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Barbara Buda Obituary

Buda, Barbara H. Barbara H. Buda, age 79, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday morning, October 22, 2017 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Milwaukee on November 16, 1937 daughter of the late Vencil and Wanda (Milczarski) Knapik. Barbara was a graduate of South Division High School in Milwaukee with the class of 1956. Survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law: Richard and Debbie Buda, John Buda, and Mike Buda, all of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Richard and Patricia Knapik, Florida, Daniel and Mary Knapik, Milwaukee; one sister: Suzanne Reeves, Milwaukee; one sister-in-law: Maryann Nicholson, West Allis. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Joseph Buda; her parents: Vencil and Wanda Knapik; and one daughter-in-law: Roxanne Buda. Funeral services will be held at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 628 North Water Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at will be the Rev. Mark Mleziva. Cremation will take place following services and Barbara will be laid to rest at Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 628 North Water Street, Manitowoc on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 3:00 PM until the time of service at 5:30 PM. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 25, 2017.

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April Old Coyote

October 17, 2025

I worked with Barb at va as a Lpn like her. She was a hardworking lady and always kind to me and made the shift go easy . I was so saddened to know she passed. God bless her and her family .

April Old coyote

June 21, 2024

I worked with Barb at va in 1987 and she was always easy going friendly person and I enjoyed working with her very much . My deepest condolences and prayers to family .

Pat

October 27, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May you gain comfort by pouring out your deepest emotions to God in prayer, along with the prayers of others in your behalf.

Danielle Piper

October 26, 2017

I'm in shock. I enjoyed working with you at riverbend as your cna when I worked there. Sleep with the angels you will be missed and loved by many

Jim and Kelly Eells

October 24, 2017

To the entire Buda Family. Our very deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Mom. Cherish all those good memories and keep her memory alive.
Jim and Kelly Eells

Kathy Dassey-Koch

October 24, 2017

Sorry for your loss John. Your family has our deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers.

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