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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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Francis Thorn

Francis Thorn

Mar 16, 2022

Age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Fritz was born on April 6, 1930, in Granville, WI to Joseph and Kathryn Claas Thorn. He graduated from Custer High School in 1948. Fritz worked at Wisconsin Gasket Co. for 42 years. After his retirement, he worked at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls for 18...

Lucille Schmitt-Weber

Lucille Schmitt-Weber

Mar 16, 2022

Lucille Mary Schmitt-Weber, age 99, of Brookfield, WI was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Edwin L. Schmitt and the late John R. Weber. Lucille was preceded in death by her son Gerald and is survived by her loving children: Michael (Bonnie), Douglas (Jackie), Debra (Charles), her adoring grandchildren: Reid, Heidi (Bob),...

Esther Reemsnyder

Esther Reemsnyder

Mar 15, 2022

Esther Sweet Reemsnyder passed away on March 15, 2022 at the age of 100. She was born on September 24, 1921, to Harry and Augusta Schrader Sweet in Wellsville, New York. Her life travels took her from Wellsville to Erie, Pennsylvania, Willoughby, Ohio, Northbrook, Illinois, Janesville, Wisconsin and ultimately Pewaukee/Waukesha, Wisconsin. Esther was devoted to family, and earlier in her...

Sr. Rita Schweitzer

Sr. Rita Schweitzer

Mar 15, 2022

Sr. Rita Schweitzer SSND Born to Eternal Life March 15, 2022, age 91. Survived by her sister Diane, nieces, nephews, and the SSND Community. Preceded in death by her parents Elroy and Marie, her brother Elroy, and sister Patricia. A Wake Service will be celebrated Wednesday, March 23 at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Trinity...

Bridgette Bugni

Bridgette Bugni

Mar 13, 2022

Bridgette Jeanne Bugni (Kuhrt) of West Allis, WI. Born in Milwaukee, WI on July 31st, 1956, to Mary Lou (Driscoll) and Richard Kuhrt. Bridgette had two sisters Linda Kaleba (Kuhrt), Cheryl Amsden (Kuhrt). As an adult, Bridgette found that she had sister Daphne Zamjahn and brother Daniel Zamjahn. Bridgette felt so blessed to have a baby sister and brother! Bridgette...

Leann Uecker Ziemer

Leann Uecker Ziemer

Mar 11, 2022

Leann "Lee" Uecker Ziemer of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, born May 20th, 1957, died peacefully after a valiant fight against ALS on March 11th, 2022. Her life was filled with laughter, light, and love, provided by those family and friends that she held so dear. She is survived by father Bob Uecker (Judy); daughter Kelsey Ziemer (Becca); sister Sue Uecker, brother Bob...

Linda Emery

Linda Emery

Mar 11, 2022

(nee Kiedrowski) Born to Eternal Life March 11, 2022, age 71 years. Dear mother of Dawn Emery and Andrea (Whitney) Giannini. Preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Hildegarde (nee Kaupp) Kiedrowski. Also survived by other relatives and close friends. Linda enjoyed being an Avon Lady for over 40 years. She loved her daughters and her dog Brooks. Visitation...

Myrtle Truchan

Myrtle Truchan

Mar 11, 2022

MYRTLE FERN TRUCHAN (NEE KNUTSON) was called home to the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the age of 95. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent for 51 years, the loving mother of Gerald Eugene (Tracy) Truchan; James Francis (Julie) Truchan; and Mary (Dimitrios) Mavraganis, the proud grandmother of Hilary Truchan (Michael Weber); Nathan (Samantha) Truchan;...

Barbara Christensen

Barbara Christensen

Mar 11, 2022

Barbara Ann Christensen (Nee Wichman) Passed away March 11, 2022 at the age of 82. Loving mother of Brian Christensen and Lori (Kevin) McCarthy. Grandmother of Tanner and True McCarthy. Dear sister of Tony (Mary) Wichman. Aunt of Shelly Wichman and Jen Lott. Preceded in death by her husband Barry. Further survived by other relatives and friends, including some very...

Ralph Weitzer

Ralph Weitzer

Mar 8, 2022

Ralph X. Weitzer Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Ralph passed away in the early Tuesday morning hours. Ralph was born in West Allis, Wisconsin; the son of Alois and Laura (Nee Rieder) Weitzer. He grew up surrounded by loving siblings: an older sister June and older brothers Julius, Victor, Harold, Paul, and Donald. He graduated from...

Robert Guidinger

Robert Guidinger

Mar 8, 2022

Born on October 7, 1957, in Milwaukee, WI to Marie (nee Dyal) and Robert A. Guidinger, Robert P. ("Bob" or "Bob Jr."), was the third oldest of a large Catholic family, with five sisters and two brothers. Bob's greatest joy was his family. And given that his greatest love was sailing, he had the best of all worlds when he...

Marsha Huebschen

Marsha Huebschen

Mar 7, 2022

Marsha M. Huebschen (Nee Ambrogio) Of Greendale, WI passed peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the age of 83. She was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of Frank and Theresa Ambrogio. She married Byron C. Huebschen in July of 1975. Marsha graduated with her Master's Degree, and was a Teacher in Special Education for 33 years in the Milwaukee...

Violet Pollock

Violet Pollock

Mar 5, 2022

Violet Audrey Pollock, age 89, of Wauwatosa, WI, was Born into Eternal Life on Saturday, March 5th 2022. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Pollock. Violet is survived by her 5 loving children: Pamela (Terry), Greg, Corinne, Todd, and Andrea (Gary), her 4 adoring Grandchildren: Christopher (Meghan), Sarah, Miranda (Kyle) and Mitchell, and also by her 4 precious great-grandchildren:...

Mary Hooton Fagan

Mary Hooton Fagan

Mar 4, 2022

Mary E. Hooton Fagan, 69, died peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee after a long battle with kidney disease. Mary (nee Hooton) was the loving wife of the late Dr. David J. Fagan and mother to Michael Fagan. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late James D. and Wilma B. (nee Manthey) Hooton....

Ruth Ehlert

Ruth Ehlert

Mar 3, 2022

(nee Wittig) Born to Eternal Life on March 3, 2022 at the age of 88. Ruth died peacefully at home, surrounded by her husband and children. Ruth was Ralph's beloved wife for almost 60 years, a loving mother to Susan (Larry) Sveda; John; Ann (Ken) Jahns; and David (Kim), and grandmother to Joey (Paige) Sveda and John (fiancée Sarah Wheeler)...

Alice Kiewit

Alice Kiewit

Mar 3, 2022

Alice Kiewit Born to Eternal life March 3, 2022 at the age of 98. Loving mother of Ray (Joan), Larry, Mary and Ginger. Proud Grandma of Sarah, Hilary, Nikki, Bill Jr., Emily, Kevin, Carolyn, Melissa and Frank. Great grandma of 7, Mother-in-law of Laurie, sister of Gladys Maziarka. Also loved by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Richard Branshaw

Richard Branshaw

Mar 1, 2022

Richard Frank Branshaw, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022, in Portage, WI. He was born September 2, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI. He lived most of his life in Portage and attended Portage area schools. Richard served in the Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and...

Edward Welch

Edward Welch

Feb 27, 2022

Edward D. Welch, Jr. Of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away at his apartment at the age of 86 on February 27, 2022. Formerly of Brown Deer, Wisconsin, Ed was the beloved husband of the late Judy Welch (1937-2014) for 55 years. Loving father of Tim (Wendy) Welch, Sandy Welch, and Chuck (Janie) Schwamb. Proud grandfather of Conor and Rory Welch, Terri...

Michael Ziino

Michael Ziino

Feb 27, 2022

Michael Bruce Ziino "Mike" Of Milwaukee passed unexpectedly on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 65 years. He was the son of the late Ted Ziino and Jayne Pearson. Mike is lovingly survived by his sister Terri (Lawrence) Geboy; "Favorite" niece Lisa Conigliaro; nephews, Jason (Jenny) Gilgenbach, and Ryan (Cheryl) Gilgenbach; great- nieces & nephews, Dominic, Tony, Joe,...

Robert Eisold

Robert Eisold

Feb 25, 2022

Robert Arno Eisold Passed Away unexpectedly February 25, 2022 at the age of 76. Beloved husband and best friend of Rosemarie. Deeply cherished father of Ann Marie. Favorite daddy to Louis. Bob was a man who loved his family, valued all his friendships and could be counted on to help at anytime. He proudly served as a member of the...

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