James “Mac” Edward MacRae, 71, of Kenosha, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee on September 20, 1938, the son of the late William and Adriana (Heusdens) MacRae. Jim served in the U.S. Army as a medic and was honorably discharged in May 1960. He married the former Mary Ellen Krezinski on January 20, 1972, in Waukegan, IL. “Mac” was employed at U.S. Can Company for 29 years as a warehouseman retiring in 1998. Jim was one of the founding members of the Tri County Railroad Club and owner of the Iron Rails of Kenosha hobby store. Surviving Jim are his wife, Mary Ellen; three brothers, Dewey C. (Ruth) Sammons of Franklin, TN, Les Sammons of Kenosha, and Scott (Terri) Sammons of Draper, WI; two sisters, Mary Sammons of Kenosha and Laura (Ernie) Desotell of Racine, WI; and also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Dewey A. Sammons; and a sister, Janice Zimmerman. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 26th, at the Proko Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until time of the service at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jim’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Paul Stacey
Mary, I am so sorry to hear about James's passing, as will anyone else who knew him. Mac always had a good joke or a great story at the ready for anyone who visited him at the shop. He will be sorely missed.
Mary Gilbert
May 26, 2010
Mary, so sad to hear of Mac's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.Mary and Joan
Fred R. Zimmerli
May 26, 2010
I use to work with Jim at Contenetial Can on Chickory Road in Racine. I patronized his hobby shop. I always considered Jim a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in eternal peace.
Kenneth Balkin
May 25, 2010
Mary,Blaine Christensen and Ted phoned me. My condolences to you.The Balkin Family of Skokie, Illinois and Northglenn, Colorado
Jenny Schwartz and Will Person
May 24, 2010
Mary, Our condolences to you on Mac's passing. He will be greatly missed.
Donna Schmidt and Neil Lesniak
May 24, 2010
Mary, Neil and I were very saddened to hear the news of Mac's passing. Mac had touched so many lives and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family during this difficult time.