Loretta Mae Portilia
May 30, 1929 -
May 21, 2017
Loretta Mae Portilia, age 87 of Kenosha, died with her loving family at her side on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at United Hospital System – Kenosha Hospital Campus.
Born in Kenosha on May 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Helen (Schneeberger) Klacynski.
On September 3, 1949 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, she married the love of her life, Romano J. Portilia. Sadly, after 59 years together, he preceded her in death on February 7, 2009.
Loretta was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time volunteering at church as well as at United Hospital Systems – Kenosha Hospital Campus. She was an excellent cook and an enthusiastic Chicago Bears fan. Loretta’s main focus in life was her family and she was incredibly proud of their many accomplishments.
She is survived by her two sons, Brian and Charles Portilia, both of Kenosha; her three grandchildren, Brian (Jennifer) and Brock (Nadia) Portilia, both of Kenosha and Alexandra Mae of Green Bay; and her four great grandchildren, Brian, Oliver, Zoe and Phoebe.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, George; a sister, Dorothy and her daughter-in-law, Nancy Portilia.
Loretta’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Michael Zeihen, the staff of both United Hospital Systems-Kenosha Hospital Campus, and Manor Care for the compassionate care they provided.
Service Info
Funeral Services honoring Loretta’s life will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7400 39th Avenue. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery.
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Sydney (Topel) NyeDear family, I knew your Mom and Dad many years ago when your Dad worked with my Dad at the Brass. They were the best of friends and your Mom would be along on many of their get-togethers. I have some old pictures of them when they visited with us on vacation at Lake Tomahawk. I always remember her as such a warm, funny and caring person. You have been so blessed to have had the time with her. It is always difficult to say good-bye to a parent, who has always been there for you and knew you the best. My condolences on your loss and may you always remember those fun times, those times she was there to comfort, to encourage, and to support and love you. Regards, Sydney Nye
