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Jean Marie Wendtorf (Knapp), age 58, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at Froedtert South in Pleasant Prairie, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 16, 1967, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of late Earl Knapp and Carol (Chmelik) Knapp. Jean attended local schools and graduated from Bradford High School in 1985.
After briefly working at ShopKo in Kenosha, Jean dedicated herself to raising her three beloved children.
On October 17, 1998, Jean married the love of her life, Robert Wendtorf, in Kenosha. Together, they built a beautiful family filled with warmth and affection.
Jean put her faith and trust in Jesus Christ, and it was through her faith that she found peace and strength throughout her life. She believed in the power of love, kindness, and generosity, and her deep faith was evident in everything she did.
Jean had many passions, including cooking for family and friends, something she deeply enjoyed doing.
She was also an avid crafter, spending countless hours working with her Cricut machine, woodworking, embroidery, and painting.
Her creative spirit extended to her love of music, with country music—particularly Reba McEntire—bringing her joy and comfort throughout her life. In all her endeavors, Jean’s gentle spirit and meticulous nature shone through.
Jean also had a special bond with animals, especially her cherished dog, Lucas, who will miss her deeply.
Above all, Jean’s greatest joy came from being a mother and grandmother. She poured her heart into ensuring her children and grandchildren felt loved, supported, and cared for. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love touched everyone she met, making her the cornerstone of her family.
Jean is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Wendtorf; children, Matthew Wendtorf, Sarah (Alan) Dennis, and Jacob (Samantha) Wendtorf; grandchildren, Mason, Greyson, and Violet; siblings, David Knapp, Lenny Knapp, Brenda (Rick) Desotell, Raymond (Autumn) Knapp, and Benjamin (Tabitha) Knapp.
She is also survived by Natalie Latta, who was like a daughter to Jean, as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members, along with her many dear friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Carol Knapp, sisters-in-law: Kimberly Knapp and Janice Koepke, her mother-in-law: Emolyn Wendtorf and father-in-law: Robert E. Wendtorf.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Jim and Kathy, Matt and Raychel, J.R. and Donna, and all the neighbors and friends who provided loving support during this difficult time.
A special thank you is also extended to the staff at Froedtert South for their compassionate care of Jean over the years.
A visitation for Jean will be held at Kenosha City Church (6009 Pershing Blvd.) in Kenosha on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M.
Burial at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park will take place on Monday, August 11th, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. If you are attending the burial, please meet at the main office building at Sunset Ridge 15 minutes prior to proceeding to the gravesite.
Memorials to the family and flowers are welcome.
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3016 75th Street
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Kelly Kotwica says:
Very sorry for your loss, I hope you find peace and comfort in the days to come as I’m sure this is a heavy loss to all.
Beth Clark says:
Jake and Sam I want to extend my Heart, Love and Prayers to both of you and your family. This is a very hard time for all of You. Lean on all the Love she spread to everyone throughout her life and know she is watching over all of you. If you need to, just send up your thoughts and she will answer in some small way. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with no matter how big or small. Praying that things get easier for both of you.