Leonora “Lee” M. Schmitz
July 18, 1929 -
January 15, 2020
Leonora M. “Lee” Schmitz, age 90, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Legacy Assisted Living.
She was born in Kenosha on July 18, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Zenon and Helen (Skobiej) Perkowsky. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary, McKinley Junior High School and was a graduate of Kenosha High School.
On May 16, 1953 she was united in marriage to Nickolas Schmitz at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Sadly after 54 years of marriage he preceded her in death on October 9, 2007.
Leonora was employed with AMC, J.C. Penney and the Kenosha Public Library for 21 years until her retirement in 1991.
She was an active member of St. James Catholic Church and their Women’s Auxiliary. She was also a member of Kenosha Women’s Club, Friends of the Kenosha Public Library and the former Kenosha Unit Marine Corps League Auxiliary. Leonora enjoyed spending her time volunteering at The Parkside Baptist Church Nutrition site retiring after 21 years of dedication.
Leonora is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Nickolas, she was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley J. Perkowski.
Funeral Services honoring Leonora’s life will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at The Legacy Assisted Living, 9244 29th Avenue. Interment will take place in St. George Cemetery. A visitation for Leonora will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances to St. James Catholic Church would be appreciated.
Service Info
Funeral Services honoring Leonora’s life will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at The Legacy Assisted Living, 9244 29th Avenue. Interment will take place in St. George Cemetery. A visitation for Leonora will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances to St. James Catholic Church would be appreciated.
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Kathie GemmellDear friends and family of Lee, We worked together at the then West Branch of Kenosha Public Library. I may have had a degree but Lee was our resident Reader's Advisor. She kept meticulous notes on what our regular patrons liked to read and then when something new came in, she'd call them. One of my relatives who had depended heavily on her doting husband until his sudden expected death, came to trust and turn to Lee for all her reading needs. Sadly, when all of us on the staff were struggling to learn the new computer system and such individualized attention was curtailed, my aunt was lost and took her own life blaming the library. We were heartbroken, Lee especially. My thoughts are with you all as you celebrate that gentle kind woman. I last saw her several years ago when I went to play the parachute game in a nursing where I was for rehab. I was delighted to see her shy smiling face and she was a fierce competitor in our game of "keep away". SO GLAD TO HAVE LEARNED FROM YOU LEE! R.I.P.
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Thomas and Veronica maurerMy husband and I were fortunate in meeting Lee. She was a very giving person. We met Lee when we were hired to do flowers for Saint James . We owned Maurer Floral Shop. We became good friends with Lee. She will be missed by many. Respectfully Thomas and Veronica Maurer
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Thomas and Veronica MaurerMy husband and I were fortunate to have met Lee. She was such a giving and caring person. We did the flowers for Saint James Church when we had our floral shop. We also developed a friendship. She will be missed by many. Thomas and veronica Maurer
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Charlotte ProtheroSo sorry to hear of Lea's passing. Charlotte, my Mother, was a very good friend of hers. Do to my mom's recent health issues we were not able to get over to visit Lea recently. Please know that you are all in our throughs and prayers. Lea was a very kind and special person. We will miss her! Charlotte Prothero and Paula Pierce
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Paula SchmitzDear Aunt Lee, We love you and we will miss you! What a good example you gave us reflecting Christ's peace, joy, and love. What a beautiful testimony your life was! Prayers are with you and both sides of the family. With much love and appreciation, John, Paula, Sophia and Emily (Oconomowoc, Wisconsin)
