Sophia Suminski

January 22, 1933 - February 21, 2025

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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Thursday 2/27, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Saints Peter & Paul Polish National Catholic Church

1308 15th Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

414-764-4860 |

Friday 2/28, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Thursday 2/27, 7:00 pm

Saints Peter & Paul Polish National Catholic Church

1308 15th Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

414-764-4860 |

Friday 2/28, 11:00 am

St. Adalbert Cemetery

3801 South 6th Street

Milwaukee, WI 53221

Friday 2/28

Memorials appreciated to the Bright Focus Foundation for Macular Degeneration Research.

Sophia Suminski (nee Kogut)

Sophia died peacefully, February 21, 2025, after a life well lived. A devoted wife, mother, grandma and great grandma, she’ll be missed by family and friends. Sophia is survived by children Jill (Jim) Wittig, Jon (Donna) Suminski, Jane Suminski, Judy (Roman) Chamulak and Jean (Joe) Davies, grandchildren Peter (Natalee), Meghan, Noah (Rachel), Sophia, Nadia and great-grandson Sawyer. Also survived by sister in laws, Pat and Carol Suminski.

For Sophie, family was everything. She was the proud mother of her children, Jill, Jon, Jane, Judy & Jean, also known as the 5 J’s. She and her first husband Pete owned and operated “Pete’s Tap”, a corner bar located on the Southside of Milwaukee for over 25 years where she formed countless friendships.

Always social, and always a planner, Sophie enjoyed time with her “Church Lady Friends” at their bi monthly luncheon. A tradition she hopes will continue through the years.

She enjoyed travel, playing Scrabble and Cribbage and spending time with family and friends. Extremely proud of her Polish Heritage, and her maiden name Kogut, which means “Rooster”, she collected roosters and cardinals – and has shared both with many throughout the past few years.

The countless greeting cards she sent, her quick wit and loving heart will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. Her light shines within all of us.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Peter Suminski and Henry Weinstock, sisters Evelyn and MaryAnn, parents, Ignatz and Katherine; as well as countless relatives and friends.

Special thanks to Dr. Dorneanu, Dr. Khraisat and “Nurse Lisa” for the kindness, compassion and care they have provided Sophia over the years. Our deepest gratitude to the Dr. Belani and the entire ICU Staff at St. Luke’s South Shore for the kindness extended to Sophia and her family in her final days.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue New Berlin, on Thursday February 27, 2025 from 4:00-6:45PM. Celebration of Life at 7:00 PM. Additional visitation at Saints Peter & Paul Polish National Catholic Church 1308 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee, on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 10:00-11:00AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. Burial at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery to follow.

Memorials appreciated to the Bright Focus Foundation for Macular Degeneration Research.

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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

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Thursday 2/27, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Saints Peter & Paul Polish National Catholic Church

1308 15th Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

414-764-4860 | Map

Friday 2/28, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Map

Thursday 2/27, 7:00 pm

Saints Peter & Paul Polish National Catholic Church

1308 15th Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

414-764-4860 | Map

Friday 2/28, 11:00 am

St. Adalbert Cemetery

3801 South 6th Street

Milwaukee, WI 53221

Map

Friday 2/28

Memorials appreciated to the Bright Focus Foundation for Macular Degeneration Research.

Sophia Suminski (nee Kogut) Sophia died peacefully, February 21, 2025, after a life well lived. A devoted wife, mother, grandma and great grandma, she’ll be missed by family and friends. Sophia is survived by children Jill (Jim) Wittig, Jon (Donna) Suminski, Jane Suminski, Judy (Roman) Chamulak and Jean (Joe) Davies, grandchildren Peter (Natalee), Meghan, NoahContinue Reading

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Dearest Cousins, Our hearts are with you this day and we continue to pray for you all. Aunt Sophie was so great at keeping us all "rowing together" , I felt very privileged to be one of her steady pen pals! She is greatly missed already. Sending you much love from your North Carolina Suminski Family!!! xoxo

Our Condolences to Jeannie and the entire Suminski family. In our hearts, Tara and the entire Becker Ritter Funeral Home

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To Nadia, I'm sorry for the loss of your loving grandma Sophia. Remember the good times and cherish the memories.

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Sincere sympathy to all Sophie's family. She was much loved and will be deeply missed by family and friends.

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Thank you for the memories, Mother Sophie. And for loving my daughters. 🙏 “May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”

Very Fond Memories, she always walked in the salon with such class. Raised beautiful children, so that says it all 💛 Beautiful life 🙏🏼

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So sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Prayers from our family to yours

I recall exchanging wisecracks with Aunt Sophie. She always made me laugh with her quick wit. She was blessed with a wonderful family and all of you were lucky to have her in your lives♥️

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I love you forever!

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Sending much love to you all during this difficult time. She was an incredible woman who will be deeply missed.

I know you're up there winning all the cribbage games you can. You certainly won them playing against me Sophie! I will miss you always!

Sophie was so special, kind and thoughtful. She will truly be missed. I am so sorry that I’m not in Wisconsin and won’t be able to pay my respects. Love and hugs to the entire family. Terry and Wayne Klamik

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