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Dolores Kaniewski Obituary

RACINE - Dolores A. Kaniewski, 77, died at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, December 14, 2006, after battling Multiple Myeloma. She was born in Milwaukee on June 25, 1929, to the late Frank and Irene (nee: Makowski) Komassa. On August 28, 1948, she married Donald J. Kaniewski in St. Hyacinth Catholic Church of Milwaukee. They resided in Milwaukee until retirement. After retiring they moved to Red Granite before relocating to Racine in 1997. After arriving in Racine, they joined St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Mrs. Kaniewski enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking and baking for her family. She also treasured the fond memories of Pearl Lake in Red Granite. In addition to her loving husband, Donald; her survivors include her daughters, Debbie (Rodney) Malzahn of Racine, Dawn (Bob) Augustyn of Pewaukee; granddaughter, Cherie (Del) Tuttle of Racine; two great grandsons, Johnathan and Michael Tuttle; brother and sisters, Robert (Elaine) Komassa, Arlene Zielski, Alice Wilke all of Milwaukee, Diane Sobiak of Florida; as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., on Monday, December 18, 2006, at noon for the celebration of Dolores's life and Funeral Mass with Rev. William J. Dietzler officiating. Private entombment will take place in St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Milwaukee. There will be a visitation in the church on Monday from 11 until noon. Memorials in Dolores's name may be directed to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation 383 Main Avenue 5th floor Norwalk, CT 06851. Her family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Mullane and his entire staff for the loving care Dolores received during her illness. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 4600 County Line Road (corner of KR & Meachem Road) 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com
Published by Racine Journal Times on Dec. 16, 2006.

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brian

January 1, 2007

i'm very sorry donald to hear about the loss of your wonderful wife. i know i haven't seen you for awhile but i do think about all of the people that i used to take care of. stay stong and you will get through all of the hard times in your life. i know that your children will be there whenever needed. i used to draw dolores blood at st. marys clinic.

Dawn

December 17, 2006

Mom I Love You and I will dearly
miss you. Please come visit me
whenever you can and give me a sign
when you are with me. Help inspire
me with my quilting and help
me cook like you did.
Dawn

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