Wanda M. Zaucha, 96, of Laramie formerly of Bradley, Illinois died Friday, July 6, 2018 at Spring Wind Assisted Living Community.
She was born October 16, 1921 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Michael and Helen (neé Smolenska) Milaszewski.
Wanda moved to Bradley, Illinois in 1935 and lived there until moving to Laramie 8 years ago to be closer to her daughter and family.
She married Casimir “Ki” L. Zaucha on August 24, 1946 in Kankakee, Illinois.
Wanda played many roles over her 96 years, from being a worker at the Florence Stove Co. in Kankakee where she met her husband, to a worker in an artillery shell plant during World War II, to a housekeeper and caregiver for her parents, husband, grandson Gregory, and others. Although her priority was family, friends, and her faith, she also had a passion for singing in her church choir and the Bonnie Belles of Harmony. Wanda was well known far and wide for her big strong hugs. She became friends with people anywhere she went, never meeting a stranger.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, Illinois and St. Paul’s Newman Center in Laramie.
Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Ki; her parents; and her brother, Bernard Milaszewski.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Hubert (Wayne) of Laramie, WY; her grandson, Gregory Hildebrand of Laramie, WY; her step-grandchildren, Phillip Hubert (Jodi) of Casper, WY, David Hubert (Melissa) of Sheridan, WY, Kimberly Jensen (Gary) of Lantry, SD and their families; her nephews, Michael Milaszewski (Sydney), Bryan Nelson, and Tom Nelson; her niece, Amy Bovie (Kyle); and her grand-nephew, Nathan Milaszewski. She is also survived by her special friends Barbara Brosseau, Kathy Vaccaro-Fegan, and Madeline Vaccaro.
Funeral Liturgy will be held on Thursday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Newman Center, Laramie with The Reverend Fr. Rob Spaulding, celebrant.
Inurnment will take place on Tuesday, August 7, at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais, Illinois with Deacon Leon Fritz, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley, IL, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to ARK Regional Services, 1150 North 3rd St. Laramie, WY 82072 and/or Hospice of Laramie,1754 Centennial Dr., Laramie, WY 82070
Sandy and family. So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember her as a very kind loving woman. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Cathie (Sederstrand) Miedema
I am so sorry for your loss Sandra. I remember your mom shopping at the store. She was a wonderful lady so kind as well as your dad.
Steven Zaucha My favorite Aunt, she never missed a chance to spoil me, loved her so much.
Wanda was my neighbor at Spring Wind. I will always remember how she always stopped at the large portrait of Jesus and said a short prayer on her way to meals. Please accept my condolences.