Annette R. Gilbertson

Annette R. Gilbertson passed away on Dec. 11, 2023, at Harbor Campus in Port Washington surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.

Annette was born July 3, 1936, in Milwaukee to the late Jack and Isabel (Blum) Labby.

On Aug. 22, 1953, she married the love of her life, Kenneth James Gilbertson, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wis. The couple settled in Milwaukee to start their family.

In 1968, they moved to Port Washington. They spent more than 60 years together.

He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2014.

Annette was an active member of St. John XXIII Catholic Parish in Port Washington and found solace and community within its walls. She took immense pleasure in participating in church activities and strengthening her spiritual foundation.

One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family, creating special memories to last a lifetime.

She will be greatly missed by her children Michael (Patti) Gilbertson, Kenneth (Laura) Gilbertson, John (Julie) Gilbertson and Julie (Jeremiah) North, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, infant daughter Linda, her grandson John Jr. and her sister Marilyn (John) Burke.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at 4 p.m. at St. John XXIII Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1800 Wisconsin St., Port Washington. The family will greet visitors at the church from 2 p.m. until the service at 4 p.m.

Inurnment at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington is proud to serve the Gilbertson family.

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