Michael C. Baltes, 63, of Kenosha, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008, with his family by his side. Born in Kenosha on June 5, 1945, he was the son of Carl E. and Mildred (Tubelis) Baltes. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School, class of 1963, and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. On February 4, 1967, he married Jacqueline Ellison. Mike was Owner and President of Baltes Real Estate (formerly Century 21 Baltes-Selsberg). He was a member of the Downtown Rotary, Past President of The Kenosha Board of Realtors, and also a member of The Kenosha Country Club. Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline of Kenosha; a daughter, Laura (Mark) Moddes of Kenosha; his mother, Mildred Baltes of Kenosha; a sister, Mary (Raud) Wilke of Dousman, WI; a brother, Wayne (Terry) Baltes of Kenosha; and his six grandchildren, Madeline Baltes, Gus Baltes, Steven Dyke, Melanie M. Moddes, Catherine A. Moddes and Brad Moddes. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Baltes on February 27, 1973, and a son, James M. Baltes on February 25, 2002. A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be held on Wednesday, November 26th, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday (Today) at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Michael’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Jackie & Family,I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure working with Michael. May your memories comfort you during this time. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Teri ZeiseTime Warner Cable (Realty Showcase)
Jim & Jan Robbins
December 2, 2008
Mike was a gentle kind man. We are blessed to have known and worked with him over 20 years. He touched many lives and we treasure his and Jackie's friendship. He will be fondly remembered by many friends. We wish the family peace.
Joe Miksis
November 28, 2008
Dear Jacqueline and Family,I was a childhood friend of Mike's when we attended St Peter Grade School together many, many years ago. I have fond memories of your husband and father in those our formative years. Mike was a gregarious, thoughtful person that I liked to be around and a good athlete back in the 1950's - a natural leader who you always wanted on your team. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.St Peter's Class of 1959Joe Miksis
Elsa & Tom Tinnen
November 27, 2008
Millie, Jackie,Please accept our deepest Sympathy, Your in our thoughts and prayers. Elsa & Tom
Tom and Sandy Rugg
November 27, 2008
Jackie,We are so very sorry to hear about Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. The years have gone by but our memories of both you and Mike are very special to us. Love to you Jackie.Tom and Sandy
Bob and Sherri Singer
November 26, 2008
Jackie,I am so sorry for your loss; Sherri and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Bob & Sherri
Frank & Kathy Vignieri
November 25, 2008
Dear Jackie: Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We have many good memories of Mike, especially in his youth with our brother Michael and more recently(5 years) when he helped sell Clara' house. May he rest in internal peace. Frank and Kathy Vignieri
Ed & Jessie Wahoski
November 25, 2008
Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with your family. Hold onto and share the precious memories that will live on in your hearts.
Mick and Louise Principe
November 25, 2008
Dear Jackie and Family,So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences.Mick and Louise
Cheryl Francois & Tony DelFrate
November 24, 2008
Dear Jackie,We are so very sorry for your loss. especially with the holidays around the corner. I remember you and Mike through the years and hope the many memories and happy times you had are a comfort to you. You, Mike and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead - may God be with you and guide you through this difficult time.Cheryl & Tony
Don Jr. and Diane Pfarr
November 24, 2008
Jackie and Laura,Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of Mike ... he was one of a kind and will be missed by all.Donny and Diane
Sharon K. Krewson
November 24, 2008
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Jackie and the entire Baltes family. Mike was a great person to work with and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
ROBERT AND DIANE WAGNER
November 24, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ,JACKIE ,AT THIS TIME, WE WISH WEWOULD HAVE MET SOONER TO DO ALL THE TRIPS TOGETHER.. WHEN WE THINK OF LAKE TAHOE - WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES WITH YOU AND MIKE..PEACE BE WITH YOU..