Family and friends bid farewell to the Matriarch of the Mars Cheese Castle. Martha Mary Ventura, 88, of Kenosha County, died on Thursday, August 9th, 2007, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Martha Ventura was born on March 17, 1919 in Devon, PA. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Caroline (Scartossi) Angelone. Raised by her aunt, Maria Ricci, of Oak Park, IL, Martha was a graduate of Trinity High School in River Forest, IL, and attended Rosary College. She married Mario J. Ventura, Sr. on January 27, 1940; he preceded her in death on March 11, 2004. Martha spent sixty-four years as the “woman behind the man.” As cofounder and president of Mars Cheese Castle, she took an active role in the landmark business for the last 60 years. The Mars’: Martha and Mario, originated the Mars Cheese Castle in 1947. Martha Ventura’s life centered on work and family. She spent her whole life surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in business and at home. She was an accomplished cook and loved entertaining because it brought together her passion for food, friends and family. Martha was a member of Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Left to remember her amazing life are the thousands of employees and customers who loved her through the years, her two children, Mario (Susan) Ventura, Jr. and Angela (Phillip) Wehrmeister of Kenosha; four grandchildren, Tyson (Cynthia) Wehrmeister, Christopher Ventura of New York, NY, Natalie Wehrmeister and Michael Ventura of Kenosha; and three great-grandchildren, Thea, Hannah and Ian Wehrmeister. Survivors also include her brother, Frank Angelone of Cherry Hill, NJ and two sisters-in-law, Josephine Capelli and Jenny Ventura. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dominic Angelone, and three sisters, Rose Higgins, Betty Miamidian and Evelyn Randazzo. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 13th, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 am. Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Entombment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Martha's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com