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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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Wallis Oppitz

Wallis Oppitz

Nov 24, 2020

Wallis "Wally" Oppitz Born July 18, 1919, a World War II veteran, was called home to his eternal rest with Jesus on November 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Grace (nee Heck), his brothers Curtis and Warren, and his father Frank H. Oppitz and mother Rose (nee Shallock). He is survived by his five children,...

Margaret Brooks

Margaret Brooks

Nov 24, 2020

Margaret ("Maggie") M. Brooks Surrounded by family, Maggie was born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, November 24th 2020 at the age of 86. Maggie was the beloved mother to Ellen, Trey (Donna) and Keith (Karen), cherished sister of Scott (Libby) and is survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many very special nieces and nephews and countless friends. Maggie was preceded...

Virginia Driesen

Virginia Driesen

Nov 23, 2020

Virginia Adele (nee Schindhelm) Driesen Born September 17, 1920 in Milwaukee, WI, she entered into the arms of our loving Lord and Savior at the age of 100 years on Monday, November 23, 2020. Beloved wife of Frederick E. Driesen for 70 years, Virginia was the dear mother of Gary (Marilyn) Driesen of Martinez, GA; Kay (Charles) Petrie of Hartford,...

David Hunter

David Hunter

Nov 22, 2020

David S. Hunter Passed peacefully on Sun., Nov. 22, 2020 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by his parents and wife Barbara. He is survived by his children, David S. Hunter, Gail (Duane) Orgil, Jeffrey Hunter, Susan Hunter, Karen (Brian) Anderson and Robert Hunter; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; siblings James (Ilka), Patrick (Sandy) and Diane Hunter. David is...

Arnold Luedke

Arnold Luedke

Nov 22, 2020

Arnold Luedke Passed away November 22, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Nordquist). Loving father of Arnie Jr. (Anna). Preceded in death by his beautiful daughter, Christina (David Gladczak) and his parents. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Arnie served in the United States Airforce for 4 years and retired after working 24 years as...

Donald Schaub

Donald Schaub

Nov 21, 2020

Donald Schaub, age 86 of Brookfield, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Virginia Highlands Health and Rehab Center Germantown. He was born July 22, 1934 in Fond du Lac. Don is survived by Delores, his wife of over 56 years. Other survivors include 5 sons; Gary (Barbara) Schaub of North Fond du Lac, Jeffrey (Cathy) Schaub of Lamartine, Robert...

Jerry Callen

Jerry Callen

Nov 21, 2020

Of Germantown. Born to Jessie (nee Cottingham) and William Callen on October 26, 1933. Born to Eternal Life on November 21, 2020 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Salamone), Dear father of Jeffery (Julie), Christopher (Karen) and Margaret. Loving Grandfather of Anthony (Machelle), Marcus, Steven, Kelly (Devon), Gabrielle, Adam (Amanda), Ashley (Josh), Connor, Carson, Gabi,...

Rosalind Plantikow

Rosalind Plantikow

Nov 21, 2020

Rosalind S. Plantikow Passed peacefully on November 21, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Levitt and the sister of the late Herbert Levitt. She was predeceased by John Plantikow, to whom she was married for forty years. Rosalind is survived by children Laurie (Harry) Rapkin, Jeffrey (Mandy) Weiss, Jill Weiss (Glenn Davis), Julie Plantikow Campbell,...

Robert Downey

Robert Downey

Nov 19, 2020

Robert "Bobby Jet" Downey Robert Edward (Bob) Downey died peacefully in the loving embrace of his family on November 19. He is survived by Janice (nee Fuchs), his wife of 57 years; children Michael (Mary) Downey, Ann Downey, Jean (James) Jones and Kathy (Dan) Shea; grandchildren Jack, Marie and Caroline Downey; Matthew, Daniel and Christina Jones; Ryan, Johnny and Sarah...

Gerald Adrian

Gerald Adrian

Nov 18, 2020

Gerald, Jerry, Mr. Adrian, Dad, Papa, Grandpa…entered his heavenly home on November 18th, 2020, at the young age of 82, leaving behind a whole lot of stuff his wife and four children will now have to sort through. If you are looking for TIME magazines dating back to 1953 or a box of 1st edition self-published poetry books, please wait...

Paul Setser

Paul Setser

Nov 17, 2020

Paul Thomas Setser entered the Lord's loving embrace on Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 at age 68. Paul is reunited in heaven, playing the piano and joined in song with his mother Betty Jane (Zimmermann) while father Herschel Setser listens on with joy. Paul is survived by his loving sisters Judy Hein (Carl Peter) and Joan Delaney (Mark). Uncle to Sam,...

Marcella Methfessel

Marcella Methfessel

Nov 17, 2020

Marcella Methfessel Of West Bend passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her parents Clara and Tony Schultz, husband William, two brothers and two sisters. Marcella is lovingly survived by her children, Nancy (Glen) Frohwirth and Mary Lou (Ed) Opper; grandchildren, Dawn, Jay, Carrie (Jim) and Tracy (AJ). She...

Jerrold Gruber

Jerrold Gruber

Nov 17, 2020

Jerrold C. "Jerry" Gruber Jerry passed peacefully at his home in Mequon on November 17th, 2020 at the age of 85. Jerry was preceded in death by his long time partner Patricia Guidinger and survived by the mother of his children Barbara (Whitford) Gruber, daughter Linda (Tim) Kaehler and son Kurt (Kerry) Gruber. He is further survived by grandchildren Valerie,...

Geraldine Reidy

Geraldine Reidy

Nov 16, 2020

Geraldine B. Reidy Of West Allis was Born to Eternal Life on Monday, November 16, 2020 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her husband "Frank" Francis Reidy. Survived by nieces, nephews, other family and dear friend Karen Arena. She was born in Milwaukee the daughter of Paul and Agnes Dettlaff. Geraldine was a longtime member of St....

Sharon Baudry

Sharon Baudry

Nov 14, 2020

Sharon Rene Baudry, 70, resident of Oak Creek, WI, passed away on Saturday, November 14th, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on August 27th, 1950 to Alden and Arlene Baudry. She was the oldest of eight children. At the age of 14, Sharon responded to the call of religious life by...

Kary Grawn

Kary Grawn

Nov 11, 2020

Kary Lee Grawn Of Milwaukee, WI passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the age of 58. Kary is lovingly survived by his mother Rosemary (Douglas) Mrozak. Brother Jay Grawn; nephews Robert Grawn of Alvin, TX and Christopher (April) Grawn and their two children, Corbin and Amara of North Fond du Lac, WI. He is further survived by Aunts,...

Andrew Peterson

Andrew Peterson

Nov 11, 2020

The funeral visitation and service for Andrew will be livestreamed via our Facebook page on Friday, November 20 at 10:30 AM Central Time. Follow the link below to our page. The livestream will show up as a video a few minutes before 10:30 AM, and will be available to watch after the service as well. https://www.facebook.com/SchramkaFuneralHomes/

Donna Kozina

Donna Kozina

Nov 10, 2020

Donna M. Kozina. (Nee Adamkiewicz) Born to Eternal Life on November 10, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Preceded in death by her husband Dr. Thomas J. Kozina, her daughter Joan T. Woodard and her sister Gloria Hoffmann. She is survived by her grandson Tom Woodard and Tom's father Tim Woodard, her sister Marcia (John) Kircher and her brother...

Elda Warner

Elda Warner

Nov 9, 2020

In loving memory of Elda Marie Warner (nee Testolin), born April 21st, 1925 and passed away November 9th, 2020 at the age of 95. She was the wife of a WWII veteran, mother of 3, grandmother of 10, and great grandmother of 5. Preceded in death by her parents, Nicola and Maria Testolin (nee Canale), brother Gaspar (Reno) Testolin, sister...

Norbert Stephan

Norbert Stephan

Nov 9, 2020

Norbert passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2020 in the hands and hearts of his family at the age of 95. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Germaine (Schroepfer) and children: Mary (David Lussier), John, and Paul (Buffy) along with his grandchildren: Melinda Rae (Bonnie) and Joshua (Kayla). Norbert especially enjoyed looking at pictures and smiling when...

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