Sharon Lee Greidanus went to live with Jesus on Saturday, January 8, 2022. She
passed away peacefully at home with family by her side.
Sharon was born in Kenosha, WI, on May 20, 1942, to the late Alfred and Ruth
(O’Brien) DeSeife. On September 12, 1962, she married James William Greidanus
who she met at Ladish Tri-Clover in Kenosha, WI. They were married for 33
wonderful years until he passed.
Sharon was a member of New Life Lutheran Church (Formerly Mount Zion) in
Kenosha, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran
Church and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School both in Kenosha, WI.
She lived on two acres that she loved to mow with her John Deere. Sharon
“Momo” was known as a kind, giving, and compassionate person who loved
spending time with family. She loved giving her grandchildren lawnmower rides
and free underage driving lessons in her Jeep around the yard.
Sharon wore many hats throughout her life. She was a Lutheran Girl Pioneers
Leader, taught nature at National Camp where she was affectionately called the
“Bug Lady”, raised Collies, and rescued several stray cats throughout her life. She
loved anything nature or outdoors which included going up north, camping,
fishing, and ATVing. She was also a school bus driver and trainer for Jelco and a
caregiver. She earned her certificate in Desktop Publishing from Gateway
Technical College and retired as a Graphic Designer from Abbott. She was a
creative person who enjoyed crocheting Victorian Christmas ornaments and
making beautiful symbols of Christ called Chrismons. She also studied watercolor
painting techniques at the Pallet and Chisel Academy in Chicago, IL, and became
an avid watercolor painter.
Sharon is survived by her children Debra (Jeffrey) Mitka of Kenosha, WI, Joy
Greidanus of Greenwood, WI, and Robert Greidanus of Wheatland, WI;
grandchildren Tyler Mischo, Korinne Greidanus, Jamie (Quin) Lenz, Jacob Voigt,
Joseph Mitka, Andrew Greidanus, and Taylor Mitka; great grandchildren Mateo
Bedolla-Greidanus, Camila Bedolla-Greidanus, and Louin Lenz; sister Diane
(Larry) Vogelsang of Tujunga, CA, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her brothers Alfred Jr,
Donald, and David DeSeife all of Kenosha, WI.
Celebration of life will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00
a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at New Life Lutheran Church (Formerly
Mount Zion), 5927-37th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. Burial to follow at Sunset Ridge
Memorial Park, 4300 Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI 53144. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to Hospice Alliance or the American Cancer Society.
