Kale (Jasmine) Zimny, Cassandra (Marcus), Ryon and great grandchildren Oliver and Genevieve. He is further survived by his sister Doris (Vincent) Desantis, along with nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. He was predeceased in death...

Karen Hickok

Karen Hickok

Dec 12, 2022

Karen M. Hickok (nee Gebensky) We are deeply saddened by the loss of our loving Mom, Karen (Gerbensky) Hickok. She passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 12, 2022 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born in Waukesha and was the oldest of Chester and Margaret Gerbensky's nine children. Most of her life was spent in...

James Maikowski

James Maikowski

Dec 11, 2022

Born to eternal life on Sun., Dec. 11, 2022 at the age of 81. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years Eileen (nee O'Shea) Maikowski. Jim is survived by other family and friends. Jim was a proud retiree of Allen Bradley and was a huge fan of the Bucks, Packers and Brewers. A special thank you to...

Rika Hoff

Rika Hoff

Dec 10, 2022

(nee Kyle) Born to Eternal Life December 10, 2022, age 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Hoff. Dear mother and step-mother of Kimberly (Doris Mayer) Youngblood, Brian "Bro" Wysocki, Dawn (Eric) Engle, Michelle (Jeff) Bintzler and Chrissy (Ted) Nierzwicki. Loving grandmother of J, Makinzie, Amanda (Michael), Talon, Kiraney (Zach), Colt (Ashley), Lu, Quinn and Molly. Loving great-grandmother of...

Ronald Kirmsse

Ronald Kirmsse

Dec 9, 2022

Ronald Kirmsse, 81, of Milwaukee, was born to eternal life on December 9th, with his loving wife, Claudia Kirmsse, by his side. Ron was born November 9th, 1941, to Ann and Roland Kirmsse, and a couple years later became a big brother to Aunt Barbara (deceased). Ron attended 16th Street grade school and Custer High School. On January 26th, 1963,...

Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson

Dec 8, 2022

Born to Life April 24, 1987 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Born to Eternal Life December 8, 2022. Preceded in death by his grandparents Harold Ford, Arlene Mack, Tommie and Susan King and aunt Sonya King. Kevin leaves behind his precious daughter Semiah Anderson; remembered by his parents Kevin and Tina Anderson; brothers Robert and Michael; grandfather Fred Mack; nephew Robert II...

Virginia Maitz

Virginia Maitz

Dec 7, 2022

Virginia "Gin" Maitz (nee Pilarski) entered heaven peacefully on December 7, 2022. She was born the eldest of five siblings to Michael & Anna Pilarski on February 3, 1928. Gin married her high school sweetheart Frank G. Maitz in 1950. The two were able to retire to Seneca, South Carolina where they bought a quaint, but perfect, little white house...

Joseph Raab

Joseph Raab

Dec 6, 2022

Joe passed away on December 6, 2022. He was born on April 5, 1939 to Charles and Theresa (Pitzl) Raab in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He married the love of his life, Jeanne Caspary, on September 14, 1963. Joe is survived by his wife Jeanne and children, Michael, Debra (Rick) Carr, Laura (Jason) Smolinski, and eight grandchildren: Logan, Jenna, Sarah, Jacob, Joshua,...

Mae Larson

Mae Larson

Dec 5, 2022

Mae Larson, 99, from Mequon, Wisconsin peacefully passed away on December 5th, 2022, just 19 days before her 100th birthday. She was the daughter of Harry and Marie Wong (Gunsolus), from Duluth, MN, the wife of the late Cyril V. Larson, and the oldest child of four children. Her siblings include the late Loye Ritenour, Jean Perry, and the late...

Richard Beyerl

Richard Beyerl

Dec 3, 2022

Richard Francis Beyerl died December 3rd, 2022. He was born to Leigh Winston and Veronica Natalie Beyerl (née Shea) October 14th, 1936 in Ossining, New York, where he grew up. With degrees in history and social science from Ball State and a PhD from Indiana University in 1968, he held the positions of instructor, administrator, coordinator and Associate Dean at...

Carol Luke

Carol Luke

Dec 2, 2022

Carol Anne Luke (nee Fraser) of Parker, CO. Passed away on December 2nd, 2022, in Parker, CO at the age of 85. Carol was born on November 8th, 1937 to Arthur and Blodwyn Fraser in Berlin, Wisconsin. Carol spent her formative years in the small town of Poy Sippi Wisconsin where the family ran the local Garage, Car Dealership and...

Betty Mathy

Betty Mathy

Dec 2, 2022

(nee Paul) Formerly of Mequon, WI. Born to Eternal Life December 2, 2022 in Geneva, IL at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Mathy. Loving mother of Marsha (Dale) Rajchel, Mark (Carmon) Mathy and Carla (Michael) Coyle. Dear and proud grandmother of Mark Jr. and J.T. Mathy, Vincent, Karaugh and Trenton Coyle. Further survived by...

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