Loni Brzezinski

Loni K. Brzezinski, 73, of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, February, 26, 2026.

Loni was born on January 1, 1953, the daughter of Bernard and Sylvia Cole Holloway. On April 4, 1970, Loni was united in marriage to Timothy Brzezinski. For the first couple years of their marriage Loni stayed home with the children, taking amazing care of them. As her children grew older and began school, Loni transitioned to working at Shopko in Beaver Dam, where she worked as a pharmacy technician for many years before retiring in 2014.

Loni was a woman of many talents and interests. She had a deep passion for gardening, and enjoyed going for walks with her friends. An incredible artist at heart, she engaged in numerous arts and crafts projects, creating beautifully homemade cards and sharing her artistic vision with those around her. Her love for painting and crafting not only showcased her creativity but also served as a means for connecting with friends and family. The joy of being a mother and grandmother was a huge part of Loni's life. She cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren, developing strong bonds and creating lasting memories. Such as, going for walks with her son and his dogs and sharing cooking recipes, fun adventures and shopping and baking with her daughters and sharing her crafting talent with all three of her granddaughters. Her dedication to family extended beyond immediate ties, as Loni made it a point to keep in touch with the entire Holloway family.

Loni is survived by her children: Cassandra (Sam) Leader, Bradley Brzezinski (Carleen Klein), and Amanda Cantafio (Cory Ulm); grandchildren: Linzy Brzezinski, Mayven Cantafio, and Skye Leader; her siblings: Nancy Jaeger, Kathi (William) Wiedenhoeft, and Daniel (Trish Baker) Holloway; sisters-in-law: Cheryl Holloway; God daughter Jenny Heiser; and further survived by other relatives and friends.

Loni was preceded in death by her husband, Tim, in November of 2025; her parents; a brother, Gale Holloway; nephew, Todd Holloway; sister, Anita (Dave) Heiser; nephew, Jeremy Heiser; brother in-law, Robert (Bob) Jaeger; and son-in-law, LCpl Ryan Cantafio.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun. Visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral home from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service at 5:00 p.m.