Wilma L. Savaglio, 89, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Monday, September, 28, 2009, at Manor Care, formerly Washington Manor. She was born on June 17, 1920, in Orangeville, IL, to the late Clayton and Bessie (Miller) Dreibelbis. She moved to Kenosha in 1934 and has resided here since. She was educated in local schools. On August 22, 1945, she married Alfred Savaglio in Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2005. Wilma was co-owner of Uptown Restaurant and Bar for 64 years and Valley Super Club for 34 years, until she retired in 1979. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Italian American Ladies Auxiliary, Women’s Club, and Senior Action Council. Wilma enjoyed playing bridge and golfing. She is survived by her many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Stanford Dreibelbis; and two sisters, Celesta Cheney and Lascna Foreman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 2nd, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at Holy Rosary Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Manor Care.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Wilma’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Mike & Chris Gustaveson
October 5, 2009
To the Savaglio family; We are so sorry for your loss. We know Wilma through singing on Wednesday nights with her at Manor Care. She was ALWAYS the first bright & smiling face we saw when we came & always was a joy to have in our group. We have many fond memories of her & she will be sorely missed & never forgotten. Sincere condolences to your family.
Roger and Georgeann Cheney
October 1, 2009
Aunt Wilma ---we wish we could be there with you. We know your mom and dad,Al,Celesta, Lascena and Stan will be waiting for you on the other side and will be glad to see you again. You were all so close. love ---your nephew, Roger and Georgeann Cheney