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Gerald "Jerry" Gambatese Brookfield
Passed away peacefully with his wife of 54 years, Susan (Nee Hebert) by side on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 83. Proud dad of Jerry (Tiffany), Tag (Tracey), and Jill (John) Baader. Fun Grampie of Michael, Gigi, Sal, Francesca, Giovanni, Soffia, Dominic and GianPaul. Great Grampie of Evy Rose and Elijah. Best friend of Lucy. Dear son of George and Olympia. Also loved by other relatives and friends.
Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, September 25, 2020 10AM-12PM. Funeral...
Passed away peacefully with his wife of 54 years, Susan (Nee Hebert) by side on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 83. Proud dad of Jerry (Tiffany), Tag (Tracey), and Jill (John) Baader. Fun...
Dr. Jeremias Vinluan Brookfield
Our community sadly lost a pillar on Tuesday, September, 15 when Dr. Jeremias B. Vinluan, favorably known as Dr. J, passed away at the age of 74. His contributions to the lives of many include running a medical practice in Milwaukee for forty years, participating in medical missions to serve those in rural and poverty-stricken communities in the Philippines, being a loving father, grandfather, brother and...
Our community sadly lost a pillar on Tuesday, September, 15 when Dr. Jeremias B. Vinluan, favorably known as Dr. J, passed away at the age of 74. His contributions to the lives of...
Mary Ellen Ralfs peacefully passed into God’s care on Monday, September 14, holding her daughter’s hand, after having suffered a stroke a few days prior. As Mary Ellen fought hard and had an iron will, we know the Lord told her it was time to come home to Him. She is survived by Donald Ralfs, her husband of more than 60 years; her sons, Scott and Mark (Carrie) Ralfs; and her daughter, Ann Marie (Greg) Armbruster. She is further survived by her five...
Mary Ellen Ralfs peacefully passed into God’s care on Monday, September 14, holding her daughter’s hand, after having suffered a stroke a few days prior. As Mary Ellen fought...
Mary Fox Wauwatosa
Mary Beth Fox passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on September 14, 2020, at the age of 62. She enjoyed a lovely last day with her family, who she dedicated her life to. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Mike. Beloved mother of Paul (Monica), Jayne Hall (Bill), Erica Wimmer (Nick), John, and Joseph (Rachel). Mary was adored by her grandchildren Henry, Alice, Oliver, Diego and Willow, who filled her heart with love and joy. Mary also leaves behind a large extended family, including...
Mary Beth Fox passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on September 14, 2020, at the age of 62. She enjoyed a lovely last day with her family, who she dedicated her life to. She is survived by her...
Fred William Mertens Jr. (87 yrs) was born to this world January 19, 1933 in Chicago Illinois, came of age in Antigo Wisconsin, lived in Milwaukee and faithfully raised a family of 9 children in Elm Grove, WI. Fred was born to eternal life September 11, 2020 and was proceeded in death by his attentive wife Lorraine (Holzem), parents Fred Sr. and Lillian (Zangle) Mertens, and his sister Marilyn (Kennedy).
Fred was a devout Catholic, faithful husband, and gentle hearted Papa. He served his...
Fred William Mertens Jr. (87 yrs) was born to this world January 19, 1933 in Chicago Illinois, came of age in Antigo Wisconsin, lived in Milwaukee and faithfully raised a family of 9 children in...
Born in Linn County, Kansas on August 14, 1922 and passed away in Brookfield, WI on September 8, 2020 at the age of 98. Devoted mother of Peg (Rich) Lazarchic, Minong, WI, John Zarske, Flagstaff, AZ, Mary (Norbert) Buehmann, Brighton, MI, and Carol (James) Zarske Theis, Oakfield, WI. Loving sister of Catherine “Catie” (Walter) Rynkiewicz, Elm Grove, WI and sister in law of John “Don” Zarske, Brookfield, WI. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Albert Alden Zarske (9/17/2001);...
Born in Linn County, Kansas on August 14, 1922 and passed away in Brookfield, WI on September 8, 2020 at the age of 98. Devoted mother of Peg (Rich) Lazarchic, Minong, WI, John Zarske, Flagstaff,...
Norman "Norm" Schultz Oconomowoc
On Friday, September 4, 2020, Norm saw the light of eternal life and jumped at the chance to be with his soulmate, Betty Ann (nee Peshak), his wife of 56 years. His body wore out after a long battle with cancer, interstitial lung disease and heart disease. Cherished dad of Mike (Terry), Mary Kay Buckley, and Laurie (Rick) Cox. Loving grandfather of Tyler (Myranda) Schultz, Michael (Dana) Nicola, Danna Schultz, Kristin Cox, Ashley (Chris) Suchla, and Emily Cox, as well as...
On Friday, September 4, 2020, Norm saw the light of eternal life and jumped at the chance to be with his soulmate, Betty Ann (nee Peshak), his wife of 56 years. His body wore out after a long...
Please say a prayer …
For my little sprout, Nicholas Anthony, as he was called home to the arms of our Lord.
He is my most precious gift. The light of my life. A truly devoted and adoring son, so gentle, so kind, everybody’s best friend.
Rest in peace my beloved sweet Nick.
I miss you so so terribly.
He was a GREAT cook, very Loyal to those he loved, would give anybody the shirt off his back, caring, Lovable, Funny, loved his mom, his friends, his truck, bon...
Please say a prayer …
For my little sprout, Nicholas Anthony, as he was called home to the arms of our Lord.
He is my most precious gift. The light of my life. A truly devoted and...
Passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020 at the age of 38. Cherished son of Judith and the late James. Beloved brother of Laura (Jason) Denham, Kristen (Dan) Weitzel and Jamie (Paul) Gensler. Fun-loving uncle of Cameron, Mackenzie, Haley, Brayden, Connor, Abby and Emma. Tony will be greatly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Tony was an active member of Day Spring Church. He loved the outdoors and fishing. He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School in 2000. Tony...
Passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020 at the age of 38. Cherished son of Judith and the late James. Beloved brother of Laura (Jason) Denham, Kristen (Dan) Weitzel and Jamie (Paul) Gensler....
Donald Wedel Brookfiled
On September 2, 2020, Donald joined his beloved wife Carol, in eternal peace. Preceded in death by his sisters, Norma Wedel and Lorraine Day. A proud Korean War Veteran, he is survived by his siblings, Paul and Dorothy Wedel; his children, April Mays-Stewart (Tony) and Scott Wedel; grandchildren Jessica Fabisiak (Oscar), Terra Vázquez (Nelson), Freddrick Stewart, Xavier Lewis, Helena and Mia Wedel; great grandchildren, Jenessa Torres Hayes, Devin Fabisiak, and Diego Roman;...
On September 2, 2020, Donald joined his beloved wife Carol, in eternal peace. Preceded in death by his sisters, Norma Wedel and Lorraine Day. A proud Korean War Veteran, he is...
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