Anton F. "Tony" Depa, 81, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on February 6, 1929, in Thorp, WI, he was the son of the late Paul and Anna (Pozda) Depa. Tony was a graduate of Thorp High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army from January 3, 1951, until December 18, 1952; after the service he moved to Chicago, IL, coming to Kenosha in 1974 to make his home. On May 5, 1956, he married Joan Tajak at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chicago. He had been employed at Sunbeam Mfg. in Chicago as a Tool and Die Maker, and Becker Inc. in Kenosha, from 1973 until his retirement in 1997 as Plant Manager. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, the PLAV, The American Legion of Thorp, WI, was a Boy Scout Leader in Chicago, Leader of Jr. Achievement and Treasurer of Kenosha Manufacturer’s Association. Tony was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He enjoyed spending time at his vacation home in the Adams/Friendship area, loved Polka music and dancing, card playing, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Joan of Kenosha; a son, Jerry Depa of Kenosha; a daughter, Diane (John) Kreye of Brighton, WI; his grandchildren, Kim, T.J., Kari and Katie Kreye; three brothers, Louis (Bernice) Depa of Thorp, WI, Peter (Alvina) Depa of Stanley, WI, and Joseph (Joan) Depa of St. John, IN; and three sisters, Marcy Kaszubowski of Thorp, WI, Julie Wyklanski of Petoskey, MI, and Pauline Andronowicz of Shelton, CN. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Andy and John Depa; and three sisters, Agnes Zielke, Frances Norks and Helen Filipek. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 18th, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Parkinson Research or Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Tony’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Debbie, Greg & Family
October 21, 2010
Diane, John & Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad/Grandpa was a wonderful man. He always was so kind, funny, liked to have a good time at the all the get togethers, and just a well liked man. You should be very proud to have such a wonderful man as your Dad/Grandpa. I know you will miss him deeply, but just remember that he no longer is in any pain, he is free of all that. And also, remember of all the GREAT MEMORIES that you ALL have of him. You ALL shared many stories, and did many things with him. Just remember them and keep them in your heart always and he will always be with you. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Love,Debbie, Greg, Sarah, Amy, & Jenny Kreye
Mark and Linda LaMere
October 18, 2010
To The Family of Tony,We just heard that Tony passed away and would like to conveyour deepest sympathy.Mark and Linda LaMere
Dennis and Laura Shook
October 18, 2010
Dear Depa family: We were out of town so we just heard about Tony's passing. Sorry we missed the funeral. We are deeply saddened by his loss and will certainly always remember his love for Becker, Inc., Thorp (T'orp), polkas, and all things Polska. He always had a great smile and wit. Peace and the love of our Lord be with you in the knowledge that he is in heaven with Jesus. Dennis and Laura Shook
Rita D Holm
October 18, 2010
Dear Joan & Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband, Anton. It was always a pleasure to wait on you both at the bank. Deepest sympathy. Rita Holm Southport Bank
Conrad & Donna Harycki
October 18, 2010
Our deepest condolences to Joan and the rest of the whole family Tony was a boy hood friend Later we got to know Joan and had many good times together May GOD bless all of you in your time of sorrow Connie & Donna Harycki
Andrea Zurawski
October 17, 2010
Dear Aunt Joan, Jerry,Diane, John, and family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Uncle Tony will always have a special place in our hearts. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Love, Don and Andrea
Charlene (Tajak) Borghese
October 17, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family. Uncle Tony danced the polka the way it should be danced! He'll remain forever in my memory.
Marcia Spehar
October 17, 2010
Dear JoAnne, Diane & Jerry, My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your husband and father. May all your fond memories bring to comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marcia Spehar