Racine- Anna Mae (nee: Kowalsky) Herman, 84, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday, July 29, 2007. A lifetime resident, she was born in Racine on March 15, 1923 to the late William and Mary (nee: Held) Kowalsky. On May 25, 1946 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Howard L. Herman, Sr. He preceded Anna in death on March 13, 1999. An accomplished and tireless homemaker, Anna was a devoted wife and mother who was so lovingly involved in the upbringing of her adored grandchildren. She was a longtime member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church, formerly known as Holy Name. Of recent years, Anna was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Anna had a profound Catholic faith and was passionate for collecting angels. Her other interests included crafts, embroidery, crocheting, bingo and bowling. Above all, her family was priority one in life. Surviving are her daughters, Mary Herman and Kathleen Phelps, both of Racine; son, Howard (Julie) Herman, Jr. of Eau Claire; grandchildren, Roger, Lindsay (Eddie Garcia), Andrea, Joshua and Rebecca Herman; Theresa Foster and James Foster Jr.; William Herman Jr. and Michelle (Jared) McFarland; and Lisa (Wayne) Raffelson; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sister, Mary Braun; brother, Dick Kowalsky; brother-in-law, Oscar Herman; sisters-in-law, Betty Kowalsky, Mildred Herman, Betty Herman, Betty Willadson and Marilyn Herman; nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and extended family at St. Monica’s Senior Home and Lincoln Village Convalescent Center. In addition to her parents and husband, Anna was preceded in death by her beloved son, William Herman Sr.; son-in-law, John Phelps; sister, Gloria Kowalsky; brothers, Joseph and William “Bud” (Mary) Kowalsky; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Herman, Ella (Peter) Daubers, Alma (Leo) Lehner; brothers-in-law, Arnold, Arthur, Walter and Harold Herman; and Jerry Braun. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave., at 11:00 am with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home this Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm and in the church on Wednesday from 10-11 am. In memory of Anna, memorials to St. Monica’s Senior Home or to Lincoln Village Convalescent Center have been suggested. A special note of thanks to everyone at St. Monica’s; Lincoln Village; WFH-All Saints ICU and 2D Floor for the many acts of kindness, care and compassion during Anna’s time of need. You were all Mom’s “angels” in her eyes. God bless all of you!
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