Yvonne Mary Jeske (Kegel)

Yvonne Mary Jeske (Kegel), age 85, of Kenosha, passed away on August 17th, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 13th, 1939, in Appleton, WI, to the late Harvey Kegel and Matilda (Ziemer) Kegel. After graduating from Fox Valley High School in 1958, she attended Dr. Martin Luther College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1961. On July 21st, 1963, she married Kenneth Jeske in Appleton.

Yvonne was a natural born teacher, teaching for several different schools across the state and various grades. She was a staple of her family, helping raise all her grandchildren and teaching them along the way. She had an incredible green thumb and loved spending time in the garden. Yvonne was also an avid reader and was known by her family for her intelligence and being great with her words. Her family will always remember the wonderful meals she prepared for them their whole lives and will miss her dearly.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth Jeske, children: Laurie (David) Silfies, Christopher (Jennifer) Jeske, Michael (Soni) Jeske, Philip (Cynthia) Jeske, Jennifer (Joshua Decker) Jeske, Annalese Jeske, Benjamin (Renee Pappalardo) Jeske, and Elizabeth Kuefler, grandchildren: Ethan, Wyatt, Derek, Maya, Matthew, Xavier, Oliver, Luke, Hannah, Oscar, Genevieve, Yvette, Scarlett, and Haley, a great grandchild: Gaborik, and many other friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents.

The family would like to recognize all the friends and family who reached out and showed their love and support during this difficult time, in Christ’s name we thank you. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude’s in Yvonne’s name are appreciated.

A visitation for Yvonne will be held at New Life Lutheran Church (5927 37th Ave) on Friday August 23rd from 4 P.M. until 7 P.M. A visitation will continue at church the next day on Saturday August 24th, from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. with a service at 11 A.M. A luncheon will be immediately following the service.

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations

3016 75th Street Kenosha WI 53142

262-653-0667

www.caseyfamilyoptions.com

Thoughts for Yvonne Mary Jeske (Kegel);

  • Jeff and Angie Raddatz says:

    My heart goes out to you, Ken, Ben, Renee, Annalise, and the rest of your family. Yvonne was one of God’s gems. So much fun when the independence Day brought the Jeske family to our home. Wonderful joy to know where Yvonne is. Right in the Arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our deepest sympathies to you all of you.

  • Kim & Scott Burke, Joan Holman says:

    Very sorry for your loss to all of the Jeske family. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.

  • SAMANTHA SIEVERT says:

    To the family of Mrs. Jeske,
    Please accept my condolences during this difficult time. She was a great lady and will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Even though things look sad, she is in a better place and she will be looking down from heaven on you all.

  • Sheila Wright says:

    Dear Jeske Family, i am Truly Sorry for the passing of Your Dear and Very Special Teacher, Mother, Grandmother, Cook, Wife, and All that has made her life & How Many Children & Adults that have crossed her path through Life. So Sorry for Your. Loss.

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