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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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Ruth Siegel

Ruth Siegel

Sep 6, 2020

Ruth M. Siegel, 92, of Mequon, WI passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020. Ruth was born on December 26, 1927 to Lester and Elsa Welle of Whitefish Bay. Ruth is a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School; afterwards, she attended UW-Madison. It was there that Ruth met her future husband, Robert C. Siegel Jr. They were married for 69...

Edward Lance

Edward Lance

Sep 3, 2020

On Thursday September 3rd, we lost a wonderful man. Ed was an only child born to Ed and Alice Lance on September 19, 1945 in Madison, WI. In Ed's early childhood, his cousin Gordy Faust came to live with him, and this began a lifetime of brotherhood. At UW Oshkosh he met the love of his life, Kathy, who he...

Joan Volz

Joan Volz

Sep 2, 2020

Muskego Mary Joan "Joan" Volz, age 92, passed away on September 2, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. She was born in Milwaukee on July 12, 1928, the third of six children of Edward and Marguerite (Van Laanen) LaBadie. Joan attended grade school at St. Anthony of Padua and graduated from Milwaukee Pius High School in 1946. She married her...

Gina Wahn

Gina Wahn

Sep 1, 2020

Born to Eternal Life September 1, 2020, age 78 years. Beloved wife of Robert Wahn. Loving Godmother of Lisa Cope. Fond sister-in-law of Karen (Carl) Kitzinger. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, September 8, from 5-6:30 PM at Wisconsin Memorial Park - Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, followed by a service at 6:30...

Barbara Adler

Barbara Adler

Aug 31, 2020

Barbara Ann Adler (Nee Smith) July 07, 1939 – August 31, 2020 Passed away peacefully at home and entered Eternal Life August 31, 2020. Age 81years. Dearest "Love" of Raymond for 62 years. Loving Mom of Pamela (Dennis), Diane (Scott), Debra (Jim), and Kim (John). Proud Grandma of 7 grandchildren: Eric, Amanda, Christopher, Garret, Evan, Grace (Ryan), Britney (Blake) and...

Harvey Holler

Harvey Holler

Aug 31, 2020

Harvey Earl Holler's 93 years on earth ended early Monday, August 31, 2020, in his apartment of 23 years at West Bend's Cedar Ridge Community, hours after suffering a stroke, with family by his side. Born March 29, 1927, Harvey was the sixth of eight children born to John and Eliza Holler. Harvey was preceded in death by his son,...

Donna Hanke

Donna Hanke

Aug 27, 2020

Donna Marie Hanke (nee Becker) Born to Eternal Life August 27, 2020, age 86 years. Loving mother of Alan Hanke. Proud grandma of Lauren and Nicholas Hanke and great grandma of Sophia. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Donna is preceded in death by her husband Ralph, parents Nicholas and Anna (nee Weiland), and siblings Kenneth...

Barbara Retzer

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

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...

Ruth Marko

Ruth Marko

Aug 26, 2020

Ruth Marko April 9, 1944- August 26, 2020

James Prestidge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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