Josephine M. Marlega "Jo"

(Nee Schiera)

Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at the age of 86 years.

Beloved wife of the late Carl for 60 years. Loving mother of Linda (David) Roling, the late Joey, Janet (Jim) St. Louis, Kathleen Martin, John and Thomas. Dear grandmother "Grandma Jo" to Paula (Mike), Steven (Desiree), Adam, Alex (Cassi), Julia, Johnny, Isabella, Amanda (Josh) Rebecca (Drew), Jacob and Ryan, and great-grandmother of Charlotte, Aiden, Nora, Beckett and Jaxon. Dear sister of John (Liz) Schiera. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by her husband Carl, son Joey and siblings Fran, Joan, Sam and Toni.

Jo was a devoted Catholic and loved to visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri. She also loved St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and their mission. If desired, memorials in Jo's memory to either of these organizations are appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 3635 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., St. Francis, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 3801 W. Morgan Ave., Milwaukee.

The family would like to thank Jean Lisocki, Dr. Jenna Sarantakos and the staff of Aurora at Home Hospice and Aurora Health Care, and Synergy Home Care for their compassionate care of Jo.