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Ursula Swendrowski Obituary

Sturnot Swendrowski, Ursula (Nee Kavanagh) Our beloved Ursula left this world on October 12, 2017 at the age of 88 to reunite with the love of her life, Jim Sturnot. Survived by her children Frank Sturnot (Linda), Susan Nowak (Rick), James Sturnot, Jr, Cynthia Sturnot, Paul Sturnot; her grandchildren, Stacey Estrada (Rich), Sean Sturnot (Tola), Theresa Nowak, SSG Daniel Nowak, Ashley Allen, Nikki Batzko, Heather Sturnot (Tim), Courtney Sturnot (Austin); her nine great-grandchildren, her sister, Florence Groth; sisters-in- laws Joan, Connie, and Chieko Kavanagh, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and her friends. Survived by spouse, Mel, and step-children, Brad and Susan Swendrowski. Preceded in death by her siblings, Jim (Beth), Gerald, Bernard (Donna, Alvina), John, Paul and Mort Kavanagh, Mary Bergles (Dick), and sister-in- laws Mary Alice Fox (R. Ken) and Arlene Sturnot. Formerly, lived in Greendale from 1960 to 1985. She was a Scout leader, CCD teacher, member of St. Alphonsus Christian Women, and American Legion Auxiliary. She was employed at Drew's Variety store and retired from Sentry Food Store in Greendale. She instilled a Christian ethic in her children. She prayed the rosary. She lovingly took care of her husband, Jim at home until he passed. She was a peaceful, forgiving, hard-working woman who loved her family. She always saw the best in others. She will be missed. An 11:00 AM mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 6060 West Loomis, Greendale, WI.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 29, 2017.

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November 3, 2017

I was a childhood friend of Cindy's. Her Mom was always so kind . I enjoyed being around the Sturnot home it was great fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you you all.

November 3, 2017

RIP

November 3, 2017

Love u grandma!!

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