Clara Englund, 87, of Kenosha passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her residence on December 1st, 2009. Born in Kenosha, March 5th, 1922, the daughter of the late Ernest and Irene (Widman) Getschman and remained a lifelong resident of Kenosha. She married Harold Englund on October 11th, 1941 at St. George Catholic Church. They were members of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Harold passed away January 30th, 2001. Clara was a mother, homemaker, and worked briefly at ARA. Surviving are her four children: Danny (Rose) Englund of Canon City, CO; Carol (Michael) Lunz of Waukesha, WI; Michael (Susan) Englund of Jefferson, WI; Roger (Candis) Englund of New Berlin, WI; one sister, Jean Wisocki; two sisters-in-laws, Dorothy and Iris Getschman. Further survived by nine grandchildren: Christine & Jeffrey Lunz; Ernest, Cheryl & Sean Englund; Theresa & Kelsey Englund; Craig & Christopher Englund and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Robert and Kent Englund; one grandson, Jack Englund, two sisters, Celia Gannaway and Bernadette Getschman; three brothers: Ernest, Paul, and Robert Getschman; one half-sister, Virginia Fuhrer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 12th, at Proko Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. A visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment to follow at St. George Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church would be greatly appreciated by the family. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th St. Ph: 262 654-3533Visit Clara’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Joanne Brady
I will always have the best memories of Aunt Clara. She would light up a room with her joy. I have so many found memories of her coming over with Uncle Harold. The house would fill with laughter and it made you feel good inside just to have them over. Later in years she would take time to come over and visit even if she only had a short visit. She was always so thoughtful and caring to my parents and that meant so much to me. I know she is up in heaven with Uncle Harold right now. They are probably having coffee with Lester and Marion. At least that is how I picture it. She was a lovely lady and I will always cherish having such a special Aunt in my life. God Bless you all.
Mary Pietsch
October 13, 2020
Aunt Clara, I think of you and miss you everyday. Thoughts of celebrating holidays at your home, brings so much joy to me. You and Uncle Harold are truly missed. I remember all the "great times" we had up north, going to the dump and swimming/boating/fishing. Love you, Mary Getschman
Terri Englund
December 7, 2009
It's taken me a couple of days to be able to write something here. Grandma taught me the value of kindness, the ability to live with acceptance of the world around us and how wonderful it is to spend time with family. I will always remember sitting around the table, just talking, or playing card games, sharing our experiences of the days together. Silly little things like riding the exercise bike in the basement, what a cool thing is was as a kid. Time goes fast, not day by day, but looking back over family get togethers, the losses we've already faced, and realizing we are all getting older. I believe in heaven, and know that Grandma and Grandpa are together again, along with those who went before us waiting in pain free happiness for the moment we'll be reunited. I will miss Grandma very much, but will carry her spirit of kindness and love with me always.
Grace Getschman Petersen
December 7, 2009
my prayers & thoughts are with your families!I distinctly remember many fun times at "The Englund" household!Aunt Clara was a loving, fun lady~