Blossom Buege Staude, 81, of Kenosha, passed away Sunday, April 6th, 2008, at St. Catherine's Hospital after a courageous battle with melanoma. Born on May 4, 1926, in Tomahawk, WI, she was the only child of the late Walter and Emma (Kreft) Schlottke. She was a graduate of Tomahawk High School and had been a resident of Kenosha since 1945. On May 19, 1945, in Presque Isle, ME, she married William F. Buege. He preceded her in death. On May 24, 1974, she married Roy P. Staude at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kenosha. Blossom was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Eastern Star #92, Star Group and the DeMolay Mother's Pinochle Group. She was a former member of the Danish Sisterhood. She cheered for the Chicago Cubs and she enjoyed the company of her faithful dog, Lady. She always loved returning to the north woods. For over 24 years Blossom worked as an audit clerk at the Sears Kenosha Store, retiring in March, 1987. Surviving are her husband, Roy, of Kenosha; two daughters, Betsy (James) Scuglik of Kenosha and Brenda Fenn of Burlington; a son, William (Sharon) Buege of Kenosha; two stepchildren, Linda (Larry) Johnson of Kenosha and James (Donna) Staude of Scottsdale, AZ; nine grandchildren, Brian, Michael and Kevin Scuglik, Kari LeDuc, Kelli Fenn, William and Blake Buege, Michelle Galley and Kimberly Sandholm; three step grandchildren, Jeremy Johnson, Jamie Staude, and Jenny Blair; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Buege in 1971; a daughter, Barbara Galley in 2001; and an infant grandson, Timothy Galley in 1971. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 10th, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from at Proko Funeral Home 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials to St. Paul's Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Blossom's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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My deepest sympathy, with love, Grace
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Our Thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time. Blossom always greeted us with a warm smile, kind words and a hug, she treated us like family, we will miss her dearly. Blossom was an Angel and now she has her wings.
Shirley Piela Schmitz
April 21, 2008
Dear Betsy and family: I was so sorry to hear about your mom passing. It's always hard to lose a parent, no matter how old you are. Dad passed away from cancer in 1995 and there is not a day goes by that I don't think about him and miss him. And mom is now 78, so one never knows! My sister, Debi, forwarded your mom's obit to me and I am glad to be able to write to you. I pray for God's comfort and blessing to your hearts and minds in the days and months ahead as you adjust to your loss. Hope that you are in good health and happy. Always--Shirley
Grace Houston
April 9, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Blossom was a wonderful, gracious friend. I have many fond memories of getting together for those fun nights of cards with lots of laughs and reminiscing about our Tomahawk connection, She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. With love, Grace
Debi Piela Jackson.
April 8, 2008
Hello Betsy, Brenda, & Billy,I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear, sweet Mother. May God be with you during your grieving time and help you thru the pain and sorrow you are feeling right now. Your Mom was a wonderful Mom to us neighborhood kids as we were growing up and I'll never forget her happy smiles. Many prayers to all of you. Love, Your Childhood Friend Debi Piela Jackson