Barbara J. Straus Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara J. Straus of Burlington, Wisconsin, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 85, on December 15, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara J. Straus to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. Karl Klocker and Bernice Klocker; her husband Bob; and her sisters, Karlene May-Gebhard and Kathleen Weis.
She is survived by: her children, Debbi Warren (Kelly), Tom Straus (Leslie), Maribeth Garcia (Michael), Jeff Straus and Kristine Sterkowitz (Andrew); her grandchildren, Anne Rapp (Jamison Burish), Laura Pernsteiner (Travis), Hannah Horton (Dakota), Abigail Sterkowitz (Zach Skrove), Micah and Naia Velez-Straus; her sisters, Patty Ebbers and Ann Nienhaus (Bob); and her siblings-in-law, James Weis (Jane), Charles Straus (Sandy) and Mary Schneider (Jim).
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Mary's Parish or Catholic Central High School.
