Barbara Hess

Barbara A. Hess, 73, of Saukville died of complications of a stroke Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Cedar Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg.  

She was born in Muskegon, Mich., on Oct. 2, 1946, to Edward and Lillian Dugas Krajewski.  

Ms. Hess graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1964 and earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and business in 1987 from Alverno College  in Milwaukee.  

Ms. Hess was an avid gardener who loved holidays and family gatherings. Her family said she will be remembered for leaving one dish in the microwave that never made it to the table.

She worked in research and development at Palermo’s Pizza and retired after more than 30 years.  

Ms. Hess is survived by her sons John (Jackie) and Greg (Tammy), both of Saukville; grandchildren Dustin, Derek (Courtney), Hunter and Emma (Josh Simms); two great-grandchildren; and sisters Marilyn (Robert) Slezak of Michigan and Carol (Ross) Scovotti.  

She was preceded in death by her former husband Frank Hess, parents and close friend Milen Frenz.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Open Door Bible Church in Port Washington. The Rev. Jim Engelman will officiate.

Visitation will be at the church Friday from 2 p.m. until the service.

Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, is handling the arrangements.