Mildred passed away on September 23, 2015, at Hospice House of Kenosha Hospice Alliance. She was born on March 22, 1922, in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Joerndt) Doerfler and received her education in Kenosha schools. On October 26, 1946, she married William (Bud) Grasser at St. George Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on August 19, 1987. On May 20, 2004, she married Raymond F. Mazzarelli at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Before her first marriage she worked for several different eye glass companies, delivering eye glasses made in Milwaukee to Optometrists in Racine and Kenosha. Millie is a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and also was a Eucharistic Minister when a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Catholic Women’s Club of Kenosha. She liked to bowl, travel with her family and good friends, she loved to play canasta and was a founding member of the Canasta Club; she also enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She made beautiful crocheted Afghans and embroidered dresser scarves for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. During her travels she was particularly excited to see the Eifel Tower in France; another high point was the trip she and Ray took to Italy in 2013. She is survived by her husband, Ray of Kenosha, one daughter, Mary (George) Kolar of Caledonia, WI; three sons, Robert (Sandra) Grasser of Kenosha, WI, Mark (Lynda) Grasser of New Market, NH, and Carl (Theresa) Grasser of Sandston, VI; seven step children, Steve (Karen) Mazzarelli of Portland, OR, Raymond (Patricia) Mazzarelli of Racine, WI, Jean (Jerry Herrick) Mazzarelli of Kenosha, Linda Zapp (Michael) Flesch of Kenosha, WI, Catherine (Eric) Dodd of Pleasant Prairie, WI, Margaret (Eric) Rohs of Kenosha, WI, and James (Ursula) Mazzarelli of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Elizabeth (Dick) Wisnefski of Paris, WI; one brother, Alvin (Dorothy) Doerfler of Stanley, WI; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; 15 step grandchildren; and one great-step grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, John who died shortly after birth; a sister, Dolores Zuehlke; and a brother, Richard Doerfler. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Alliance for all the wonderful care given to Millie. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 27th, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. On Monday relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church (corner of 73rd Street and 39th Avenue) for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mildred’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
PJ
October 4, 2015
My husband and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of your beloved Mildred. Although we never had the opportunity to meet Mildred personally, we wanted to share with you comfort from Gods word found in John 5:28,29. Here Jesus showed us a wonderful example of the resurrection when he resurrected Lazarus here on earth, back into the arms of those he loved. (John 11). Remember also that our Heavenly Father expresses his loving compassion for all of us when someone we love dies. (Psalm 34:18) Be sure and share your memories with those who surround you, for the memories shared are the ones most truly cherished. Take care of yourselves and each other during this very difficult time.
Jean Williams
September 26, 2015
Ray and Family,Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Millie. I know you will miss her but you will see her again.Be encouraged and keep God first in your life.God bless you all.Jean WilliamsBeloit, WI