Patricia Pacanowski
February 25, 1936 -
April 29, 2016
Patricia Pacanowski, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Milwaukee as a result of an injury from a fall. Her loving husband, Dr. Roger Pacanowski was at her side.
Born on February 25, 1936 Belle Plaine, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Eleanor (Mulherin) Sankot. She attended local schools in Iowa and graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She practiced nursing in Iowa City, Iowa; San Francisco, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Los Angeles, CA and Milwaukee, WI, where she practiced nursing as a neonatal intensive care nurse.
On August 2, 1975, she married Dr. Roger Pacanowski at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Milwaukee.
She was a talented pianist and loved classical music. She performed at the Anderson Art Center for many art openings. Pat was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and was a former president of the Four Seasons Garden Club in Kenosha and former president of Ikebana International, Wisconsin Chapter, a former member of the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra Board and former president of Kenosha Medical Society Auxiliary. She was soft spoken and had a very kind heart.
Pat is survived by her husband, Dr. Roger Pacanowski; her daughter, Molli (Patrick) Kiser of Chicago; her siblings, Margaret Sankot, James (Judy) Sankot, Tom (Cathy) Sankot and William Sankot and her aunt, Hope Rogers and nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Pat was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Sankot.
Service Info
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016 starting with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. at Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 -39th Ave., Kenosha, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4817- 7th Ave. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery.
Posted by:
Debbie NuttingDr Pacanowski, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray the beautiful memories you have will help and give you strength in this most difficult time. Your friend, Debbie Nutting
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Dr. Roman and Irene BilakDearest Pat, You were a great friend to both of us. I, Roman, especially remember your lovely wedding in Milwaukee. We will remember your kindness in welcoming Irene to Kenosha many years ago and inviting her to book club. We enjoyed visiting you at your home with you and Roger being the gracious hosts. We also liked having you come to our celebrations at our home. You called Roman your brother even though you were blessed to have many brothers. Sleep in peace. Eternal memory. Love forever, Irene and Roman
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Rosemary HomsDear Dr. Pacanowski, I was very sad to hear of your wife's passing and the ordeal you had to endure. I wanted to come in person and give you a hug but, I am on call and I'm working. I pray that God will hold you in his arms and give you peace while you grieve. God Bless Rosemary Homs
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Reema SanghviFare thee well, Mrs. Pacanowski. To a gifted pianist, a kind neighbor, a great cook, an interesting lady, and the adoptive grandmother of Kaya's class at Armitage, you will be much missed.
