December 7, 1958 – August 5, 2018

Bernadette Marie Michalczewski (Skenandore), age 59, from Waupaca passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 7, 1958 to single-mother, Josephine (Kindness) Skenadore, before being adopted by her great aunt Martha. Her life was no stranger to adversity, but she managed to keep a surprisingly positive outlook on life in general. Bernie loved being surrounded by her family and pets. Some of the things she enjoyed were campfires, scrunching baby faces, and being a shoulder to cry on.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Michalczewski; son, Brad (Becky) Siebers; daughter, Bridget Siebers; son, Kurk Michalczewski; son, Brock Michalczewski; granddaughter, Angela Hauptli; grandson, Patrick Hauptli; granddaughter, Alissa Hauptli; grandson, Tyran Siebers; granddaughter, Chloe Siebers; granddaughter, Lillian Siebers; grandson, Evander Michalczewski and her best friend, Tina Arndt. Bernie is predeceased in death by her adopted mother great aunt, Martha Staeven; mother, Josephine Kindness and her stepfather Doug Kindness.

In following Bernadette’s wishes the family will have a private memorial service, they only ask for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.