Leona Emma Williams

(Nee Zarnke) Age 101 years. Born to life January 3, 1913, born to Eternal Life October 17, 2014. One of 13 children born to William and Anna (nee Witte) Zarnke; beloved wife of the late Earl B. (Bud) Williams, for 55 years. Loving mother of the late Thomas P. , Richard E. (Patricia), Gerald M. (the late MarySue), Robert J. (Gloria), Jon Scott (Susan), and David A. (Colleen). Dearest Grandma "Oni" to 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Leona loved sharing her stories with family, especially her grandchildren. She was devoted to the Brewers and Packers, and rarely missed her favorite news programs or BINGO. Leona was a retiree of the Milwaukee County Children's Home. Visitation on Saturday, October 25, will begin at 1:00 PM and services will follow at 2:00 PM, in the chapel at the VILLAGE OF MANOR PARK, 3023 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI. (Look for the blue canopy.) Private family interment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Leona's memory to Bethesda Lutheran Communities, 600 Hoffman Drive, Watertown WI 53094 would be appreciated. A special thank you to the staff of Village at...[more]

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nor Park and Vitas Hospice for the care that she received during the past 21 years. "Those we love don't go away; They walk beside us everyday; Unseen, unheard, but always near; Still loved, still missed and very dear." -Anonymous