Obituary of Janet Bethke

Janet K. Bethke (KATHY) passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023 at the age of 84. Born in North Prairie, WI on November 3, 1938 to parents Edward and Helen Lampien. She attended grammar school in North Prairie and graduated from Waukesha High School. After high school she was a home maker for many years. Once she raised her children she began to work for Old Tavern Cheese. She retired from Old Tavern Cheese after being employed for 30 years. In her younger years she enjoyed family trips and kraft fairs. In the later years Kathy loved her family, flowers, birds, and bowling.

She is going to be dearly missed by her loving husband Kenneth, Sons; Bruce, and Paul, sister; Sue (Chuck) Boehlke, sister-in-law; Kathy (Rusty) Bartelamas. Her black cat Bartholomew, adopted grandson Brent, and adopted great grandson Brent Jr. Kathy is going to truly be missed by her friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents. Brother in laws Gilbert and Allen.

The visitation for Kathy is going to be held on Wednesday March 8, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the start of services at 12:00 noon at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 1941 Madison St, Waukesha, WI. In Lieu of flowers Memorials are appreciated to Mt. Calvary church in honor of her memory.