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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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Janis Grootemaat

Janis Grootemaat

Jan 6, 2022

Janis Irene Grootemaat Known to all as "Nana." June 9th, 1938 to January 6, 2022. She is survived by her three children, Vicky, Jacky, Lori (Rich); her three grandchildren, Danielle (Matt), Kyle (Liz), and Eric (Steph); her 5 great-grandchildren, Mikael, Krystina, Jacob, Katie Mae, and Arowyn; Her 3 Salukis, Diamond, Olivia, Kindle, and her Ridgeback, Wahoo. Further survived by extended...

Gerald Felzien

Gerald Felzien

Jan 4, 2022

It is with profound memories and honor that we announce the passing of our father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Gerald Teddy Felzien, from our world to his Heavenly Home. He was 100 years old, and lived a full life. Jerry was born 1 of 6 farm kids in St. Francis, Kansas. He graduated from High School there in...

Sandra Walendzik

Sandra Walendzik

Jan 4, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" Walendzik passed away unexpectedly January 4, 2022. Sandy was a force of nature. Her no nonsense exterior belied her warm heart, generosity, and sense of humor that delighted friends. After having attended school to become a Certified Occupational Therapist in Connecticut, where she grew up, Sandy moved to Wisconsin to attend Mount Mary College to obtain her Registered...

Antonio Rosario

Antonio Rosario

Jan 3, 2022

Antonio "Tony" Rosario Jr. Passed from the Dark Shadows into Eternal Light on January 3, 2022, at the age of 69. He was born in New York, the son of the late Antonio Sr. and Louisa (nee Ramos) Rosario. Loving husband of Doreen (nee Haines) Rosario of 39 years. Beloved dad of Angelique and Alanna. Proud grandpa of Cameron and...

Diane Krueger

Diane Krueger

Jan 2, 2022

Diane Krueger, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022, at Community Memorial Hospital, due to complications from diabetes. She was the daughter of Bernard and Ruth (Barwick) Krueger. She grew up in the Milwaukee area and currently lived at Village at the Falls in Menomonee Falls. Diane enjoyed her time living at Village at the Falls and made...

Betty Grenier

Betty Grenier

Jan 1, 2022

Betty Grenier Born October 27, 1939. Born to Eternal Life January 1, 2022. Betty was a sweet empathetic listener. She enjoyed visiting outside on warm summer days, going on trips, going for walks, listening to music and dancing, and was always anxious to play one more game of bingo. She loved the simple and elegant things in life. Betty touched...

Barbara Vernon

Barbara Vernon

Dec 31, 2021

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Laura Toebes

Laura Toebes

Dec 31, 2021

Laura Quevy Toebes of Cedarburg, WI passed away on New Year's Eve, 12/31/2021 after a courageous battle against brain cancer. Laura was born Laura Anne Quevy on 4/22/1963 to Kenneth and Annette (nee Jaeck) Quevy of Cedarburg, WI. Laura spent her formative years in Cedarburg where she graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1981. Laura went on to attend the...

John Koehn

John Koehn

Dec 29, 2021

Menomonee Falls - Born to Life May 28, 1928 to Edward and Christine Koehn. Born to Eternal Life December 29, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Esau). Dear father of Mark (Louise), Bruce (Gretchen), Marinell (Hal) Puchalski, Gregg, Julianne (Mark) Franzowiak, and Jacquelyn (Chris) Zetting. Fond brother of Glenn (Nancy) Koehn. Brother-in-law of Dotty Rector and June Esau....

Cynthia Anderson

Cynthia Anderson

Dec 29, 2021

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Patricia Pietrzak

Patricia Pietrzak

Dec 29, 2021

Patricia Pietrzak took her Lord's hand on December 29, 2021. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph, parents Julius Jacobi and Irene Dunning, step father Damon and sister Eileen (Chuck) Young. She is survived by her four children, Mike (Cindy) Moon, Chuck Moon, Carol (Al) Kohler, and Donald Moon; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren and brother...

Carolyn Zagorski

Carolyn Zagorski

Dec 28, 2021

Born to Eternal Life December 28, 2021, age 84 years. Survived by her brother Arthur Zagorski. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Bernice Zagorski, and her brother James Zagorski. Also survived by many loving cousins, other relatives and friends. Carolyn was a retired high school history and Spanish teacher in Elkhart Lake. Funeral Service Wednesday, January 5, 10:00...

Sharon Biesel

Sharon Biesel

Dec 28, 2021

Born to eternal life on December 28, 2021, age 72 years. Loving mother of Brent Biesel and Bryan (Melissa) Biesel. Wonderful grandma of Harper. Sharon's parents John and Dorothy Andree (nee Kleinschmidt) raised three daughters, Sharon, Carol, and Gail. Sharon was born on November 6, 1949 and graduated from Custer High School in 1967. She went on to receive her...

Fr. Loren Nys Sds

Fr. Loren Nys Sds

Dec 26, 2021

Died Dec. 26 at the age of 83 at Alexian Village Milwaukee. Born in Green Bay on March 12, 1938, to Winston and Emma (Stroobants) Nys. Joined the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) in 1959 and was ordained June 3, 1967. Served as teacher and pastor in his years of ministry; an accomplished organist, choir director and singer; avid...

Michael Damiano

Michael Damiano

Dec 25, 2021

Born May 25th 1954, Michael lived a very colorful life for someone who was completely colorblind. He attended St. Mary's Elementary School in Hales Corners. He would go onto gain a mastery of math and science becoming an expert user of the slide rule (imprinted into him from the occasional nun on his wrists in his youth) He would then...

Dennis Hell

Dennis Hell

Dec 25, 2021

Dennis P. Hell Of Menomonee Falls passed peacefully on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the age of 72. He was born in Langdon North Dakota, the son of Lawrence and Lillian Hell. Dennis is survived by his sons, Donald (Donna) Hell and Stephen (fiancé- Suzie Prochniewski) Hell. He is further survived by siblings, Robert, Grace, Yvonne, Eileen, and JoAnn; other...

Nancy Huggins

Nancy Huggins

Dec 22, 2021

Nancy Huggins was a loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2021, at the age of 86. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Nancy completed her Bachelor's degree in Education at Illinois State University and went on to acquire her Master's degree in Library Sciences at Rosary College. She spent the last 20 years...

Frederick Stemmeler

Frederick Stemmeler

Dec 19, 2021

Frederick L Stemmeler 'Opa', Thiensville, WI, was called home to be with his loving wife Monika on December 19th, at the age 85. Frederick was born to Valli K. (Schnapp) and Gottfried Stemmeler in Milwaukee, WI on September 28, 1936. Both of his parents were born in Cologne, Germany and emigrated to Milwaukee in the 1920's Freddy is best known...

Judith Tilidetzke

Judith Tilidetzke

Dec 18, 2021

Of Germantown, WI. Born to Eternal Life on December 18, 2021, aged 69 years young. She is survived by her children Jason (Amberly) Tilidetzke, Brian Dolan, and Todd (Kimberly) Tilidetzke, grandson Weston Tilidetzke, siblings Jeri Lynn (Michael) Swanson, Thomas (Jan) Johnson, Craig (Debbie) Johnson, Alan (Susan Reichard) Johnson, Lon (Mary) Johnson, Vicki (Richard) Adams, and grandpups Odin, Elise & Calli....

Judith Fuchs

Judith Fuchs

Dec 17, 2021

Judith "Judy" Fuchs Passed peacefully on December 17, 2021 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel of 64 years. Lovingly survived by her children, Linda (Donald) Carey and, Laurie (Mark) Ciliotta; grandchildren, Danielle (Myke) Larry, Jessica (Nik) Distler, Brandon (Jamie), Benny (Lisa), Ryan (Jessica) and Grace Ciliotta; great-grandchildren, Nehemiah Larry, Blake Ciliotta, Shawn Ciliotta, and...

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