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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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Elizabeth J. "Betty" Blanke

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Blanke

Nov 21, 2025

(nee Schulist) Born to Life on October 13, 1929 to Joseph and Gertrude Schulist. Born to Eternal Life on November 21, 2025 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Blanke Jr. Loving mom of Frederick (Ann Freudenthal) Blanke III and Alan (Joyce) Blanke. Proud grandmother of Fred (Sarah) IV, Brandon (Erin), Scott, Andrea and Lindsey Blanke...

Carol Hough

Carol Hough

Nov 16, 2025

Carol Ann (Crawford) Hough passed away at the age of ninety-three on November 16, 2025, in Mequon, Wisconsin.

Carol was born in Waukegan, Illinois on December 24, 1931, to William Kendall and Cecelia (Short) Crawford, and was the youngest of their three daughters.

Carol graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1949 and enrolled at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in...

Michael A. Thurner

Michael A. Thurner

Nov 16, 2025

Michael Thurner passed away November 16, 2025 at the age of 75. Visitation will be held Monday, November 24th from 3-5 PM at Schramka Funeral Home, W164 N9034 Water St, Menomonee Falls.

Neal Lawrence Wills

Neal Lawrence Wills

Nov 14, 2025

Neal Lawrence Wills, age 83, of Brown Deer, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. Neal was born on February 6, 1942, and spent his life devoted to his family, working on cars, riding his Harley, and cheering on his children and grandchildren at their many sporting events, musical performances, and theatrical productions. He worked for more than 40 years...

Todd Czubakowski

Todd Czubakowski

Nov 10, 2025

Todd, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on November 10th, 2025 at the age of 37. Though gone far too soon, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and quiet brilliance that touched everyone who knew him. Survived by a family who adored him — Larry (father), Kathy (mother), Tammy Deede (sister), Tracy (sister), Tallen (nephew), Seth (nephew)...

Deloris Stefancin

Deloris Stefancin

Nov 10, 2025

Deloris F (nee Fabry) Stefancin

11/22/1923 – 11/10/2025

“We sure had fun.” A phrase mom often used when reminiscing about her almost 102 years of life.

Having been here just shy of 102 years she touched a lot of lives. She not only gave of her time, but she took time out her life to see that others were taken care of. If...

James C. Lustig

James C. Lustig

Nov 10, 2025

Lustig, James C., 83 years old of Menomonee Falls, WI passed away on November 10, 2025. Jim was born November 22, 1941 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating from Messmer High School in 1960 he joined the US Army reserves for 5 years. Jim married Mary Wick on September 12, 1964.

He is survived by his wife and three children. Therese (Lance)...

Joseph Osiris Williams

Joseph Osiris Williams

Nov 8, 2025

Joseph Osiris Williams

Our beloved JoJo, age 3, passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, light, and unimaginable strength. Though his time with us was far too short, JoJo’s smile and spirit touched every heart that had the joy of knowing him.

JoJo was a fighter from the very beginning — a true heart warrior. He faced more...

Job J. King-Mueller

Job J. King-Mueller

Nov 7, 2025

Job King-Mueller born May 4th, 1997 found peace on Friday, November 7th, 2025. He attended Ronald Reagan Elementary School in New Berlin, WI and then New Berlin Eisenhower Middle and High School. His jovial personality and always present smile made him a teacher favorite at both schools. Jobbie was the light in his mother, Lavaun's life. He had such a...

Garth D. Gaskey

Garth D. Gaskey

Nov 6, 2025

Garth D. Gaskey

“Bub” “Bubs” “Polar Bear President” “Papa Smurf” “The Muffin Man” “Herbie”

Reunited with his beloved wife Jean (Honthaner) in Heaven, November 6, 2025 at the age of 96 years. Dear father of Chris (Tom) Herron, Steven (Pat) Gaskey, (the late) Cathy M. Mayer and Mark Gaskey. Loving grandfather of Nicole (Paul) Lucas, Joel Gaskey, Kyle (Kelly) and Kirk (Becca)...

Beatrice Esther Kostuch

Beatrice Esther Kostuch

Nov 6, 2025

Beatrice Kostuch

(nee Beilfuss) Passed away November 6th, 2025 at the age of 100. Loving mother of Jeffrey and Stephanie (Frank) Kostuch. Preceded in death by her husband, Leo, children Thomas, Jane, and Timothy, and siblings Ethel, Alice, Irene, Herb, and Anna Mae. Further survived by cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Beatrice will always be remembered for her boundless generosity and kind...

Lisa Dicristo

Lisa Dicristo

Nov 6, 2025

Lisa passed away on October 6, 2025 at the age of 55. She is preceeded in death by her father, Thomas, and brother, Nick. She is survived by her three sons Jacob, Dylan and Logan, as well as her mother Mary Jo. Further survived by nieces, nephews and other family and friends. As an avid Bon Jovi fan and even...

Beverly Sarauer

Beverly Sarauer

Nov 4, 2025

Sarauer, Beverly A. (nee Wuenne) was reunited with her beloved husband of 71 years Kenneth in Heaven November 4th, 2025 at the age of 90. Loving mother of Steve (Candy) and Debbie (Dennis) Rohde. Adoring grandma of Steve (Charlotte), Scott, Little Angel Gwynneth Ann, Abbi (Troy) Kenkel and Megan (Brad Linden). Great-grandma of Jacob (Taylor), Henry, Charlie, Liam, and Eloise....

David Bernacchi

David Bernacchi

Nov 2, 2025

After a difficult and courageous battle with cancer David ended his earthly journey on Sunday, November 2, 2025. After High School Dave attended MATC and studied photography and journalism. He followed that with over 20 years in a successful career in retail, managing multiple photo and communication stores throughout the Milwaukee area.  Through this work he met many wonderful people...

Paul Schettler

Paul Schettler

Oct 30, 2025

Paul L. Schettler, a man whose zest for life was as vast as the great outdoors he cherished, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on December 4, 1954, Paul's journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of adventure and a heart full of love. Paul is survived by his loving partner, Deborah...

John M. Perry

John M. Perry

Oct 29, 2025

On October 29th, John Michael Perry passed into eternal life. He died peacefully in his sleep at St. Camillus senior housing in Wauwatosa, WI, were he resided the past 8 years. He was predeceased in life by his wife Margaret (Maggie) Perry (nee:Trevoranus), also by His Father, Ambrose Perry and Mother, Marie (nee:Frazier), and his brother Patrick Perry and children,...

Joan Miller

Joan Miller

Oct 28, 2025

Joan (Neilitz) Miller Born to Life on November 16, 1943 Born to Eternal Life on October 28, 2025

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Ione Neilitz; her grandchild, Cole Miller; and her sisters, Janet (Carl) Kaminski, Delores (Ed) Waniger, and Carole (Roger) Hastreiter.

She is lovingly remembered by...

Jerome Kosterman

Jerome Kosterman

Oct 27, 2025

Jerome George Kosterman, 84, was the first of six children born (June 20, 1941) to George and Evelyn (nee Hennes) Kosterman of Richfield, Wisconsin. From the start he was open to change. Dad wanted the name Jim, but did not like the formal name James, so he was christened Jerome and became "Jim" to family and classmates at St. Hubert...

Sr. Carol Thresher Sds

Sr. Carol Thresher Sds

Oct 26, 2025

Sister Carol Thresher, SDS September 18, 1941 + October 26, 2025 Carol Thresher was born on September 18, 1941, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, Diocese of Superior. She was the eldest of four children born to John and Helen (Tierney) Thresher. Her early years were influenced both by small town life and by membership in a large and warm, welcoming extended family....

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