Annamae Kamikawa Obituary

Kamikawa, Annamae Annamae died October 8, 2010, at the age of 87, after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Annamae cherished her family and is survived by three sons Paul (Theresa) of Belgium, Dan (Betty) of Toledo, OR, and Everet (Julie) of Milwaukee; 6 daughters Chris (Hubert) King of Annandale, VA, Meredith (Saul) Shuster of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Linda (Ken) Nolan of Greenfield, Kathy Kamikawa of Milwaukee, Pat (Bill) Famiglietti of Muskego, Barb (Jeff) Seonbuchner of BrownDeer; and 12 grandchildren Tyson (Kristine), Keith, Peter, David (Heather), Claire, Samantha, Eric, Michael, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Hanna, Hiroshi; and 3 great-grandchildren Isabelle, Lily, and Isaac. Annamae graduated from Holy Angels High School and attended Spencerian College in Milwaukee where she met her husband Paul. During World War II, she supervised the building of outboard motors for the Navy at Fairbanks Morse of Beloit, WI. She was a gifted singer who passed that passion to her children. She sung with the Bel Canto Holiday Chorus, Irish Fest mass choir, Old St. Mary's choir, and the St. Philip Neri choir. She was committed to her parish by serving as its Council President and Boy Scout board member. She was active in her community as an election judge volunteer for 25 years, neighborhood watch committee member and a member of the Parkinson's support group at the Washington Park Senior Center. Services and visitation will be held Monday, October 11, 2010, from 3:00-6:30PM with a memorial at 5:30PM, at Zwaska Funeral Home, 4900 W. Bradley Road. 414-354-5330. She will be interred at Wisconsin Memorial Park at a future date. The family requests that donations, in lieu of flowers, be sent to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 303, Chicago, IL 60642. http://www.pulomonaryfibrosis.org.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Annamae Kamikawa

10 Entries

Kent & Marna Tess-Mattner

November 8, 2010

I am also sorry to hear that your Mom is no longer with us, and embarassed that I missed the death notice. She was a kind woman with a big heart, and we will all miss her. Kent & Marna Tess-Mattner

October 12, 2010

Chris, Chips (and all the rest of your wonderful family),

Sad to hear you've lost your mom. One of my favorite memories was hanging out at your house and helping your mom fold diapers (of which there were many in those years.) I asked her, "Mrs Kamikawa, I know Mr Kamikawa is Japanese, but what are you?" And she replied, "Honey, I'm a pioneer."

Being a pretty literal ten year old, I went home and told my mom, "That lucky Chris, not only is her dad Japanese, but her mom is a pioneer!"

Your mom truly was a pioneer and she raised a wonderful family.

Fondly,

Joan Knoebel

Chris and Amy Andrews

October 12, 2010

Barb - We were very sorry to hear of you mom's passing. Sounds like she had a wonderful life and raised a terrific family.

October 12, 2010

Just got the notice about your Mom, . Sorry to hear of her passing. Our prayers and love are with you all. We were so blessed to have our dear Annamae at the family reunion this past summer. She was one of our favorites....God always has a plan and her path was to lighten up our lives.....,Thank you for sharing her with us !!
Patrina Fernandez Hurtado and Fernandez Family

October 12, 2010

To the Kamikawa Family, Prayers are with you at the loss of your mother. The love you share with others is a great tribute to a wonderful person. She is always with you in your hearts and mind.
Mark & Cathy Gonsowski
Brett Gonsowski Family
Dawn & Bob Harmon

Frank Kazienko

October 12, 2010

Kay - our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. We grieve because we realize just how much we will miss her and what she meant to you. May God open his arms and welcome her into His eternity.
With love: The Kazienko's - Laura & Frank, Christopher, Cory, Casey.

October 11, 2010

Kay, Claire, and the whole Kamikawa Family - our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of you mother. What an amazing lady! All you have to do is look at the legacy she has left behind. Remember, Annamae is never truly gone as long as someone remembers her!
Diane, Rick, Melissa, and Ricky Slonski

October 11, 2010

Paul, Theresa and family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. I know she was a wonderful person and very dear to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Braun-Bock and Family

October 10, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. I had such a wonderful time talking with her at the July family reunion. My memeories when I was a child of Annamae, Paul and all the children were always fun. I hope she didn't suffer and am sure she and Paul are now together in peace.
Judith (Miller) Ellis & family

Robert and Mary Van Kirk

October 10, 2010

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, Annamae Kamikawa, whom we so lovingly have always referred to as Mrs. Kamikawa. She was a wonderful person and a wonderful friend. Bob worked with her for many years on the St. Philip Neri School board. We watched her lovingly care for her husband and family. We attended the same Mass many Sundays with her at St. Philip Neri. Our oldest daughter Joanne was in the same class as her youngest son Everet. As a family, you can be so proud of your mother. She was a fine lady. May she rest in peace.

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