Obituaries

JOAN K. FOLZ

Mrs. Joan Folz, of Hwy A in Holy Cross (Town of Belgium), passed away at Columbia-St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus in Mequon Friday evening, January 29, 2010.  She was 75 years old.  Joan was born in Port Washington, daughter of Walter and Dorothy Tschandl Swatek.  On June 14, 1952 she was united in marriage with Michael “Mickey” Folz at Holy Cross Catholic Church in the Town of Belgium.  Mrs. Folz had worked at Power Products early in her marriage, and had also waitressed at the Port Country Club and the Old Courthouse Inn.  She was a member of Holy Rosary Parish.  Joan was a very social lady.  She and her husband frequently went to Friday Fish-Fry’s in the area.  As a couple they belonged to the “Camping Cousins” camp group, enjoying the company of their friendship for well over 20 years.  As a hobby, Joan made rag-rugs.  Mrs. Folz is survived by her husband of 57 years, Mickey Folz, their 5 children: Larry (Peggy) Folz of Belgium, Gary (Debbie) Folz of Holy Cross, Bill (Sue) Folz of Saukville, Michelle (Marty) Huiras of West Bend and Jeff (Carol) Folz of Saukville.  She is further survived by 4 grandchildren: Brian, Alex, Jenna and Jayson, 2 sisters: Betty (Art) Fellers of West Bend and Shirley Ertl of Fond du Lac, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents and an infant grandson.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 6th, at Holy Rosary, Holy Cross Chapel (Hwy A & Hwy B) in the Town of Belgium.  Father Jim Ernster will officiate.  She will later be inurned at Holy Cross Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors at the CHURCH on Saturday from 10AM-12 noon.  The Eernisse Funeral Home in Belgium is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memorials are suggested.  Online condolences can be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .