Darlene Slewitzke, age 83, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019, at her home. Darlene was born on October 4, 1936, in , daughter of the late . She married John D. Slewitzke, Jr. on March 22, 1957, and they were blessed with twin daughters, Debra and Dawn. Darlene and John traveled around the United States in their motor home, and later spent winters in Florida where they made lifelong friends. Their grandchildren were very important to them. They would travel to Waukesha and New Berlin to attend ballet and piano recitals; choir, band and jazz concerts; and Christmas plays.
Survivors include her twin daughters, Dawn (Gerald) Anderson of New Berlin and Debra (David) Kurtz of Waukesha; two grandchildren, Kelly (Richard) Kurtz-Raney and Evan Anderson; one great-granddaughter, Amelia Raney; and two sisters, Dawn Evanson of Tomahawk and June Cizek of Weston. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, ; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Slewitzke.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill. Father Chris Kemp will preside. Entombment will follow in Merrill Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at . Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com
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