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Laurie Bitzer

July 16, 1946 - January 8, 2025
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Bill Cantwell
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Curt, Brenda and family
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Monica Barksdale and Ashley Williams
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Marge Fischer
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Tracy Henry
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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 1/25, 10:30 am - 12:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 1/25, 1:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. Vincent DePaul in care of St. Gregory the Great Church or Aurora Zilber Family Hospice.

Laurie Bitzer (nee Sonnenberg) Passed into eternal life on January 8, 2025, at the age of 78. Devoted wife of Tom, loving mother of Melanie (Dan) Hawk, and Brian Bitzer. Proud grandmother of Devin and Tiara (Rowan) Barksdale. Step-grandmother to Ryan, Jenny (Kevin), Anna, Daniel, Makenzie and Makiah. Special sister of Pam Huth and ScottContinue Reading

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Brian left a message on January 25, 2025:
Written in present day 1-7-2025 at10:00 P.M. with this being the future Eulogy today 1-25-2025 This was read to my mom at 10:30 P.M. when I finished it. I saw mom take her last breath at 1:25 A.M. on 1-8-2025 (Wednesday) Our Angel I haven’t written in a very long time, guess you could say I gave it up. As I sit holding my mother’s hand 10 after the hour the night of Tuesday, with channel 117 “Relaxing Vibes: Peaceful Dream Music” on, telling my mom how much “I love her!” I told her how proud I was to call her my mom; like so many will be proud; to call her wife, daughter, sister, grandma, great grandma, aunt, friend, and just all-around great human being! She’s our Angel…. And soon she will be another of God’s. She asked me to be strong, to make good choices, and that she would look down upon me and watch over me just as she will watch over all of us today, tomorrow, and forever! It would take me too long to tell you about how amazing a person she was or what she meant to me, besides all of you sitting here today have been touched by the spirit of my mom. We know she was very, very special to all of us. She can’t be replaced but she can always be remembered, and she can always be used as a model of how we should live our lives. We owe her that because she gave everything she had, to everyone. I know that would make her proud. She was everyone’s reason here to be proud; let’s leave here today making her proud! Everyone including my mom knows how much I ramble and talk too much; so I’ll keep it to the point today and say this in closing: Mom thanks for being my Angel; Thanks for being our Angel; I hope that you are at peace with the people you love; and from all of us; I hope we make you proud too! Brian Bitzer 1-7-25 10:28 A.M. Love you mom “My everything” I will really miss you! I’ll try to make you proud!
Brian left a message on January 25, 2025:
Love you mom “My everything” I will really miss you! I’ll try to make you proud!
Bill Cantwell left a message on January 25, 2025:
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Curt, Brenda and family left a message on January 24, 2025:
Our hearts go out to you all. We feel truly blessed to have known such a sweet and caring woman, whose compassion left a lasting impression. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Monica Barksdale and Ashley Williams left a message on January 24, 2025:
Tom, Mel. And Brian and the entire family, my prayers are with you all! Laurie was a light that I’m glad I had the pleasure of knowing. Her smile and laughter was contagious and very genuine. She was a great woman, mother, grandma and in law that I feel blessed to have known! Rest easy Laurie! Love always to my family ❤️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Marge Fischer left a message on January 23, 2025:
Laurie was always kind, gentle and grateful. She changed my life when she invited me to join St. Vincent de Paul Society. She had such compassion for less advantaged people. She lived the Gospel. She will be missed by many.
Sandra Otto left a message on January 21, 2025:
May You Enjoy Every Blessing In Heaven - You So Deserve.
Tracy Henry left a message on January 21, 2025:
My deepest sympathies. Laurie was a beautiful soul and sweet person. I will always carry fond memories of her. Rest in peace❤️
Sasha Pickering left a message on January 17, 2025:
In memory of Laurie Bitzer, Sasha Pickering lit a candle
Jeanne Webster left a message on January 14, 2025:
In memory of Laurie Bitzer, Jeanne Webster lit a candle
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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