Lives Remembered

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Pat Happ was happiest with dirt under her nails and a farm tool in her hands.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

In her own words, Doris Duchac “adored being a nurse.”

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

In Kenosha, the name “Camosy” conjures up the word “construction.” This was the vocation of Ray Camosy, who carried on his father’s business legacy for many of his 97 years of life.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Kathy Philo’s life was a love story.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Bill Principe was a man who appreciated the process. From drafting plans for plumbing jobs to planning his annual flower garden, Bill blended an artist’s eye with craftsman skills.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Fred Zalewski liked drag racing, hunting and collecting guns.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Calm, patient and “very particular” best describe Karen Ellis.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Larry Walker was a self-made man who made the most out of life’s opportunities.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Bruce Mahone had no fear and no doubt. He was big brother, protector and rescuer.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Genie Preston made Halloween costumes, circus-themed birthday cakes, dispensed financial advice to her children and counseled insurance clients.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Regina Kudrycki was a gifted seamstress, could speak five languages and brightened the lives of others with her talents and disposition.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Rita Watring embraced adventures big and small, ranging from starting small business enterprises with her husband to natural healing practices.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

For Amelia Caira, her family was her life.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Shane Bodven had “a big heart, a quick wit and contagious sarcasm.”

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Josephine Andreucci was a creative woman; she was also very independent.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Dawn DeMarco loved to give: Christmas gifts and giant birthday bags, unconditional love, and care to elderly family members.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Al Merkes believed in service to his country and to his community.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Claire Fredericksen was a private woman who did big things.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Ed Kaelber was born to entertain. He was a world class water skiier and boat driver with the voice and knack for announcing all manner of water shows.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

After he completed his Army deployment during World War II, Fred Caracciolo’s next mission was giving back.

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For more than two decades, Dan Harris served the Kenosha community as a firefighter, running into burning buildings, carrying people to safety and teaching new hires how to be effective first responders.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Esther Chulew was a classy woman with a European flair for makeup and apparel.

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Every morning for more than 60 years, Bob Santelli got up and made the doughnuts. He also made the brownies, the bread and sometimes the genetti.

While providing for his family, Roland Macarra also provided for his community.

Well before he took over Mac’s Deli, the delicatessen founded by his father Lino Macarra, Roland helped make the food specialties many Kenoshans looked forward to, in particular an ice cream Nut Bar and Italian beef sandwiches.

Laura Littel was creative, and sometimes competitive, but to those who knew and loved her, it was just “Laura being Laura.”

She wrote skits for church youth groups and organized music festivals for the school district.

Scooters, Scouting and amusement park rides: Hazel Christensen was a woman on the go.

She traveled around Oregon in a recreational vehicle and navigated Chicago traffic on a bright yellow scooter named Big Bird.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Gladys Dart went through life with a song in her heart and a mission to share it with others.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Bill Bodmer could be silly, but took some things, like his job and the Fourth of July, very seriously.

By HEATHER LARSON POYNER

hpoyner@kenoshanews.com

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Mary Jensen wasn’t a tall woman, but as far as family and friends were concerned, she was larger than life.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Kevin Frazer was selfless, resilient and resourceful.

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Jean Martin had five daughters, but if you ask women who have gone to Carthage College in the past four decades, they would say she had hundreds more.

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Richard Kessler was a man of community. Privately and publicly, he spent much of his life serving others.

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Mike Sciarra will be remembered for many things, but particularly his smile, a “super-infectious laugh,” and an excitement for life that was contagious.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Carrie Peters knew the meaning of “balance.” Although her jobs were high stress and she had intense caregiving duties at home, Carrie knew how to relax, have fun and enjoy family.

On bowling lanes and golf links, Mark Celebre was a gifted sportsman.

He sported the nickname “Fish” for his prowess at the pool table as well. When asked why “Fish,” longtime friend Billy Bader explained, “Because Mark was a pool shark.”

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Kathy Hilty was positive and resilient; she was a private person who protected the privacy of others with her calm, patient demeanor.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

When it came to helping, Tim “TJ” Kreye couldn’t do enough.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Music, painting, photography, corporate patents.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Tim Barnett loved listening to Louis Armstrong singing “Hello, Dolly!” and “76 Trombones” from “The Music Man.”

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Noreen Pecnick was a nurturing woman who embraced her roles as a beautician, a lunch lady and a greeter at Target.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

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Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Bennie Covelli was disciplined and meticulous.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Pat Coles faced her fears with her faith.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

From skateboarding to snowboarding to captaining sailboats across the Caribbean, Erik Maklezow looked at life as one adventure after another.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

For Rich Vittori, health was his wealth. And by this standard, he was very wealthy indeed.

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For a man who was nicknamed “Dawg,” at heart, Jim Davidson was really a “Cat”— a Northwestern University Wildcat. that is.

Maureen Reed captured Ron Frederick’s heart with a joke.

She captured the hearts of other Kenoshans with her tenacity for women’s rights and “giving voice to those whose voices are not heard,” said family.

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Marion Modder Pacetti spent her life cultivating flowers, friendships and community.

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Inquiring minds want to know, and inquiry informed the life of Marjorie Fogwell Hewitt.

Smart and well-spoken, Jo Ann Medley lived to uplift those who needed it most, from jail inmates to endangered species of sea creatures.

During her 64 years, most lived in the Kenosha area, Jo Ann worked as a nurse for the Kenosha correctional system and served on the Kenosha Unified School Board.

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

Darlene Jaffe-Sandberg was a connector, a communicator and a caregiver.

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Sandy Bartholomew’s favorite color was “rainbow.” And — by her own admission — her favorite clothing style was “tacky.”

Editor’s note: Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.

When it came to the revitalizing of Kenosha, few could match Don Ruef for enthusiasm.