Eleanore Mae Mishak

May 17, 1927 - March 27, 2020

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(nee Vielgut) passed peacefully to eternal life on March 27, 2020 at age 92. She was born on May 17, 1927 to the late Anton and Ludmilla Vielgut. Eleanore was married to the late Joseph Mishak on April 12, 1947. She is survived by her devoted and beloved daughters Cheryl (Philip) Vanderwel, Barbara Kexel, Lois (James) Blom, Lynn (Chico) Rodriguez and Cynthia (Timothy) McMahon. She was a proud grandma who cherished her 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Beloved sister-in-law of Harold Ballmann and Judy Vielgut, Eleanore will also be missed by dear friend Marilyn and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by sisters Beverly Wyler, Mardell Meacham, Noritta Ballmann, brother Anthony Vielgut, brothers-in-law Donald Wyler, Ray Meacham and great-grandson JT.

She was a member of Blessed Savior Catholic Church and a proud charter member of the former Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Having a strong work ethic, she retired from American General Finance at 65 years and retired again 14 years later as an MPS food service employee. For over 30 years she worked tirelessly as a proud and dedicated Committee Member and chaperone for the Continental Youth Band.

As an accomplished seamstress and crafter she sewed/crafted everything, including her daughters clothes as children and wedding dresses as they got older. In between it was doll clothes, band uniforms, baton twirling outfits, bridesmaid dresses, communion host burses for the church, hanging kitchen towels, tissue box covers, children’s stuffed animal toys and her cherished hand-sewn baby quilts.

Special thanks to staff at Alexian Village of Milwaukee and Horizon Home Care and Hospice.

Private family services will take place with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Memorial Mass and celebration of Eleanore’s life will take place at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or Alexian Village of Milwaukee.

ALEXIAN ELDERLY SERVICES INC, ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN CHAPTER

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Lois, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It's been fifty years since we've seen each other, but I can remember times that you and I talked with your mom - and when she got her new Chevrolet. We live in uncertain times right now, but i'd love to hear from you. bondobob52@gmail.com Stay well. Bob Bryan Prescott Valley, AZ

On behalf of everyone here at the Alzheimer's Association - thank you so much for thinking of us at this time of loss to your family. Memorial donations made Eleanor's name will be put to immediate use serving families and supporting research. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave Grams, Executive Director

I am so sorry to hear that Eleanor has passed away. I remember all the times our families shared picnics and holidays together. Visiting at each others homes. All good times and memories. Be thankful for the long and fruitful life that Eleanor lived. I pray for God's grace and comfort for the Mishak family at this time.

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I live in Lewisville, TX and I am familiar with Ms. Mishak through her daughter Cheryl. I never had the chance to meet Cheryl’s mother, but Cheryl shared many things about her mother. it was hard on Cheryl, being so far away from her mother and not being able to spend more time with her, was very difficult on Cheryl. From the stories Cheryl shared I wish I could have met her. She sounds like a very special and very courageous person as she had many challenges in her life. I pray for the Lord to comfort Cheryl and Phil and their family and Cheryl’s siblings and their families during this time of grieving the loss of their mother.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I wish I could be there to give you all a big hug! I pray that you find peace, joy and strength in the memories you share. Love you all, Mary