Oakley Anderson, 84, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee. Born in Kenosha on August 15, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Giorno) Aiello. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools. On February 9, 1946, she married Robert C. Anderson at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He passed away on March 1, 1989. A member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Oakley’s greatest joy in her life was spending time with her family and helping her daughter with her Day Care. She also enjoyed exercising and cooking. Her favorite pastime was walking and seeing movies with her sister. Surviving are her four children, Paula (Stanley) Sielski of Pleasant Prairie, Laura (Rick) Merrill, Bob (Sue) Anderson, and Ronald (Jackie) Anderson, all of Kenosha; her grandchildren, Justin, Aaron, Nick, Ryan, Kira, Brett, Neal, and Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Ayla, Lily, Chace, Parker and Zoe; a brother, Joe (Irene) Aiello of Kenosha; and two sisters, Margaret (Louie) Juliani and Loretta Cayo, both of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by her son, Corp. Jerry R. Anderson; a brother, Michael Aiello; and a sister, Rae Aulozzi. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 12th, at Proko Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Oakley’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Tami, Bill,Ryan & Christopher
August 12, 2011
We were so sad to hear the news. Your mom is the sweetest woman around. Best neighbor we could ever have dreamed of having. I can still see her sitting on the grass trimming the edging with a scissors. You are all so fortunate to have had such a great woman for your mom ! Love, The Altreuthers
Jenni Anderson
August 11, 2011
Lori, Paula, Ron, Bob and Families, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there with you all. I consider myself so blessed to have had Oakley in my life as well as you all, she was one of a kind. Her kindness and devotion to family was so strong and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. I am so glad when I came to Wisconsin in May that I got to see her and visit with her, we had such a nice talk and she told me how blessed she was to have her health and her family. She was the best! Hugs to you all, and I know Oakley is watching over you from heaven with Bob and Jerry. Jenni
Craig Goodwin
August 11, 2011
Paula and Family, During this time of sorrow and loss of your wonderful mother please realize that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope your life brings you only the best in the future. With Love, Craig Goodwin
alice sharp
August 11, 2011
I feel honored to have called you Auntie. I will always remember the genuine love and kindness you shared with me as I was growing up. Your home was always open and I loved every moment I spent there with you and your family. My condolences to all. Love, Alice
Tom Wrona
August 10, 2011
Paula ,Stan , Kera,Ryan,& Brett, I know she will be missed, seen her just a few weeks ago, visiting at your house. Tom Wrona
Robin Mierow, RN
August 10, 2011
God Bless you all during your time of grief. Life is bittersweet. Your family is amazing. Your constant vigil for Oakley was a tribute to how much she meant to you all. It was very apparent to us what a remarkable woman Oakley must have been to have such a loving family.