Marlene Schackmuth
April 12, 1940 -
February 11, 2021
Marlene Schackmuth, age 80, passed away at Hospice Alliance/Hospice House on February 11, 2021.
Born on April 12, 1940 in Kenosha, WI, then baptized in the care of her Lord on May 12, 1940 at St. Casimir Catholic Church. She was the daughter of Edward and Genevieve (Rygiel) Kroll.
Marlene was a 1958 graduate of Bradford HS.
On August 13, 1960, Marlene was united in marriage to Eugene A. Schackmuth at St. James Catholic Church. Over the years, she was employed/retired from the Kenosha Unified School District at Harvey Elementary. She was part of the landscaping crew for Six Flags Great America. Additionally, she performed secretarial work for Hawkeye Turkey Farm. She was a long-time resident of Pleasant Prairie.
She enjoyed spoiling her wonderful grandchildren, reading, gardening/landscaping, watching sports-especially the Packers, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her brunch bunch (you know who you are). She was a member of Girl Scouts of America and St. James Catholic Church.
Marlene will be dearly missed by her children: Ruth Anne (Richard) Milstead of Atlantic Beach, FL, Paul T. (Carmen) Schackmuth of Cottage Grove, MN, Adam (Vicki) Schackmuth of Wauwatosa, WI; her grandchildren, Paul E. Schackmuth, Emily Schackmuth, Anna Schackmuth, Tyler Schackmuth, Joshua Milstead, Meaghan Milstead.
Marlene was preceded in death by, daughter Christine Schackmuth (2019), sister JoAnn Paulsen (2011), husband Eugene A. Schackmuth (2006), mother Genevieve Kroll (2002) and father Edward J. Kroll (1992).
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Marlene’s life will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144.
Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the service at the funeral home. The visitation and service may be viewed via livestream on Monday starting at 11:00 a.m.on the following link facebook.com/PiaseckiFuneralHome/live/ You do not need Facebook to watch.
Due to public health concerns, and in compliance with CDC guidelines, only 50 people will be permitted to enter the funeral home at one time. For safety of our guests, you may be asked to wait outside. Social distancing will be maintained and those in attendance are required to wear a face covering. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
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Ruth AnneMom, your birthday has come and gone - April 12, 2021 and you would have been 81 yo . I bought you a birthday card, and then realized I had no where to send it ... you are loved and thought of often during your special day! This year, we are gathering at the Kemper Center for the Service of Remembrance and Memorial Brick Dedication on June 23, 2021 @ 5:00pm CDT. You helped with the words for Christine's brick: Schackmuth Family ~ We hear the music ~ Beloved Christine! ~ We love you always ~ Dad - Eugene Arthur ~ Grandparents: Ethel & Arthur And you talked with me about adding a brick for you: Beloved Mom & GMA ~ Marlene (Kroll) Schackmuth-We Love you xo-Sister JoAnn Paulsen and Parents- Genevieve & Edward ~ in Heaven together+ * And I wanted to wanted to add this one, as you are deeply missed and remembered lovingly: To my family + Live Long & Prosper dear ones+ I am with you always+ I loved you ~ Every Time a Bell Rings-this Angel has wings + Marlene We will be there Mom with you~ and lots of bell ringing !! xxoo
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Ruth Anne MilsteadMom, you are my best friend and a wonderful and loving Mom. I miss you and love you. Here is something that I wanted to share with you and our family and friends: O'gracious God and Giver of all hope and comfort, You have called us here to be the companions of those who are making their way Home. As you draw them into your healing light, touch us also. Transform our knowledge into vision, our skill into comfort, and our pain into compassion, and our grief into love. That those who go before us may leave in dignity and peace, and that we may grow in gratitude in His love. Amen. Love and peace, Ruth Anne
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Cole WeissDear Schackmuth family, grandchilren, i will miss Marlene, very much. We had great times together and going on trips, going to dinners.
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Stephanie MoechnigGMa! What can I say? You were an amazing and inspirational lady! So many wonderful and crazy memories! You hold a very special place in mine and so many others hearts! Paul, Carmen and family, we love you and hold you in our hearts during this trying time! All our love. Stephanie , Joel, Elijah and Sophie
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Rochelle MaherDear Adam, Paul , Ruth, Tyler and all the cousins. Our hearts are with you during this time of significant loss. We feel so blessed to have known Marlene. She exuded such wisdom and strength, with quick wit and a spark of energy that was a joy to be around. We consider her family, and will miss her dearly while also carrying with us her inspiration and spirit. A beautiful person. With love. Rochelle, Ed, Andrew, Lauren and Ella Maher.
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JAN ZIELINSKIMarlene, we were next-door neighbors for over 50 years and went through the "adventures" and JOYS of raising our children together. Burt and I were so blessed to have you and Eugene as our neighbors. Your children are now grown, but you could be so proud of what WONDERFUL adults they have become. Their lives are a testament to how you and Eugene raised them. You will be deeply missed, my Friend. With Deep Sadness, Jan
