It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Margaret Ellen Kettenhofen, who passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, at the age of 91.

Margaret is survived by her children James (Karan) Kettenhofen, Robert (Leslie) Kettenhofen, Patrick Kettenhofen and Anne (Thomas) Frederick, as well as her brother, Father Charles Kestermeier, SJ. She was the proud grandmother of Matthew (Jessica) Kettenhofen and Mark (Katie) Kettenhofen, and great-grandmother to Alexandra, Annalise, Matthew, Joshua, Savannah and Noelle. She is further survived by many extended family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Donald, her parents, Eleanor and Charles Kestermeier and her brother, James Kestermeier.

Born and raised in the Milwaukee area, Margaret graduated from St. Sebastian's Catholic School and Pius XI High School and later attended St. Mary's Nursing School in Madison before completing her degree at MATC in Milwaukee. She dedicated over 30 years to her career as a Registered Nurse specializing in surgery and working at Children's Hospital, Trinity Memorial Hospital and the VA Hospital Eye Clinic. She was a proud member of PEO for over 20 years. She loved her PEO sisters and the organization. She deeply loved her profession, her colleagues, her friends, and above all, her family.

Funeral services will be held on November 14, 2026, at St. Camillus - San Camillo Chapel (10200 W. Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa):
- Visitation: 10:00 AM
- Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM

Burial services will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee at a later date.

If you wish to honor Margaret's memory, please consider making a donation in her name to a charity of your choice.