Deloris A. Brnak
January 29, 1928 -
April 28, 2015
Deloris A. Brnak, age 87 of Kenosha, died surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at United Hospital System – Kenosha Campus, following a brief illness.
Born in Kenosha on January 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Catherine A. (Simon) Brehm. She attended Grant Elementary, St .George Elementary, Washington Jr. High and Kenosha High Schools.
On April 22, 1950 at St. George Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Paul Brnak, Sr. Sadly after nearly 48 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on January 24, 1998.
Deloris was employed as Chief Deputy Kenosha County Treasurer, retiring in 1991. Previously, she was employed as the Treasurer of Kenosha County AFSCME Union. She also worked at the Chocolate Shop, Simmons Company, Libby McNeil & Libby, Nash Motors, MacWhyte Wire Rope Company and Manpower.
Deloris was a faithful member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church and was a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a member of the former St. George Catholic Church, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Women’s Club and the Kenosha Senior Center.
She volunteered her time with the Women’s Health Initiative Research since 1993, the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry, Kenosha Public Museum and the Kenosha Public Library.
Deloris enjoyed playing cards, Sudoku, reading, gardening, swimming, genealogy, writing family stories and loved family get-togethers.
She is survived by her four daughters, Deborah (Bruce) Brnak-Baumann of Milwaukee, Theresa (Mick) Heberling of Big Bend, Nancy (Frank) Cerminara and Kim (Nick) Farfalla, both of Kenosha; her two sons, Paul Brnak of Kenosha and Jeffrey (Renee) Brnak of Wind Lake; and her stepdaughter, Sharon (Don) Pinno of Fond Du Lac. She is further survived by her eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren; and her very dear friend, Izzy Borgi.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy (Catherine) and Alwin (Janet) Brehm; her two sisters, Clarissa (Merl) Cotton and Petronilla (Harry) Paskiewicz; and her grandson, Erik Heberling.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the C.C.U. staff at Kenosha Hospital for the excellent care and compassion they provided.
Service Info
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015 beginning with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. from the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4817 7th Avenue. Private inurnment will take place in St. George Cemetery.
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Carol KerkmanI was sorry to read about Deloris' passing. I worked with her in the Kenosha County Treasurer's Office from 1987, when I transferred there from another department, until she retired in 1991. Deloris was a nice person to work with, very particular with her work and patient in training me. She kept things neat and orderly. I knew that her husband, family and church were very important to her as she spoke of them often. She will be greatly missed.
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Mark and Pat MantheiOur hearts go out to you on the passing of Delores. Please accept our apologies on missing the visitation. We believed it would be on Monday. Mark really wanted to see you all so he could tell you how sorry he is.
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April IshmaelI was sad to read in the Kenosha News that Deloris had passed away. I knew her when I worked in the Kenosha County Treasurers office in 1975 and 1976. She was very supportive for me because I knew her when my husband and I were separated for a year. We did not divorce and will celebrate our 45th anniversary in September. She was always smiling, pleasant and willing to teach me my job. She had a great sense of humor too. I think she told me that she had six children. I came from a small family of having only one sister, so I thought this was quite amazing! I had my first daughter, Ginger (now 41) whom Teresa used to babysit for. Time passes so quickly. My daughter has six children too and I love being a grandma. I know Deloris must have been a wonderful grandma and great grandma...she was very loving to her family. I'm sure she will be truly missed by her family and friends. I'm glad I was able to know her for such a short time in my life. We did however exchange Christmas cards and Christmas letters every year, including this last Christmas. I was always anxious to read what was happening in her life. I will miss her Christmas letter. May God be with you all (family and friends) during this most difficult time.
