Sheila P. Porter
January 6, 1941 -
October 13, 2024
Sheila Patricia Porter of Kenosha, Wisconsin, a beloved mother, sister and grandmother, passed away on October 13, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born on January 6, 1941, in Kenosha, where she spent her life dedicated to her family and her community.
She was a wonderful mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and foster mother of 50 children. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, cooking, spending time with her friends, working, cooking for the Girl Scouts and camp and meeting all her special friends along the way. “Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout.” She was known for sending everyone special to her, birthday, anniversary, holiday and everyday cards.
Sheila leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion, survived by her children, Daniel (Chris) Porter, Linda Friedrich, Elizabeth McAlister, and Susan Porter; her grandchildren, Georgette (Jason) McIntosh, Nicholas Good, Amy Friedrich, Christine Friedrich, Melanie Friedrich, Jazmine McAlister, Synneva McAlister, Sheila McAlister, Bridgette (Miguel) Gordillo, Jaime Stripling, Azena Cichocki and Michael Cichocki; and her sister, Mary (Roger) Sepanski. Twenty-two great-grandchildren and two special foster children, Dannen (Manny) Yrique and Kevin George. Together, they will carry on her memory and the values she held dear: family, kindness, and service to others.
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Sheila (Angell) Corr; her daughter, Patricia (Paul) Good; her grandchildren, Rhiannon Porter and Raymond Elijah McAlister; her son-in-law, Ronald Friedrich; her sister, Penelope (Jack) Schultz and her other guardian angel, Ann Connoly, the one she can now fly with.
Sheila's spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved her, especially Pat Getschman, her guardian angel, and her memory will continue to inspire acts of kindness and service in the community she held dear. May she rest in eternal peace, her legacy shining brightly for all to see.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Sheila's life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 5821 10th Ave, Kenosha, WI.
Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery.
A visitation for Sheila will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave., Kenosha, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family would be appreciated.
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Kathy ColeI met Sheila while working at the Kenosha Girl Scout Council. She was always willing to jump in and help with my crazy ideas of alumni dinners, sing alongs, and camping trips to Camp Pottawatomie Hills. She was a great advocate for girls. I'll miss her chatty cards and letters. Sheila was a great friend.
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Sheila McalisterI’ll never forget you grandma, you are truly loved and will be missed, until we meet again.
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Linda AmpulskiSheila was such a bright spot at the Girl Scout office. I always looked forward to seeing her. I remember her popcorn and how she shared it with her furry little friend. So sort for your loss.
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Andy SepanskiDan, Linda, Beth, Susie, Gette, and Families, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember many happy times with Aunt Sheila from days in Kenosha and from her more recent visits to Indiana too. Sorry I can't make it. I wish I could be there with you, and hope I can see you all soon. Love, Andy, Britani, Tyler & Ila
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Claire HillerShe will be missed I hope they have a big library for her- she did love to read
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Bridgette GordilloMiss you so much already Grammy
