Brenda Lee (nee Wieners) Maruri, 54, of Whitewater, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville.
Born in Burlington, Wisconsin on October 27, 1971, she was the daughter of Ronald and Arlene (nee Huss) Wieners. Her early life was spent on the family farm, graduating from BHS in 1989. She went on to marry Nahum Maruri and made Whitewater their home where they raised their two children, Jose and Melissa.
After marriage, Brenda worked as a caregiver at Aspire Care LLC and was recently nearing completion of the schooling to be an A.O.D.A. counselor. She was an avid trumpet player all through school and was a self-taught piano player. Her favorite childhood pastime on the farm was playing with all the kittens and bouncing on her hippity hop. Brenda learned some great baking skills with the Lyons 4-H and really enjoyed showing all her projects at the Walworth County Fair. She loved to make fried chicken dinner just like her mom taught her as well as making popcorn in “Mom’s popcorn pan.” Her favorite adult pastimes included camping, gardening, spending time outdoors, dancing in the rain and family time. Her children were the most important part of her life. Brenda will be remembered for her generosity and always willing to help whoever she could.
Brenda leaves behind her two children, Jose and Melissa, both of Whitewater; her father, Ronald (Susan) Wieners of Burlington; sisters Correna Anderson (Brian Miller) and Tina (Gene) Zabler, both of Burlington, Susan (Jesse) Barton, Indianapolis, IN; brother Robert (Tammy) Lischefski, Elkhorn; many nieces and nephews; her bonus daughter Sara and of course her fur-baby Sophie.
In addition to her grandparents, Brenda was preceded in death by her mother Arlene; granddaughter Eva; brother Todd; brother AJ; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A heartfelt thank you from the family goes out to all of Brenda’s nurses, CNA’s and caregivers in the ICU at Mercy Hospital of Janesville for their care and compassion.
A Service for Brenda will be held Friday, July 17, 2026, at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 Newcomb Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the service at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family to help cover expenses.
