Obituary of Elaine Mary Ludkey
Elaine Mary Ludkey
Of Waukesha, passed away peacefully at LifeCare Hospital on Saturday, April 21,
2012 at the age of 83 years. Elaine was born in Wisconsin Rapids on May 14,
1928, the daughter of Walter F. and Leona (nee Danor) Fritz. She was a devoted
member of St. William Catholic Church in Waukesha. Elaine loved bowling with
her husband and playing cards and bingo. She had a passion for watching the
Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers games. More than anything, Elaine
enjoyed spending time with her family.
Elaine will be dearly missed by her daughters, Barbara Zimmermann of Fond du
Lac and Jean (Greg) Schlimgen of Waukesha; her grandchildren, Amy (Matt)
Baumhardt, Jennifer Zimmermann, Katie Schlimgen and Amanda Schlimgen; her
sister-in-laws, Evangeline Fritz of Fond du Lac and Carol Fritz of Wisconsin
Rapids; and many other family and friends. Elaine was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Irwin A. Ludkey; her daughter, Mary Frances Ludkey; her
son-in-law, Rolf Zimmermann; and her brothers, Kenneth Fritz and Wayne Fritz.
A visitation for Elaine will be from 9:30 AM until the 11:00 Mass of Christian
Burial on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at St. William Catholic Church, 440 N.
Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188. The Reverend Kevin Barnekow will
officiate the service. Entombment to follow the service at Calvary Cemetery in
Fond du Lac.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated by the family in Elaine's name to St.
William Catholic Church, 440 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188.
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