The world has lost a gentle soul, proud veteran, loving and patient father, husband and grandfather. Martin J. "Marty" Kemps, 92, of Kenosha passed away Tuesday, October 24th, 2006, at the home of his daughter, Patricia, in Cambridge, WI. Born February 28, 1914, in Uden, Holland, he was the son of the late Willem and Hendrica (Van der Wijst) Kemps. He attended St. Norbert High School in DePere, WI. On March 1, 1945, he married Nora Mae Hobbins who preceded him in death on August 12, 2002. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. He served in the United States Army during World War II, entering on May 16, 1941. On September 7, 1945, he was honorably discharged. He was a cryptographic technician serving in China in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with the Flying Tigers. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal with Four Overseas Service Bars, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He worked at The Kenosha News for 29 years as a linotype operator. Surviving are his three children, Patricia Hobbins-Kemps of Cambridge, WI, Martia (Douglas Vaccarello) Kemps, of Kenosha, and Mary (Michael) MacDonald of Franklin; a sister, Harriet Conrad of Freedom, WI; ten grandchildren, Theresa (John) Lukhard, Laura (Shawn Guse) Dunek, Tracie Dunek-Kieckhefer, Jessica (Steven Thompson) Dunek, Julie, Jason and Catherine Capodarco, and Erin, Anne and Claire MacDonald; nine great grandchildren, Alison and Natalie Guse, Mindy, Thomas, Anthony, Jay and Katie Welch, and Joseph and Autumn Jacobi. He is also leaves behind nieces, nephews and extended family in Uden, Holland. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 30th, at St. Robert's Catholic Church in Union Grove at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm and on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of the Mass at St. Robert's Church.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Tom & Deb Heller
Dear Martia and the Kemp Family,We were so saddened to read the news of your father's passing. We did not know him personally but after readinghis obituary we learned that he was a very loving family man.We were unable to attend his visitation and funeral service. However, please know that we have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that your many wonderful memories of life with your dad will comfort you and bring you strength in the days ahead.With our deepest sympathy,Tom & Deb Heller
Tim Arb
Martia:I'm sorry to read about your Father. From his picture I can tell he was a good man that led a good life. My Mom is quite ill and I fear soon I will be standing in your shoes. I hope you recall me from our St. Joe's days many, many moons ago. I've been living in Bradenton Florida (hour south of Tampa)for 25 years (yikes... time does fly!!!). I'll be in Kenosha tomorrow for a week to see my Mom and then back at the Christmas season. About the only contemporary of ours that I do see is Frank Falduto when he's out somewhere playing with his band. If you would like to visit you can reach me at my Mom's in Paddock Lake, 843-2581. Maybe we could meet and I could buy you and Douglas (don't think I've had the pleasure) a drink. Again very sorry about your Daddy.tim
Nancy Lindl Kalis
Dear Mary,I was sad to learn of your father's death. I have fond memories of him back when we hung around in high school. The obituary said it well. Your dad was a gentle soul with a sweet, sweet smile. We live in Omaha, NE so will be unable to pay our respects, but wanted you to know that you and your family have our deepest sympathy.Gary and Nancy (Lindl) KalisClass of 1973 - Nancy was in Lancettes with Mary
Mike serpe
Dear Martia,Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your father. He was a good man who raised a wonderful family...and what a large family it is!Take good care of yourself and those you love. Mike
Leslie Gallo
Dear Pat,Gil and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your sisters. We were just talking about you and your mom and dad only last week. We had just been to Kenosha on Oct. 18th to lay my (step)mom to rest. We passed by the house on 60th and talked of our memories of times gone by and wondered about your family. I am sorry to hear about them in this manner. Again, our condonlences.Leslie and Gil Gallo, Apple Valley MN.