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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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Br. Peter Farnesi Sds

Br. Peter Farnesi Sds

May 2, 2025

Died May 2, 2025, at age 98 in Alexian Village. He was born Raleigh Farnesi on September 12, 1926, in Madera, CA, to Alfredo and Catherine Farnesi. Served in the Army and then joined the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) on March 19, 1958, receiving the name Brother Peter. Served as a missionary in Tanzania for 24 years; as...

Thomas Hickling

Thomas Hickling

May 2, 2025

Thomas A. Hickling, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born May 15, 1943, the son of Stanley and Margaret Hickling. A longtime resident of Milwaukee and Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Tom was a veteran of the United States Navy and served as a radioman third class aboard the USS Conway. He worked for many years in...

Helen Glocka

Helen Glocka

May 1, 2025

(Nee Kotras) Age 96 years. Born to Eternal Life Thursday May 1, 2025. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Stanley J. Glocka. Dear mother of Gerald (Susanne) Glocka and Nancy (Dan) Danhauer. Loving grandmother of Angela (Paul) Lois and Jennifer (Evan) Arnold. Proud great grandmother of Adelaide, August and Evangeline Lois and Maya and Myles Arnold....

Jeffrey Moderski

Jeffrey Moderski

May 1, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Moderski Was born April 18, 1961 and passed away May 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Michele (Wargolet). Loving father of Kayla (Jason) and Ben. Cherished Papa of Theodore. Loving son of Toni Snyder. Dear brother of Jim (Linda), Mark (Bette), Steve, and Mike. Preceded in death by his father Richard.  Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Dale Lancelle

Dale Lancelle

Apr 24, 2025

Dale J. Lancelle, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on May 29, 1933, Dale's life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to his family, his country, and his community. A loving husband to Clarice, Dale was the cornerstone of a large and vibrant family. He was...

Kenneth Kucharski

Kenneth Kucharski

Apr 22, 2025

Kenneth Charles Kucharski Was born into eternal life on April 22, 2025, at the age of 68, at his home in Thiensville, after a years-long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Loving husband of over 43 years of Janis Kucharski (nee Tucker). Dedicated father of Brett (Katie) and Brian (Hayley). Cherished grandpa of James and Tellier. He is further survived by sister-in-law...

Bruce Newman

Bruce Newman

Apr 22, 2025

George Newman was inducted in the Army Sept 17 1943, sent to Europe, returning to Milwaukee in October 1944 to wife Helene Hauger Newman and 4 month old son Bruce Gilbert Newman, born July 18, 1944.  After returning home from the Army, George opened the Texaco service station in Brown Deer, where Bruce learned from his dad patience, mechanics, work...

Alan Frankowski

Alan Frankowski

Apr 21, 2025

Of Milwaukee.  Born to Eternal Life April 21, 2025, age 73 years.  Beloved son of the late Roman and the late Florence (nee Mazurczak) Frankowski.  Dear brother of Dennis (Linda) Frankowski, Jerry (Terrie) Frankowski and the late Michael (Christine) Frankowski.  Loving uncle of Karl (Katherine) Frankowski, Alex (Christy) Frankowski, Sonya (Bo) Ebeling, and Rachel Frankowski, Jenna Frankowski and Julia Frankowski. ...

Doris Wright

Doris Wright

Apr 18, 2025

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted daughters on April 18, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late James for 64 years, loving mother of Christi (Steve) Melzer, Nancy Geiger, and Susan (Darryl) Schmitt.  Proud Grandmother to Matthew, Mitchie, Elena, and Nathan. Joined her loving husband Jim, parents Daniel and Sena (Peterson) Paul and precious twin sons Jimmy and Danny. Doris...

Anthony Tarantino

Anthony Tarantino

Apr 17, 2025

Of Columbia Heights, MN, formerly of Hartland, WI and St. Thomas US Virgin Islands.  Born to Eternal Life April 17, 2025, age 60 years.  Preceded in death by his parents Anthony F. Tarantino and Gayle F. (DeWerd) Tarantino.  Former spouse of Jenny Tarantino and Sandra LaPlace.  Dear brother of Michael Tarantino and Melissa (Greg Novak) Tarantino.  Loving uncle of Brittney...

Barbara Pipia

Barbara Pipia

Apr 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara Pipia Barbara Pipia, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, entrepreneur, and dear friend to many, was called home to heaven on April 16, 2025, by our good and gracious Father. Joyfully greeting her when she entered heaven were parents Clarence and Audrey (Radder), and brothers James and Jon and pups Teddy, Frannie and Vito. Barbara...

Sr. Jolene Heiden Ssnd

Sr. Jolene Heiden Ssnd

Apr 16, 2025

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, April 16 at age 91. Sister is survived by her brother Don (Elinor), her sister-in-law Dianne Heiden, nieces, and nephews and the SSND community. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Eleanor, and her brothers, John and Dennis. A Wake Service will be celebrated Tuesday, April 29 th at 12:30 pm followed...

Michael Guzinski

Michael Guzinski

Apr 16, 2025

Michael Guzinski Passed away April 16, 2025 at the age of 69. Beloved friend and husband of Debbie for 44 years. Dear brother of Nancy (Mickey) Morrison, Crystal (David) Hirschfeld, Gregory (Joy) Dalton, and Dean Guzinski. Further survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Michael was a loving husband, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor. He was a hard...

Onnie Barber Baker

Onnie Barber Baker

Apr 16, 2025

Onnie (Oneta) was born July 20, 1935, to Jane Etta McBride and Fred Henry in Tougaloo, Mississippi. She lived there most of her teenage life, she was a hard worker, kind, loving person.  She married Ernest Stevenson. He preceded her in death. To that union 9 children were born. Onnie was employed at Chicago, Illinois Conrad Hilton Hotel where she...

Marcy Sanhuber

Marcy Sanhuber

Apr 15, 2025

Marcy Sanhuber Marcy was born on February 5, 1943, the same day as Henry Aaron, and went to "the other side" on April 15, 2025 to meet up with her children Dan and Vicki Jo Szohr, who preceded her in death, along with her parents, Mickey and Sandy Sanhuber and dear friend Frankey Perona. She is survived by her two...

Betty Thomae

Betty Thomae

Apr 14, 2025

Betty Marie (nee Fischer) Thomae, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, musician, gifted teacher, accomplished pianist and organist, creative quilter, who contributed to her community in many ways. Betty was a diminutive person physically, but few people had a bigger impact on our lives than she did. She learned to play piano and organ as a child and was playing...

Allen Rush

Allen Rush

Apr 13, 2025

Allen Vernon Rush Former resident of Mukwonago, Wisconsin Passed away on April 13, 2025 Allen , beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, joining his cherished wife Donna. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Allen proudly served his country in both the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard. He went on to work...

Sr. Maureen Riley Ssnd

Sr. Maureen Riley Ssnd

Apr 13, 2025

Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, April 13th. at age 84. Survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame community and her brother William (Mary) Riley, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Raffaela (DeLuca) Riley; brother, Joseph and sister, Carleen.

A Wake Service will be celebrated Thursday,...

Linda Schwab

Linda Schwab

Apr 13, 2025

Linda Ann Schwab Linda passed away peacefully after a long and hard-fought battle with numerous cancers on April 13, 2025. She is survived by her sons Tony (Jamie) Schwab and Ben (Brooke) Schwab and her brother, Howard (Susan) Janusz. She was the loving grandmother to Conner, Annabella, Sophia, and Nova Schwab, and Aunt to Kimberly and Jennifer. She was preceded...

Sr. Marie Leclere Laux Snnd

Sr. Marie Leclere Laux Snnd

Apr 11, 2025

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, April 4 at age 98. Survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame community,   many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Apoline (Hardt) Laux;  brothers, Harold (Rita) Laux, Fr. Don, Brother Michael, and her sister, Sister Michael Marie SSND. A Wake...

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