Mrs. Ann F. Sadowski, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints on Sunday, January 22, 2012.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on July 3, 1923, the daughter of Matthias and Frances (nee: Ribaric) Kreitzer. Mrs. Sadowski graduated from William Horlick High School in 1941, She attended St. Joseph’s Hospital-Milwaukee, School of Radiology and graduated in June of 1953. In 1956, she married Dr. Jerome L. Sadowski. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1990.
She worked as a radiologic technologist with St. Mary’s Hospital for over 30 years, retiring in 1985.
A faithful Catholic, Mrs. Sadowski was a longtime member of St. Edward Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic minister, a greeter, catechism teacher, funeral guard, and volunteered for many other St. Edward festivals and activities. She enjoyed her time traveling, gardening, shopping, painting, attending plays, concerts, Christian and Catholic Women’s Clubs events, Bible studies, and religious education classes. However, she was happiest when in the presence of her family.
She is survived by her children, Barbara A. (Earl) VanderWielen III of West Bend, Ann Marie Sadowski of Theresa, WI, Steven (Lisa) Sadowski, Matthew (Anne) Sadowski both of Racine; her grandchildren, Lindsey and Heather VanderWielen, Stephanie (Andrew) Booth, Nicholas Sadowski, Alexander Sadowski, Matthew and Jonathon Sadowski; her brother and sister, Frank (Nan) Kreitzer of Wauwatosa, Rose Kreitzer of Racine; her brother-in-law, Ray Carolan of Racine; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Sadowski was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Ann Marie and sister, Mary Carolan.
Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Edward Catholic Church (1401 Grove Ave.) on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. for the celebration of Mrs. Sadowski’s life and funeral Mass with Rev. Allen Bratkowski officiating. There will be a visitation in the church from 10-11 a.m. Her interment will follow the Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials have been suggested to St. Edward Catholic Church.
The Sadowski family would like to thank the medical staff at All Saints, Wheaton Franciscan Hospice and everyone at Home Harbor for the loving and professional attention their mother and grandmother received while under their care.
Patrick Carolan & Family says
Dear Barb, Anne Marie, Steve and Matt:
Our most heartfelt condolences to all of you following Auntie Ann’s passing. There are so many cherished memories of our Sunday nights together on Douglas Avenue. We’ll be with you in spirit as you celebrate Auntie Ann’s life. God Bless. Love, Pat, Marianne, James, Lizzie and Molly
Peg and Mary Carolan says
Dear Barb and Earl, Ann Marie, Steve and Lisa and Matt and Ann and family,
Our hearts go out to you and all the grandchildren. We love Auntie Ann and have so many fond memories of your Mom and Uncle Jerry. Win and I were reminiscing about our bike rides over to your house, spending time with the family, including Bebe(sp?),and having so many good times together!
The mass for your mom was such a special tribute that would make your Mom so proud of all the family. The tribute at the end was so fitting–the best Croatian goodbye ever! Just know we love you all and hope we can keep in close contact. All our love, Peg and Mary