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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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Jean Marsh
May 19, 2025
Jean Lee Marsh "Marker"
It is with great sadness to announce that Jean Lee Marsh ("Jean-O") passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 at the age of 66 after a short illness. Jean is deeply mourned by her father Tom Marker, brother Andy (Vicki), sister-in-law's sister Heidi (Steve) Grow, Aunt Jeanne, dear cousins and many very close...
Carmella Ryan
May 14, 2025
(nee Alivo) Born to Eternal Life May 14, 2025 age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Earl R. Ryan for 59 years. Dear mother of James, Michael (Karen), Kathleen (Manuel) Torres, Patrick (Sandy), Edward (Mandy), Susan Zdrojewski and Eileen Ryan. Fond sister of Charlotte (the late Ronald) Tesch, Theresa (the late Jerry) Hoeppner and the late Martin (the late...
Irene Pahule
May 12, 2025
Irene Anita Pahule, R.N., B.S., O.C.N., age 93, passed away Monday afternoon, May 12, 2025, in Milwaukee, WI. Anita, as she was known, was born on May 29, 1931, in Hays, Kansas to Jacob and Victoria (Befort) Herklotz. Anita was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Donald Pahule, her siblings Margaret, Edward, Agnes, Joanna, and her son, Thomas, and his...
Barbara Schwellinger
May 10, 2025
Barbara Ann (Jurewicz) (Zapka) Schwellinger, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born to Eternal Life May 10, 2025 joining her husband, Joseph Schwellinger and other loved ones in Heaven. Barbara Ann is survived by her children Alfreda Mariani, Fred (Shannon) Zapka, Michael Zapka, Maribeth (Craig) Bedford and Janice (Joe) Riel; 12 grandchildren and two great grand-daughters. Also survived...
Sr. Leticia Regala Sds
May 9, 2025
Leticia ("Letty") Regala was born on June 8, 1935, a few years before the outbreak of World War II, in Cebu City, the Philippines, to Dr. Jose Tolentino and Consolacion Tolentino. She was the fourth of five children. Raised in Cebu City, she finished her primary and secondary education at St. Theresa's College, Cebu, then received her BSN from Philippine...
Lavon Meils-Feurt
May 6, 2025
LaVon Meils-Feurt passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on June 15, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Alvin and Ruby Nelson. LaVon spent most of her professional life as an administrative assistant for various companies. She concluded her career as an admissions assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder, a role she found...
William Hahn
May 3, 2025
Of Sussex. Born to Eternal Life May 3, 2025, age 71 years. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen "Kathy" Shimek-Hahn. Best dad of Liz Hahn of Sussex, WI and Eric (Danielle) Hahn of Manitowoc, WI. Loving brother of Deb (John) Binder of Jackson, WI, Annette (Doug) Fischer of Menomonee Falls, WI and Doug (Linda) Hahn of Little Suamico, WI. Brother-in-law...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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