Theresa "Terry" Baus

Theresa "Terry" Baus obituary

Theresa "Terry" Baus

Theresa Baus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home on Dec. 8, 2025.
Theresa "Terry" Baus, 79, of Elkhart Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Grafton. Terry was born May 28, 1946, to the late Wilfred and Mary (Hanley) Klover. She graduated from Elkhart Lake High School. On July 18, 1964, she married Richard Baus in Elkhart Lake. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2014. Terry took great pride in raising her family and helping in their school activities.

Being raised in Elkhart Lake, Terry had a love for her community. She enjoyed the summers at the lake and all her friendships she made along the way. Her family meant everything to her, especially her brothers and sisters. Terry adored her grandchildren and the time she would spend with them and attending their activities. She also enjoyed arts and crafts and going to the casino.

Survivors include her children; Chris Baus, Brad (Lori) Baus, Ryan (Nicole) Baus and Luke (Stephanie) Baus; her grandchildren, Maddie and Logan Skidan, Elizabeth (Jordan) Marshall, Helen (Erik) Johnson, William Baus, Sam Baus, Max Baus and Jack and Vincent Baus; her siblings, Marilyn (Robert) Grim, Elaine (Steve) Schuler, Marlene McGinnis, Violet (Richard) Collin, Kathleen Klover, George (Mary) Klover and Mike (Debbie) Klover and her sister-in-law, Linae Klover.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lawrence and Thomas Klover and her brother-in-law, Scott McGinnis.

In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held at this time. Please visit www.meiselwitzfh.com to send online condolences. Burial will take place in the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ann and Tim Buechel for their care and friendship to Terry.

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