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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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James Lavin
Feb 21, 2019
Lavin, James L. (Jim) passed away peacefully listening to 50s music at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa at the age of 77. He was the loving husband of Leone (Hajducki) Lavin, who preceded him in death, and the caring father of Lisa (Michael) Popke, Kelly (Earl) Braker, and the late Michele (Scott) Mitchell. He also was the proud grandfather...
Russel Christenson
Feb 20, 2019
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Norman Buchmann
Feb 20, 2019
Of Caledonia, WI, completed Life's journey on Feb 20, 2019. Norm celebrated a full life, founded on hard work, filled with laughter, adventure, unparalleled love for the great outdoors, and an uncanny ability to cheat death. Combined with wit and charm, Norm's ability to recall events in his life, down to the last detail, made him one of the greatest...
Barbara Marten
Feb 19, 2019
Marten, Barbara M. Barb (nee Wojciechowski) passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Arlie. Loving mother of Robert, Charles, Dawn (Mike Nowak) and Teresa (Dan). Proud nana of Justin (Kelli). Dear sister of Marvin (the late Bonnie) Wojciechowski,Nancy (Dick) Differt, Betty (the late Robert) Hackbarth and Mary (Richard) Helminiak. Further survived by nieces,...
Rick Kohls
Feb 18, 2019
Kohls, Rick passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Shaw). Loving father of Richard (Jennifer). Proud grandpa of Aidan and Avery. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Monday, February 25, at the funeral home at 7pm. The family will be receiving guests from 5pm until the time of...
Daniel Benson
Feb 15, 2019
Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2019, age 93. He was recently preceded in death by Joyce, his wife of 69 years. Dan is survived by his children and their spouses Sally (Randall) Oloizia, Susan Benson, Daniel (Stacie) Benson, and Christine Benson; grandchildren Brian (Dominic Lindeque) Oloizia, Jeffrey Oloizia, Edward Benson, and Caroline Benson; and great-grandchildren Gavin and Mika Oloizia....
John Slind
Feb 13, 2019
Slind, John Melvin "Johnny" Left us too soon on Mon., Feb. 11, 2019, at the age of 59. Loving dad of Jessica Slind (Bill Adolfsen) and Jeremy Slind. Proud grandpa of Luke and Levi. Beloved son of Norma Williams (the late Melvin Slind). Brother of Jeff Slind (Cathy) and James Williams (Janalyn). Former husband and best friend of Peggy Slind....
James Balliet
Feb 13, 2019
Balliet, James H. Of Wauwatosa, WI died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on February 13, 2019, at the age of 70, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Loving husband of Joyce, cherished dad of Erin (Nick) Ratelis, Brendan (Anna Capacci) Balliet and Patrick Hamann. Proud grandpa of George and Maggie Ratelis and Otto Balliet. Dear brother of Mary...
James Luedtke
Feb 13, 2019
Luedtke, James O. "Pinky" passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Fakes). Loving father of Krissy Luedtke and Kevin (Samantha) Luedtke. Proud grandpa of Toby, Jaxon and Oscar. Dear brother of Carol (the late Elroy) Depies; sisters-in-law JoAnn (Rick) Bergin, Judy (Kevin) Larson, Diane (JC) Van Vessem. Preceded in death by...
Linda Cameron
Feb 11, 2019
Linda Jean Cameron passed away quietly and unexpectedly Monday, February 11, 2019. Dearest wife of Glenn Cameron, loving birth mother of Justin (Sarah) Brogni and proud grandmother of Marissa and Tressa Brogni, Linda was a devoted caregiver to Murphy and Rusty, her beloved animals. Preceded in death by her father, Roland W. Brown, Linda was the dear daughter of Doreen...
John Neuman
Feb 11, 2019
Passed away February 11, 2019. Born in 1931 in West Allis to John and Theresa Neuman (Schwarzinger). Preceded in death by his sister Joyce and son Michael (Robin) Neuman. Survived by his wife Anita, daughter Jeanine (Peter), son Stephen (Kathy), seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. John joined the Air Force, serving from 1948-1954 and was on duty during the Korean...
Duane Ziege
Feb 10, 2019
Went home February 10, 2019 surrounded by his family. Duane was born March 8, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Duane is proceeded in death by his mother Verna Janczak (Joseph) and father Kenneth (Virginia) Ziege. Mother-in-law Caroline (nee Bushman). Duane is survived by his wife Annette (nee Schmitt) of 57 years. Daughter Deborah Ochocki, son Duane Jr. (Beth), grandchildren Erica (Nathan)...
Roy Rasmussen
Feb 10, 2019
Born in Chicago, IL to Roy and Edna Rasmussen, joined his beloved wife Barbara A. (nee Bomm) in heaven on February 10, 2019 at the age of 85. Predeceased by his younger brother Jack D. Rasmussen. Cherished father of Mark, Lori Hassett, and John. Treasured grandpa of Michael Hassett and Megan (Joseph) Young. Loving great-grandpa to Madison and Sophie Young....
John Rogge
Feb 10, 2019
Rogge, John M. "Tools" Passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Nancy for 61 years. Loving father of Michael Rogge, Jill (Steve) Zilles and Tracy (Eddie) Voss. Cherished grandpa "puppa" of Kimberly (Kurtis) Lepper, Nicholas Rogge, Katelyn (Andrew) Scaife, Kelsey Zilles (Joey Bett), John Zilles, Krista Zilles, Jaimie Voss,...
Delmar Petri
Feb 9, 2019
Petri, Delmar W. Jr. Of West Allis passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the age of 67. He was born in Milwaukee, WI the son of the late Delmar Sr. and Helen Petri. Delmar is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Jessica Perti; and other family members. (look for an update on other family members names). Delmar was...
Alec Gould
Feb 9, 2019
Alec Gould found peace at the age of 28 on February 9, 2019. Dear son of Kim and Rick. Cherished brother of Kayla and Kamryn. Beloved Grandson of Janet and late Harlan. Sweet Uncle of Talia. Loving Godson of Debbie and Noel. Good friend of Orville and special friend of Kelly. Also loved by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends....
Joyce Benson
Feb 7, 2019
Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019 at the age of 91. Joyce is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years Daniel; her children and their spouses Sally (Randall) Oloizia, Susan Benson, Daniel (Stacie) Benson, and Christine Benson; grandchildren Brian (Dominic Lindeque) Oloizia, Jeffrey Oloizia, Edward Benson, and Caroline Benson; and great-grandchildren Gavin and Mika Oloizia. Joyce was born...
Earl Krahn
Feb 7, 2019
Passed away peacefully at his home in Hubertus, WI surrounded by his loving family on February 7, 2019, at the age of 94. Earl G. Krahn was born on February 11, 1924 in Newburg, Wisconsin, he was the son of Frederick and Catherine (Zeltinger) Krahn. He was baptized on February 13, 1924 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Newburg, WI. He...
Marolyn Pagels
Feb 7, 2019
Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019, age 85. Long time resident of Whitefish Bay. Loving mother of Sue Ettmayer (Conrad), Kathy Croak (Dan) and Janet Baguhn (Randy). Grandma to Jennifer Singh (Arun), Jessica Ettmayer, Becky Alvarado (Rony) and Michelle Croak and two great-granddaughters. Loving sister to Sue Butterweck (Tom). Born in Mount Clemens, MI to George and Hermine. She...
Rose Reitz
Feb 7, 2019
Rose Marie Reitz of Mequon, WI went home to be with the Lord on Thursday February 7, 2019 after a difficult battle with breast cancer. Rose was born January 9, 1958 to Robert and Rena (Harper) Seidl in Wausau, WI. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1976 and from Moraine Park Technical Institute in 1978 with her degree in...
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