Josephine M. Luska, 90, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Aurora Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born in Gaastra, MI, on September 24, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Twardzik) Buczakowski. She was educated in the schools of Iron County, MI. After she graduated from school, she moved to Chicago with her sisters. On October 2, 1944, she married Boleslaus Luska at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Newport, RI. Together as a Naval family, they lived in Panama, Key West, Charleston and New London before moving to Kenosha in 1959. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1964. Josephine was employed as a hostess at the VFW Post 1865 for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary’s of the VFW Post 1865, the PLAV and the American Legion. She enjoyed bowling, reading and doing hook rugs. Most of all, Josephine enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and being surrounded by the warmth of her family. Survivors include her six children, Robert Luska of Pleasant Prairie, Kathleen (David) Truax of Iron Mountain, MI, Jean (Terry) Schwenk of Kenosha, William (Angela) Luska of Kenosha, John Luska of Kenosha and Betty (Jack) Kellum of Tupelo, MS; a brother, Andrew (Lillian) Busakowski of Gaastra, MI; a sister, Clara Goeman of Fountain, CO; twelve grandchildren, Jered (Alison), Leesa, David (Lisa), Lanie, Christopher (Shayna), Kyle, Stephanie, Rachel, Cory, Kayla, Heather (Randy) and Jacob; and eleven great-grandchildren, Sabrina (Tucker), Zachary, Kaburi, Jordan, Shane, Kylie, Elijah, Dakota, Caleb, Morgan and Mackenzie, with a twelfth on the way. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Jaxon; three brothers, Zigmund, Arthur and Chester; and a sister, Elizabeth Dzarnowski. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21st, from the Proko Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20th, at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary service held at 6:30 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Josephine’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dave and Barb Lyons
November 6, 2015
Just a note to let you know we are thinking of you at this one year anniversary. Praying for you all.
Dave Lyons
November 20, 2014
Bob and family,Unable to attend funeral.Our prayers and support are with you at this time. Truly many great memories.Dave ( Barb ) Lyons
Mari Aulozzi
November 19, 2014
I am so sorry for the whole Luska family at the loss of your mother, grandmother,and great grandmother. She was such a strong woman who has left a great legacy. I pray you all have strong memories of her love and support for you all.
Angie Luska
November 15, 2014
This remarkable woman touched so many people's lives in her 90 years on this earth. She raised a fine bunch of kids and all of her family held a great deal of love and respect for her. Josie was my friend and the best mother-in-law ever. I will miss her, we will all miss her so very much.
sharon stein
November 15, 2014
My sincerest sympathies to the family. Josie was a fabulous person - always kind and caring. We shared some great times at the VFW over the course of many years. Bless all of you!