Mary Ellen Ferkin, 74, formerly of Kenosha, late of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Arizona. Born on June 2, 1936, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Leo M. and Clara S. (Fonk) Brickley, and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. She and her husband resided in Mundelein, IL, and Sun Lakes, AZ. On June 29, 1957, she married Donald J. Ferkin in Kenosha. Surviving Mary Ellen are her husband of 53 years, Donald; their five children, Martin J. Ferkin of Virginia Beach, VA, Mike D. (Monica) Ferkin of Gurnee, IL, Maureen C. Ferkin of Parker, CO, Diane F. (Jay) Henry of Salt Lake City, UT, and Donna S. (Thomas) Lantz of Parker, CO; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Klopstein of Kenosha and Susan (Thomas) Nelson of Middleton, WI; and one brother, Thomas Brickley of Rheinlander, WI. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 1st, at Proko Funeral Home. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery. The family requests memorials in Mary Ellen’ name to: Braille Library & Transcribing Services, 517 N. Segoe Road, Madison, WI 53705.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mary Ellen's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Wolf and Gloria Henke
May 1, 2011
Dear Don, We were so sad to read about Mary Ellen's passing in the newsletter. We will miss seeing her at the Loch Lomond events. She was our first zone director and made us feel welcome when we moved in 39 years ago. The neighborhood won't be the same without her. Our condolences to you and your children.
patty pedersen
April 4, 2011
Dear Don and family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. We have a close relationship with our cousins and Mary Ellen will be missed by all of us. I am so glad that we had a few days last summer to spend together. She was a very classy lady and had a very full life with all her kids and grandkids. Love to all, Patty
Cousin Noreen
April 1, 2011
Mary Ellen will be so missed at our Monday Bridge Group here in Kenosha. She loved to play bridge. We always enjoyed seeing her children and grandchildren when they were visiting her in Mundelein. So happy all of us girl cousins were together for a weekend this past August on Swan Lake in Portage, WI. at Teresa's. I will miss being able to Skype her. She loved to Skype once a week. She was a beautiful woman--inside and out.
Mr & Mrs Harold Zoellick
March 31, 2011
Our whole family. We , Steve, Mike & Jane are so sad to hear that our dear long time neighbor has died. They all remember her fondly as do we. 45 years makes for a lot of memories. Jane in particular recalls Mary Ellen being so merry and singing to the children as they grew up. Always a happy neighborhood place to be she says.We have enjoyed living so close to her , we will miss her smiles and friendliness.