Thelma June Miklavicic
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Richard Eberly will officiate. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until the time of service on Thursday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin at a later date.
Thelma was born May 28, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to James and Cornelia (Cornelius) Luttrell. She moved from Milwaukee to the Oneida Reservation until 1932 and then returned to Milwaukee to graduate from West Milwaukee High School. She proceeded to attend college and to work at International Harvester.
Thelma married John L. Miklavicic on July 12, 1952 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On September 16, 1959 she gave birth to her only child, John M. Miklavicic. He was her pride and joy and she lovingly raised him in Milwaukee until they moved to Friendship, WI upon completion of his High School graduation. She continued her legacy by devoting her life to helping raise her three grandchildren, enjoying the addition of her four great-grandchildren, and caring for her husband throughout the 62 years of their marriage.
Thelma faithfully completed her life’s journey and now walks hand-in-hand with her grandson, Michael J. Miklavicic, in spirit.
Thelma enjoyed loving and being loved by her family, creating beautiful gardens, being the number one sports fan, playing the Power Ball, knitting for her loved ones, reading her bible, and enjoying a Miller Lite or a Brandy Old Fashion cocktail with good company.
Thelma was a member of the Oneida Tribe.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, James and Connie (Cornelius) Luttrell; brother, Donald (Viv) Luttrell; and grandson, Michael Miklavicic.
Survivors:
Husband: John L. Miklavicic of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: John M. (Debra) Miklavicic of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Shana (Brandon) Wallner of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Alicia (Brett) Franz of West Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: Josh Wallner, Blayde Wallner, Boede Wallner, Elyanah Franz
Step-Grandson: Chad (Terri) Black of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Step-Granddaughter: Angela (Ryan) Anderson of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Brother: Al (Rose) Luttrell of New Berlin, Wisconsin
God-child and Niece: Valerie (Willie) Wilkiewicz of Kingman, Arizona
Nephew: Chris (Ruth) Luttrell of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Niece: Kay (Greg) Panno of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Niece: Cheryl (Scott) Brooks of Waukesha, Wisconsin
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John and family,
We send our most sincere symapthies. Prayers for peace and comfort for all her loved ones.
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom, she was a great lady!! I remember her from when they lived out on the Big Roche-A-Cri and she would be taking care of a beautiful little boy in diapers who wanted to follow us down to the pier but was always so well cared for by his Grandma, our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Thelma was one of the Skyline Fashionistas back in the day. So remember Aunt Evelyn, Grace, Marion and Thelma at the Hill. I am so sorry to hear that she too has passed. One of the few Icons left that we so adored. I can still picture Thelma in this beautiful purple stylish fur ski coat, the black ski pants and the cool boots. Give my love to the girls!!
John, Debra and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and the laughter. Hold each other close during this time.
We send our sincere condolences. Cherish the memories and remember all the wonderful times together.
Fond memories of Thelma from the Ski Hill Days. Kind and fun loving- she will be missed.
I think of Thelma every year about this time because our birthdays are so close together. I’ll always remember her as a big hearted, loving woman with a great sense of humor. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to all of you. She will be missed by many.
so sorry on your loss. May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
John, John & families,
My deepest condolenes for your loss. I will always remember Thelma as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sports fan. I remember first hearing about this remarkable young skier coming to Adams with his family that were friends with the Ginters and “the two Jims” at Skyline. Good times, good life, good memories. May her spirit surround you and her love sustain you through these days ahead.
Our very deepest sympathy in the passing of such a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.