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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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Kim Newby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joan Peifer

Apr 2, 2023

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Walter "Wally" Josten

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

Timothy Hatch

Mar 31, 2023

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Thomas Leonardelli

Thomas Leonardelli

Mar 31, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Joseph Leonardelli passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2023, at the age of 67 in Colgate, Wisconsin. Tom was born on March 19, 1956 in West Allis, Wisconsin to Evelyn and Walter Leonardelli. He graduated from Pius Xi High School, where he excelled as a wrestler. Tom spent his teenage years working at his family's deli, nurturing his...

Ronald Toman

Ronald Toman

Mar 29, 2023

Ronald F. Toman Sr. On March 29 at the age of 80 years old, Ron passed away with his family by his side. Proceeded in death by his wife, Bonnie Toman, his father, Frank A. Toman, his mother, Eva Toman and his brother-in-law Vern Lorbiecki. Survived by his loving children Ronald Toman Jr. (Rae), Kim Toman and Teresa Ligman (Henry)....

Rita Schaefer

Rita Schaefer

Mar 28, 2023

(Nee Davis) Born in Milwaukee, WI on January 30, 1945, passed away surrounded by family on March 28, 2023. Preceded in death by her father James Davis and mother Gertrude Davis. Beloved wife of the late Roger Schaefer. Cherished mother of Douglas (Janet) Schaefer, Matthew Schaefer and Tiffany (Adam) Hicks. Loving grandmother of Landreya (Malcolm) Hunt, Miranda Schaefer (Marcus Jones),...

Ernest B. Verity

Ernest B. Verity

Mar 27, 2023

Ernest B. Verity Born 9/29/1931, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died 3/27/2023.Preceded in death by his wife, Helen. Survived by his son, Craig, and his daughters Suzanne (Christine) and Kathleen (Rodney.) Further survived by many beloved relatives and close friends. Ernie accomplished many things in his life. The two things he was most proud of were writing a book and earning a...

Matthew D. Lefever

Matthew D. Lefever

Mar 25, 2023

Matthew D. LeFever passed away on March 25, 2023 at the age of 41 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Milwaukee on July 27, 1981. He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Ann LeFever, brothers Scott and Christopher (Sarah), uncles, aunts and other relatives and friends. Matt was a talented hockey player, loved his family and his...

James "Jim" Tess

James "Jim" Tess

Mar 23, 2023

Born to Life on December 2, 1970 - Born to Eternal Life March 23, 2023. Loving husband of Kandra (Nee O'Connor) Tess. Dear father of Cody (Taylor) Tess. Proud papa of Mathilda and Cassidy. Fond brother of Gene (Donita) Tess Jr. Son-in-law of Karen and the late Robert O'Connor. Beloved brother-in-law to Tim (Sue) O'Connor, Pam (the late Patrick) O'Connor...

Jakob Mueller

Jakob Mueller

Mar 23, 2023

Jakob Mueller of Menomonee Falls, passed away at the age of 93 on March 23, 2023. He was born to the late Josef and Anna Mueller (Knoebel) in Karavukovo, Yugoslavia. He was a loving husband to the late Erika Mueller. Jakob is survived by his daughter Renate (Danny) Capek, proud Opa to Danielle Capek and Alyssa (Taylor) Schlipp. Jakob was...

Mary Lipski

Mary Lipski

Mar 23, 2023

Mary K. Lipski "Dusty" (Nee Krajna) was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2023 at the age of 99. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Daniel and her son Roger. Dearest mother of Neil, Laurie Ann and David. Devoted Grandmother of Daniel (Jodi), Aaron (Krista), Roger II, Angela...

Raymond Balsewicz

Raymond Balsewicz

Mar 22, 2023

Raymond Balsewicz Went home to the Lord March 22, 2023 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Rose (Gerke). Loving father of Joanne (Tim) Gitzlaff and Steven (Sherry) Balsewicz. Proud grandfather of Brian (Brittney) Gitzlaff, Paul Gitzlaff, Kyle (Megan) Balsewicz, Sarah (Tracy) Smith. Great-grandfather of Mia Pappalardo, Landon, Arianna Gitzlaff, Paige Kempf, Adalynn, Emma, and Mariah Balsewicz, and Khaleesia...

Christopher Dahlke

Christopher Dahlke

Mar 21, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Christopher Allen Dahlke. He passed away at home on March 21, 2023. Christopher (Chris) was born on December 26,1966 and raised in Oak Creek, WI by his adoptive parents Clement and Patricia Dahlke. Chris was employed by Wausau Equipment of New Berlin, WI for 17 years. He made many friends there and...

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