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Renee Mae Gielas (Malinowski), age 88, of Kenosha, passed away on April 24th,2023 at her residence. She was born on December 28th, 1934, to the late Walter and Mae (Czochara) Malinowski, in Chicago, IL. She attended Kelly High School in Chicago, graduating in 1952. She spent over 60 wonderful years with her husband Thaddeus Gielas, marrying on August 31st, 1952, at Five Holy Martyrs in Chicago. She worked as a clerk at Kenosha Memorial Hospital for over 25 years, retiring in 1998.
She was an active member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, loved crocheting, going up north to her cabin in Rhinelander, hosting many family functions, visiting her family all around the country, and was an avid Packers and Blackhawks fan. She was very proud of staying active up until shortly before she passed. Her family was the most important part of her life, and she loved spending time with them any chance she had.
She is survived by her children: Ted Gielas, Michael Gielas, Joyce (fiancé: Lee) Gielas, Jan (Cary) Ferraro, Julie (Andy) Schweitzer, grandchildren: Jenna (Mike) Fisher, Mitch (Nina) Ferraro, Heather Schweitzer, Heidi (fiancé: Mike) Schweitzer, great grandchildren: Landon Fisher, Laynee Fisher, Rome Ferraro, Stasia Ferraro, Warren Urbina, Gunner Greenlee a brother Walter (Nancy) Malinowski, sisters: Diane Miller, Ronnie Herman, Felicia (Ed) Kubiak, brother in law Ken Bucz, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband Thaddeus Gielas on July 4, 2013, her sister Sharon Bucz, and her brother -in-laws, Gil Miller and Mike Herman Sr.
A visitation will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on May 2nd, 2023 at 10 A.M., the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 A.M. Burial will take place at All Saints Cemetery at the indoor chapel immediately following the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Renee’s name would be appreciated.
A Special Thank you to her many caregivers and especially Beth Leberecht and her daughter Joyce Gielas for the fulltime care and love given for so many years while she battled Alzheimer’s.
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Roberta Galley says:
My love and sympathy to Mike and the whole Gielas family.
Love you all,
Bert
Jan Ferraro says:
Thank you Roberta. She will definitely be missed. In eternal life now with God, our dad and all her family and friends.
Ann Krulatz Rosmann says:
Sending condolences to Janice and families on the loss of your dear mother, Renee. May the lifetime memories ease the loss you feel today and always from this day.
Jan Ferraro says:
Thank you Ann. She will definitely be missed. In eternal life now with God, our dad and all her family and friends.
Larry & Barbara Czochara says:
Our condolence to the family of Renee. We have many memories of the fun times we spent with Renee and Ted. Loving, Caring, Generous, and Happy are only a few words that describe her. Renee will be missed.
Jan Ferraro says:
Thank you cousins!
She will definitely be missed. In eternal life now with God, our dad and her family and friends. Resting in peace.
Tom and Shirley Haddock says:
Wally—-you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you ❤️❤️
Peggy & John Acklam says:
So many special memories of Renee. The Christmas parties, stopping by to say hello when we were on bike rides in the neighborhood. She & Ted driving by after church and stopping for a minute if we were in the yard. Such an amazing person.
Casey and Lorrie Stys says:
Condolences to all her families and friends. We loved the many times she and uncle Ted came to visit us in Arizona. Always happy and joyful! We will miss you!
Nick & Kim says:
May memories comfort you during this difficult time. Our Deepest sympathy
Chris M Greco says:
My heartfelt condolences to the family for your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you now in your time of need.
Norman Deles says:
We will miss Renee! She was one of the best Kenosha Hospital’s Admissions Clerk. Sending Condolences to her family .
Mike/Ambyr Family and Nancy, Canada says:
With all the light of our love and deepest condolences we wish the family peace throughout this time of loss. Renee is the laughter around the kitchen table, the calm in conversation, and the most caring love and compassion that is endless for those in her presence. She will forever shine in all of our heats.