IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Donna M.
(Antosch) (Kettlewell) Laabs
August 1, 1947 – February 5, 2023
Donna M. (Antosch) (Kettlewell) Laabs, of Omro, died Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born August 1, 1947, and was raised by Frank and Mary Antosch. She grew up in Mosinee, Stevens Point, Watertown and Berlin. Donna graduated from good ole Berlin High, Class of 1965.
In 1988 Donna married Roger A. Laabs II, and together they raised their son, Roger A. Laabs III along with her two sons, Jeff and Troy Kettlewell. She worked side by side with her husband on their farm. They also ran her lil' gift shop, The Farmers Wife Country Store, which she truly loved every day. Donna really enjoyed visiting with her customers in her country store. Donna was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Omro, where she also taught religion.
Donna loved her family most of all, her family was her life. She was a great mom, grandma, wife and a special friend to many. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Roger; her boys, Jeff (Sara) Kettlewell, Troy Kettlewell, and her caboose, Roger A. (Ashley) Laabs III; her grandkids, Carrissa Kettlewell, Mackenzie Kettlewell, Hunter Kettlewell and Madaline Laabs; sister-in-law, Jean Antosch; two half-brothers, Mark (Betty) Martino and Joe Martino; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Sally Laabs. Donna is further survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, and her best buddies, Cindy (Jeff) Schuster, Linda (Bob) Manske and Pat (James) Albright.
"If I'm going to heaven (where else would I go?) I'll see if I have a bit of pull so you get what you want. Till we meet again, hopefully not soon, remember that I love you all." Love, Mom
"Remember to live each day as if it is your last because, by golly, some day it just might be."
A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church 730 Madison Ave. Omro. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the church with Fr. Joe Mattern officiating. Cremation will follow.
Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family. If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfh.net.
The family wishes to thank the Edenbrook nurses and staff and the Aurora At Home hospice staff for taking care of Donna.
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