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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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Dorothy Just

Dorothy Just

May 29, 2021

Dorothy Just passed away on May 29th, 2021 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of Howard M. Just for 53 years, special friend of Gordon Realer. Loving sister of the late William (Rita Jean), Donald (Carol), Leroy (Pat). Further survived by loving relations and special friends. For many years Dorothy taught and attended line dancing classes at the West...

Arthur Gaffney

Arthur Gaffney

May 29, 2021

Arthur Stehly Gaffney passed away peacefully on 5/29/2021 at age 90. Arthur was born in Stanley, WI in 1930 and graduated from Stanley High School in 1948. Following high school he attended the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota then UW Madison where he graduated in 1954 with a B.S. in Microbiology. He served in the Wisconsin National Guard while...

Marsha Prince

Marsha Prince

May 28, 2021

Marsha Jean Prince (Nee Hills) Passed away May 28, 2021 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Carrie (Wade) and Kevin. Proud grandmother of Kirsten, Kayla, Hannah, Ethan, Gabe, and Kevin Jr. Dear sister of Sharon, Carla, and Ron. Preceded in death by her husband William, son Erik, parents Charles and Lorraine Hills,...

Arthur Giesfeldt

Arthur Giesfeldt

May 28, 2021

Passed peacefully on May 28, 2021 at the age of 87. He was at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI. Loving husband of Sylvia (Haizel) of 65 years. Dear father, mentor, and friend of Lynne and John Kreuzer, Lori and Jim Brown, and Ann and Mike Albert. Loving grandfather of Christopher (Amanda), Alex (Jenna), Tanner, Shannan, Brandi, and AJ. Great-grandfather...

John Jaroch

John Jaroch

May 27, 2021

John Jaroch Born to Eternal Life, on May 27th, 2021, at the age of 90 years, John R. Jaroch passed peacefully in his sleep. He was the beloved husband of Catherine Jaroch (deceased) for 44 years. Loving father of Edward Jaroch, and foster children Victor (Lori) Baez, Linda (Greg) Steinke, and Carlos Baez (deceased). Preceded in death by parents, Edward...

Donna Relihan

Donna Relihan

May 27, 2021

Whitewater - Donna Rae Relihan passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021 with her husband Gary, son Brady and daughter Kelly by her side. She was born in 1944 in Portage county, the youngest daughter of the late Lucy and Raymond Hintz. Donna graduated from the all girl school Mercy High with the class of 1963. She was very active...

Craig Berres

Craig Berres

May 26, 2021

On June 27, 1986 Craig blessed Pete and Kathy by becoming their son. Craig was a hard working, loving and devoted father to his sons Aaden and Carter Berres. Craig is survived by the loving mother of his children, Amber Brecht. Also survived by his very caring and loving step mother Cindy Ossana- Berres. Craig is further survived by his...

Joseph Young

Joseph Young

May 25, 2021

Joseph "Walter" Young Milwaukee - Passed Away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, age 84. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana to father William Young, Sr. and mother Mary Francis Young. Joseph is survived by his wife Agnes Young, children Dashal Young and Staci Young, as well as his siblings Leslie (Ruby) Young, Emma B. (Gerald) Baumann, and Bernice Toney. He is preceded...

Arthur Kreitzer

Arthur Kreitzer

May 24, 2021

Born to Eternal Life May 24, 2021, age 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Gebhard). Dear father of Peter (Virginia), Katherine (Dennis) Wilcox, Mary Sue, Martin, Robert (Carol), Margaret (George) Agnos, Louise (Brian) Minton and Danielle Kreitzer. Loving grandfather of Teresa, Michael, Maria, Justine, Stephanie, Cary, Ashley, Gregory, Paul, Jenna, Jordyn, Jonathon, Joseph, Julia, Pano, Gina, Maria...

Frederic Ketter

Frederic Ketter

May 23, 2021

Frederic W. Ketter, of Germantown Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 69. Frederic was born to parents Fredrick and Jean Ketter on December 1st, 1951 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He grew up the middle child of three children and attended Wauwatosa East High School. On April 28 1973 he was united in marriage to...

Thomas Barritt

Thomas Barritt

May 23, 2021

Thomas Wayne Barritt Born April 21, 1946, entered eternal life on May 23, 2021 to be reunited with his wife, Donna. Loving father of Tabetha (Thomas) and Tonya (Daniel). Devoted grandfather of Autumn, Thomas, Daniella, Megan and Daniel. Great grandfather of Adrian and Angelo. Cherished by his sister Sandy (Bill) and brother Chuck (Jeannie), Sister-in-law Lori, Brothers-in-law Bruce and James,...

Stephen Macafee

Stephen Macafee

May 20, 2021

Of Milwaukee. Lost his short battle with cancer on May 20, 2021, age 57 years. Preceded in death by his parents William and Arlene Macafee. Dear brother of Michael (Patricia) Macafee, Patrick Macafee, Cynthia Rakowski, Timothy Macafee and Melissa Macafee. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Stephen was a cook for over 40 years...

Diane Umhoefer

Diane Umhoefer

May 19, 2021

Umhoefer, Diane (née Stabelfeldt) Surrounded by family, Diane Umhoefer passed away peacefully on May 19, 2021, at the age of 82. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harold Umhoefer. Loving mother of David (Tarie), Mark (Cheryl), Daniel (Theresa), and Carol (Dave). Proud grandmother of Courtney (Andy), Kelly (Joel), Colleen (Ryan), Curtis, Erin, Delaney, Bryce, Paeton, and Dalton....

Jean Flynn

Jean Flynn

May 17, 2021

Jean Flynn 1938-2021 Jean B Flynn (nee Vrubley) vanquished pain on May 17, 2021. She was the devoted mother of Theresa and Patrice (Brad Stein) and proudest grandma in the universe to Kaleb Flynn Whitford. Survived also by sister-in-law Janice Vrubley, she was the beloved aunt and cousin to Vrubleys and Belekevichs, and much loved Mrs Patti to Mary, Sarah...

Jerome Gozdowiak

Jerome Gozdowiak

May 16, 2021

Jerome F. Gozdowiak passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 16, 2021 at the age of 78. He was a saint to his beloved wife, Joan, of 52 years who survives him along with their children James (Jennifer), Jeanine (Jay) DeGroot, and Jared (Jacquelyn), and five grandchildren: Jessica, Jordan, Joshua, Jack, and Jay. His loving family...

Mark Raebel

Mark Raebel

May 14, 2021

Of Waukesha. Passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2021, age 64 years. Beloved son of Bernice and the late Anthony Raebel. Loving brother of Christine Fredrich. Dear uncle of Calvin Brandow, Chelsey Fredrich, and Goddaughter Catie (Kenny) Mahala. Dear great-uncle of Rowen. Godson of Marion Minger. Best friend since high school of Dennis (Vickie) Bryant. Also survived by aunts, uncles,...

Delphine Knap

Delphine Knap

May 14, 2021

Age 92, reunited with her beloved husband Florian J. Knap (late Professor at the Marquette University Dental School) on May 14, 2021. Mother of Jane, Steve, J. Paul, and Nancy. Parishioner at St. Gabriel Church in Hubertus for 48 years. Delphine devoted her life to her husband, her children, her home, and her garden. Visitation Wednesday, May 19 from 10:30...

Robert Verzal

Robert Verzal

May 14, 2021

Muskego - On Friday, May 14, 2021, Robert J. Verzal, Sr., loving husband, and father of five children, passed away at the age of 86. Robert "Bob" was born on May 12, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William "Bill" and Rose Verzal. Bob attended Messmer High School, Layton School of Art, and he graduated from Cardinal Stritch University and received...

Maureen Torti

Maureen Torti

May 11, 2021

Torti, Maureen Anne (nee Sullivan) On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Maureen joined her husband Ned in Heaven. She is preceded in death by her mother Beatrice and her father Emmett. Maureen was born in Milwaukee on November 29, 1939. She grew up on the East Side and graduated from St. John's Cathedral High School. She met the love of her...

Clarence Byron

Clarence Byron

May 9, 2021

Mequon - Clarence W Byron peacefully departed this life on May 9, 2021 after a long life, filled with family, love and laughter. Clarence was an unforgettable man with a wonderful sense of humor. He preferred to be called "Byron". Byron was born on March 10, 1939 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to Dennis Grady and Lillian Byron. Byron graduated from...

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