Dorene G. Mangan, 67, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie with her daughter at her side. Born in Sheboygan, WI, on April 18, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Gladys A. (Christel) Mangan. She resided in Kenosha most of her life and from 1963 until 1965 she lived in Racine. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and later a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She was medical technologist at St. Catherine’s Hospital and more recently had been laboratory director for the Kenosha County Division of Health. Dorene was a member of Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist in Kenosha, Parkside Athletic Club, was a Race Walker and Tri-Athlete. Dorene participated in the Walt Disney World Marathon in January of 2002 where she finished in Third Place for the female 50-59, Race-walk. Surviving are her three children, Brenda (Chuck Redding) Bloss and Keith Bloss, both of Racine, and Gretchen Bloss of Oak Creek, WI; two brothers, David (Pam) Mangan of Prescott Valley, AZ, and Douglas (Carolyn Mattern) Mangan of Golden, CO; and her granddaughter, Julia Curtis. Dorene’s family would like to thank Dr. Choi and the staff at the Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Center in Racine for all their care and compassion. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 13th, at Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 5810-8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Monday at the Proko Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, Hospice Alliance, Wisconsin Public Radio or Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Dorene’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com