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Ponto, Kathryn “Kathy” (nee Staszak)
Born on Wednesday, August 13, 1952. Born to eternal life on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Loving wife of Russell for 47 years. Cherished mom of Craig (Lisa) Ponto and Lisa K. Ponto. Loving grandma to “her little buddy”, Conner Burakowski.
Beloved daughter of the late John and Frances Staszak. Dear sister of Lorraine (the late Ken) Last, Marianne Staszak (Gary Kubacki), the late John “Butch” (Lois) Staszak, Dolores (the late Eddie) Kendziera, Dennis (Donna) Staszak, Thomas (Rosemary) Staszak, Loretta Staszak, the late Leonard Staszak, the late Wanda (Mark) Rowell, Frank (Kwi Hwa) Staszak, David (Yong Ae) Staszak, Suzanne (Mike) Sprenger, and Jim (Christine) Staszak.
Also loved by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends.
She will be remembered by her great smile, caring nature, constant positive outlook on life. She loved spending time with her family, going on walks, and enjoyed the quiet nature of up north.
Her family would like to thank Elizabeth Residence and Badger Hospice for their wonderful care they provided her.
Visitation and Service will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin.
Burial Service will be Monday, February 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Highland Memorial Park, 14875 West Greenfield Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association – Wisconsin Chapter, 620 South 76 Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ponto, Kathryn “Kathy” (nee Staszak) Born on Wednesday, August 13, 1952. Born to eternal life on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Loving wife of Russell for 47 years. Cherished mom of Craig (Lisa) Ponto and Lisa K. Ponto. Loving grandma to “her little buddy”, Conner Burakowski. Beloved daughter of the late John and Frances Staszak. DearContinue Reading