Clara Shemanske

(nee Pelischek) Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2009, surrounded by her dear loved ones. Clara, born on April 26, 1925 in Lena, WI, joins Thomas, her loving husband of 59 years in Heaven. Clara is survived by her twin sons, Peter (Liz) and Paul (JoAnne); her grandchildren, Kristi (Dan) Simek and Megan (Morgan) Hamm; her great-granddaughter, Chloe Simek and many other loving family and friends.Grams is a retiree of Ladish Tri-Clover in Kenosha and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, West Allis. Mom loved to dance and fish with Dad and spend time with her family. She was an avid Brewers and Packers fan, many times forecasting personnel changes before they occurred. We all benefited from her wonderful cooking and baking as she shared many delicious Bohemian and Polish recipes.Thank you to Dr. Loo and all of the medical staff at St. Luke's Hospital and Zilber Hospice for their loving care and kindness. A special thank you to Pastor Lescow for all of his love and support and for sharing God's love and grace with us all. Lastly, a very special thank you to all of our family and friends for love and prayers so freely given and so much appreciated.Mom will be laid to rest with Dad in a private ceremony at Sunset Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha.In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul's Catholic Church and School, West Allis, would be appreciated.We love you, Mom, and look forward to the day when you and Dad will welcome us to our eternal home with Jesus.