March 14, 1939 – November 2, 2025
Kay Baetz, 86, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 14, 1939, in West Bend, WI, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Kole) Obenberger. She attended local schools and went to UW-Oshkosh, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
On June 14, 1962, she married Robert “Bob” Baetz at Holy Hill Basilica.
Kay was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church for 50 years. She proudly served as the director for their CCD program. She volunteered her time with local charities, which included the Kenosha Junior Women’s Club and Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. She enjoyed traveling, her twice-a-year shopping trips, taking trips to their lake home in Manitowish Waters, WI, boating, and most of all spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Bob Baetz; her two children, Michael Baetz and Cheryl (Jeffrey) Jacobs; one grandson, Devan (Madeleine) Baetz; one great-granddaughter, Julia Baetz; and one brother-in-law, John Baetz.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Robert Obenberger, and her daughter, Julie Ann Lange.
A private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated, followed by entombment in All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude or to Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, online https://secure.aahgiving.org/site/Donation2?5055.donation=form1&df_id=5055&mfc_pref=T
Or mail to Aurora Health Care Foundation, 2025 Windsor Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523, would be appreciated by the family.
