Adeline L. Washinowski

Adeline L. Washinowski, 94, of Sioux City, passed away surrounded by her family, on Monday, June 7, 2021 at a local nursing home.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 12 at 10:30 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Adeline was born on May 22, 1927 in Round Lake, MN to Jack and Emma (Kleuver) Preuss.  She graduated from Round Lake High School in 1945 and then graduated from Sioux City Cosmetology in 1966.  She was united in marriage to Edward “Eddie Skeets” Washinowski on February 22, 1946 in Round Lake, MN.  He preceded her in death in 1995.  Together they lived in Worthington, MN before coming to Sioux City in 1963.  Adeline worked as a cosmetologist from 1966-1980, then at Tri-State Concessions from 1967 -1984 and finally for Greenburg Jewelry from 1980 -2007.

She was a member of Nativity Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She supported her husband Eddie Skeets, who was a prominent musician and band leader.  She also focused on her interests in hairdressing and selling beautiful jewelry.

Those left to honor her memory include her children: Joan (Mark) O’Harrow, Dakota Dunes, SD, Jeff (Cindy) Washinowski, Mankato, MN; grandchildren: Shea (Katie) O’Harrow, Austin, TX, Seth (April) Washinowski, Mesa, AZ, Keely (Kelly Smith) O’Harrow, Ft. Meyers, FL, Mandi (Martin) Sonnenfeld, Mankato, MN; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ilona Benson, Worthington, MN.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Jack Washinowski.

Memorials may be made to the family for memorial masses.