Ann Bilthouse

Angenette (Ann) Dorothy Bilthouse, nee Rozema, went to her Heavenly home peacefully at the age of 97 on December 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward D. Bilthouse, and the late Emil (Bob) Havel. Devoted and loving mother to Dale (Joy) Bilthouse, Robert (Jennifer) Bilthouse, Edward (Jan) Bilthouse, Randall (Melissa) Bilthouse, and Patricia (Kyle) Buikema. Adoring Grandma to Sarah (Bob) Campbell, Ryan (Hope) Bilthouse, Dustin (Marie) Bilthouse, Amanda (Jon) Johnson, Kevin (Carena) Bilthouse, Keely (Ashton) Vail, Kelsey (Bryan) Stickney, Brody Bilthouse, Tiffany Bilthouse, Brandon (Bethanni) Buikema, Brittany (Riley) Byrnes, and Bridgitt (Peter) Ross and precious Gigi to Addison, Cole, Luke, Avery, Wyatt, Dylan, Etta, Cameron, Paxton, Chloe, Beckett, Booker, Rowan, Rory, Rhodes, Ford, Harvey, and JB and her grand dog Brewer; fond sister of the late Stewart and Marge Rozema, the late Agnes and Claude Klein, the late Doris and John Groenboom and the late Ronald (Joanne) Rozema; Aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Ann cherished the time she spent with her children and found her greatest joy on family trips to Disney world, Colorado, and Alaska. She loved Longboat Key, Florida taking long walks on the beach, and spending time in the sun. Her favorite place to be was at her home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin where she spent many summers and created treasured memories.
Ann was a true Matriarch. She was beautiful and joyful. She loved life, her family, and she is now resting in the hands of Jesus and reunited with her cherished loved ones.
Visitation, Saturday, January 10th,2026 from 9:30 AM until the time of funeral service at 11:00 AM at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers RD. (3 Blks. So. of Roosevelt Rd.,) Lombard. Interment Forest Hill Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethshan Association and Elim Christian Services who lovingly cared for her sweet niece Julie, are appreciated.