Elizabeth A. “Betty” Mapes

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Mapes (nee Slavik), age 91, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Kettle Moraine Gardens surrounded by loved ones.

Elizabeth was born on June 12, 1933, in Newburg, Wis., the daughter of Wenzel and Mary (nee Gruber) Slavik.

On April 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Harold “Sonny” Mapes Jr. in Newburg, Wis. Harold passed away on Oct. 5, 2017.

Betty worked at Mallard Coach in Barton, Wis., and was a Realtor for Coldwell Bankers.

Betty was very active in the VFW Auxiliary with her husband. When Harold and Betty first got married, they were avid motorcyclists with a great group of friends. Also, in their younger years, they would attend and participate in various Civil War re-enactments, taking their children along on such adventures. Betty truly enjoyed going antiquing and spending time with her family.

Betty is survived by her sons David (Carol McKee), Randy and Gary (Joan); grandchildren Kayla (Matt) Meredith, Jarrett (Michayla) Mapes, Randy Mapes Jr., Jamie Mapes and Joanna Mapes; great-grandchildren Tyler, Hailey, Dominic, Braysin, Maverick, Myla and Ava; siblings Patricia Mueller, Janice (Wilmer) Klahn, Jean (Sylvester) Krahn, Robert (Carolyn) Slavik and Diane Slavik; aunt Johanna Fisher; in-laws John (Karen) Mapes and Nick Thanos; other relatives; and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Wenzel and Mary (nee Gruber) Slavik; son Jeffery; granddaughter Rozalynn Mapes; siblings Rosemary and Roman Barth, LaVerne and Kenny Schobel, Eileen and Joseph Steger, Richard “Dickie” and Joan Slavik, Raymond Slavik and Lloyd Mueller; uncle George Fischer; and parents-in-law Harold Sr. and Dorothy (Boerger) Mapes, Joan (Wally) Michaels and Mary Thanos.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Wednesday, Feb. 5, at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 406 Jefferson St., West Bend, WI 53090, with Father Jacob Strand presiding. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 10 until 11:45 a.m.

A special thank you to Angie and her team at Kettle Moraine Gardens and Preceptor Hospice for the care they gave to Elizabeth.

Phillip Funeral Home

(262) 338-2050

www.phillipfuneralhome.com