On Thursday, June 4, 2020, Romayne Frances Hart (Kishketog), passed away at the age of 68.
Romayne (fondly known as ‘Ro’) was born on March 20, 1952 in Marquette, MI to the late Wilson and Frances (Decota) Kishketog. She was of Ojibwa descent, tribal member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Baraga, MI; but lived the majority of her life in Milwaukee, WI.
Beloved sister of the late Larayne Durant.
Romayne is survived by her four children, Lance W. Kishketog, Anthony T. Schofield, Karina Marrero (Garcia-Kishketog), Robin H. Garcia and three grandchildren, Angel Marrero-Garcia, Belina Ana Zoe Garcia and Lysette Marrero. Loving sisters, Patricia Pasewald, Shirlee Seidl and Barbara (Jeannie) Mathwig. Special nieces, Amanda Durant and Pamela Slater. Best friend, Gaynell Moore. Several other nieces and nephews, and many dear friends from the city of Milwaukee.
She cherished years of marriage and growing her family with former husband, Enrique (Henry) Garcia. She later remarried and relocated to Indiana; although she divorced, she remained in the state. After she moved away, the love of her family and friends maintained, and was celebrated upon each return visit home.
Romayne was a beautiful, confident, strong-willed woman with a gorgeous smile and a sense of humor that would incite tremendous laughter and joy. She had a talent for “whipping up” clothes, purses, jewelry, etc. that was impressive and admired.
Ro, Sister, Auntie, Mom, Grandma… you are greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
No Funeral will be held in light of recent and on-going events. The family does not want to put anyone’s health at risk, especially considering the circumstances of Romayne’s passing. We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and condolences, Miigwech.
“She said goodbye not long before that night, the night of the Strawberry Moon, the night she passed on; she said, ‘my girl…’ and I knew.”
Mother, it is with a heavy heart that I vow to honor your legacy, as your only daughter I am privileged to carry this responsibility, as each full moon lights my path and bestows clarity upon me, the months will come and go, until it is my time to be taken by the beauty of the New Beginning. -Karina