Polak, Leona E. (nee Jaworski) Born to this Earth, Jan. 12, 1913 and passed to a better life on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the age of 101. Preceded in death by her parents Michael and Stella Jaworski: Sisters Beatrice, Helen, Joan, Loretta and brother Michael. Joined in marriage to Oliver J. Polak on Nov. 27, 1937 and together journeyed that path for nearly 62 years until his passing on Jan. 2, 1999. Survived and deeply missed by her children: Michael (Judy) of Sun City, AZ, Karen (David) Brzakala of Leesburg, FL, and Gregory (Cynthia) of Greenfield, WI. Loving grandmother of Christine (Michael) Coulson, Linda (Frank) Solis, Michael (Anne James), Lori (John) Kehler, Jeffrey Brzakala, Gary Brzakala, Christopher Pollock (Elise Garber), T.J. (Betsy), and Jeffrey (Erica). Great grandmother of Christopher and Jason, Regan, William and "Baby Pollock" on the way. Further survived by a brother Gerald and other relatives and friends. Although she suffered from severe dementia and daily events could not be remembered, the past was her happiest place. She told stories of her job using shorthand and transcribing from a Dictaphone all while reciting and keying the letters as if on a typewriter. She enjoyed celebrating her 100th birthday party and viewing her life story on a special DVD and even sang us her high school fight song. She graduated from Bay View High School class of January 1932. The family would like to thank St. Clare Terrace Assisted Living for their loving care and we especially thank Paula the activity director, Cheri the dietician, and Maria one of many caregivers, all of whom provided her exceptional care for over 13 years. We also wish to thank Milwaukee Family Care. Finally, many "Thanks" to Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee and the loving staff of the LEAD ward, who in the short time that she was there, took her into their hearts. A special "Thank you" to Vitas Hospice Care for providing peaceful and comforting care to our mother / grandmother in her final weeks. Visitation at the Funeral Home MONDAY, August 25, 2014 from 11AM -12:30 PM. Funeral 12:30 PM to ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH, 3100 W. Parnell Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 1 PM. Entombment to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. PRASSER-KLECZKA South Suburban Chapel 6080 South 27th Street 414-282-6080