Kathleen Mary Hausman Langford, 71 of Pleasant Prairie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Chicago, on December 30, 1940 she was the daughter of Mabel & George Hausman. She was educated in the schools of Chicago and moved to Pleasant Prairie in 2000. Kathe was married to Al (Big Al) Langford on June 10, 1961. He preceded her in death in 2010. Theirs was truly a love story, a great fairy tale and a romance that has now been reunited. Kathe owned the Yarn Barn in Chicago and taught thousands how to crochet. Her passions included arts and crafts; gardening and baking. She was known all over Wisconsin and Illinois as “The Cookie Lady” and never missed sending a greeting card for any occasion She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and was also on the dedication committee of the church. She was also the activity director at the Nursing home in Pleasant Prairie. Survivors include her son James (Jim), his wife Erin and 3 children – Noah, Lucy Rose and Olive; her nieces Karen (Tim) Donohoe; Laura (Matt) Yates; Susie (Eddie) Bartnesky; Sister in laws Barbara Sechrest; Elsie Zornek; Evelyn Pierce; Judy Muhr; Lynn (Wayne) Martin, Lorie Langford and Pat Langford. She was a beloved “Auntie” to hundreds of nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brothers & sister in law – Charles, Harold, June, Don, Bob, Richard, Jack, Bill and her nephews, Bobby, Harold and Skip. Special Thanks: The Langford Family; Birthday Buddies; Knitting Mermaids; Yarn Barn Family; Portage Park Youth Football; Crazy 8 plus 2 and the Westwood Estates Community. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 23rd, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 9091 Prairie Ridge Boulevard, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, at 11:00 a.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Kathe’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Gina Mangiaracina
June 22, 2012
I am comforted to know that Kathe and Al are re-united. Much love to her for her sweet ways, strong faith and beautiful smile. Say hi to Ang for me.
Mary Mangiarcina
June 22, 2012
Kathe was a great person and a dear friend. She will be missed by many. Heaven has gained an angel.
Kim L Proctor
June 21, 2012
My Dear Kathe, I am so very glad we got to meet. I am also glad I got to give you a hug and a kiss and to tell you that you are my Angel. You are going to be missed to very much at our Birthday dinners. God Bless you and your family. In my heart forever.
Margie Hoff
June 21, 2012
I had the pleasure of meeting Kathe Langford many years’ ago and even though we only lived miles apart I kept my distance for reasons that seem so insignificant in times like these. I didn’t give her the choice whether she would like to see me or not I just excluded myself. My children through their father were giving the opportunity to reconnect with Kathe and I’m glad they had the chance to do so. My daughter, Stephanie would come home after a visit with Mrs. L and retell some of the stories I had heard myself. Kathe touched her in a way that words cannot express. She was such a nurturer, a wonderful wife, a good friend and a remarkable woman inside and out. Heaven has received into its gates a beautiful Angel