Barbara T. Spalda
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(nee Kolanko) Entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 83. Longtime resident of Shorewood and more recently of the Milwaukee Catholic Home. Beloved wife for 54 years of the late Michael P. Spalda. Dear sister of Mary Ellen and Bill (Chris) Kolanko. Cherished aunt of Holly (David) Delgado, Nick (Michele) Kolanko, Angie (Ted) Mamayek, and Emmy (Enrique) Kolanko. Proud great-aunt of Mona, Lucy, Frankie; Bo, Clark; Alex and John. Best friend of Mary (the late Jerry) Borman, and special aunt to Michael (Ann) Borman, Betsy (Scott) Deakin, and Carolyn (Brad) Caspari. Special great-aunt to Alan, Matthew, and Thomas Deakin; Robert and Christopher Caspari. Further survived by many loving cousins and friends.
Barbara was a longtime and very active member of SS. Peter and Paul Parish. She was a volleyball coach there for the CYO volleyball leagues, a member of the SSPP choir, and she served as Parish Council president at one time. She was also very active in various social justice and service ministries, including St. Ben's Meal Program and the Milwaukee Ladies of Charity organization. Barbara loved to host and entertain her family, including her many cousins, neighbors, and friends. She was an expert baker and cook. Barbara loved to read, complete crossword puzzles, and watch movies. She possessed a wealth of knowledge about flowers and gardening. She was an avid quilter, sewer, and knitter; She enjoyed knitting hats for the NICU babies. Together with Mike, Barbara traveled the world, vacationed Up North, and took in musical events whenever possible. Barbara lived life with a joyful heart and a positive spirit that she imparted on anyone she met.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23, at 10:30 AM. Private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. The Mass will be live streamed. A link to view the live stream will be provided in her obituary on www.feerickfuneralhome.com. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories with words, photos, or a video through an online guestbook, which can be accessed through her obituary at www.feerickfuneralhome.com. Memorials in Barbara's name may be made to SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2490 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee, WI 53211.