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JoAnn Tomalak Obituary
JoAnn Tomalak, of Waukesha, died Monday, February 17, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 78. She was born on February 13, 1947 in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Eleanor (Semrad) Hajduch. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Pewaukee, where she was an active prayer warrior and a good support for anyone who needed it.
Survived by her husband Louis of Waukesha, children David (Kristy) Tomalak of Denver, CO and Tricia (Matthew) Landis of Thayne, WY; grandchildren Caleb and Analisa Landis and Jackson and Cael Tomalak. She is further survived by her sister Mary Jane Will of Wales, WI.
A memorial service will be held on May 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Lakewood Baptist Church, W274 N1490 Riverland Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072. Fellowship will follow the service.
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1110 South Grand Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
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