Romaine S. “Mickey” Sadowski, age 81, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Rhinelander, WI, completed her earthly journey on January 18, 2022, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Romaine’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Romaine’s family.

Romaine was born on October 10, 1940, in Chicago, IL, a daughter to Roman and Sally (Maday) Sadowski.  Romaine would devote her 81 years among us to giving of herself in all that she did. 

She was married to James “Jim” Kaveshan for 24 years. They owned and operated the Party Shop in Rhinelander for several years. 

She earned her associates degree in business. She was an involved member of St. Mary’s Church in Rhinelander and was the Director of Religious Education there for many years.  Romaine was also very involved with the Campfire Organization and the ASSE Foreign Exchange Student Program in Wisconsin where she placed over 150 student over her years with them. Romaine also enjoyed working with individuals who needed in home care.

She enjoyed crocheting and donated the majority of her hats, afghans and purses to multiple organizations.

Romaine also enjoyed going to the casino. 

She spent over 40 years of her life enjoying the peace and simple life on the shores of Mars Lake in Monico, WI, and considered each day there to be her little slice of heaven here on earth.   

Romaine moved to Dubuque in December 2020 to live with her daughter.  She continued to crochet, go to the casino and go for car rides.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Romaine include,

her 4 children,

Catherine “Cathy” Behnke of Dubuque IA and her good friend,  Ed Gillispie.

Diane Chittendon, Chippewa Falls, WI,

Joanne Kaveshan, Texas,

and Paul Kaveshan, Texas;

her grandchildren,

Christopher “Chris” (Stacie Ann Arnes) Ring, Plainview, MN,

Cassandra “Cassie” (Tony Kaul) Ring, Eau Claire, WI

Cyle Ring, Altoona, WI,

Phillip (Morgan) Timmerman, Dyersville, IA,

Andrew (Bri) Timmerman, Dubuque, IA,

Sarah (John Kaufmann) Timmerman, Dubuque, IA,

and Wayne Goodwin, Hawaii;

her great-grandchildren,

Owen, Wyatt, Jameson, Isaac, Noah, Devyn, Thomas, and Amilya;

her sister,

Geraldine (Don) Mokry;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Romaine was preceded in death by her parents; her great-granddaughter, Addalyn; her niece Nancy Dzialakiewicz; and her brothers, Paul (Judy) Sadowski and George (Marcy) Sadowski.

Romaine’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque, especially Kristen, Stacy and Nikki, for all of their professional and compassionate care of Romaine, and her family.  We cannot thank you enough for all of your time, talents, and love over the past year. Also thank you to Mary, Deacon Mike and Fr. Philip from Resurrection Church. May the Lord bless you all for the kindnesses you have shared so generously.

Online condolences may be shared with Romaine’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com