Elena (Helen) Budan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elena (Helen) Budan of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, who passed away on January 27, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruban Rodriguez and Petra Stout; her brother Angel Sanchez; and her sister-in-law Deanne Coe. She is survived by: her husband David Budan; her sons, Michael Karnes (Velva) and Richard Karnes; her stepchildren, Japhy Budan, Mark Budan and Laura Mullins; her siblings, Ramiro Rodrigues, Isabel Aguilar (Jerry), Olivia Mishler, Mary Curlee (John), Sandy Stout and Barbara Hussey (Kevin); her uncle Ruben; her aunt Rosemary Alto; her grandchildren, Samantha Fischer (Joe), Lindsey Genrich (Shawn), Dylan Karnes and Savanah Karnes; her great grandchildren, Charlotte Nicholson, Sterling Genrich, Peter, Lola and Veronica Fischer; and her siblings-in-law, Judy Tadych and John Budan. She is also survived by numerous nieces, great-nieces, and nephews.
