Virginia L. Kugler, 72, of Kenosha, passed away, Saturday, September 1st, 2007, at her home. Born on June 1, 1935, in Omaha, NE, she was a daughter of the late Richard A. and Lovisa Jane (Redding) Ashby. She was educated in the local schools of Omaha and graduated from Benson High School. She also lived in Texas for about 14 years and came to make her home in Kenosha in 1996. Virginia was self-employed, working as an upholsterer for a time and she also owned and operated a restaurant and bar. Family was very important to Virginia and she loved to spend time with hers. She was a cross word puzzle fanatic, excellent cook, and loved to write poetry. Due to her battles with cancer, Virginia became a member of the online support group, Web Whisperers, for larynjectomy patients. She is survived by two sons, Robert Springborg of Manitowoc, WI, and Keith Springborg of Kenosha; three daughters, DeAnna Bodwin of Reedsville, WI, Gloretta Thomas of Pottsboro, TX, and Laurie Macella of Kenosha; a sister, Betty Travato of New York; four brothers, John Ashby of Portland, OR, Terry Ashby of Omaha, NE, Bob Ashby, of Portland, OR, and Richard Ashby of Portland, OR; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Ashby. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 5th, at the Proko Funeral Home at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home from 4:00 pm until the time of the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o the Proko Funeral Home.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Virginia's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com