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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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Frederick Shortts
Aug 27, 2025
After a long battle with several cancers, Frederick T. Shortts of Slinger, WI (age 76) passed away on August 27, 2025. Fred was born February 21, 1949 in Newburgh, Ontario and grew up in Napanee, where he attended NDSS. He was a Registered P.Eng. in Ontario, graduating from University of Waterloo, and employed in the industrial ventilation industry. He had...
Phyllis Waters
Aug 26, 2025
Phyllis Waters passed away peacefully in her home in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, on August 26, 2025. Just weeks earlier, she joyfully celebrated her 101 st birthday with visits from many friends and family. Phyllis was born on August 13, 1924, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, to James and Esther Morley. She was the third of four daughters, Betty, Mary, and Loyce, and...
Jeffrey Arends
Aug 24, 2025
Born to Eternal Life on August 24, 2025 at the age of 72. Welcoming him home are his parents John J. and Lucille M. and brother John T. His memory will be kept alive by his brothers Scott, Monte (Linda) and William (Susan), sister in law Cheryl, as well as nephews, nieces and many friends. Jeff faithfully served his country...
Viola Schmitt
Aug 23, 2025
Reunited with her beloved Husband Leander Schmitt in Heaven on August 23, 2025 at the age of 97. Daughter of the late Andrew and the late Margaret Schickert. Dear mother of Don (Marie), David (Chris), Tony (Joan), Gerald, Ron and Darryl (Susan) Schmitt. Loving grandmother of Noelle (Andrew), Matthew, Jared (Kari), Taylor (Reese), Logan (Ben), Austin (Emily), Madison and Nathan....
Paula Burks
Aug 17, 2025
Paula Ann Burks (née Bowens), age 64, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on July 18, 1961, in the same city she called home throughout her life, Paula left a lasting impression on all who knew her through her creativity, dedication, and vibrant spirit. Paula served her community with distinction throughout her professional life. She worked...
Hellen Myricks
Aug 15, 2025
Hellen Ruth Myricks, 83, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 27, 1942, in Carthage, Mississippi, Hellen was the daughter of Robert and Velma Myricks. She attended Conway High School in Mississippi and graduated with the class of 1960. Shortly after, she relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she met and...
Darlene Eisen
Aug 14, 2025
Darlene Joan Eisen, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at age 93. She is survived by a brother Gaylord (Tammy) Kelley, children, Karen (Noel) Toussaint, Brian (Audrey) Smith, Gary (Scarlett) Smith, Kelley (Jay) Dick, Constance Clayton, step children, John Eisen, Jr, Carol (Dave) Allen, Donna (Dennis) Lipofski, Joseph (Mary) Eisen, 13...
Sr. Virginia Reichard Ssnd
Aug 13, 2025
Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Isabelle Reichard and one sister, Susan (Geibl). Survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame Community, plus two sisters: Mary Helen Falkenberg and Laura Seidler, four children: Wayne Schaefer, Kathy Elsesser, Laura Abt and Beth Sager, 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A...
Sr. Josephe Flynn Ssnd
Aug 7, 2025
Born to Eternal Life on Thursday August 7, 2025 at age 84. She survived by her sister Ruth (Ken)Vonderberg, nieces, nephews, and the SSND community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary, and her sister, Eileen Mosconi. A Wake Service will be celebrated Tuesday August 19 at 12:30 pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial...
Daniel Moker
Aug 7, 2025
Daniel "Danny" M. Moker Passed away unexpectedly August 7, 2025 at the age of 53. Devoted father of Julia Moker. Cherished son of Barbara Moker. Beloved brother of Steve (Nicole) Moker, Bill (Brandie) Moker, and Sara (Joel) Beard. Dear uncle of Stevie, Taylor, Nyah, and Isaiah. Preceded in death by his father Stephan Moker. Further survived by other relatives and...
James Schlieve
Aug 6, 2025
James (Jim) Schlieve was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the age of 71. Jim is survived by his children Chris (Laura) Schlieve, Courtney (Jacob) Blei, and Kevin Schlieve. His loving sister Sue Haessly. Nephews Mike (Carrie) Haessly, Steve (Jane) Haessly. And his amazing grandchildren, Carter Schlieve and Hazel James Blei. Along with so many other...
Jerome Lussier
Aug 6, 2025
My dear father Jerome P. Lussier (Jerry) passed away on August 6 th , at the age of 89, after a brief battle with leukemia. He was proceeded in death by his wife Barbara (Snyder), and parents Armond and Delina. He was the proud father of Timothy, Grandfather of Shauni (Mark), and Amanda (Matthew). Great Grandfather of Coltyn, Emma, and...
Rev. Robert J. Gloudeman
Aug 4, 2025
Father "Bob" (Robert James) Gloudeman, 86, died August 4, 2025, at Milwaukee Catholic Home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born on August 11,1938, in West Allis, Wisconsin. He began his priestly formation at Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz (Wisconsin) from 1952 – 1958, Saint Francis Seminary in Milwaukee from 1958 – 1960, and Canisianum (international school of theology) in Innsbruck,...
Richard Retzer
Jul 30, 2025
Richard "Dick" Retzer Age 93- passed away peacefully in his sleep at Vista Pointe Assisted Living in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin on July 30, 2025. He is survived by sons Drew and Ross and numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his wife Barbara (Kahn) Retzer, siblings Robert Retzer, Dorothy Wedemeyer, and Evelyn Morris and many other friends and relatives....
William Katheiser
Jul 28, 2025
Bill passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 28, 2025. He was welcomed by his parents William and Lois and his sister Jodi. Keeping his memory alive are his beloved Cindy, his children Jill (Victor) Manson, Jana and Jacob (Boy) Katheiser, grandchildren Bentley and Jaylin Katheiser, sisters Sue (Kevin) Fox, Sandy ( Justin) Boyd and Amy Katheiser. and...
Jan Wrecza
Jul 26, 2025
Jan Matthew Wrecza Born on May 1, 1952 and found peace on July 26, 2025. Beloved husband of 43 years to Elizabeth. Proud father to Matthew Louis (Leah). Loving Papa to grandchildren Gabriel and Elouise Wrecza and Wyatt. Beloved brother to Carol (Sidney) Sand, of Colorado. Uncle and special friend to Christian Hellmer (Maria), great-uncle to Ian and Corina Hellmer...
Dolores Hallett
Jul 26, 2025
Dolores "Dolly" Marie Hallett Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dolores "Dolly" Hallett. 93 died Saturday, July 26, 2025, with her family by her side. Dolores "Dolly" married Frederick Hallett 66 years ago. The two were each other's lifelong companions and friends. They were blessed with eight children. Dolly was an avid reader and loved spending time with her grandchildren...
Beverly Steinke
Jul 23, 2025
Beverly Johann Steinke (nee Saeger) 92 was born to eternal life on July 23, 2025. Bev was born on September 28 th , 1932 at Milwaukee Country General Hospital and grew up on 12 th street in Milwaukee as one of 4 children. She met the love of her life Erwin "Duke" Steinke in the alleyway between their houses the...
Suzanne Booz
Jul 22, 2025
Suzanne was born Sept. 22, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI, to Evelyn and Arthur Laubach. She devoted herself to her family and parishioners of St. James Catholic Church in Mequon and later St. Cecelia in Thiensville, often soloing for church choirs, funerals, and weddings. Suzanne was well known in the community as a piano teacher. She taught piano, arranged recitals, and...
Gerald Kessler
Jul 20, 2025
Reunited with his beloved wife Sandra, July 20, 2025 at the age of 75 years. Loving father of Kimberly (Raul) Flores and Quinn (Frankie) Kessler. Proud grandfather of Xavier Flores and Quinncy Kessler. Dear brother of Diane, Susie, Mikey and Tina. Further survived by Susan Johnson, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday...
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