Von Communications MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Lucille Berrine, a longtime Milwaukee community leader, has passed away at the age of 98.
Those close to Berrine said the political organizer and beloved family matriarch died on Friday, May 22, surrounded by family.
Berrine is known as the first African American woman to run for Milwaukee Mayor.
In a statement, Von Communications said:
"Her family, friends, and the many communities she served mourn her loss."
Funeral and memorial arrangements are being handled by Paradise Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Visitation, memorial service, and burial information is still to be announced.
