(Nee Williams) Born to Eternal Life May 22, 2010. Loving mother and best friend of Julie (Daniel A. Plew) Odenbrett and Nonie Makens. Loving grandmother of Matthew D. Simmons and grand-dog Jessie Rose. Sister of Helen Sroka and Louise Menzel. Preceded in death by Harvey G. Odenbrett. Loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gathering at ELMBROOK CHURCH, 777 S. Barker Rd., Brookfield, Wed., May 26, 3-4 PM Service 4 PM Followed by high tea. Our great thanks to Pastor Douglas Schoen. In the spirit of her generosity, please follow her lead and give to the charity of your choice in Birdie's name. Birdie was a speech and language supervisor for 15 years for MPS. Her love of life encompassed family, faith, theater, politics, her Schipperkes, vacations on Anna Maria Island, foreign travel, and Birdie's garden. We all know of her constant quest for further knowledge, that included theology, history, literature, as well as, current events.