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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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Judith Schermacher

Judith Schermacher

Jan 27, 2020

Judith Elizabeth Schermacher, R.N. Judy died at home in the presence of her husband Bob and their children on January 27, 2020, at age 82. Our sincere thanks to the Aurora in Home Hospice staff for their kind and professional care during her last days. Judy was born to George and Ruth Wilterdink on June 9, 1937, in Sheboygan, WI....

Sr. Anastacia Baltazar Ssnd

Sr. Anastacia Baltazar Ssnd

Jan 27, 2020

Born to Eternal Life January 27, 2020, age 84. Survived by her sister Vicky Pili, nieces, nephews and the SSND Community. Preceded in death by her parents Lucio and Rufina, her two brothers and four sisters. A Wake Service will be celebrated Friday, January 31, at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at The Holy Family Chapel...

Michael Peters

Michael Peters

Jan 26, 2020

Michael "Mike" Peters, born June 1, 1947, died peacefully on January 26, 2020 at age 72. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lenore Peters. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Betty Philipps, sister Carol Rettig (the late Charles), sister-in-law and brother-in-law Carol Philipps and Roderick Rynes, and nephew Bradley Rynes (Alexandra), and...

Dorothy Schipper

Dorothy Schipper

Jan 26, 2020

Dorothy M. "Dolly" Schipper Passed peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the age of 92. She is lovingly survived by her sisters, Rosemary (the late Ray W.) Schneider and Betty (the late Jerry) Pfaffl; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Dolly worked at ManPower, Blue Cross and was a traveling secretary for the Ice Capades. A Private service...

Dorothy Bruder

Dorothy Bruder

Jan 24, 2020

Peacefully passed into Eternal Life on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the age of 95. Beloved Mother of Barbara (the late Mikey) Bodor. Proud Grandma of Daniel (Vicki) Bodor and Erin Bodor (Perkins). Cherished Grandma of Brooklyn, Riley, Dakota, Matthew, and Kiley. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Gathering will be held at the Funeral Home,...

Mae Pouchnik

Mae Pouchnik

Jan 21, 2020

(nee Lindberg) Born to Eternal Life January 21, 2020, age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry Pouchnik. Dear mother of Diane (the late Bob) Reese, Wendy Rojas-Benitez and the late Mark (the late Linda) Pouchnik. Loving grandmother of Alison, Andrew, Jesse, Jennie, Steve, Sara, Ana, and the late Debbie. Loving great-grandmother of Amanda, Mike, Ryan, Aiden, Madalyn, and...

Michael Verfurth

Michael Verfurth

Jan 19, 2020

Born to Eternal Life on January 19, 2020, age 56 years old. Beloved father of Nichole, Bradley and Brooke. Loving brother of Karen and Kathy. Preceded in death by his parents John and Patricia. Dear friend of Marcia Landowski. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Michael enjoyed playing the role of a Leprechaun with his kids on his birthday....

Marion Roskowski

Marion Roskowski

Jan 19, 2020

Marion F. Roskowski (Nee Hoffman) Born to Eternal Life on January 19, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Preceded in death by her husband Richard. Survived by her daughter Jean (Mike) Price, her grandson Joshua (Robyn), her great-granddaughter Arianna, her step-great-grandson Spencer and her granddaughter-in-law Erica. Further survived by her siblings Eunice Hoffman, Marlene (the late Jerry) O'Neil and...

Jane Karpowicz

Jane Karpowicz

Jan 17, 2020

(nee Williams) Milwaukee – Found peace on Fri., Jan. 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 68. Loving wife of Michael G. Karpowicz for 29 years. Beloved mom of Sherri (Drew Perry) Zanow, the late Danni Zanow, who passed in 1988, and Ami Zanow. Proud grandma of Danny, Davanta, Allan, Arianna, Elijah, Jerimiah, Jaden, Mia and...

Dorothy Schmidt

Dorothy Schmidt

Jan 16, 2020

Dorothy L. Schmidt "Miss Hollywood" Mequon- (nee Apel) Found peace on 16 January 2020 after a long battle with dementia at the age of 89. Loving mother of Karl Schmidt of Thiensville, Kurt (Laurel) Schmidt of Castaic, CA, and Karen (Andy) Kraus of Portland, OR, and proud Grandmother of Elizabeth, Rachel and Hannah Schmidt and Sister of Anita Beckendorf of...

Eleanore Janka

Eleanore Janka

Jan 16, 2020

(nee Bielski) Formerly of South Milwaukee, passed away January 16, 2020 at the age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Janka Jr. Loving mother of Madeline (Joseph) Zindrick, David (Candice) Janka, Barbara (Glen) Kleinow, Michael (Janet) Janka, Shirley Pik, and Dawn (Leon) Leech. Further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, June...

Rebecca Radakovich

Rebecca Radakovich

Jan 14, 2020

Radakovich, Rebecca "Becky" Age 26 from Milwaukee, WI. Becky had an infectious smile, kind and compassionate spirit. Living her life with cystic fibrosis, no obstacle could get in her way. Taken unexpectedly 1/15/2020, she entered the Kingdom of Heaven. God called his child home. Beloved daughter of Peggy (nee Zugier) and Michael, sister of Shane and Ryan, granddaughter of Donna...

Carol Bork

Carol Bork

Jan 14, 2020

On January 14th, 2020 Carol Bork passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 62 from pancreatic cancer. Carol was born June 24th, 1957 in Milwaukee WI to Harold & Lois Schmoldt; the youngest of three children. She was raised under the watchful eye of not only her parents, but her Aunt Bernice & Uncle Al, and...

Michael Gonia

Michael Gonia

Jan 13, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the age of 77, after battling pancreatic cancer. Loving husband of Elizabeth "Beth" (nee Dallman) Gonia for 48 years. He is further survived by siblings Betty Voigt and Richard (Karen) Gonia; nephews, Steven, Adam and Matthew; niece, Amy (Kevin) Huckstep; grandnephews, Cal and Case and grandniece, Kadee. Michael graduated from Bay...

Donna Wiske

Donna Wiske

Jan 13, 2020

(nee Paque) Age 81, was born to Eternal Life on January 13, 2020. Donna was born August 10, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Walter J. Wiske, Jr. in 1962 and together they raised six children. Wally proceeded her in death in 2015. Donna is survived by their children Diana Roberson, Mary (Robin) Ypma, Ellen (Al) Schlinsog, Julie (Scott) Betthauser,...

Mildred Debroux

Mildred Debroux

Jan 12, 2020

Mildred "Millie" Jane DeBroux (nee Boomgaard) passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on January 12, 2020. She was born on September 16, 1922 in Spring Lake, Michigan to James John Boomgaard and Mildred Catherine Smith, the second of nine children. On that Tuesday, the world immediately became a friendlier, more loving place. As the oldest girl, she played...

William Casey

William Casey

Jan 9, 2020

Passed peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020, surrounded by his family at the age of 62. He was born in Minnesota, the son of William R. Sr. and Mary Casey. Bill married the love of his life Jean (nee Linder) in 1988. Bill is lovingly survived by his wife, Jean Casey of 32 years; children, Jaime (Conrad) Lange, Joe Walsh,...

Marie Krueger Dawe

Marie Krueger Dawe

Jan 7, 2020

Marie Dorothy Krueger Dawe (Nee Gendron) Marie was gently called to heaven on January 7, 2020, at the young age of 97 years. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Mathilda Gendron of Wausau, WIsconsin. Also preceded in death by her sisters Margaret, Rosemary and Janie. Beloved wife of the late Wallace Eugene Krueger and the late...

Olive Prostinak

Olive Prostinak

Jan 5, 2020

(nee Seubert) Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 89. Olive was born in Barton, WI, the daughter of the late Felix and Alvina Seubert. Loving mother of Dan (Debra), Laura Tate, Jackie (Wesley) Short, Paul (Wendy), Doris Prostinak, Diane Nelson and Joan Champeau. Proud grandmother of Kristin, Casey, Stacy, Jacob, Michael, Johnathan, and...

Eugene Baker

Eugene Baker

Jan 5, 2020

Eugene was born on May 23, 1920 to Hattie Tucker and Eugene Baker Sr. in Ducan Mississippi. He lived there most of his teenage life. He was a hard worker, could fix anything that could be broken, known for being one of the best painters, loving, kind, soft spoken, but very strong in stature. He married Mary Evans, she preceded...

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