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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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James Christ
Dec 4, 2020
James F. Christ "Jim" Of Menomonee Falls, age 89, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19/Coronavirus. Jim was born in New London, WI to the late Austin F. and Mabel (Liner) Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives Norma (May) and Alta (Smith), his son Brian, his sister Margaret Burns and...
Lila Hayes
Dec 3, 2020
Lila Ann Hayes (nee Wittenberger) Passed away in her sleep on December 3, 2020 after a steady decline from dementia. Most recently, Lila resided at Dickson Hollow Presbyterian Home in Menomonee Falls, WI. She was a long-time resident of Germantown, WI, and for more than 50 years, Brown Deer, WI. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and...
Christine Kraus
Dec 3, 2020
Christine Mary Kraus Christine Mary Kraus was born on May 24th, 1951 and was the second daughter out of six children. Christine's older sister is Barbara, and her younger brothers are Robert, Mark (deceased), Mike (deceased), and Scott Kraus. She also had a younger sister Stacy who passed away shortly after birth. At the beginning of Christine's life, she was...
Anthony Balestrieri
Dec 3, 2020
Anthony "Tony" J. Balestrieri **The Funeral Service will be Cancelled** Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the age of 92. Born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of John "Jack" and Vincenza "Jenny" Balestrieri. Tony was preceded in death by his first wife, Joanne (nee Flegler). He is survived by his wife Margo (nee Sengstock) of 22...
Guillermo Ruiz
Dec 1, 2020
It is with profound sadness that the family of Guillermo Ruiz announce his peaceful passing on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the age of 75. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Guillermina; children: Adriana (Christopher) Eklund, Rafael (Berenice) Ruiz, Marcela (Tim) Nicholson, and Mellissa (Tim) Ruiz Brown, along with his sisters, Angelina Miljus, Cynthia (Michael)...
Matthew Riese Md, Phd
Dec 1, 2020
Matthew John Riese, age 44, was welcomed into Heaven on December 1, 2020, following an unexpected acute illness. Matt was the youngest of eight children, born on Dec. 9, 1975, in Neenah, WI, to Dr. Jerome and Maureen (Fenlon) Riese of Menasha, WI. Even though Matt was the cherished "baby of the family," he strove not just to keep up...
John Walch Jr.
Dec 1, 2020
John O Walch Jr. of Mequon, WI, passed away on December 1, 2020, after a battle with COVID-19, at the age of 81. John was born on April 2, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to John and Helen Walch (Kundert). He graduated from Riverside High School and Milwaukee Institute of Technology with a culinary arts degree. John was married to Nancy...
Jolanta Wojtecka
Nov 30, 2020
The funeral service for Jolanta was livestreamed on Saturday, January 9 at 10 AM Central Time. A recording of the service is available here: https://youtu.be/Um8h3fMgKb8
Gertrude Vinette
Nov 29, 2020
Gertrude "Trudy" Vinette Nov. 29, 2020. Born Gertrude Genevieve Watz (Wojtowicz) Nov. 13, 1925. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Vinette. Survived by daughters Kathy (Donald) Natarelli, Patricia (Michael) O'Brien, and Janice (Gerald) Phelan, as well as 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Private entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Memorials may be sent to Serenity Villa, 1650 American Eagle Dr., Slinger,...
Eileen Truckey
Nov 28, 2020
Eileen A. Truckey Born to Eternal Life on Sat., Nov. 28, 2020, at the age of 79. Loving mother of Mark (JoAnn), and Christopher (Deborah) Truckey. Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Jonathan (Tiffany), Kayla and Stephen Truckey. Proud great grandma of Bella. She is further survived by her best friend of almost 60 years Mary Pat Olson; other relatives and friends....
Robert Scheldroup
Nov 27, 2020
*****SERVICE DAY HAS MOVED FROM DECEMBER 12 TO DECEMBER 19***** Passed away peacefully in the presence of family on November 27, 2020, age 62 years. Preceded in death by father Roger A. Scheldroup. Survived by loving mother Patricia I. Scheldroup of Glendale, WI. Devoted husband to Denise Kowalski. Proud and caring father of Sara Scheldroup. Loyal brother to sisters Suzanne...
Hans Lange
Nov 26, 2020
Hans A. Lange formerly of Thiensville, WI found eternal peace on November 26th, 2020 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 67 years, loving father to Susan (Stewart) Anderson, Nancy (Scott) Moser, Diane Balma, and JoAnn (Chris) Pierringer. Further survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, brother Reiner (Ruth) and cousin Karin (Richard) Schroeder. Hans was...
Lois Literski
Nov 25, 2020
Lois M. Literski (nee Cuppan) Born to Eternal Life on November 25, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved mother of Lauren (Kevin) Boyle and Mark (Robin) Literski. Loving grandmother of Daniel and Joseph Literski. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Daniel Literski and Brother James Cuppan. Lois' wishes were too have a...
Bonita Hart-Neimon
Nov 25, 2020
(nee Bacon) Born to Eternal Life November 25, 2020, age 84 years. Beloved wife of Richard G. Neimon. Loving mother Donna (Gordon) Custer, Karen (Karl) Wittbrot, and Kristine (Rick) Kopp. Loving grandmother of Kandace (Michael) Hillringhouse, Wayne Custer, and Kelly, Kyle, and Kevin Wittbrot, and Meghan (Jesse Hayes) Neimon and Alissa (Charlie) Liebchen. Loving great-grandmother of Joshua Custer and Lillian...
Mary Halter
Nov 24, 2020
Mary Anne Halter (nee Miller), age 84, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away on November 24, 2020. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 14, 1936, and moved to Valparaiso, IN for high school, where she was vice-president of the Student Council as well as a participant in numerous other student organizations, from Science Club to Pep Club. Mary, at...
Clarence Michalski
Nov 24, 2020
Clarence F. Michalski Passed Peacefully on Tues., Nov. 24, 2020 at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jeannie and his parents. Survived by his cherished daughters, Paula (Randy) Pospychala and Keri (Dan) Smith; sister, Vicky (the late Earle) Leverance; other family and friends. Clarence was and easy go lucky, fun loving guy; everyone...
Donald Werra
Nov 24, 2020
Don was born to life on May 24, 1943. He passed on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home in WI while under hospice care for lymphoma and a brain mass that was not responding to treatment. He had been in hospice care for one week after making the decision to let nature take it's course with his disease. Don...
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
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
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,...
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