Service Details
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Visitation: in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Kenosha – Teresa “Terry” Lee (nee: Kelleher) Baltes, age 67, passed away peacefully at Brookside Care Center early Sunday morning, February 4, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Teresa was born in Racine on July 5, 1950 to the late Vivian and Helen (nee: Reszka) Kelleher. Moving to Kenosha as a child, Terry graduated from St. Joseph’s High School – Kenosha in 1968. After graduating from cosmetology school, she served the Kenosha community as a hairstylist for over 40 years, retiring in 2014.
Terry was united in marriage with the love of her life, Wayne Baltes, on August 19, 1972 in St. George Catholic Church – Kenosha. She was a longtime member of St. George Catholic Church, now known as St. Elizabeth, where she was active with the choir, parish festivals and Lenten fish fries. Terry also volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and volleyball coach. Among her interests, Terry enjoyed exploring cookbooks, playing golf, camping & fishing – especially in Hayward, WI; and was a great listener who could always offer good advice to someone in need. Above all, she loved spending time with her entire family – especially her siblings and grandchildren.
Surviving are her loving husband of over 45 years, Wayne; their daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer & James Bezotte; adored grandchildren, Kennedy Hohmeier and Chelsea Bezotte; sisters, Mary Beth (Alex) Lindqvist, Patsy (Peter) Fanduzzi, Kathy (Ronald) Conforti and Verda Wolf; brother, Bryant (JoJo) Kelleher, all of Kenosha; mother-in-law, Mildred Baltes; sisters-in-law, Mary (Raud) Wilke and Jackie Baltes; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to her parents, Terry was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Carl Baltes; and brother-in-law, Michael Baltes.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Father Sean Granger officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Cindy (Wolf) Glontea says
So S orry for your loss. I knew Terry when my brother, Neil, married Verda. We were close in age and would have fun together as a couple of tweens could. My condolences to all the family.
Mike & Gina Galley. says
Wayne and family. Gina and I are so sorry for your loss . Terry was a terrific inspiration to me in my battle with cancer this past year. She always had a kind word for everyone. We are out of town and will not be able to attend the services. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Liz Valente says
Kathy. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how important sisters are. Try to remember all the good times you had together, am I’m sure there were plenty. You’re in my thought and I still miss working with you.
Diane Istvanek says
To the family of Terry Baltes,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my former classmate from St. Joes HS. Terry invited me over to her parents tavern during our high school years where I met some of the family. Terry was always so warm and friendly. I send my deepest sympathy to all at this time of loss. May you be comforted and blessed. Know that you are in my prayers. My heart goes out to you.
Diane Istvanek
Lill Hauschild says
To the Baltes family: I am so sorry for your loss.
In deepest sympathy Lill Hauschild