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Ellyn Adele Buhmann

April 18, 1939 - October 28, 2022
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Monday 11/7, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (Mary Queen of Heaven Church)
2322 South 106th Street
West Allis, WI 53227
Tuesday 11/8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Monday 11/7, 7:00 pm

Vigil Service

Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (Mary Queen of Heaven Church)
2322 South 106th Street
West Allis, WI 53227
Tuesday 11/8, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Highland Memorial Park
14875 West Greenfield Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151

Ellyn Adele Buhmann (nee Lacke), age 83, of West Allis, WI (formerly of Waukesha) passed away on October 28, 2022 in Brookfield, WI.

Ellyn was born in Shullsburg, WI to Charles and Julia “Marguerite” Lacke on April 18, 1939. She graduated from West Allis Central High School. Later in life, she attended college and graduated from Alverno College in 1981 with a degree in Communications. She worked at International Harvester (Navistar) in the IT Department for over 30 years. She met her husband, Richard Buhmann at a high school reunion, and they were married on November 4, 1989.

She was a very active member of Mary Queen of Heaven (now Mother of Perpetual Help). Her faith, volunteerism, and devotion to her church, her husband, and to her children and grandchildren were the foundation of her life. She also enjoyed her time as a Red Hatter and time with other friends.

Ellyn is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Richard Hodges, and nephew Matthew Lacke.

Ellyn is survived by her loving husband Richard, and will be sadly missed by her children, Joseph (Kyong) Eiche, Patricia Gustafson (John Watermolen), Kelly Maney, Karen Eiche; grandchildren Rhiannon (Michael) Jaros, Anna and Tyler Gustafson, Luke and Allison Maney, as well as her great-granddaughter, Naomi Cait Jaros. She is further survived by her stepchildren John Buhmann, Gina (Chris) Slade, and Joseph Buhmann; beloved brothers and sisters Charles (Nancy) Lacke, Mary Kay Lacke, Rebecca (Jim) Peelen, Alice Hodges, John (Suzanne) Lacke, Mark (Barbara) Lacke, Lawrence (Carol) Lacke, Philip (Nancy) Lacke, and numerous nieces and nephews.

On Monday, November 7, 2022 there will be a visitation from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, and a vigil at 7:00 PM at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin.

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022 an additional visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Mary Queen of Heaven (Mother of Perpetual Help) 2322 South 106th Street, West Allis, Wisconsin. A procession to Highland Memorial Park will follow.

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Monday 11/7, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (Mary Queen of Heaven Church)
2322 South 106th Street
West Allis, WI 53227
Map
Tuesday 11/8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Monday 11/7, 7:00 pm

Vigil Service

Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (Mary Queen of Heaven Church)
2322 South 106th Street
West Allis, WI 53227
Map
Tuesday 11/8, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Highland Memorial Park
14875 West Greenfield Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Ellyn Adele Buhmann (nee Lacke), age 83, of West Allis, WI (formerly of Waukesha) passed away on October 28, 2022 in Brookfield, WI. Ellyn was born in Shullsburg, WI to Charles and Julia “Marguerite” Lacke on April 18, 1939. She graduated from West Allis Central High School. Later in life, she attended college and graduatedContinue Reading

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Gerald Schmidt left a message on November 10, 2022:
I got to know Ellyn when she sang in the choir with my Mom, my brother Jim and me at Mary Queen of Heaven Parish. I was not able to attend the visitation or funeral Mass due to prior commitments. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Ellyn's family in the days and months ahead.
Julie left a message on November 2, 2022:
In honor of my wonderfully kind and giving Aunt.
Ellen Hurley Stutzman left a message on November 2, 2022:
I have known Ellyn since high school. We graduated from West Allis Central in 1957. We had great fun teasing each other because our names were the same! I am grateful that Ellyn passed through my life! She was a lovely lady & a good friend! My sympathy to her family!!
Jeanne & Rich Behnke left a message on November 2, 2022:
Our hearts go out to the whole family. We are keeping you all in our prayers.
Pat (Duffy) Consolazione left a message on November 1, 2022:
Thank you for the hundreds of memories we shared Ellyn. I can’t remember a time when we were not friends. Sharing time as young girls, as Moms and silly aging women, so much to treasure and remember. Rest in Peace my treasuer.
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Patti Gustafson left a message on November 1, 2022:
In loving memory of our mom
John and Carol Guzman left a message on November 1, 2022:
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the entire family at this sad time and the time ahead.
Luke Maney left a message on November 1, 2022:
In memory of Ellyn Adele Buhmann, Luke Maney lit a candle
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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