Beulah "Bea" Fennema, 87, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, with her loving family by her side. A wonderful wife, caring and loving mother and grandmother, and friend to many others. Born on April 14, 1922, in Kendall, WI, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma (Schumann) Knarr. On May 31, 1947, she married Andrew Fennema at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, WI. They moved to Kenosha in 1951 and have resided here since. Beulah was employed by the V.A. Hospital in Madison, Korfs, and Hollebs. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Altar Guild WELCA. She was a volunteer for the local soup kitchen, P.T.A., C.Y.C., and the INNS Program. Surviving are her husband, Andrew of Kenosha; a son, Andrew (Linda) Fennema III, of Cinnaminson, NJ; three daughters, Lynn Anderson of Brick, NJ, Jeanne (Mick) Panarale of Pine Grove, CA, and Nancy Fennema of DePere, WI; four grandchildren, Carrie (Rich) Tedesch, Mike Anderson, Andrew and Natalie; and three great-grandchildren, Kristi, R.J. and Kayla. She was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Knarr, and her sister, Esther Boyum. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 27th, at Trinity Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials to Open Door at Trinity Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Bea’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Marvin Fennema
March 6, 2010
Bea has been a very special person in my life. It was always a pleasure to hear her voice on the telephone. I'm so glad that my sons got know her on our visits to Wisconsin. Last summer my 2 sons and their families, and I, had a wonderful time with Bea and Andy at the 90th Cook Family reunion. That evening we came to visit with Bea, and she was a perfect hostess. I know that she loved our Lord, and is at home with Him. I look forward to seeing her again some day.
Carrie Tedeschi
February 26, 2010
Grandma taught me many things in my life - one of which is the importance of family. Oh how I wish I was there with you all, to talk, cry, and even laugh at all of our special memories. I am with you all in thought and prayer. I will miss Grandma more than I can express in words. My heart is filled with sadness. Love, Carrie
Mary F. Stein
February 26, 2010
People can't know the sorrow that another has to bear,but they canexpress their sympathy and show how much they care. So I'm sending this to tell you that my thoughts are with you now, and I hope justknowing that I care will comfort you somehow. My deepest sympathyand fond memories. Mary Stein
Jennifer and Scott Bausch, Madelyn, Justin and Austin
February 26, 2010
Andy,Words cannot express the sorrow that we feel for the loss of Bea. We love you both so much and are heartbroken. You both taught us alot when we lived in Kenosha in regards to service for others. It is a lesson that we will cherish always. Thank you so much for all that you have taught us and your friendship. Scott, Jennifer, Madelyn, Justin and Austin BauschOnalaska, WI