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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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Joanne Swietlik

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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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