James L. Ross

1942 ∼ 2008

James L. Ross
James L. Ross, 66, of Kenosha, passed away Tuesday, December 16th, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center with his family by his side. Born, March 18, 1942, in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Walter and Virginia (Roginski) Ross. James married Bonita L. Dillon on October 11, 1963, in Waukegan, IL. James was born and raised in Kenosha, but moved to New York and then Chicago, before moving back to Kenosha in 1966. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a Mail Carrier for many years until his retirement. Among his many hobbies were gardening, photography, fishing, and deer hunting. He enjoyed auctions and estate sales, looking to collect antiques. James just love to coach baseball, coaching three of his children through Little League. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bonita; three children, Daniel Ross of Union Grove, Kathleen (Richard) Wahl of Kenosha, and Jeffrey Ross of Kenosha; a sister, Judith (James) Nedweski of Kenosha; six grandchildren, Jami Ross, Jessica Ross, Elizabeth Stanley, Courtney Wolf, Jaron Ross, and Donoven Ross; and one great-grandson, Dominic Gassittie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia (Roginski) Ross; and a daughter, Laurie Wolf, who passed away, September 10, 2008. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 19th, at the Proko Funeral Home at 8:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jim’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

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Jackie Ross December 18, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dad was a great dad to me when I didn't have mine. He took the time to talk, to teach, to love. I learned a lot from him. His family was his life. He couldn't wait for the days he had Courtney and Elizabeth with him. Ryan couldn't wait to go see grandpa. Mom, you were also the love of his life. He loved you with all his heart. He loved his daughters and he loved his sons. He lived for his family. Rest in peace, dad. I miss our friendship, our talks. I miss you. Take care of Laurie and keep her out of trouble up there!