Roseann Zilewicz

Roseann Zilewicz (née Treccani), age 77, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, surrounded by love. She leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a beautiful legacy of love, compassion, and devotion to her family.

Roseann was born on November 6, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Ruth (Watrous) Treccani. On May 22, 1971, she married the love of her life, Donald Joseph Zilewicz. Together, they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, and treasured family memories.

Roseann dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a registered nurse at Beaver Dam Community Hospital until her retirement in 2013. Nursing was more than a career to Roseann; it reflected her compassionate heart, gentle spirit, and lifelong desire to help others. Her kindness and nurturing nature extended far beyond her profession and touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Roseann enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, including reading, crossword puzzles, sewing, crafting, and spending time with those she loved. Above all, she treasured her family. Her greatest joy came from being a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, cherished sister, and dear friend. She had a special way of making those around her feel loved, cared for, and appreciated.

Roseann is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Donald; her daughters, Catherine (Chad) Schade and Donna (Scott) Hawley; and her five beloved grandsons, Cody (Erika) Schade, Curtis Schade, Landen Hawley, Cole Schade, and Conner Schade. She is further survived by her twin sister, MaryJean VanderMeer; her brother, John (Barb) Treccani; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ruth Treccani; her parents-in-law, Bruno and Lillian Zilewicz; her brothers-in-law, Wayne VanderMeer, Tom Zilewicz, Frank Born, and Gene Rys; her sister-in-law, Fran Rys; her nephew, Joseph VanderMeer; and her beloved dog, Sassy.

Roseann will forever be remembered for her kind heart, selfless spirit, and the unconditional love she gave so freely. She was a source of comfort, strength, and happiness to her family, and her presence made the lives of those around her brighter. Though her family must now say goodbye, the memories they shared and the love she instilled in their hearts will remain forever.

Her hands spent a lifetime caring for others, her heart belonged to her family, and her love will live on through the generations she leaves behind.

Forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.

A visitation will be held at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. A closing service will immediately follow at the funeral home. Following the service a luncheon and a time of fellowship will be held at the Fox Lake American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in loving memory of Roseann. Your generosity will honor her life and legacy while supporting others affected by this devastating disease. Alzheimer’s Association – Forever in Our Hearts