Ila Louise Kastenmeier

February 2, 1919 - November 28, 2010

Ila L. Kastenmeier, age 91, a life-long Beaver Dam resident, died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Visitation for Ila will be at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Fr. Michael J. Erwin will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael”s Cemetery in the Town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

The former Ila Louise Polzin was born on February 2, 1919 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to the late Clement and Elsa (Schindel) Polzin. On October 24, 1936, she was united in marriage with John Kastenmeier in Beaver Dam. Ila and John were active in the community and enjoyed Beaver Dam. Ila learned sign language and worked for several schools in the area as an interpreter. She had been a member of the St. Michael”s Rosary Society and was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Beaver Dam.

Survivors include her daughter, Marlene (Ronald) Bennett of Beaver Dam; three grandchildren, Cindy Bennett of Milwaukee, Tim (Jenny) Bennett of Menomonee Falls, and Marc (Barb) Bennett of Brownsburg, Indiana; five great grandchildren, Alex Bennett, Ashley Bennett, and Teddy Bennett, all of Brownsburg, Indiana, and Max and Jon Bennett, both of Menomonee Falls; her sister, Irene Karst of Greenfield; her brother, Roland Polzin of Manitowoc; her son-in-law, Bob Sommers of Beaver Dam; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ila was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a daughter, Marcia Sommers.

If desired, memorials may be made in Ila Kastenmeier”s name to Hillside Manor, 803 S. University Avenue, Beaver Dam, WI 53916, or for masses to be said in her memory.

The Murray Funeral Home, 131 E. Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Friday, December 3rd, 2010, 10:00am – 11:00am

Service Details

Friday, December 3rd, 2010, 11:00am

Interment Details

St. Michael’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

Ila L. Kastenmeier, age 91, a life-long Beaver Dam resident, died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Visitation for Ila will be at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. FuneralContinue Reading

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Our deepest sympathy to the family. Laura was more than a very special teacher to the children at Camelot. She treated them all, including our three children, like they were a part of her family. She will be greatly missed by so many.

Dear Marlene and Family, you have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers and with you. Sincerely, Mary Jane

Marelne and family......... Please accept my heartfelt condolences at the loss of your mom. It is such a blessing that she is with your dad and Marcia now. Your family was always so good to Bob and we appreciated that. I don''t think he ever quite got over that part of his life. Peace to you and yours and know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary

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