![]() ![]() Though Kathy will be profoundly missed, the loving kindness of her spirit lives on in all family members and friends whom she touched during her life. Through the difficult years that preceded her death, all the love that she bestowed upon the world was returned to her tenfold, especially as her husband Peter cared for her at home as long as humanly possible. Even in the face of Alzheimer's Dementia, she was cheerful and buoyant in a way that could only be understood as the core goodness of her spirit shining through. She faced life with courage, zest, and an unrelenting sense of humor that was infectious. She spoiled her daughters-in-law and her nine grandchildren beyond reason, most especially with the gift of her total devotion and loyalty. 22, 1982 she married Peter Hume who was immediately assimilated into a busy life of multiple weddings, grandchildren, birthdays, soccer games, confirmations, and graduations these were usually associated with a party thrown by Kathy, complete with infinite varieties of baked goods that were anticipated and relished. When her first husband was killed in the line of duty, her gracious acceptance of tragedy and attitude of forgiveness set a tone that allowed her sons and the community to heal in the face of heartbreak. For the remainder of her professional years, she balanced her life as a homemaker with a fulfilling career as a pediatric nurse, where she was highly regarded by all patients and staff whose lives she touched. As a young mother, she attended nursing school, and graduated with an L.P.N. Buntrock on Apand shortly thereafter began her primary vocation in life as a devoted mother to her four sons. She grew up in Milwaukee, and graduated from Washington High School in 1955. Survived by devoted husband of 30 years, Peter Hume, and loving sons Jeff of Gonzalez, LA Chris (Clare) of Minneapolis Mark (Mary) of Grafton and Daniel (Chris) of Cedarburg, as well as many sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and lifelong friends. Hume, Kathleen Buntrock (Nee Halstead) Born to Eternal Life on May 19, 2012. Kathleen Halstead (Buntrock Hume) - Class Of 1955
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