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Vicki Kalman Obituary

Name: Visitation for Vicki Kalman
Start: 2017-01-25T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-25T16:45:00.000Z
Location: St. Alphonsus Church

Kalman, Vicki (Nee Hoffman) Passed away on January 19, 2017 at the age of 69. Loving wife of Jack Kalman. Cherished mother of John and Jodi (Pat) Easterlin. Proud grandmother of Jordan and Jaxson. Dear cousin of Bette Jane Rodriguez and Thomas (Rene) Tarbert. Further survived by many close friends and colleagues at South Division High School and the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA). Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 25, 2017 from 9-10:45 AM with a service at 11 AM at St. Alphonsus Church (6060 W. Loomis Rd., Greendale). Vicki taught at South Division High School for 35 years and spent her last five years as Coordinator at HAPA. Her personal drive, commitment to this community and can do spirit went beyond the classroom. Vicki spent endless hours working with Junior Achievement of Milwaukee and Dry Hootch Veterans Association, to name a few. Her greatest love was coordinating the Annual Student Coat Drive at HAPA. Vicki received a multitude of awards for her accomplishments over her career. One award that she was particularly proud of, was being named Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at West Allis Memorial Hospital, especially Kathy and Rachel in the Intensive Care Unit, for all the loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 22, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Vicki Kalman

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31 Entries

Calvin Gee

June 3, 2018

Mr. Kalman & family, I'm deeply saddened for your loss. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity of having Mrs. Kalman as a teacher (Class of 90). Her dedication and passion for teaching was displayed daily with each student she encountered. Mrs. Kalman will always be remembered and her life celebrated. Thank you! Thanks for the help with scholarships, thanks for helping me get a job at Mr. Kalman's company, thanks for taking me on college visits and thanks for being a role model. Everyone has that special teacher that stands out and Mrs. Kalman was that special influencer in my life. Thank you!

Calvin Gee

Patricia Brillowski

February 6, 2017

I was a student of Mrs. Kalman's about 36 years ago. I loved and adored her. I will never forget that bright and cheery smile. I pray that she has found peace in heaven, and I pray for little Johnny and Jodi. They won't remember me, but I took them to school with me for a child development class. And I pray for Mr. Kalman. May your grief lesson as the days pass, and find comfort knowing that she was loved and cherished by many. Rest in Peace Mrs. Kalman. You will never be forgotten.

Cheryl Piorkowski

January 30, 2017

I happen to review the obituaries and found my teacher Mrs. Kalman from South Division. She was my shorthand teacher and a great person. I send my condolences to her family. She was a great teacher and very supportive to everyone. RIP Mrs. Kalman.

January 26, 2017

So sorry for your loss,

Your wife and mother was an amazing woman, and I feel privileged to have known her. I know you will miss her deeply. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda White

don weber

January 25, 2017

Jack...so sorry to hear about Vicki. I remember the many good times at Tuckaway. The beat goes on.
Best wishes...Jane and Don Weber

Lydia Rodriguez-Fox

January 24, 2017

RIH Ms Kalman. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with all of us in our Office Education at South Division High School. Because of your dedication we are all successful in our careers. You were Beautiful inside and out. My Prayers and thoughts are with you all. Heaven has gained another Angel. Please watch over us all.

January 24, 2017

My condolences to the family, to the family sorry for your loss.

Ginger Karpek Gill

January 24, 2017

Mrs Kalman (Hoffman) was a very special teacher to me. (Class of 1972) She even let me drive her little sports car. We did a lot together and she taught me so so much. I regret I lost contact with her. I know she had a wonderful life. God Bless you and my condolences to the whole family.

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January 24, 2017

Without Mrs. Kalman, many South Division students, including myself, would have never made it out of poverty. I would have NEVER graduated from high school, earned a bachelor's degree and obtained a profession. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Kalman family and the students that were touched by an angel on earth.
Sincerely,
V.C. Class of 1996

KELLEY

January 24, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

Shong ( Thor Xiong

January 24, 2017

Thanks Ms Vicki for helping me in the 90s when i still in high school at SDVH, without you i won't be who am i today, you will be miss. RIP Mrs Kalman

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Greg Rusteberg

January 24, 2017

Jack and entire Kalman Family;
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Vicki.
Vicki made a lasting impression on ALL of us with her wonderful spirit and her generous heart for helping others.
Vicki will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Sincerely....Debbie & Rusty Rusteberg

January 23, 2017

With sympathy for your loss, to be a great example to young ones is a great blessing!

NANCY SWOBODA

January 23, 2017

Mrs. Kalman was a High School Teacher who changed my life. She was more than a teacher, she was a friend. My sympathy to the family. Prayers to all of you.

Judy Parnau

January 23, 2017

My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the Kalman family. I have many fond memories of Vicki from both high school & college. We were college roommates & experienced many happy times together. I was so very sad to hear of her passing. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. God now has another angel beside him. Rest In Peace Vicki.

JILL CASTILLO

January 23, 2017

Mrs. Kalman was my South Division OE teacher Senior year 1985-86. I was losing my OE job at the end of school year and my dad had died two weeks before graduation. Being the caring person that she was, she took me under her wing and took the time to set me up with a job after I graduated. 30 yrs later, I am still at that job. It's because of her and that job opportunity, that I am able to have a great life and provide for my kids....And for that, I will be forever grateful.

Scherrie Moris

January 23, 2017

I will miss you my good friend - You will always be in my heart.
I am so sorry, Jack, Johny, and Jodi. I will love you always.
Scherrie

Peggy Luckow

January 23, 2017

Mrs. Kalman was my South Division High School Office Education Teacher 1981-82. She was my role model and inspired me to be the best I could be at such an influential age of my life. As she wrote in a card to me after our Office Education banquet, yes Mrs. Kalman, I will "keep shining". Thank you for giving me the confidence to succeed!

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Mary Grutza

January 23, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss, Vicki was a beautiful and caring wife, Mom and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by everyone she knew, myself included.

January 22, 2017

Jack-
Kathy and I were so very saddened to learn of Vicky's passing. She was a class act all the way.

We are thinking of you and your family.

Kathy & Charlie Russell

January 22, 2017

Very sorry for your loss Jack. Our condolences to you and your family. Ron & Diane Strzelecki

Pamela Gustafson

January 22, 2017

Vicki was a loved member of St. Stephen the Martyr and brought her grandchildren to church each week. I loved her commitment to her grandchildren and to the children of Milwaukee. She touched the lives of many and was tireless in her efforts to make our lives better.
Pamela Gustafson

penny ebeling

January 22, 2017

She was a great lady.

Jeff

January 22, 2017

Tireless in her efforts to educate anyone she was around. Vicki's dedication to the community will be truly missed.

Thank You Mrs Karlman....May you Rest In Peace ~

Jeannie Thomas

January 22, 2017

Ann Fitzgerald

January 22, 2017

My condolences to Vicki's family on the loss of this remarkable woman. While working with her at HAPA I witnessed her devotion to students. Her lifelong commitment to young people is a wonderful legacy.

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