Darleen Piechura

Darleen Piechura obituary, Milwaukee, WI

Darleen Piechura

Darleen Piechura Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive on Jan. 16, 2026.
Darleen Piechura

Died on January 9, 2026, age 85. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Elaine Piechura, and her brother, James Piechura. Survived by her cousin, Diane Harrigan.

She retired from the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus. Darleen dedicated her life to service, both to her close friends and especially animals. She volunteered at Elm Brook Humane Society and MADACC.

Special thanks to the staff of Heritage Elm Grove for their loving care of Darleen over the last 4 1/2 years and Holistic Hospice.

Visitation at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 3970 North 92nd St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Friday, January 30, 2026, from 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10:00 AM. Burial at Pinelawn Memorial Park to follow.

In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive

9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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