Shirley Barbara Kwapiszewski

Kwapiszewski Shirley Barbara "Barb" Passed away Monday February 14, 2011, at home surrounded by family at the age of 74. Born August 15, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI. to Peter Kleinowski and Alice Wojciechowski. Barb married her life long love and soul mate, John J. Kwapiszewski on May 10, 1958 at St Alexander Parish. Barb is the cherished mother and best friend of Curt Kwaspiszewski and Jill (Allen) Bartell. She is also preceded in death by her dearly missed and beloved son Scott Kwapiszewski. Adoring granny of Brandon "Little Boy" and his wife Amy Bartell, along with Merissa "Sista" Bartell and her fianc "The Boy" Dr. Jeffery Lauzon. Loved sisters Carol "Vivian" (Kenneth) Fisher, Arlen (Jerome) Roush, Dear brothers Roy (Kathleen) Kleinowski and Thomas (Diana) Kleinowski, new puppy and faithful companion Baby Button, also by many loved relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. Proceeded in death by her parents in law John D. and Alice M. (nee Kocejca) Kwapiszewski and brother in law David and Margaret "Peggy" Kwapiszewski. Barb was a very hard worker who retired from the Wisconsin Gas Company after many years of service. She was a selfless person who tirelessly put her family above all things. She spent many weekends enjoying time with her family at their secondary home at Little Green Lake. However her true love was in her Milwaukee home where 52 years of happy memories were made and cherished. Visitation at the funeral home Thursday, February 17, 4-8 pm. Vigil service 7pm. Mass of Christian burial at St. Alexander Catholic Church, 16th and Holt, Friday February 18th, 10:30 am. Burial to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. The family would like to express their love and appreciation to their guardian angel, Arlen Roush and her husband Jerry for the love, strength and support they have given them throughout the many years. In addition a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Arturo Eyzaguirre, Dr. Dixie Patel and everyone at VITAS Hospice for their compassionate and loving care. "Mom you will be forever loved and deeply missed" Max A. Sass and Sons Funeral and Cremation Service 1515 W. Oklahoma Ave. 414-645-4992