Nancy Lynn McDonald

October 26, 1964 - September 12, 2025

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Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Sunday 9/21, 11:00 am - 2:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Sunday 9/21, 3:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Nancy McDonald memorial fund.

Nancy Lynn McDonald, age 60 of Milwaukee, WI passed away on September 12^th at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a tenacious battle against cancer.

Nancy was born on October 26^th, 1964, in Milwaukee, WI. She was the youngest child of Richard and Jean (Haig) Potts. Nancy attended St. Margaret Mary grade school and Messmer High School, from which she graduated in 1984. Nancy was united in marriage to the love of her life, John McDonald, on September 12^th, 1992, in Door County, WI. Her career was spent in customer service for Wells Fargo and most recently for Skygen.

Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid reader and loved camping. Her happy place was Vista Royale Campgrounds in Bancroft, WI where she made 30 years of memories. The highlight of every summer was the annual family camping trip with the entire Potts gang.

Nancy was a loving mother, a supportive wife, a baby sister, the coolest aunt, and a beloved friend to all. Nancy loved her dogs, especially her Great Danes Tess, Hannah, Zoey, and Hazel and her black lab, Gracie.

Nancy will be dearly missed by her loving husband, John; children Tyler (Jennifer Konkel), Jacob (Dustin Boyer), and Zacary; siblings Diane, Mary (Jim Knautz), Margaret, Tom (Chris), Donna (Alan Bembenek), Linda (Larry Fadden). Siblings-in-law, Bradley (Donna), James (Beverly), and JoEllen; several nieces and nephews, as well as extended family and friends.

Nancy was proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Janet Clark, her “adopted parents” Bob and Eyvon Haig, and her father & mother-in-law Ralph and Vivian McDonald.

Nancy’s family would like to thank Horizon Hospice, her palliative care team at ProHealth, her oncology team at Froedtert, and the numerous doctors and nurses who cared for her along the way.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM. Funeral Service at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Nancy McDonald memorial fund.

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Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

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Sunday 9/21, 11:00 am - 2:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

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Sunday 9/21, 3:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Nancy McDonald memorial fund.

Nancy Lynn McDonald, age 60 of Milwaukee, WI passed away on September 12th at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a tenacious battle against cancer. Nancy was born on October 26th, 1964, in Milwaukee, WI. She was the youngest child of Richard and Jean (Haig) Potts. Nancy attended St. Margaret Mary grade schoolContinue Reading

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Im so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to all 🙏. Love kathy

John and family. We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Tim & Jackie Reid

We will miss our neighbor at VR (Our Happy Place). A true inspiration for all when it comes to valuing FAMILY.

Nancy was a light in many people's lives. She will forever remain in our hearts as neighbors. We are very sorry for your family's loss. Our hearts are with you.

We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister. Wishing you peace and comfort in the memories you shared together.

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Praying for John and the kids. Nancy was a light at our office. Take care

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In memory of Nancy Lynn McDonald, geoff Knautz lit a candle

True friends are never apart, maybe in distance, but never in heart. Deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Thank you for welcoming me to your happy place at the campground a few weekends ago! I deeply enjoyed our conversation. You’re such a light to so many people!