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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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Barbara Ward

Barbara Ward

Sep 4, 2019

(nee Krainik) Age 91. The morning of September 4, 2019, Barbara Ward found peace and rest after a decades-long battle with multiple health challenges. She joins her husband of 60 years, Robert, who preceded her arrival in Heaven on June 20, 2011. Barbara was the proud mother of six children – Mary (Robert) Jacobson, Joan (Edith Dixon), Margaret (Greg) Cauterucci,...

Kathleen Pooler

Kathleen Pooler

Sep 3, 2019

Kathleen (Kathy) Pooler was born on December 12,1961 and was 57 years young when she passed away on September 3, 2019. On February 18, 1983 Kathy Figol and Clary Pooler had a son named Christoper Pooler. She married Clary Pooler in 1984 at Whitnall Park but in 1986 they split up. Kathy years later met Michael Olson and on February...

Francis Wood

Francis Wood

Sep 2, 2019

Francis E. "Pete" Wood died unexpectedly on September 2, 2019. Husband of Jane (Rutledge) and brother of Barbara La Follette, Pete was well known as a jazz musician and spent many years working in radio/TV broadcasting. Pete was born in Menomonee, Michigan on August 25, 1939 and spent his early years in Marinette, WI. At age 14 he became a...

Elizabeth Stephens

Elizabeth Stephens

Sep 2, 2019

Stephens, Elizabeth "Betty" J. (Nee Maxwell) Passed away peacefully September 2, 2019 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert N. Stephens, special friend, Pete, and her aunt and uncle who raised her, Bertha and Gottlieb Reber. Loving mother of Nancy (Bob), Norman, Harlan, and Gail (Don). Grandmother of Ellis and Kara. Dear cousin of Lorraine...

Mary Bristow

Mary Bristow

Sep 1, 2019

Of Menomonee Falls, WI age 59 years. Mary was born on October 6, 1959 in Pontiac, MI to James Haas and Catharine Haughey Haas. She died on September 1, 2019 in Menomonee Falls, WI of heart failure. She is survived by her husband John Bristow, step daughter Elizabeth Bristow, brothers James Haas, John (Nancy) Haas and Robert (Kimberley) Lichty, and...

Walter Zendek

Walter Zendek

Aug 31, 2019

Walter P. Zendek Passed away August 31, 2019 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Karen (nee Kosak). Loving Dad of Walter C. (Pam). Cherished son of Elsa Gawrilenko. Dear Brother of Helmut (Nancy) Zendek. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services will be held Thursday September 5, at 6 pm at...

Ingeborg Kent

Ingeborg Kent

Aug 29, 2019

Passed peacefully on Thurs., Aug. 29, 2019, at the age of 70 yrs. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Thomas "Tom" J. Kent of 45 years; children, Matt (Jolene) Kent, Debra (Randy) Kent and Richard Kent; grandchildren, Olivia and Austin; brother, Bernard Liefke and good friends, Eva, Betty, Nancy and Irene. Sherry is further survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Sr. John Marie Budde Ssnd

Sr. John Marie Budde Ssnd

Aug 27, 2019

Born to Eternal Life August 27, 2019, age 85. Survived by her siblings Jean (Robert A.) Daniels, John (Phyllis) Budde, Lynn (the late Wilton) Zick, Christine (Christopher) Bauer, her sister-in-law Cathy Budde, nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends and the SSND Community. Preceded in death by her parents Felix and Evelyn, her brother Robert and her sister Audrey (Joseph) Hankes....

Judith Wagner

Judith Wagner

Aug 27, 2019

Judith Ann (Judie) Wagner (nee Nestberg) July 21, 1940 - August 27, 2019 Judie lived a life of sharp smart wit, and humble generosity to all creatures great and small. Judie was preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Ahlswede Nestberg Kocher, Elaine's 1st husband and Judie's father, Carl (Bud) Nestberg, Elaine's 2nd husband and Judie's dad, Erich J. Kocher,...

Sr. Lorenzo Schuster Ssnd

Sr. Lorenzo Schuster Ssnd

Aug 26, 2019

Born to Eternal Life August 26, 2019, age 104. Survived by her brothers Henry (Alice) Schuster and James (Margaret) Schuster, her sister Ann Spahn, sister-in-law Jean Schuster, nieces and nephews and the SSND Community. Preceded in death by her parents William and Josephine, her brothers Norbert, Robert, Lawrence, Bernard, Joseph and her sister Beth. A Wake Service will be celebrated...

Donald Cohen

Donald Cohen

Aug 24, 2019

Donald V. Cohen, Professional Engineer, departed this life on August 24th, 2019 at age 87 in Mequon, Wisconsin. He was predeceased by his wife, Myrna and daughter, Deborah. He is survived by his sister Elaine, son Daniel (wife Sarah), three grandchildren Charlie, Caroline and Jack, and his friend and companion, Sharon Porter. Don was born March 6, 1932 in Warren,...

Jean Hamill

Jean Hamill

Aug 24, 2019

(Nee Ludwig) Found eternal peace on August 24, 2019, at the age of 77 years. Loving wife of 55 years, Jean is survived by her husband, Tom. Jean is also survived by her 3 children, Sharon (Greg) Moeller, Jeff (Dawn) Hamill and Jill (Jonathan) Hamill Sopha, 6 grandchildren, her sister, Carole Ludwig Herde, as well as countless friends and extended...

Jean Seidner

Jean Seidner

Aug 23, 2019

Born to Life on December 9, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI. Born to Eternal Life on August 23, 2019 in West Allis, WI at the age of 90 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Seidner. Beloved mother of Rick (Karen) Seidner and Gail (Brian) Nuedling. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey (Stephanie) Seidner, Corey Seidner and Aaron Blum. Dear great-grandmother of...

Gunther Stenzel

Gunther Stenzel

Aug 20, 2019

Gunther John Stenzel - A badass chef, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at the age of 31. Gunner was a man of passion. He loved all things outdoors, and was always up for an adventure. He loved spending time fishing with his Dad, camping, kayaking and hiking off the beaten path. He...

Ermine Mrozek

Ermine Mrozek

Aug 20, 2019

Mrozek, Ermine (Nee Kulasiewicz) Found eternal peace on August 20, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Preceded in death by her husband Leonard "Doc", her brother Norbert Kulasiewicz and her sister Bernadine (the late Chester) Borkowski. Survived by her sister-in-law Dolores Kulasiewicz, nieces and nephew; Glenn (the late Michelle) Kulasiewicz, Karen Kulasiewicz, Linda Rindahl, Nadine (Loddie) Hukarevic, the entire...

Bernice Anders

Bernice Anders

Aug 19, 2019

Bernice A. Anders 9/22/29-8/19/19 Loving wife of the late Stanley Anders (Harry Paradzynski). Caring mother to Frank, James, Edmund (Pat), John, and Laura (James). Dearest grandmother to John, Michael (Melody), Melissa (Buddy), Joseph, Mathew, Sarah, Christopher, Daniel, James, Rachel, and Hannah. Adoring great-grandmother to Logan, Kaela, Tyler, Ryan, Ashley, and Austin. Also survived by dearest friend, Chuck. Preceded in death...

Bernice Lewandowski

Bernice Lewandowski

Aug 18, 2019

Bernice (Moser) Lewandowski was born into eternal life on Aug. 18, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Jack Lewandowski, loving mother of Tom (Joy) Hermann, Linda (Chuck) Duhacek, Vickie Garcia (Bob Fleisner), Gary (Julie) Lewandowski, Jeff (Brenda) Hermann, Pam (Dave) Talsky, Brian (Kristin) Lewandowski, Janice (Mark) Williams, and Scott (Christine) Lewandowski. Loving Grandmother of 26 grandchildren and...

Thomas Feldner

Thomas Feldner

Aug 17, 2019

Born to Eternal Life August 17, 2019, age 80 years. Preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Frances Sterk Feldner, and three brothers Jim, Joe and Robert Feldner. Dear brother of Shirley (the late David) Hawk, Rosemary Wolf, Jean (Bryan) Gibour, and Ed Feldner. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Tom proudly served in the US...

Anne Emmons

Anne Emmons

Aug 11, 2019

Anne Marie Emmons 12/25/1956 – 8/11/2019 Anne Emmons (Gvora), God's Angel on earth was called home by the Lord peacefully with her family beside her on Sunday August 11th, 2019. After a lifetime of battling cancer & illness, it was time for Anne to bring her work to God's Kingdom. While Heaven is celebrating her return home, the world we...

Mary Burch

Mary Burch

Aug 9, 2019

Mary H. Burch, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away August 9th, 2019. Age 59. She was a strong, hard-working woman, known for her refreshing honesty and love for her friends and family. She loved working on her family tree and watching movies and tv shows. She was a beloved mother of two sons Jim and Tim Fisher, as well as daughter-in-law...

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