Alice L. Keating passed away at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged on Monday, April 23rd, 2007. She was born on December 10, 1926, in Kenosha, the daughter of the late Peter and Caroline (Kretowicz) Karacki. She attended local schools and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to Harold J. Keating, Jr. on March 30, 1951. She graduated from UW-Parkside in 1971 with a degree in English and a teaching certificate. Upon graduation, she taught at Tremper, evening high school. In 1973, she began teaching English and other subjects at Gateway Technical College, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed her book club, quilting, sewing, gardening and meeting with the Lithuanian Social Group. She loved teaching and her students. Left to cherish Alice's memory are her two sons, Loren J. (Pat) Keating of Kenosha and Bruce M. (Lisa) Keating of Fountain Hills, AZ; six grandchildren, Chris, Lauren, Matt, Pat, Kyle and Austin; and two brothers, Loren (Sue) Karacki and Alvin (Arlene) Karetski. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose and Jen. A celebration of Alice's life will be held on Friday, April 27th, at St. Mary's Lutheran Church at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at St. Mary's Lutheran Church from 9:00 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to Hospice Alliance or St. Joseph Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
MIKE HOPKINS
VERY SADDEND TO HEAR OF MS. KEATING'S PASSING. A VERY GREAT TEACHER AND TAUGHT ME MUCH......VERY PROFESSIONAL I THOUGHT OF HER OFTEN....
Frank & Cheryl Parise
So sorry for your loss. It's been a long, hard road for a great Kenosha family.
Ron Benhoff
Bruce,Your mother was a tremendous woman and educator. She has touched the lives of many people, especially all of her students. She was also a great Lithuanian role model!Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.Travel safe back to Kenosha.Ron and Jackie BenhoffAhwatukee, AZ
Robert F. Sfasciotti
To the Keating Family: I never met your mother, Larry, yet I felt as if I did know her from how lovingly you spoke of her. I know that her illness has been difficult for the family. The term "condolence" , I believe, is derived from Latin and means "to grieve together". I want you to know I share your sorrow at her passing. I am sad with you but I know this, too, shall pass. I offer up prayers to our Lord to help you through this period. God bless you all.Robert F. Sfasciotti