Violanda Barczak

In the late evening hours of Tuesday, October 27th, Violanda (LaPorta) Barczak, age 97, passed from this world to be with her husband of 71 years, Bernard Barczak, and her cherished son, Robert Barczak (the late Ellen).

Violanda, who was also known as Vi or Landa, was born on May 9th, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Until marrying Bernard on July 12, 1947, at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Landa spent her life on the East side of Milwaukee, attending Cass Street Elementary School and Lincoln High School. She worked in the grocery industry for many years, then went on to complete her employment history as a wedding floral designer. She was very creative, and it showed in her work with flowers and her gorgeous holiday decorating. Landa also enjoyed cooking. Her greatest joy was always making certain everyone was fed. You never left her presence without having something to eat or drink.

Landa is survived by her dedicated daughters, Barbara (the late Richard) DesRault, and Judy (Dennis) Karweik. She is also survived by her grandchildren, William (Marie Day) Barczak. Jennifer Karweik, Michael (Staci) DesRault, Jeanna (Christopher) Mingus, and Andrew (Kristine) DesRault. Surviving great-grandchildren are, Marques Barczak; Kaitlyn, Kyleigh and Christopher John (C.J.) Mingus; Christina, Bryson, and Charles DesRault. Violanda is also survived by her dear, dear brother, Dante (MaryEllen) LaPorte, as well as many cherished nieces, nephews and friends.

Violanda was preceeded in death by her parents, Salvatore and Filippa (Orefice) LaPorte; mother and father-in-law, Joseph and Tekla (Frankowiak) Barczak; daughter-in-law, Ellen (Lasik) and son-in-law, Richard DesRault. She was also proceeded by sisters, Rosario (the late Joseph) Gasperetti, Frances (the late James) McMahon, and Mary (the late Jack) Jessen. Brothers who proceeded her are: Antonio (infant), Anthony (the late Lorraine) LaPorte, Ronald LaPorta, Valentino (Pam) LaPorte, and Richard (Mary Allice) LaPorte. In-laws who proceeded Landa in death are: Isabel (the late John) Kubczak, Florence (the late Gary) Sowinski, Lillian Dukiel, Raymond (the late Mary) and Clarence (the late Gloria) Barczak.

Services for Violanda will be held Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by a Christian funeral service. Internment will take place immediately afterward.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Linden Ridge Assisted Living, Linden Court Memory Care, and especially, St. Croix Hospice, for their gentle, compassionate care of Violanda during the past 6 years.