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Odilia Sarauer

1922 ∼ 2011

Odilia Sarauer
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Odilia Sarauer, 89, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Home for the Aged. Born on January 12, 1922, in Bloomer, WI, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Amort) Smetana. She was educated in the schools of Bloomer, WI, before coming to Kenosha in 1959 to make her home. For over 17 years she had been employed as a Seamstress for Jockey International, retiring in 1982. On May 11, 1948, she married Alvin Sarauer in Bloomer, WI. He passed away in 1982. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Kenosha. Odilia loved crafts, sewing and carving. Surviving are her three children, Helen Gustafson of Kenosha, Thomas (Laurie) Sarauer of Sturtevant, WI, and Daniel Sarauer of Pleasant Prairie; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey and John Stubbs, Jessica Navejas, Jason Sarauer, Michael, Andrew and Peter Sarauer; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Sarauer; and a brother, George Smetana. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 19th, at Proko Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held on Wednesday, July 20th, at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Bloomer, WI, at 1:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Odilia’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin July 19, 2011
On behalf of everyone here at the Alzheimer's Association - thank you so much for thinking of us at this time of loss to your family. Memorial donations made in Odilia's name will be put to immediate use serving families and supporting research. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director
rebecca fish July 19, 2011
Tom & Laurie & Family, We're saddened to hear of your mom's passing. We ask the LORD to hold you close & bring you His comfort & His peace.
kathy and Tom schumacher July 16, 2011
Helen, Steve and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time of sorrow. I know from listening to the stories you have told about the game nights and holiday gatherings that you have many fond memories to look back on. We extend to you our deepest sympathy, Kathy and Tom Schumacher