Alma Lindl, age 96, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at St. Camillus (Wauwatosa).<\/p>\n
Born in Kenosha on April 26, 1926, Alma was the daughter of the late Anton and Josephine (Suma) Lazza (Laca), immigrants from Shkoder, Albania. Alma attended St. George Elementary School and graduated from Kenosha High School in 1944.\u00a0 On July 4, 1949 at St. George Catholic Church Alma married William L. Lindl in a double wedding with her sister Agnes, who married Arthur Richter. Bill and Alma shared 44 loving years together until his death on December 31, 1993. Agnes died April 7, 2003.<\/p>\n
Alma\u2019s world revolved around motherhood and family. The years raising her five children were the happiest of her life. Caring for and creating memories with family, including parents and in-law parents, were her joy.\u00a0 In her later years, Alma\u2019s favorite times were the Lindl Quarterly Celebrations where she witnessed the legacy of love continue through the close-knit relationships of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A family friend once told her, \u201cThis is quite a family you have woven.\u201d<\/p>\n
After her children were raised, Alma returned to college, earning a Library Technical Degree from Gateway Technical College where she managed the Library Circulation Desk for 17 years until her retirement in May 1992.<\/p>\n
Alma was a passionate musician, playing trumpet in the high school concert band, orchestra, and the first female to play in the high school Swing Band (where she met husband, Bill). During her teenage years and early 20s, she was the bugler at Pottawatomie Hills Girl Scout Camp.\u00a0 In 1940, she became a member of the Kenosha CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Band playing the trumpet and marching in the band. She was a lifelong member and supporter of the organization. In 1989, Alma served as co-chair of the Planning Committee for the first Outdoor Mass for the 50th<\/sup> Anniversary of the CYO Band.\u00a0 This annual event continues to unite all Catholic parishes of Kenosha in the Celebration of the Mass.<\/p>\n As a first generation American with only one relative in the U.S., Alma\u2019s friendships were especially dear to her including: her wonderful neighbors on 35th<\/sup> Street where she lived for 49 years (in a home designed by architect father-in-law Joseph Lindl); Harbor Park neighbors where she enjoyed the ambiance and fun of lake living and the distinction of being the first resident of the complex, heartily welcoming new residents; new friendships made and engaging activities shared at St. Catherine\u2019s Commons (Kenosha), Regency ProHealth (New Berlin) and most recently, St. Camillus (Wauwatosa). At age 88, Alma traveled to Shkoder, Albania, where she discovered a relative, cousin Engjelli Ceka and his family. Alma and family are grateful to Sister Vera Lleshi and the Angelic Sisters of St. Paul for providing the opportunity for Alma to meet these relatives, and for their Order continuing the ministry of Alma\u2019s cousin, Sister Lucia Lazza.<\/p>\n Alma loved a party and all that went with planning and hosting. She was a terrific cook, avid reader, enjoyed knitting and crocheting, all genres of music including singing in the Carthage Community Chorus with Bill; and in later life, watercolor and sketching. She was a lifelong member of the Kenosha Catholic Women\u2019s Club and served as an Honor Guard for many years.<\/p>\n Surviving Alma are her loving children, Thomas (Mary Pat) Lindl, Mary Jo Lindl (Dale Weaver), Joseph W. (Jenny) Lindl, Nancy (Gary) Kalis and Amy (Dennis) Skrypchak; cherished grandchildren, Colleen (Michael) Gabriele, Bonnie (Ryan) Terrill and Ian Lindl; Alex, Madeleine (Kiernan Werner) and Veronica Werhane; Jennifer (Jason) Dickmann, Emily, Claire (Justin) Hise, Joseph A. and Elizabeth Lindl, Will (Kelly) Robbins; Andrew and David Kalis; Laura and Julie Skrypchak; and treasured great-grandchildren, Ben, Autumn, Cooper, Jack, Sherman, Myron and Anthony.\u00a0 Also survived by sister-in-law, Martina Lindl (California), cousin Engjelli (Flora) Ceka and family (Shkoder, Albania), and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n Alma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Art Richter (California); brother William, who died in infancy (Shkoder, Albania); uncle Rocco (Rok Laca) Lazza (Michigan); cousin Sister Lucia Lazza (Rome, Italy); and grandson Joe\u2019s beloved fianc\u00e9 Monica Laatsch.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Memorial services honoring Alma\u2019s life will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022.<\/p>\n A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7400 39th<\/sup> Avenue.\u00a0 The Mass may be viewed via livestream on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. on the following link http:\/\/facebook.com\/PiaseckiFuneralHome\/live\/<\/a>. You do not need Facebook to watch. \u00a0Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for Mass.<\/p>\n Private inurnment will take place in St. James Cemetery.<\/p>\n A gathering of relatives and friends will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.<\/p>\n In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St Joseph High School, Kenosha CYO Band or Kenosha Catholic Women\u2019s Club.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Alma Lindl, age 96, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at St. Camillus (Wauwatosa). Born in Kenosha on April 26, 1926, Alma was the daughter of the late Anton and Josephine (Suma) Lazza (Laca), immigrants from Shkoder, Albania. 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