Mona Pauline (Stein) Hafner

Mona, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home on May 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Mona was born on April 9, 1942, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and later moved to Madison, where she attended Madison West High Scholl. She went on to graduate from the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, pursuing her passion for creativity and illustration.
She was married to Robert Hafner for 35 wonderful years, and together they built a life centered on love, laughter, and community. Through her marriage to Robert, Mona gained an extended family whom she loved dearly, including Mark Hafner (Christina), Michelle Froude, Maureen Lazers (Larry), and Mary Jiannacopolus (Karl), as well as 21 beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mona was a devoted mother to her daughter, Kristin Brand, and a proud grandmother to Brandon Redfern and Ashley Linkert (Alex). She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Easton Redfern and Clayton Linkert, who brought her immense joy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Olive Stein; her sister, Sonia Beard (Donald); nephew, Karl Beard; and her son-in-law Kurt Frounde.
Known for her outgoing personality and warm spirit, Mona had a special gift for friendship. She surrounded herself with close friends through Bible study, travel adventures, and joyful neighborhood shenanigans. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life. She was a member of Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) in Arizona, where she generously gave her time volunteering in the church’s Grief Share program. Her compassion and empathy helped hundreds of families navigate the pain of loss.
Mona will be remembered for her kindness, faith, and the deep, loving connections she built with everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy of strength, laughter, and love will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.