Ann Catherine Fabus

Ann Catherine Fabus obituary, Oconomowoc, WI

Ann Catherine Fabus

Ann Fabus Obituary

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Ann Catherine Fabus, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 24, 1925 to Vincent and Valeria (nee Konkel) Kowalski.

Ann is survived by her eldest daughter, Barbara Fabus and her husband Ted Wiesendanger of Delafield, WI; Ann’s eldest son, Stephen Fabus and his wife, Susan Peterson of Wauwatosa, WI; granddaughter, Stephane Fabus and her husband Chris Beck and great-grandchildren Declan, Caden and Maya of Cedarburg, WI; and her grandson Jason Fabus of California. Ann is also survived by her youngest son, David Fabus of Tallahassee, FL; grandsons Colee Fabus, Alec Fabus and his wife Alyssa Rolfe; and great-granddaughter Nola Rolfe Fabus; and by her youngest granddaughter Valeria Fabus. She is survived by her dear nephew James Werner and his wife Breeze Ann of Sussex, WI. and her close friends Cindy and Bridgitte Roberts of Oconomowoc, WI.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff of St. Croix Hospice and Heritage Court for their unwavering support and care during this time.

In honor of Ann’s love for dogs, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society.

Following Ann’s wishes, there will be no services.


Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
-Mary Elizabeth Frye


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2228 Silver Maple Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

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