Service Details
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 5:00 pm in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Avenue, with Rev. Ronald O. Crewe officiating. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, July 2nd, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Private interment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials to Sacred Heart Parish, St. Catherine’s High School or to the Alzheimer’s Association have been suggested.
Racine – Helen Mae (nee: Sherman) Leskowicz, age 89, passed away at Elizabeth Residence in Oak Creek on Friday evening, June 14, 2019.
A lifetime resident, Helen was born in Racine on March 4, 1930 to the late Raymond and Margaret (nee: Friedel) Sherman. She attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Saint Catherine’s High School in 1948. On July 5, 1952 in St. Joseph Catholic Church – Racine, Helen was united in marriage with the love of her life, Chester James Leskowicz, who preceded her in death on August 29, 2014.
With a profound Catholic faith, Helen was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she had served as President of the Christian Women, President (along with Chet) of the Home & School Assn. and coordinated & volunteering at the church fish fries. Among her interests, Helen enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, and was an avid golfer – belonging to various leagues at Shoop & Washington Park Courses. Above all, Helen was a woman of great faith and was totally dedicated to her entire family.
Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Mark & Joanne Leskowicz; granddaughters, Emily (Jeff) Spangenberg & Katherine Leskowicz; grandsons, Matthew & Nicholas Leskowicz; sister, Jeanne (Steve) Nyiri; sister-in-law, Pearl Mynar; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by her beloved sons, Michael & Matthew Leskowicz; brother, Donald (Judy) Sherman; Chet’s parents, Vincent and Helen (nee: Klimaszewska) Leskowicz; sisters-in-law, Rose (Udall) Neels and Florence (Ruehl “Les”) Neibaur; and brother-in-law, Walter Mynar.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 5:00 pm in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Avenue, with Rev. Ronald O. Crewe officiating. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, July 2nd, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Private interment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to Sacred Heart Parish, St. Catherine’s High School or to the Alzheimer’s Association have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to all the wonderful associates at Elizabeth Residence in Oak Creek, along with many relatives & friends for their compassionate care and support given during Helen’s journey with Alzheimer’s. May God bless all of you!
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m looking forward to seeing God’s promise fulfilled at Revelation 21:4 where it says sickness, pain and death will be no more. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.
Allan Garski Nekoosa, Wisconsin says
My condolences to Mark and family. I remember how bubbly, and full of life your mom always was. Sad for your loss, but glad for her that she is now in a better place. RIP Helen.
Gary and Carol Brown says
So sorry that my little friend has left this world to go to a better world. I have stopped in to visit Helen at the nursing home on and off. Last saw her about 3 weeks ago. She did wake for a little while and even though I knew she couldn’t understand, I would talk about the old days with the KOC. She did laugh at some of the reminders I said to her. What fun Helen and I would have at the conventions. Our sympathies to the family. We will not be able to attend the funeral as we will be out of town.
Jon Genier says
My condolences to your family. May the hope expressed at Job 14:13-15 give you some comfort for your great loss.
Connie Jung says
I’m so sorry for your loss.