Retha Mae Brittelli, 86, of Kenosha, passed away Monday, January 28th, 2008, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Born in Avondale, MI, on September 20, 1921, she was the daughter of the late James and Blanche (Williamson) Lemmon. She and her family came to Kenosha in 1935 to make their home, where she graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. On January 27, 1939, she married John S. Brittelli at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1967. For many years Retha was a waitress at Parkside Restaurant. Retha was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and the Parish Ladies Society. Surviving are a son, Joseph L. Brittelli of Dayton, OH; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Linda Brittelli of Green Bay, WI; and a sister, Edna Alberts of Cadillac, MI. She was preceded in death by a son, James W. Brittelli in 2001, and a brother, Donald Lemmon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 31st, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 11:00 am. Interment to be private at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church from 10:00 am until the time of the Mass.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Retha's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Deanna
February 1, 2008
Dear Joe,I have thought about many things on the trip Home to Michigan. None stick out more than how lucky I am to have had the opportunity to know, love and be loved by Aunt Retha. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. I see so many of Her great qualities bestowed in You. After leaving the church today, I was at peace because I know She is to. I will miss and love Her always but believe together the Family can get through the hard times. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you cousin. all our love,Deanna,jimmy,jacob
Charlie Sendelbach
January 31, 2008
Joe,We all would like to offer you our deepest sympathy. It's tough to lose a mother!Helen and Carl Flohre, Dick Keegan, Rose Flaugher and Charlie Sendelbach.
Linda Bottermuller
January 30, 2008
Joe,I was sorry to hear your mother had passed away on Monday. Please know that you are in our prayers and we all wish we could be there with you. (but you know Stretch would not let us take road trip!:)Your co-worker- Botts
Cathy & Ed Winkofsky
January 30, 2008
Dear Joe, Thinking of you. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Cathy & Ed Winkofsky
Caitlin Joe and Robin
January 30, 2008
Dear Bampa, We have been thinking of you and Grandma Retha. We all miss you very much, and are so sorry for your loss. Because the car goes in the sky, ~ All of us
Tim & Pat Niesel
January 29, 2008
JoeJust wanted to let you know we were thinking about you during this time of loss. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. LovePat and Tim Niesel