Kathryn M. Higgins, 83, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. Born in Marathon, WI, on December 26, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Mabel (Gray) Wilcox. She was educated in the schools of Marathon and came to Kenosha in 1944. On June 2, 1945, she married Vernon R. Higgins in Bristol. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2009. She was formerly employed with American Motors. Kathryn was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bristol, was a Sunday school teacher at the church for 27 years, and also volunteered for many years at St. Catherine’s Hospital. Surviving are her eight children, Melodine Borom of Racine, Aleita (Mike) Antongiorgi of Racine, Elaine Higgins of Zion,IL, Robert Higgins of Kenosha, Lloyd Higgins of Kenosha, Dale Higgins of Kenosha, Curtis (Patricia) Higgins of Racine, and Jerry Higgins of Kenosha; five grandchildren, Connie, Samantha, Richard, Dwayne and Melissa; and nine great-grandchildren. Kathryn was a loving wife, wonderful mother, grandmother and a great friend. She was loved and adored by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters, Alice, Eva, Earl, Gertrude, Art, James, Bissie, Chester, Louise, Bob, Bernard, and Florence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 4th, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7931 Hwy 45 in Bristol, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 3rd, at Proko Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Kathryn’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com