Ilene E. (Marcell) Sadowski

Ilene E. Sadowski, age 87, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Becker Shoop Center. Ilene was born in Iron Mountain, MI, on December 27, 1924, daughter of the late Alfred and Blanche (Nee: Besson) Marcell.

On December 15, 1945, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Sadowski, who preceded her in death, February 9, 1993. She was employed by General Motors for twenty years, retiring in February of 1993.

Ilene was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Her pastimes included knitting, bowling, and casinos. More than anything, she treasured time spent with her family in Crivitz, WI. She was devoted to her family and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her son, Dale (Anita) Sadowski of Racine; 15 loving grandchildren; 34 loving great-grandchildren; 3 loving great-great-grandchildren; her daughters-in-law, Sharon Sadowski of OK, Sharon Sadowski of Weyauwega, WI, Rita Sadowski of Milwaukee; sister-in-law, Joyce Marcell of Pewaukee, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her children, Joyce (Ray) Heingartner, Glenn Sadowski, Robert Sadowski Jr., Gene Sadowski; and by her brother, Gene Marcell.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 4, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Henry Maibusch OSA officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Monday at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. Private interment will be held at the Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI.

A special thank you to the staffs at St. Monica’s and Becker Shoop for their loving and tender care.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine   (262) 634-7888