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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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Kevin Schmitt

Kevin Schmitt

Sep 5, 2025

Kevin Joseph Schmitt, age 65, of Jackson, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Kevin was born on November 12, 1959, in Hartford, Wisconsin, to parents Matthias and Dolores Schmitt. He attended St. Hubert's Catholic School from kindergarten through eighth grade and later graduated from Hartford High School. From a young age,...

Shirley Firtzlaff

Shirley Firtzlaff

Sep 5, 2025

Shirley Firtzlaff (nee Bach) Passed away September 5, 2025 at the age of 99. Loving mother to Sharon (Tim) Prange. Dear grandmother of Lynn-Marie Estrada, Kimberly Westeen, Mindy-Marie (Brent) Schreiner, and Andrew (Sara) Prange. Cherished great-grandmother of Zane, Simone, Laina, Mariska, Landon, Chelsea, and Chloe. Preceded in death by her husband Robert Firtzlaff. Further survived by other relatives and friends....

Felicia Johnson

Felicia Johnson

Sep 4, 2025

Felicia Cassia (Czerwinski) Johnson, 83, of Mequon, WI, entered the fullness of Eternal Life on September 4th, 2025, after a full life of education, compassion, adventure and love.  She was known for her unwavering generosity—her home, her fridge, her arms, and her heart were always open to others. Felicia was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 24, 1942, to the...

Carole Burg

Carole Burg

Sep 2, 2025

C arole Jean Burg (Rowe) passed away on September 2nd, 2025 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years Harvey, parents, Eugene R. Rowe and Bernice G. (Westphal), Stepfather Neil Shannon, Stepsiblings Karen (Greer), Kathy (Powell), Neil Shannon, and Mary (McGree) in Australia alias Shannon Mary. Loving mother of Daniel (Anne) and Douglas....

Shawn Rock

Shawn Rock

Sep 1, 2025

Passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 59, September 1, 2025. Shawn is survived by his parents John & Jean (nee Schneider) Rock III, his siblings John Rock IV, Kim (Jeff) Gross, and the late Brent Rock. He is further survived by his nieces and nephew, Nicole (Jake) Tritz, Kailyn Onasch, John Rock V and Sidney Rock. Shawn also...

Luanne Schipper

Luanne Schipper

Aug 31, 2025

Luanne "Luie" F. Schipper Luanne Schipper (nee Brophy) of Brookfield WI was born to Eternal Life on August 31st, 2025 a month before her 94th birthday. Luanne was preceded in death by her husband Jerome Schipper, her mother and father John and Mary Brophy as well as her 2 sisters Eileen Loftus (Leonard) and Marie Retzer (Ken). She is survived...

Josephine Guse

Josephine Guse

Aug 30, 2025

Josephine Hallie Guse (Gooch), of West Allis, WI, entered eternal life on August 30, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 31, 1939, Jo lived a life defined by love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Beloved mother of Patrick (Sheryl) Guse of Brookfield, David Groves of Virginia, and Todd Groves of West Allis. Cherished...

Frederick Shortts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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