Dennis M. Lavelle, 72, of Brookfield, died on Dec. 28, 2025. Born June 7, 1953, he worked as a teacher.

Dennis was the husband of Susan Lavelle (nee Teichman); the brother of Tom (late Candi) Lavelle, Judy Lavelle, Lynne (John) Chlada and brother-in-law of Ray Teichman; uncle of Sean Lavelle, Maria (Nick) Lavelle, Patrick (Sarah) Chlada, Kelly (Tullio) Cox, Kevin (Sarah) Chlada, and Kira (Matt) Sanchez; and great-uncle to 15 great-nieces and -nephews. 

Memorial visitation was held on Jan. 2 at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home, followed by a words of remembrance service. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the family at www.johnsonnosek.com.