Julia L. “Julie” Duba
June 25, 1925 -
November 4, 2017
Julia L. “Julie” Duba, age 92 of Kenosha, passed away at her residence on November 4, 2017.
Born in Hillsboro, IL on June 25, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Pierina (Bellaver) Rizzotto.
On October 10, 1946 at St. Casimir Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Steven Duba. After 47 years of marriage, Steven preceded her in death on December 15, 1993.
She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Julie was a dedicated volunteer and was recognized for 3000 hours of service with the former St. Catherine’s Hospital and Kenosha Hospital Auxiliaries. Kenosha News wrote an article regarding her commitment to volunteer work. She was also a member of the P.L.A.V. Ladies Chapter #34 Auxiliary. Julie was very committed to veterans and also volunteered at V.F.W. Post #2751 in Somers.
She was an avid Brewer and Cubs fan. Julie enjoyed playing bingo, polka dancing, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Donna (Eugene) Fuller, Edward (Kathy) Duba, Timothy (Lois) Duba, Linda (Jeff) Jenkins, Hilary (Sundaram) La Pierre, Joan (Jeff) Blasczyk and Thomas Duba; grandchildren, Michele Ashton Thompson, James Duba, Amanda (Kenneth) Huffman, Matthew Jenkins, Kyle (Erin) Jenkins, Katie (Sean) McGinnis, Leah Blasczyk, Jennifer (Scot) Shilts and Mark (Tammy) Fuller; and great grandchildren, Gavin Ashton Thompson, Joshua Huffman, Nathan Huffman, Collin Jenkins, Isaac Jenkins and Shaela McGinnis.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her great granddaughter, Makenna; and her siblings.
Service Info
Funeral Services honoring Julie’s life will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. Private entombment will take place in All Saints Mausoleum.
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Peggy (Ziesemer) GombarJust saw this sad news. I remember Julia from many years ago. She and my mom, Verna (Lukawski) Ziesemer were close buddies for years. So many memories of playing with the kids. Going to events at St. Casimers. My deepest sympathies to the family, especially Susie. May you find peace in the days and years to come.
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Niece MaryAnn Rizzotto EffingerMy Auntie Julia was a very special person. I’m sure she is happily singing at the top of her lungs right now, along with Our Heavenly Father’s angel choir. She was a strong, hard-working, loving, and giving person her entire life. She was the youngest of 15 children, of Italian immigrant parents. My father, Romeo Rizzotto, the middle son of the family, lovingly called her his “little baby sister”. It was amazing to see our family resemblance when her current photo was posted. My sincere love & condolences to her dear children. I have so much more of the family story to tell. Perhaps I should write a Rizzotto book some day (I’m 72). Xoxo My love to you all from myself, & my husband, Sam (whom had the pleasure of meeting her in 2014). She was awesome!!
