Setsuko "Suki" Brennecke, age 77, of Watertown/Friendship, Wisconsin died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at her daughters home in Watertown following a brief illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Interment will be at the St. Leos Catholic Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 8:30 p.m., a prayer service will be held at 8:15 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Suki was born August 24, 1929 in Yamaguchi City, Japan to Kiyoshi and Toyoko (Yamashita) Saito. She graduated from Yamaguchi Kenritsu High School and later attended the Yamaguchi Dress Maker School. Suki met her future husband during the Korean Conflict. She married George Edward Brennecke on January 7, 1952 in Fukuoka, Japan. They returned to Watertown, Wisconsin following the Korean Conflict. Suki worked as a translator, seamstress, nursing assistant, and was a dedicated volunteer at the VFW, Villa Pines, the Adult Day Care Center, Tomah VA Hospital,
Suki enjoyed spending time with her husband George and family, her dogs, traveling, playing cards and bingo, crocheting, cooking, and gardening.
Suki was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, the P.C.C.W., and the VFW Post #6279 Ladies Auxiliary.
Suki was preceded in death by her Parents Kiyoshi and Toyoko Saito; husband, George Brennecke; Sister, Sadako Nomura; and brother and sister-in-laws.
Survivors:
Son: Michael (Mary Laedtke) Brennecke of Madison, Wisconsin
Son: Gilbert (Laurie Zubke) Brennecke of Watertown, Wisconsin
Son: James (Jean Harrie) Brennecke of Sparta, Wisconsin
Daughter: Donna (Bill) Neeman of Watertown, Wisconsin
Daughter: Cathy (Luke) Armstrong of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Deedee (Michael) Heath of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Daughter: Dorothy Brennecke of Madison, Wisconsin
Sister: Noriko (Tomonori) Konoike of Yamaguchi City, Japan
Brother-in-law: Kiyoshi Nomura of Yamaguchi City, Japan
Brother: Kojiro (Chikae) Saito of Yamaguchi City, Japan
Brother: Tadao (Mitsue) Saito of Sunmaken, Japan
Grandchildren: 16
Great-Grandchildren: 6
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry to hear of your loss…Sincerely, Elaine
Deedee, Michael and family,
We have been keeping you in our prayers and asking for God’s comfort for your family. Sending our love…
Cathy,DeeDee,Dorothy,
So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. I am thinking about all of you.
DeeDee, Michael and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother DeeDee. I know that this must be a very difficult time for all of you. You are in our thoughts & in our prayers.
Words can not even begin to express my sadness for your loss. May you find peace and serenity knowing the love you have and will continue to have in your heart.
Gilbert and family, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I am proud of the way you cared for her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you DeeDee and Mike, through this sad time.
DeeDee, Dorothy and family. So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God wrap is arms around your family and bring you comfort during this sad time.
Deedee, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. John and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
May God be with you.
I am so sorry for your loss of your mom Cathy, Dee-Dee, and family. May God be with all of you and hold on to all the memories of your mom. God Bless.
DeeDee and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. My sypmpathies go out to you at that this most difficult time. God Bless you.
Gil, Laurie, and family. So sorry to hear about Suki. She is now however in a better place. Our deepest condolences.
My sympathy to Donna and family. I am very sorry to learn about your mother’s passing.
Brennecke Family,
We are saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She is surely in heaven by your dad’s side, probably walking the dogs! What a wonderful life to celebrate. She made us laugh, her smile was contagious! Suki will be missed by all who
Cathy, I am sorry to hear about your
loss. May God be with you and your
family. Hold your memories of her close to your heart. Take care
Cathy, Sorry to hear about your mom. I havn’t seen you in awhile. I also havn’t seen Suki since the last time she was here at the hospital. Sorry to hear of her passing.
It was great that Suki could spend time with family members in her final years. You are in our thoughts. Suki was a special person.
Cathy and family, Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deedee & Dorothy,
I am so saddened by the loss of your mom. I loved her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Love you both,
Renee
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cathy, Donna and family, Thinking of you, with sympathy.
Gil, Laurie, and Family:
You have my deepest condolences. She was very lucky to have all your love. You are wonderful people. May God be with you all!!
I am very sorry for the loss of your mother.
So sorry for your loss. May god be with you and help you through this time.
So sorry for your loss.
Don and I enjoyed playing cribbage
with your Mom……
DeeDee and family,
My sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your mother, but you have all those precious memories to hold close and to cherish. God be with you all.
Cathy, I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you and your family. She was a wonderful woman. Enjoy the memories and good times.
Dorothy, may you and your family find comfort in each other, in God, and beautiful memories of your mother at this difficult time.
Donna,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and all of your family.
Deedee and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. May God hold you close and give you comfort. God be with you. Love Jill
Cathy, I was so surprised when I read your Mom’s obit I had no idea she was ill. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss her deeply.
Sorry to hear of your loss- I enjoyed the times I seen her throughout her volunteering adn health problems. She was a sweet lady that always kept me interested in her stories. Prayers are sent your way to ease the pain of your loss- she will be in my thou
May God comfort you during this time. Hold each other close and share your memories of Mom.