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 Scott Sonnenberg. Preceded in death by her beloved parents Edward and Marion Sonnenberg. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many wonderful friends.
Laurie retired from Manitoba School after 20 years with MPS.
Our family would like to extend sincere gratitude to Dr. Steven Leh, Dr. Eric Roberts and the many professionals who helped with her care.
And while her passing has closed one chapter of her life, the love, patience and compassion she exemplified will live on in the hearts of all those fortunate enough to know her.
Visitation will be held on January 25, 2025, from 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM, with Service at 1:00 PM at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. Vincent DePaul in care of St. Gregory the Great Church or Aurora Zilber Family Hospice.