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Kathleen Brockman Obituary
Passed away July 26, 2020 in Milwaukee; born November 30, 1947 in Plymouth, Mass. Born to the late Manuel and Maryann (Miller) Silva. Dear wife of Patrick for 32 years. Further survived by siblings Barbara (Ron) Sarauer, David (Gail) Silva, Robert Silva, Roy (Mary Rae) Silva, Marianne Breber, Irene (Steve) Todd, Monica (the late Duane) Kornowski, Caroline (Dan) Karr, John Silva and James (Linda) Silva. Sister-in-law of Mark Brockman, Paul Brockman and Mary (Robert "Bones") DeGroot as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Kathy retired from the Social Security Admin. after 30 years of employment and volunteered most of her life for organizations serving people who are blind or visually impaired. She was well respected and used her life to be of service to others. Through the years she received many awards and recognition for her work, including induction into the Milwaukee Co. Dept. on Aging Senior Citizen Hall of Fame.
Kathy enjoyed knitting, reading and bowling. She bowled with a blind bowling league for 45 years and served in many positions on the local, state and national levels, including two years as President of the American Blind Bowling Assn.
Visitation and parish Rosary at Schaff Funeral Home, 5920 W. Lincoln Ave. Milwaukee Thursday, July 30th, 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM. Requiem Latin Mass at St. Stanislaus Oratory, 524 W. Historic Mitchell St. in Milwaukee Friday, July 31st, at 11:00 AM. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to WI Council of the Blind or Vision Forward appreciated.
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Mary McCarron
July 22, 2021
Thinking of you as the anniversary of your death approaches. I hope that you were waiting for Irene when she passed this past week. Blessing and prayers for you, Irene and your whole family.
Sue & Bill Brunner
July 30, 2020
Pat, we are so sorry to hear of Kathys passing. May God grace you with peace and love in all the beautiful memories that you & Kathy shared. You are in our prayers. All our love
Sue/Bill and Family.
Marianne Breber
July 30, 2020
Will miss you forever. Love you.
Mary McCarron
July 29, 2020
My heart ached when Irene called me on Sunday and told me that Kathy died. Words seem so inadequate but know that my heart is filled with love and sympathy for Pat and your whole family. Kathy was a vibrant, talented and caring woman. She has touched the lives of many people in her lifetime and will be missed dearly by all that knew and loved her. Kathy was tiny but she was mighty! I remember one time that she was talking about how she was carded even in forties. I laughed so hard when she told me the story. I always wonder at what age they finally stopped carding her. She faced so many adversities in her life and triumphed over them all! I was blessed to call her cousin!
Ronald and Janet Baer
July 29, 2020
We are sorry we cannot attend the remembrance for Kathy. She will be missed by many blind and visually impaired as well as Lion's Camp friends. May God give you peace Pat. Ron and Jan Baer
JOE SKOTARZAK
July 29, 2020
To Kathy's family, I'm very sorry for your loss. I had the honor and the privilege to work with Kathy for many years, when I was a member of the VFA board. She never failed to make me smile, it was a pleasure to have known here. Eternal rest grant unto her, oh Lord - and peace to you in your time of loss.
Vision Forward
July 29, 2020
On behalf of Vision Forward Association Board and Staff, sincere sympathy to Pat and family members. Kathy has left a legacy, and her good work and advocacy will benefit people who are blind and visually impaired for many years to come. She will be greatly missed.
Mary Brooks
July 29, 2020
Kathy was a spitfire. I loved how honest and fun she was to talk to. You will forever be missed at the ACBW meetings. Kathy I am honored to have known you. My thoughts and prayers to you and Pat. Mary Brooks
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