Martha Baltes

MIDDLETON-Martha Josephine Baltes, age 96, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at her home. She was born on October 25, 1913, in Madison, the daughter of Michael and Julia Ann (Flood) Quann. A 1931 graduate of Edgewood High School, she went on to further her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison earning a BA at the school of journalism in 1935. She was employed as a journalist for the Middleton Times. Josephine was united in marriage to Edwin T. Baltes on July 3, 1935. He preceded her in death in 1971. They made their home in Middleton where they were longtime residents since 1935. Josephine was a member of St. Bernard\'s Catholic Church and had spent countless hours volunteering at the church and for various activities. Josephine is survived by her children, Edwin "Mick" (Linn) Baltes, Robert T. (Mary Beth) Baltes, David J. Baltes, Julie Ann (Richard) Wambach, Diane M. (Robert) Volk; a daughter-in-law, Jackie Baltes; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Mary Jane Krause. In addition to her husband, Edwin T. Baltes she was preceded in death by her parents, a son Richard Baltes; two daughters-in-law, Marcia Baltes and Janet Baltes and a brother-in-law, William Krause. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of HospiceCare, Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.