June 13, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Valentina Rose Skurek, 26, of Cudahy, left us for her very special place in Heaven, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. She was born February 26, 1994, in Onesti, Romania and was welcomed into her new family, parents Michael and Michele Skurek, on April 2, 2000.
As a young girl, she loved drawing, gymnastics, swimming, and playing a variety of outdoor sports, especially as a pitcher in softball. Valentina graduated from West Bend West High School where she played the flute, pitched in softball, and proudly ran as a member of the Lady Spartans Cross Country team. While attending high school she earned her Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
She served as a CNA and had just begun a nursing program at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Her loving and humorous personality was appreciated by the residents of the senior living and rehabilitation facilities in which she was employed. She cared deeply for her co-workers and her patients. Most recently she gowned up daily to protect herself while providing care during an outbreak at her facility, concerned but dedicated to helping those in need.
She made a point to spend time with her family and especially cherished visits from her loving “GMa and GPa” whose love for her was beyond measure. She enjoyed bicycle rides and recently took up the joy of running once again. Whenever possible, Valentina loved to laugh and to make people laugh. Most of all, she was incredibly generous — she loved people and made many friends, from all walks of life.
Valentina will forever be loved by her parents, Michael and Michele Skurek of West Bend, two brothers, Benjamin (Ashley) Skurek of Melbourne, Florida and Roman Skurek of West Bend; Grandparents, Lawrence and Gwenda Harrison of Whitewater; her devoted Aunt Janine and many aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Alfred and Rosalie Kilsdonk of Racine.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held with the support of Phillip Funeral Home to celebrate Valentina’s life, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Saint Frances Cabrini Church, in West Bend, WI. Immediately following, by a procession, burial will take place at Washington County Memorial Park. Due to current restrictions, there will be no visitation. We ask out of respect for all in attendance that masks be worn during the services and appropriate social distancing is observed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Valentina’s name to the United Way are most welcome due to their support for critical services when they are needed most, including funding to the 211 IMPACT help line, which Valentina called with her own initial coronavirus questions. (United Way of Washington County, https://www.unitedwayofwashingtoncounty.org or United Way of Greater Milwaukee/Waukesha County, Make a Gift).
Valentina, we love you and will miss you very much!
Noapte Bună, little girl.
Dear Family
I worked with Valentina at Meadow View Manor in Sheboygan, WI. I missed working with her. She had a nice smile. I was happy that she moved to Milwaukee to pursue her education and her dreams. I am sorry for your loss and I will pray for comfort at this time. Sincerely
Jennifer Trempe
I was a neighbor of Valentinas in Cudahy . She always has a smile and seemed happy . I was so saddened to hear of her passing . Too young . Now tho , she is home with God . I will never forget her and her smile . My deepest condolences to the family and everyone she knew . Rest in Paradise domnisoara 🙏
To the family of Vee, our deepest condolences. Prayers for stregth and peace to your hearts.She will be truly missed by our family.She was always happy to be at our functions. She was always funny,smiling.She loved to eat,enjoyed new foods. We will miss her so much. May she rest in peace,and know that she is in our hearts and prayers. Look down on us fondly little girl,until we see each other again
Family,please know she was loved and welcomed by us. Peace to you all.