- Stanek, Josephine C. "Jo"
Josephine C. "Jo" Stanek, age 88, Appleton, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009, at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center in Appleton, WI. She was born on August 10, 1920, in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late Giuseppe "Joseph" A. and Christina M. (Cannata) Arrigo. On September 26, 1942, she married Aloysius "Al" A. Stanek who preceded her in death while serving in Europe during WWII on November 29, 1944. She married Aloysius' brother, Jerome "Jerry" F. Stanek on February 12, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1990. Jo was very patriotic and concerned that veterans' sacrifices of the "greatest generation" not be forgotten. She was known as "Mamma Jo" by the orphans of the American World War II Orphans Network, where she was a special mother for all World War II orphans who attended the conferences. Jo worked as a clerk for Switzer's, Burger's, Parkview Supermarket, all in Hammond, Indiana. She was particularly proud of her active volunteer work at Hospice, Northwest Indiana Chapter. Jo loved rummage sales and loved to volunteer at St. Vincent DePaul in Appleton. She will be remembered for her love of butterflies and flowers, especially peonies and roses.
Jo is survived by her son, David A. Stanek, of Appleton.
She is preceded in death by her brothers: Anthony "Tony" (Ann), Pete (Edith), Joseph "Joe" (Mary), and Frank (Mildred) Arrigo; sisters: Salvatora (Dora) (James "Jim") Bennigo, Concetta "Connie" (Ignace "Iggie") Augustine, Doninica "Marge" (Sam) Buono and Sarafine "Sophia" (Jack) Buono.
The funeral liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N. McDonald St., Appleton, with Fr. David Belongea officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. A memorial service and burial will be held at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL.
The family extends a special thank you to Fr. Gerald Falk, Sr. Betty and Sr. Mary Rose of St. Thomas More. Also, a warm thank you to Sr. Sue Dietz of Heart to Heart Care for her care and visits. Further, a very special thank you to Belinda in the activity center at Rennes for being a special friend, "Buds," to Jo. Dave would like to thank Sheila Fenolio for her special efforts when Mom needed a woman's touch.
In lieu of flowers, checks may be mailed to: American World War II Orphans Network (AWON. org) in memory of Josephine "Mama Jo" Stanek Memorial Fund, Norman Burkey, 308 Colgate Dr., Forest Hill, MD 21050.
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1920 - 2009 (88 years)
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