~~ Lillian F. Sokolowski, 95, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. She made her journey to heaven and rejoined the love of her life, her husband Bernard. She was born in Racine on November 2, 1919, the daughter of the late Frederick and Florence (nee: Reich) Schmidt. She lived her entire life here in Racine. On June 21, 1941, in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to Bernard Sokolowski who preceded her in death on December 20, 1981. Mrs. Sokolowski was a longtime bookkeeper for Paulson's Junction Furniture from 1957 until 1987. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and the First Evangelical Ladies Aide. Mrs. Sokolowski enjoyed gardening, golfing, bowling, playing cards, and caring for her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, David Sokolowski, of Racine, Donald (Denise) Sokolowski, of Jupiter, FL, Jean (Richard) Ayers, of Kenosha and Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Michael Sokolowski, of Jupiter, FL, Marisa (Kevin) Kupcho, of Oregon, WI, Donald (Abi) Sokolowski, of Racine, Dr. Jennifer Ayers and her husband, Andrew Anderson, of Racine; great grandsons Luke and Gavin Kupcho; and her brother-in-law, Leonard Sokolowski, of Racine. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive her. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Mrs. Sokolowski was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Beverly Sokolowski, and her sister and brother-in-law, Violet and Harold Schick. Her funeral service will be held in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 728 Villa St., on Tuesday, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. John D. Roekle officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. The family has suggested memorials be directed to the Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 531313 Henderson, NV 89053. The family sends their sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Gullberg, the staff of Ridgewood Care Center, and Home Harbor Assisted Living for all of the loving care they gave to Lillian.