Mary Jane Brunmeier, 89, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Kiel, New Holstein and St Anna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
Born on March 29, 1927 in New Holstein, WI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Zimmer) Fellenz, and sister of the late Katherine (Walter) Wettstein.

Mary Jane married Lawerence A Brunmeier on November 13, 1948, who preceded her in death in September 1994.
In 1996, she married the late Wilfrid Turba of St Anna, where she was a member of the St Anna Cathoic Church, sang in the choir, and taught religious education.

Mary Jane graduated from New Holstein Public High School in 1945, and graduated from Silver Lake College with a BA in Studio Music. Having lived most of her life in Kiel, she was most well-known as a piano teacher for over 50 years. She was also very active at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, serving for many years as choir director, and a term as president of the Christian Mothers.

Her other great love was playing french horn with the Kiel Municipal Band, marching in the local parades to "Invicible Fidelity," the park concerts, and band trips. She also enjoyed politics, gardening, dancing, Milwaukee's circus parades, concerts at Silver Lake College, playing cards, VFW, traveling, and classical music on the radio. For her last few short years in Colorado, from her window and road trips, she developed a love for the Rocky Mountains. She will be remembered by many for her bright blue eyes and smile.

Mary Jane is survived by two daughters; Mary Lauren Hansen, Colorado Springs, CO, and Sharon (Kevin) Anhalt, Fond du Lac, WI; two grandsons, Christian (Ashlie) Hansen, Monterey, CA , and Sven (Mindy) Hansen, Nashville, TN; and four great-grandsons, Alex, Erich, Jacob, and Calahan Hansen. She is further survived by Wilfrid Turba's nine children and their families: James (Jean Tyrell) Turba, Jerry (Judy) Turba, Michael (Patricia) Turba, David (Annika) Turba, Mary (Mark) Finger, Sr Anne Turba OSF, Dr Rose Turba (Dan Kiernan), Joan Turba, and Judy Turba.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, with visitation beginning at 8:30 a.m at the church. Burial will take place at the Kiel Catholic Church Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name for St Lawrence Seminary High School, Mt Calvary, WI.

The family wishes to express their most heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful caregivers at the facilities in New Holstein, Colorado, and particularly to Janice Liepert-Kempf of Chilton, her long-time personal caregiver, for their unwavering, loving support and care over these last few years.