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Catherine Molinaro Obituary

Catherine A. Molinaro

June 28, 1932 - January 6, 2026

Catherine Antonia Molinaro, age 93, passed away, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Lakeshore at Siena. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, June 28, 1932, daughter of the late Thomas and Eva (Nee: Dresner) Slezak.

On August 2, 1952, in Milwaukee she was united in marriage to Anthony Molinaro and they were blessed with 5 children, Frank, Richard, Carol, Catherine, and Janet. Sadly Anthony passed away July 28, 1992. Catherine was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting but her passion was taking care of her family. Above all she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Surviving are her children, Frank Molinaro, Carol (William) Booth, Catherine Molinaro, Janet Scholze; a brother, Steve Kunkel; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard; brothers, Thomas (Carolyn) Slezak, John (Leona) Slezak; and son-in-law, Joseph Scholze.

Funeral services will be held at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main St., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11 am with Deacon Eloy Contreras officiating. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet prior to the service 10-11 am.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Nurse Tammy Davis and St. Croix Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Jeanette LeBon-Lipari

January 18, 2026

My deepest condolences to Frank and his family and prays of comfort. Cherish the memories you've made and find comfort in them.

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