Marian M. Fonk, 93, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2010, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. She was the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Reiter) Fonk, born in the town of Paris on February 18, 1917. As a child she attended St. John’s Catholic School, Paris, and Kenosha High School. She was employed in food services at Kemper Hall and Kenosha Hospital and Medical Center. Marian was a member of St. James Catholic Church, St. James Catholic Women, and The Schubert Club and did volunteer work at Kenosha Hospital and Kemper Center. She is survived by her nephew and niece, Jim and Frances Fonk of Paris, and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Irwin and Arthur; and two sisters, Janette and Irene. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 4th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paris, at 5:00 p.m. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 3:00 p.m. until the time of Mass.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Marian’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Nancy Weatherhead
May 4, 2010
The Board and staff of the Kemper Center would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Marian Fonk. Marian worked at Kemper Hall for many years, and she was a benefactor and faithful volunteer at the Kemper Center. Marian gave of her time generously, volunteering as a docent, giving tours of the facility that she loved so well, and working with other volunteer gardeners, keeping our grounds beautiful, until well into her 80's. One of her many gifts to Kemper is the beautiful fountain that graces our front yard. Marian holds a special place in our history and our hearts. Thank you Marian, you will be missed.
Pam Banaszewski
April 29, 2010
The Staff at Kemper Center send our condolences to the family. We think of her as we see her plaque inside the Kemper Founders Hall.