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Laura Beth Tolstyga

Dec 1, 1987 – Aug 11, 2023

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Services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.   

Racine – Laura Beth Tolstyga, age 35, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Laura was born in Kenosha, WI on December 1, 1987 to the late Kenneth J. and Susan E. (nee: Barrows) Tolstyga. She attended Bradford & Ruether High Schools and graduated from University of Wisconsin – Parkside with a business degree. Laura was employed by several local companies including Racine Industries.

Laura was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kenosha. Among many of her interests, Laura kept current on many trending television shows; spending time with family & friends; and going with her adored son, Devon, on many adventures to Kingfish & Brewers games…and countless other events that they loved.

Surviving are her son, Devon Perez-Tolstyga (age 16); mom, Susan Tolstyga-Maier; step-dad, Ronald Maier; sisters, Anne and Lynne Tolstyga; aunt, Barbara Tolstyga; beloved canine companion, Bella; other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.

Laura was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Tolstyga; grandparents, David & Margaret Barrows and Bernard & Antoinette Tolstyga; and aunt, Kathryn (Richard) Madison.

Services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

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  1. Letitia says

    August 18, 2023 at 4:51 pm

    my condolences

  2. Sharon Jensen says

    August 19, 2023 at 9:09 am

    I’m am so sad to hear of your loss of Laura. Laura was such a kind, sweet person who will be missed by many. My condolences and prayers to Devin and family.

  3. Cynthia Tolstyga, says

    August 20, 2023 at 11:51 pm

    I am the former wife of Laura’s Dad Ken’s cousin David Tolstyga who passed away in 2009. I never met Laura but we did talk a few times on fb. She was a beautiful person inside & out and I am saddened to see her life was cut so short. We never found the time to meet in person. My deepest sympathies go out to Devon and her entire friends & family.

  4. Madelin says

    August 21, 2023 at 9:03 pm

    I’m truly sorry for your loss Lynne, my condolences and prayers to you and your family

  5. Christy Jane Hin,z says

    August 22, 2023 at 10:18 am

    Deae Sue Tolstyga
    I worked with you at Jefferson School, and I am your student Carrie Hinz’s mother.
    We are thinking of you about the news of your daughter. We are praying that your memories help you.
    My church is St. Peters and I will light a candle for you and your family. May Jesus love Laura always.

  6. Loretta and Wayne Walker says

    August 22, 2023 at 10:09 pm

    Sorry for your loss that I can not comprehend. Sue you and your family our in my prayers. I am sorry I can not tell you in person. Blessings are sent to you.

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