(nee Barfknecht) Found peace and began her journey home on January 29, 2020, at age 84. Loving mother of David (Marijo), Douglas, Karen, and Donald. Proud grandma of Andrea (Felipe) Navarrette, Jonathan, Lindsay Gasper, Samantha, and great-grandma of Owen and Atticus Mank. Dear sister of Douglas (Cindy) Barfknecht. Loving aunt of Heather (Erasmo) Navar, and great-aunt of Malachi and Ezekiel Navar. Life-long friend of Maxine Van Den Berg. Treasured “second mom” of Brenda Wernicke, Suzette Petroske, and the late Gary Spakowicz. Also loved and will be missed by additional family and friends.
Kay was raised in Eagle, WI and raised her family in Milwaukee. She loved gardening, crafts and sharing time with people.
Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Sunday, February 2, 2020, from 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Memorial service at 2:00 PM.