Jacquelyn Johnson, 59, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012, at St. Catherine’s Medical Center in Pleasant Prairie. Born in Kenosha on August 7, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Jesse (Cross) Villella. She was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and was educated in local schools. On August 15, 1992, she married Larry W. Johnson in Kenosha. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2009. She was formerly employed by Big Buck Building Center for over 20 years, starting out in the accounting department and later as Vice President of finance and technology. She than started her own quilting business, making and selling handmade quilts. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, needlepoint, cooking, baking and her pets. She was a huge supporter of the Humane Society, ASPCA, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her two children, Erika (James) Nemeth of Summerville, SC, and Brian Thielen of Kenosha; a sister, Josephine Zoll of Seattle, WA; and her four grandchildren, Cody, Gabriel, Tanner and Kolton. Jackie is also survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerome Villella. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 9th, at Proko Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jacquelyn’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Cyndie & Mike Carman
March 7, 2012
I am so sorry Erika. I just found out this am. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I am totally at a loss for words.
Stacy, Kylae, and Emily
March 6, 2012
Erika and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Jackie was a wonderful person and may she forever live on in your memories and your hearts.
Adam and Jo Ann Nemeth
March 6, 2012
Erika, James, Brian, Cody, Tanner and Kolton - we love you all very much and were blessed to have known Jackie. She loved you all very much and she will certainly be sadly missed but greatly remembered. Much love - Adam and Jo
Matt and Nikki Lui
March 6, 2012
Erika,We're so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Olive
March 6, 2012
Erika and Family, We were very sad to hear about Jackie's passing. Know that we are thinking about you all, and we love you very much. Jackie was a very loving Mom and Nana, and she will truly be missed. Treasure the time you all had together, and know that she will live on through you and the kids. Love, love, love you all, Jeff, Maehing & kids