Peggy Sonnabend

Peggy Sonnabend, age 70, of Brillion, died at her home on Friday, April 26, 2019 following a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Green Bay on October 29, 1948, daughter of the late Almond and Lauretta (Emmer) Buboltz. On June 1, 1968, Peggy married Gerald Sonnabend at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion. She was devoted to raising her family, and alongside her husband Gerry, they owned and operated Sonnabend Busses Inc. in Brillion for 38 years. Peggy was a devoted lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion, where she was baptized, confirmed and married. Survivors include her husband Gerry, her children and grandchildren, Anne (Mark) Ignatowski of Germantown and their children, Taylor and Lauren, Karen (Neal) Ninmann of Germantown and their children, Justin, Nick and Tyler, Mary (Rob) Ott of Wrightstown and their children, Caroline, Reed and Brandon, Susan (Chris) Heimerl of DePere and their children, James, Luke and Greta, a sister Joanne Vande Yacht of Wrightstown, 2 brothers, Boobie (Audrey) Buboltz of Brillion, Terry (Marlene) Buboltz of DePere, two sisters-in-law, Janet Buboltz and Helen Buboltz both of Brillion as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Almond and Eugene Buboltz and a sister Marvis Buboltz. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 30 ^th at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brillion. The Rev. Ross Henzi will officiate. Burial will be in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and continue at church on Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Peggy’s name. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com