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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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Gerald Menting

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

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

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...

Betty Horning

Betty Horning

Aug 5, 2020

Betty Jayne Horning née Karolus Age 83, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2020 at home. She was born Dec 30, 1936 in Tigerton, WI to Frederick and Irene Karolus. She grew up in Tigerton and moved to West Allis when she was 10 years old. She married James Robert Horning on June 25, 1955 at St...

Andrew Ranner

Andrew Ranner

Aug 4, 2020

Andrew George Ranner "Andy" Passed away after a long illness on August 4, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Elisabeth Ranner. Survived by his siblings Catherine (Frank) Knauss, James Ranner and Mary (the late Edward) Grisham, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Andy was a graduate of UW Madison in 1962,...

George Lederer

George Lederer

Aug 2, 2020

Of Mequon, August 2, 2020, age 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (nee Holzer) Lederer. Loving father of Nancy (the late John) Kaczmarek, Scott (the late Rebecca), John (Dawn), Jennica (Rick) Skebba, Nick, the late Andrew and the late Paul Lederer. Further survived by 14 grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private...

Glenn Breitenfeld

Glenn Breitenfeld

Aug 1, 2020

Glenn R. Breitenfeld Born to Eternal Life on August 1, 2020 at the age of 76 years. Loving husband of Diane M. Breitenfeld (nee Grzys) for 49 years. Dear father of Greg (Yvonne) Breitenfeld. Proud grandfather of Victoria and Steven Breitenfeld. Visitation on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral Home, 11030 W. Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners from 9...

Kevin Bowen

Kevin Bowen

Jul 31, 2020

Kevin C. Bowen Born March 5, 1953 of Caledonia, WI passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2020. Son of the late Clyde and Maurine Bowen. Brother of the late Robert and Brian Bowen and Sheila Peterson. Brother-in-law of the late Dave Steffens. Survived by sisters Colleen Bowen, Rita Steffens, Terry (Roger) Johnson, brothers Bruce (Pam), Wayne, and Dennis Bowen, sister-in-law...

Elizabeth Filut

Elizabeth Filut

Jul 30, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Filut passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the age of 94. Through her adult life, Elizabeth was an active member of Mother of Good Counsel School and Parish. She sewed habits for the nuns, worked in the school office and library, volunteered for the nut and pizza fundraisers and so much more. She...

Lilah Losey

Lilah Losey

Jul 30, 2020

(nee Stauss) Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Orville L. Losey. Survived by her children Cheryl (Wesley) Peters, the late Christine Keough, son-in-law Kevin (Mary) Keough, Claudia (Joel) Lindsay, and Kenneth (Jennifer) Losey, 9 grandchildren Cari, Kurt, Kelly, Beth, Katie, Libby, Samantha, Michael, and...

Ann Zavis

Ann Zavis

Jul 30, 2020

Ann "Jean" Zavis In Heaven July 30, 2020 at the age of 90. Daughter of the late Martin and Annette Zavis. Sister of the late Catherine (Ronald) Emery and the late Rose (George) Knapp. Loving aunt of Michael (Linda) Emery, Eileen (Jeff) Crosby, David, Steve, and Dawn Emery, Andrea (Whitney) Giannini, George (the late Betty) and Robert Knapp. Further missed...

David Lipenski

David Lipenski

Jul 29, 2020

Lipenski, David Passed away July 29, 2020 at the age of 66. Preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Clara and siblings Delores (Mike), Jane (Ray), Estelle (Dale), Vicky (Frank), Maryann (Pat), Bernadine (Al), Carol, Judith, and Ralph. Dear brother of Gerri, Kenneth, Norbert (Carol), and John (Jean). Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He will be...

Rita Singer

Rita Singer

Jul 26, 2020

(nee Netzler) Born to Eternal Life July 26, 2020, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe Singer. Dear mother of David (Debbie), Cynthia, and Gary Singer. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey and Shannon Singer. Fond sister of Joan (the late Gerald) Weber and John (Doris) Netzler. Sister-in-law of Dennis (Elaine), Ralph (Anna), the late Kenneth (the late Barbara), and...

George Geiger

George Geiger

Jul 26, 2020

After a courageous battle, George J. Geiger, of Menomonee Falls, WI, and Jensen Beach, FL, lost his battle with Alzheimer's on Sunday, July 26, 2020, age 83 years. George is survived by his wife Linda, his children Gerry (Kelly) Geiger, Cathy (Gerald) Luiting, and Eric Geiger, step-children Michael (Kathleen) Schaut, Michelle (Doug) Lee, and Vicki (Dan) Schoshinski. Further survived by...

Timothy Johns

Timothy Johns

Jul 24, 2020

Timothy Raymond Johns 2/27/1941-7/24/2020 Timothy Raymond Johns of Park Falls, Wisconsin died peacefully on July 24, 2020 surrounded by his family and his loving wife and childhood sweetheart, Diane. Tim was born on February 27, 1941 to Raymond and La Nora Johns at Milwaukee's Columbia Hospital. He grew up in Whitefish Bay, vacationed in Minocqua and attended college at University...

Jina Kizivat

Jina Kizivat

Jul 20, 2020

Passed away with her family by her side July 20, 2020 at the age of 45 after a fierce battle with leukemia. Loving mother of Bree (Joe) Baltazar and Daniella Sturgeon. Beloved daughter of Jill Kizivat and Jeff (Linda) Kizivat. Dear sister of Jaden, Jonathan, and Joshua Kizivat. Special niece of Jeff Engel. Further survived by aunts, uncles, and many...

Kathleen Newman

Kathleen Newman

Jul 20, 2020

The light of the world dimmed on July 20, 2020 when we lost Kathleen Jean Newman. If you knew Kathy, you loved Kathy. She had the gift of making every person she met feel at ease and welcome in her presence. She gave the most wonderful hugs, the most thoughtful gifts, had a warm laugh, and would dance her pants...

Donna Jacobi

Donna Jacobi

Jul 19, 2020

(nee Dyer, Bacon) Born October 27, 1938 and passed away on July 19, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth W. Jacobi, son Brian Jacobi, parents James and Elyse Dyer and nephew David Dyer. She is survived by her children; Diane Bacon, Cheryl (Randy) Woodward, Bradley Bacon and close friend Bonnie Schaff, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends....

Kathleen Colloton

Kathleen Colloton

Jul 19, 2020

Colloton, Kathleen "Dee" Welcomed into God's loving embrace on July 19, 2020, weeks shy of turning 99. Dee lived her faith- her bright smile and sparkly blue eyes were a beacon of love and joy. Adored Mom of Kathleen, Patricia (Joe), Buffie (Gene), Kevin (Patti), and Colleen (Jon). Beloved Granny Dee of 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Reunited with her...

Edna Kowalkiewicz

Edna Kowalkiewicz

Jul 18, 2020

Edna Kowalkiewicz (nee Mayer) Found peace on July 18, 2020 at the age of 99. Edna was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, West Allis. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph V. ("Mickey"), a granddaughter, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her children Dawn (Robert) Truitt, Victor (Maryanna)...

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