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Brookfield Obituaries

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Obituary: Lois B. Solberg

Brookfield woman, 83, worked in the Waukesha School District.

Lois B. Solberg, of Brookfield, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at her home at the age of 83. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on Sept. 2, 1929, the daughter of Merritt and Hattie (Doornink) Jensen.  Lois was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waukesha, where she was a past choir member. She was united in marriage to Robert Solberg on August 11, 1951. Lois was a graduate of UW-Stout receiving her B.S. in Home Economics.  She proudly served the Waukesha School systems for many years as a Teacher’s Aide. Lois was a member of the Waukesha Home makers Club. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading books and completing crossword puzzles. Lois’ greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends. Lois is …

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Obituary: Connie M. Powers

Town of Brookfield woman dies at age 85.

Connie M. Powers, of the Town of Brookfield, went home to the Lord and her beloved husband on January 10, 2013 at the age of 85. She was born on Oct. 22, 1927, in Mazomaine, WI, the daughter of Jake and Gwen (nee Rogers) Baumgartner.  On June 9, 1947, she married Ivan Powers, in Dubuque, IA, he preceded her in death on August 23, 1986.  She was a devoted member of Salem United Methodist Church for 43 years and was very involved in United Methodist Women and served in various positions on the board.  She also served on Salem’s Church Council, went to weekly bible study and participated in various volunteer activities, such as, Christmas caroling to shut ins, the Crop Walk and Food Pantry.  She had also been a girl scout co-leader of her …

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