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Edwin James Winkowski

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Oct 30, 1930 – Jan 1, 2023

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His Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Sebastian’s Church, 3126 – 95th St. Sturtevant, WI, on Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m.  Visitation will be in the church, that day from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Full military honors will follow. Private burial will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery

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In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or your favorite charity.

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Edwin J. Winkowski, 92, of Sturtevant, passed away with his family at his side, on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 30, 1930, to Jack and Estelle (nee: Zminda) Winkowski.

He was united in marriage to Carolyn A. Winkowski (Nee: Schrader), On October 23, 1954, in St. Veronica Catholic Church, in Chicago; they were married for almost 66 years prior to her death in 2020. Edwin was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time maintaining his backyard, cheering on his favorite baseball and football teams, and spending time with his children/grandchildren/great grandchildren and his beloved dogs over the years.

Surviving are Edwin and Carolyn’s children, Susan Bomhack, Janet (Chet) Balwierczak, Catherine O’Brien, Michael (Kari) Winkowski, and John (Anna) Winkowski; son-in-law, Rick Carlson; grandchildren, Lisa (James), Rob (Aileen), Theresa, Melissa, Kristen, Sarah, Connor, Aidan, Raymon, Patrick, Lonndon, and Alexandra; great-grandchildren Nora, Lydia, Triston, Lynn, and Ava; and sisters Gerry Lakome and Jacqueline (Ron) Bialkowski.

Edwin was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Linda Carlson; son-in-law, Mark Bomhack; his parents; brother, Fr. Eugene Winkowski; and brother-in-law, Lee Lakome.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nurses and caregivers of the Aurora At Home Hospice Kenosha/Racine Care team, for the loving and compassionate care shown to Edwin and his family.

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  1. Terence Lakome says

    January 4, 2023 at 2:41 pm

    I will always relish the birthdays, communions, and baptisms we held on our mutual residences on Roscoe in Chicago. Growing up with cousins and neighbors alike. Those I will always treasure and be thankful to God your family and you were a part of my life and I could be a part of yours. Rest in peace with all your family and friends.

  2. Anonymous says

    January 4, 2023 at 8:01 pm

    Mike and Keri I send you and your family my p

  3. s says

    January 4, 2023 at 8:03 pm

    Mike and Keri I send my prayer

  4. Mary Brachmann says

    January 4, 2023 at 8:09 pm

    Mike and Keri I send you and your family my prayers and sympathy on the loss of your father. Sounds like he had a long, good life. May he rest in peace. God bless you
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  5. Kurt Schneider says

    January 13, 2023 at 12:35 pm

    Mike, Keri, John and Anna. My condolences for your loss. Jade and I won’t be able to make it Saturday but our thoughts and prayers are with you guys always.

    May he rest in peace.

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We cannot thank Brian and Gary Langendorf and all at Draeger-Langendorf for your professionalism and expertise, your kindness and compassion, and for allowing us to think outside the box and give our dad a celebration of life that was perfectly suited to him. You made a very difficult time for us a little easier…and there is no way to adequately express our gratitude. Thank you for everything!

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