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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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Barbara Retzer
Aug 26, 2020
Barbara Retzer Age 86 passed away peacefully in her sleep at Vista Pointe Assisted Living in Menomonee Falls, WI on August 26, 2020. She is survived by her husband Richard "Dick" Retzer, sons Drew and Ross, sisters-in-law Dorothy Wedemeyer and Charlene Bartlett, and numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her siblings Jeanie Reinke, Mardelle "Mickey"...
Susan Knaack
Aug 26, 2020
(nee Hoover) Of Mequon, WI. Susan was born in December of 1942 and was the third of six children to Marion and Katherine Hoover. The family owned the Tastee Bakery in Appleton, WI. Like all the Hoover children, Susie grew up working in the family business. She enjoyed sharing memories from working with her parents and siblings. It was her...
James Prestidge
Aug 25, 2020
Found eternal peace on August 25, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Preceded in death by his wife Shirley, his brothers Ken and Pat, his daughter-in-law Jan Prestidge, his grandson Jonny Prestidge and his parents Dave and Esther. Loving father of Jim and Gary (Madrice) Prestidge. Dear grandpa of Matthew (Samantha) and Taylor Prestidge. Great-grandfather of Henry and Oliver....
Esther Ziolkowski
Aug 24, 2020
(Nee Bierman) Welcomed into eternal life August 24, 2020 at the age of 94. Loving mother of Michael (Yvonne) Ziolkowski, Jim (Kathy) Ziolkowski, Danny (Jane) Ziolkowski, Mary (Andy) Barrett, Joan Ziolkowski, Suzy Petrowsky, Tom (Lisa) Ziolkowski and Judy (Gene) Woyak. Further survived by her sister Audrey and brother Ronny (Carol), grandchildren, great grandchildren and relatives. Preceded in death by her...
Patricia Jakobi
Aug 23, 2020
Patricia E. "Pat" Jakobi (nee Schneider) Age 85, of New Berlin, found peace in the early morning of Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Season's Hospice. Pat was born January 16, 1935, on the family farm in Grafton, WI to Edwin and Julia (nee Langers) Schneider. She graduated from Port Washington High School in 1953. She married Harry F. Jakobi on...
Tary Alvord
Aug 21, 2020
Tary A. Alvord (Nee Hauk) Passed away August 21, 2020 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Joy. Beloved wife of Ken for 28 years. Loving mother of Kenny (Luiza), Karley, and Austin. Dear sister of Tammy (Jim) Landon. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, and her dog Peppers. Visitation will...
Benjamin Miller
Aug 20, 2020
Benjamin U. Miller, age 98, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2020. Born in 1921 in Hutchinson, MN, Ben and his beloved wife Joan, moved to Hales Corners, WI where they raised their family and resided for over 50 years. Proudly serving his country, Ben is a WWII Navy veteran. With many career achievements as a mechanical engineer, he played...
Arlene Canitz
Aug 18, 2020
(nee Geiger) Formerly of New Berlin and West Bend. Born to Eternal Life August 18, 2020, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry Canitz. Loving mother of James (Brenda), Carol (Sidney) Gross, Diane (Philip) Bagguley, David (Bonnie), Henry (Cassie), Christopher (Corina), and Lori (Eugene) Fierst. Proud grandmother to 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Cindy Geiger. Also...
Patricia Ruplinger
Aug 17, 2020
Patricia "Patsy" Ann Ruplinger (née Dolan) Born to Eternal Life August 17, 2020 age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Ruplinger Sr. Dear mother of Joseph A. Ruplinger Jr., Rosie (Mick) Cote and Terri (Steve) Bauer. Loving grandmother of Ben Smedema, Veronica and Jessica Bauer. Sweet aunt of Kimberly (Deb) Hess, Heidi (Mark) Plato and Yvette (Denys)...
Emmy Gedeit
Aug 16, 2020
Emmy Gedeit (nee Rommermann) Passed away peacefully August 16, 2020 at the age of 98. Preceded in death by her husband Reinhold of 69 years, and her siblings. Loving mother of Dieter (Alice) Finke, Reinhold (Rachel), and Rainer (Margie). Proud grandmother of Dan, Amanda (Brendan) Korpanty, Kay (Scott) Lieder, Beth, and Claire. Dear great-grandmother of Emily, Sophie, and baby girl...
Bernadette Malczewski
Aug 11, 2020
Bunny (Bernadette Marie) Malczewski passed away on Tuesday evening related to the seizures she had been experiencing lately. An Alumni of Riverside High School. Bunny was a vibrant, caring friend to all and gave the best hugs. After years as a Nail Technician at Studio D'Angeli she came to work at our company Riverwest Engineering. However, she always missed her...
Cindy Lemberger
Aug 11, 2020
(nee Falkner) Of Menomonee Falls. Born to Eternal Life August 11, 2020, age 51 years. Beloved wife of Scott. Dear mother of Nicholas, Dylan, Sean, and the late William John. Loving sister of Chuck (Kris) Falkner. Fond Aunt of Evan, Jack, and Kathryn. Sister-in-law of Jim (Rita) Lemberger, Lynn Peterson, and Holly (Juan) Ortiz. Also survived by other relatives and...
Kenneth Retzer
Aug 10, 2020
Kenneth W. Retzer "Ken" Menomonee Falls - Died August 11th 2020 surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 91. Loving husband and friend to Marie (Brophy) for 60 years, and loving father to Greg (Amy), Annmarie, and Marilu. Ken was a very proud grandfather of Greg and Amy's children: Anna, Jack, and Janie. He was also...
Milena Thelen
Aug 9, 2020
On Sunday, August 9th, 2020, Milena Thelen née Romero of Milwaukee, passed away at the age of 75. Milena was born on July 28th, 1945 in Nandaime, Nicaragua to Victor and Josefana Romero. Milena was preceded in death by her son Darnell Thelen, parents Victor and Josefana Romero, sister Rosa (Joe) Zingsheim, and brothers Victor and Hugo Romero. She is...
Florence Maciejewski
Aug 8, 2020
(nee Mijal) Born to Eternal Life Saturday, August 8, 2020, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Survived by her loved and precious daughters Christine (Al Starosta), and Mary Beth. Also survived by nieces, Godchildren, other relatives and many good friends. Preceded in death by her parents Louis and Mary Mijal, mother and father-in-law Stephen and Marie...
Heinz Eder
Aug 8, 2020
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 8, 2020, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Marianne (nee Eisenhofer). He is survived by his son Jeffrey. Heinz will be dearly missed by his family in Germany, and his brother Willie. He will be remembered by the late George and Louise Frick, and their daughters Kathy (Michael)...
Gerald Menting
Aug 5, 2020
Gerald "Jerry" J. Menting Passed away peacefully surrounded by family August 5, 2020 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Oberbrunner) for 56 years. Loving father of Ruth, Jhennifer, Kathryn, and Stephen (Virginia). Proud grandfather of Cate and Nolan. Dear brother-in-law of Jane (Dan) Heath and Robert Oberbrunner. Preceded in death by his siblings Betty, Larry, and...
Kathryn Murphy
Aug 5, 2020
Went to Heaven to be with her Lord on Wed., Aug. 5, 2020, at the age of 74. Loving wife of John Murphy for 51 years. Cherished Aunt and Godmother of Pamela (Eric) Dillman and James (LaVonne) Schleicher. Proud Great-Aunt of Nicholas, Zachary, Breanna, Joseph, Bailey, Jesse, Ethan and Olivia. Dear Great-Great-Aunt of five. She is further survived by her...
Marjorie Larsen
Aug 5, 2020
(nee Hamilton) Of Cedarburg, formerly of Mequon. Passed away peacefully on August 5, 2020, at age 94. Beloved wife of the late Robert N. Larsen. Loving mother of James (Marilyn Eslien) Larsen, Susan (Jeffrey) Backes, and Nancy (John) Hardee. Proud grandma of Kari (Paul) Drew, Lindsay (Enrique) Alvarez, Emily (Zechariah) Burgmeier, Kelli (Michael) Lunsford, and Jaime (Spencer) Schlessinger, and great-grandma...
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