Caroline E. Pocius, 92, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Kenosha Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kenosha on August 31, 1916, the daughter of the late John Mathias Regner and Caroline Fonk. Caroline attended and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. On August 8, 1953, she married Walter Pocius in Kenosha. He preceded her in death in 1991. She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, former member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and St. Thomas Alter Society. Surviving Caroline are her children, William J. Pocius of Pleasant Prairie and Catherine A. (Keith) Haapala of Bristol, WI; two grandchildren, Brian Haapala of Lake Bluff, IL, and Kate Haapala of Bristol, WI; and two sisters, Janet (the late Edmund) Pobar of Racine and Cecelia Regner of Kenosha, WI. She is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; two sisters, Aletha Regner and Marion Regner; and a brother, Dr. Leon Regner. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd, at St. Peters Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the Proko Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and will continue at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment will be held at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Red Cross Southeastern Chapter, 812-56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Caroline's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Katie Ness
Cathy, my most sincere sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother. May your fondest memories give you strength and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Katie
Anonymous
We're very sorry to hear about your Mom, but please know our thoughts are with all of you.
Kevin and Dawn Regner
September 1, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss. Aunt Caroline will be missed by the entire Regner family.
Linda K. Gesbeck
August 31, 2009
Your mother and my mother, Joan Schutz Gesbeck, were close friends as they grew up in Kenosha. On her 24th birthday, your mother was maid of honor in my parents' wedding. These women from the Greatest Generation were very busy while raising their children. My mom always spoke so highly of her dear friend, Caroline. Now they can get caught up sharing their lives in heaven. In her nearly 93 years of life, your mother left you with many memories to treasure forever. I am sorry for your loss.Linda Gesbeck (West Allis)