(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Pauline D’Amore, born in Dumont, IA on July 18,1940 to Paul and Jennie (Freerks) Manifold, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on August 28, 2025. Pauline came to Kenosha, WI from Ladysmith, WI, where she was a telephone operator. It was in Ladysmith that Pauline met her future husband, Robert D’Amore. They married on September 23, 1962, in Kenosha. Pauline was educated mostly in Aplington, IA schools, graduating from Aplington High School in 1959. Pauline was employed at Sears in Kenosha and later spent over 30 years working with Dr. James Kriege and the rest of the staff at Shopko Optical in Kenosha.
Pauline is survived by her children Denise (Gary) Oberst, Robert (Mary) D’Amore, and Debra (Blake) Topel; grandchildren Elizabeth (Greg) Zuver, Kari D’Amore, Christianna, D’Angelo, and Janiah Topel; great-grandchildren Abby, Ellie, and Benjamin Zuver and Vito Topel; twin brother Paul (Doug) Manifold; sisters Donna Voss, Sandra Edler, Jeanne Weinert and Karen Counts; brothers-in-law Salvatore (Elaine) D’Amore and Mario D’Amore; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert D’Amore, her parents Paul and Jennie Manifold, stepmother Tena Manifold, brothers James Freerks and Donavan Manifold, sisters Cinda Janssen and Sharon Miller, and other in-laws.
Pauline centered her life around caring for her husband, her children and their spouses, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She regularly hosted family meals throughout the year in addition to all of the holidays as spending time with family was very important to her. Pauline and her husband Bob camped all across the United States with their children and later as a couple in retirement. Pauline’s hobbies included gardening, feeding the backyard birds, crocheting and other crafts. She often helped Bob put the finishing touches on his many woodcraft projects. Pauline spoke daily with each of her children, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
We would like to thank the staff from Kenosha Place Assisted Living and the staff from Aurora at Home Hospice, who guided our family through this journey with compassion, professionalism, support, and kindness.
Visitation will be at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5601 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 4:00-5:30pm with funeral services immediately following visitation. Interment will be held privately in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heavenly Hearts Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Karen Counts says:
My shall miss her bunches! We talked frequently through the years, and enjoyed family gatherings and camping trips. Always good times! April of last year Bobbie , brought her to Iowa. Who would have thought it would be the last time? We went road tripping to visit siblings and had a real fun time. So many special things…
I would so like to be there for her services, but am not able to. My heart is with you Dee, Bobbie and Debbie during this sad time, you all have been wonderful looking after her. She and your Dad were blessed with each of you! Thanks for all you’ve done for all of us!
Debra Topel says:
Thank you, Aunt Karen❣️ We love you ❣️😘
Debbie
Denise Oberst says:
Thank you, Aunt Karen. She was the best mom, & we’ll all miss her so much. Thank you for all the calls to her & for being a wonderful sister! 💓 Yes, so many fun times you had together.
Debra Topel says:
Thank you very much❣️😊
Evelyn Pizzala says:
I’m so sorry for your loss, Denise, Bobby and Debbie. The neighborhood isn’t the same with them gone. Know that your Mom and Dad are together again. Our sympathies to the family.
Evelyn & Rollin Pizzala
Denise Oberst says:
Thank you for your kind words, Evelyn. It’s hard for us too. We all grew up there.
Debra Topel says:
Thank you very much❣️😊
Denise Oberst says:
Thank you, Aunt Karen. She was the best mom, & we’ll all miss her so much. Thank you for all the calls to her & for being a wonderful sister! 💓 Yes, so many fun times you had together.
Ted McMahon says:
I’m so sorry for your loss. Pauline was such a gentle person sweet and kind. I remember here sitting on here patio under the flowering tree with all the lights in the branches. I can still see here and your dad driving around in that great big Blue station wagon. My life is so much better for having know both your parents.
Debra Topel says:
Thank you, Ted❣️Glad you remember those memories… from so long ago❣️😊
Karen Counts says:
Just know I’m there with you kids today! I’m going to miss her phone calls…and visits!! Thanks for bringing your Mom to Iowa for special occasions Bobby!! It means so much to us, especially the last one, it was so fun road tripping!!! I know your Mom is with your Dad now, just where she wanted to be! Sending love to each of you!