Helen L. Regner, 92, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011, at Canterbury Homes with her family by her side. Born in Ottawa, IL, on February 9, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Marwood Vernie and Blanche (Nolen) Veale. She was educated in the schools of Racine, WI. On May 2, 1942, she was united in marriage to Dr. Leon J. Regner, O.D. at St. James Catholic Church. Dr. Regner passed away May 27, 2008. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church and St. Catherine’s Hospital Auxiliary. Helen was an avid historian of Abraham Lincoln, she enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting and cooking. Helen was very active in her children and grandchildren’s lives. Surviving are her four sons, Dr. John (Elizabeth) Regner of Kenosha, Thomas (Shirley) Regner of Reno, NV, Robert (Patricia) Regner of Kenosha, and Richard (Sharon) Regner of Kenosha; her nine grandchildren, Matthew (Michele) Regner of Tampa, FL, Dr. Margaret (David) Hodge of Pleasant Prairie, Mollie (Dr. Walter) Wiesztort of Pleasant Prairie, Carol Ann Chapman of Reno, NV, Dr. Kenneth (Marie) Regner of Katy, TX, Christina (Scott) Kennow of Pleasant Prairie, Amy (Michael) Braun of Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Kevin (Dr. Dawn) Regner of Brookfield, WI, and Michael (Kelly) Regner of Racine; 17 great-grandchildren, Michael, John, Benjamin, Emelia, Logan, Elliott, Chelsea, Michael, Kailey, Riley, Abraham, Ainsley, Asa, Jack, Liam, Rachael and Ryan; her sister-in-law, Cecelia Regner of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Veale; her step-brother, Marwood Veale; and a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Hodge. Her family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mitchell Ziarko and the staffs of Hospice Alliance and Canterbury Homes for their wonderful care of Helen. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 21st, at St. Anne Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Helen’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Joan, Gina and Elliot Copen
June 19, 2011
We think of all of you often and wish you all the best. When we heard from a friend that Aunt Helen was not doing well, we said a prayer for her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With our sympathies, The Copens
Michael A. De Fazio
April 25, 2011
Dear Rich, Sharon and the whole Regner family:My deepest sympathy to all of you. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Death is an unwelcome guest at anytime but around the holidays it is even worse. We do know that there is now another angel in heaven looking down protecting all of those dear to her with deepest regards,Mike & Terri De Fazio
Bill Evans
April 24, 2011
Sorry for your loss;I have fond memories of your mom- very kind and she put up with us when we were the Know -it-All Teenagers!Your family is in our prayers.God Bless.Bill
Joan Henningfeld
April 21, 2011
John, Betty and family,Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother, Helen. My sister and I will always remember her fondly -we would see her often when we visited my Dad at Cantubury. You're in our prayers.Joan
Mark Chestnut
April 20, 2011
Maggie, Dr. John and the rest of the family my condolences.
Tobalsky Family
April 20, 2011
Our prayers are with you.
Jerry Tobalsky
April 20, 2011
Please accept our condolences. Our prayers are with and for you.Jerry & Geri Tobalsky
Mike Serpe
April 20, 2011
Dear Rich and Sharon,Please accept my deepest sympathy on Helen's passing. I'm sorry for your loss.Be well,Mike