Visitation
St. John Vianney Parish
1755 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
Monday 7/1,
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
St. John Vianney Parish
1755 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
Monday 7/1,
12:00 pm
Memorial
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the charity of your choice.
Entered into Eternal Life on Monday, June 17, 2024, age 80. Loving wife of 53 years to Thomas and cherished mother of Michael. Sister of Rosemarie and Robert (Barbara). She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Theresa Joswick, and brother Thomas (Audrey). Char was the youngest of 4 children, born and raisedContinue Reading
Barbara Nowak
left a message on October 26, 2024:
Charlene and I were friends from a zillion years ago..in high school and college.
I was sitting here at my computer and looked at the date and I thought, oh wow, it is Charlene’s birthday. Let me google to see if I can find her. I’ve tried finding her many times and couldn’t. What a shock to find her in the obituaries.
Charlene was someone who was naughty & got me in trouble. :) :) :) I’m giggling now as I think about some of her ‘naughties’. For instance, we sat next to each other in typing class in high school. We were having a ‘speed test’. Without my knowing it, right before the test she pushed some little button on my typewriter so that the ink would not go on the paper. I was so excited, I knew I’d done well on the test. I looked, and there was a blank sheet. And there was Charlene giggling up a storm.
There are other stories. I even have pictures. :) :) :) I see I can add pictures, I might dig around & see if anything might work.
Charlene’s family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Becker
left a message on July 1, 2024:
Dear Machi Family,
I am so saddened by Chars passing.
Char was my Kindergarten teacher at Valley View, class of 1975. I was only 4 when entering Kindergarten and I struggled transitioning to school each morning for the first few weeks. Char was so patient and kind. She was the perfect teacher for me, I was blessed, truly!
I also had the great privilege of then working with Char at Shady Lane when I was a speech-language pathologist there.
She was as impressive a teacher as I remembered. Kind and caring to every student and family. An excellent coworker who was so supportive of all the staff.
I have thought about Char over the years after her retirement and hoped she was enjoying a well deserved retirement enjoying time with the family she so often beamed when talking about.
I feel humbled and honored to have had "Mrs. Machi" in my life.
My deepest sympathy to you all, I know how very special she was.
Sincerely
Kathy Becker
Laurie Hugo
left a message on June 27, 2024:
I lived next door to Char and Tom for the last 25 years. Char was the sweetest woman I’ve ever met. She would write the sweetest letters to me. You will be missed dearly!
Jennifer Zamora
left a message on June 26, 2024:
Our deepest condolences to the Machi family. Charlene welcomed us to the neighborhood with open arms when we moved into our home over four years ago. As a neighbor living directly across from the Machi’s, I often found myself crossing the street to chat with Charlene as she walked across her lawn to check the mail. At times we stood in the driveway in the blistering cold, chatting about life and especially updates about my two daughters. Charlene reminisced about her days as a kindergarten teacher and would often send bags of classroom materials that she had kept over the years - poems about the delight of little children, worksheets galore, and sweet little stickers for our youngest to enjoy. She truly is a sweet soul who contributed to making our transition here feel more like home - Charlene will always have a special place in my heart.
Dan Laserstein
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dear Machi Family,
I had the pleasure to work with Char in my first years of teaching at Shady Lane. She was always quick to tell a joke or a smile. She will be missed. My condolences!
Dan Laserstein
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Lori Hoynacki
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Tom and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Although Char and I haven’t been in touch for several years, she was not someone you’d forget. I was hired into her classroom in 1998 as a part-time teacher aide. Never before, nor since, have I ever met someone with her depth of kindness, caring and compassion. The world has truly lost an angel. May God give you comfort in the days ahead.
Rosemarie Palmer
left a message on June 21, 2024:
Love from sister Rosemarie and nephew Jonathan Palmer
Pink Florist's Choice was purchased for the family of Charlene Machi by Rosemarie Palmer. Send Flowers
Rosemarie Palmer
left a message on June 21, 2024:
So sad and sorry to lose my only sister. It was so sudden, but now she is relieved of pain and suffering. Glad we shared so many good memories, which I will cherish.
Love,
Rosie
Anonymous
left a message on June 21, 2024:
Charlene will forever remain my heart and a new planted tree will be a symbol of her memory that will continue to live for years to come.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Charlene Machi . Plant a Tree
Sharon Dall
left a message on June 20, 2024:
Char was the best! A caring and loving individual all the way. She will be greatly missed by many.
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Barbara Nowak
left a message on October 26, 2024:
Charlene and I were friends from a zillion years ago..in high school and college.
I was sitting here at my computer and looked at the date and I thought, oh wow, it is Charlene’s birthday. Let me google to see if I can find her. I’ve tried finding her many times and couldn’t. What a shock to find her in the obituaries.
Charlene was someone who was naughty & got me in trouble. :) :) :) I’m giggling now as I think about some of her ‘naughties’. For instance, we sat next to each other in typing class in high school. We were having a ‘speed test’. Without my knowing it, right before the test she pushed some little button on my typewriter so that the ink would not go on the paper. I was so excited, I knew I’d done well on the test. I looked, and there was a blank sheet. And there was Charlene giggling up a storm.
There are other stories. I even have pictures. :) :) :) I see I can add pictures, I might dig around & see if anything might work.
Charlene’s family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Becker
left a message on July 1, 2024:
Dear Machi Family,
I am so saddened by Chars passing.
Char was my Kindergarten teacher at Valley View, class of 1975. I was only 4 when entering Kindergarten and I struggled transitioning to school each morning for the first few weeks. Char was so patient and kind. She was the perfect teacher for me, I was blessed, truly!
I also had the great privilege of then working with Char at Shady Lane when I was a speech-language pathologist there.
She was as impressive a teacher as I remembered. Kind and caring to every student and family. An excellent coworker who was so supportive of all the staff.
I have thought about Char over the years after her retirement and hoped she was enjoying a well deserved retirement enjoying time with the family she so often beamed when talking about.
I feel humbled and honored to have had "Mrs. Machi" in my life.
My deepest sympathy to you all, I know how very special she was.
Sincerely
Kathy Becker
Laurie Hugo
left a message on June 27, 2024:
I lived next door to Char and Tom for the last 25 years. Char was the sweetest woman I’ve ever met. She would write the sweetest letters to me. You will be missed dearly!
Jennifer Zamora
left a message on June 26, 2024:
Our deepest condolences to the Machi family. Charlene welcomed us to the neighborhood with open arms when we moved into our home over four years ago. As a neighbor living directly across from the Machi’s, I often found myself crossing the street to chat with Charlene as she walked across her lawn to check the mail. At times we stood in the driveway in the blistering cold, chatting about life and especially updates about my two daughters. Charlene reminisced about her days as a kindergarten teacher and would often send bags of classroom materials that she had kept over the years - poems about the delight of little children, worksheets galore, and sweet little stickers for our youngest to enjoy. She truly is a sweet soul who contributed to making our transition here feel more like home - Charlene will always have a special place in my heart.
Dan Laserstein
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dear Machi Family,
I had the pleasure to work with Char in my first years of teaching at Shady Lane. She was always quick to tell a joke or a smile. She will be missed. My condolences!
Dan Laserstein
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Lori Hoynacki
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Tom and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Although Char and I haven’t been in touch for several years, she was not someone you’d forget. I was hired into her classroom in 1998 as a part-time teacher aide. Never before, nor since, have I ever met someone with her depth of kindness, caring and compassion. The world has truly lost an angel. May God give you comfort in the days ahead.
Rosemarie Palmer
left a message on June 21, 2024:
Love from sister Rosemarie and nephew Jonathan Palmer
Pink Florist's Choice was purchased for the family of Charlene Machi by Rosemarie Palmer. Send Flowers
Rosemarie Palmer
left a message on June 21, 2024:
So sad and sorry to lose my only sister. It was so sudden, but now she is relieved of pain and suffering. Glad we shared so many good memories, which I will cherish.
Love,
Rosie
Anonymous
left a message on June 21, 2024:
Charlene will forever remain my heart and a new planted tree will be a symbol of her memory that will continue to live for years to come.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Charlene Machi . Plant a Tree
Sharon Dall
left a message on June 20, 2024:
Char was the best! A caring and loving individual all the way. She will be greatly missed by many.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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