JoAnn L. Schabowsky, 51, of Kenosha, passed away Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008, at her residence after a long illness. Born June 13, 1957, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of Joseph and Nellie (Klabunde) Schabowsky. A life long resident of Kenosha, educated in local schools, she received a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin - Parkside. JoAnn worked in retail sales for the majority of her life, most recently at the Dollar Tree as a sales clerk. Throughout her life, JoAnn liked to dabble in photography. She was also a very good writer and author. JoAnn also enjoyed sewing and doing crafts. JoAnn is survived by her mother, Nellie of Kenosha; two brothers, Ronald and Bruce Schabowsky, both of Kenosha; and a nephew, Joseph (Diana) Schabowsky and his son, Alec. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 8th, at the Proko Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday at Proko Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until the time of the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit JoAnn’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com