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Carolyn “Terri” Laatsch

June 11, 1943 - June 13, 2026
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Tuesday 6/23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Tuesday 6/23, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Valhalla Memorial Park
5402 N 91st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53225

Carolyn “Terri” Laatsch (née Schuppe) – Peacefully Born into Eternal Life Saturday June 13, 2026, age 83.

Loving mother of Karen (husband Brian Voss) and Craig. Loving grandmother of Brandon. Beloved sister of Judy Riedy. Survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Anna Schuppe, brother Bob Schuppe, sisters Joyce Lindner, Mary Ann Rothe, and Jean Penske.

Terri always stepped up in helping whoever she could. She loved to make people laugh. She had a great sense of humor. Terri loved to sew, and worked for many years as a seamstress. Terri knitted and crocheted blankets. She liked to travel, camp, garden, and bird watch.

The family would like to thank all the staff and caregivers at Oak Park Place Oak Creek for their compassionate and loving care. In addition, the family would like to express their gratitude to Preceptor Hospice, for their care and support. You are truly a blessing.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM, with Celebration of Life Service at 12:00 PM, at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Burial to follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Older woman with short white hair and glasses cuts an apple on a red cutting board while a masked helper assists; a man sits nearby watching in a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
Senior woman with short white hair and glasses sits in a gray armchair, wearing a beige cardigan over a floral blouse.
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Senior woman with white hair and glasses takes a selfie at a celebration, pink tissue-paper centerpieces and pastel decor in the foreground.
An elderly woman in a beige cardigan sits in a chair, looking at a small device in her hands, as another senior woman and a caregiver stand nearby in a communal room with tables and chairs.
Therapy dog visits two elderly women at a care facility; a staff member holds the dog’s leash as they greet them at a table.
Older woman with white hair in a pink jacket potting pink and orange geraniums in a terracotta planter on a newspaper-covered table in a bright room.
An elderly woman wearing a wide-brim hat and red cardigan sits on a chair outside a brick building with flowering bushes in the background.
Elderly woman with glasses sits at a pink‑themed party table, with heart decorations in the background.
Senior woman in a red top holds a bowling trophy with pins, smiling, as another woman sits in a wheelchair nearby in a lounge area.
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An elderly woman in a white cardigan sits in a room, gently holding a small chick in her hands, smiling softly.
Smiling baby in orange and navy striped outfit sitting on an older woman’s lap on a leather chair; love-filled moment.
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Three elderly women in wheelchairs sit in a community room, holding heart-shaped notes, smiling at the camera.
Older woman painting with a brush at a table, acrylic paints box open nearby and a red cup on the desk.
Two elderly women sit at a table; one in a red patterned cardigan stirs melted chocolate on parchment with a white spatula, while the other in a purple top looks at papers.
Group of seniors seated around a long table, making autumn paper crafts with colorful strips in a community room kitchen area in the background.
Elderly woman with glasses holding a sprinkled donut at a table in a communal room; a man sits nearby eating and a caregiver stands in the background.
Smiling baby in orange and navy striped onesie sitting on an elderly woman's lap on a brown leather chair indoors.
Elderly woman with white hair and glasses sits at a table in a communal room; a walker rests against a stone pillar nearby.
Older woman with short gray hair and glasses stands indoors in a beige-walled living room, wearing a dark quilted jacket.
Group of nine women posing together indoors, two elderly women seated on a red sofa in front while others stand behind them in a common room.
Older woman with short white hair and glasses stands beside a walker in a wood-paneled hallway, wearing a light sweater and patterned skirt, with a gentle smile.
Elderly woman with glasses in a white sweater sits at a wooden table, about to eat a pink frosted donut with sprinkles beside a glass of milk on a heart-patterned napkin.
Smiling elderly woman with glasses takes a selfie at a birthday party, pink tissue centerpiece and table decorations in the foreground.
Close-up portrait of an elderly woman with short white hair and glasses, wearing a beige knit cardigan and a white patterned scarf, against a lavender background.
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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Tuesday 6/23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Map
Tuesday 6/23, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Valhalla Memorial Park
5402 N 91st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53225
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Carolyn “Terri” Laatsch (née Schuppe) – Peacefully Born into Eternal Life Saturday June 13, 2026, age 83. Loving mother of Karen (husband Brian Voss) and Craig. Loving grandmother of Brandon. Beloved sister of Judy Riedy. Survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Anna Schuppe, brother Bob Schuppe, sistersContinue Reading

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