Elsie “Jean” Prostko, 77, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Born in Kenosha on December 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Elsie (Schroeder) Diedrich. A lifelong Kenosha resident, Jean was educated in local schools and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1954. In 1963, she married Casimir “Casey” Prostko at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Kenosha. Jean was employed with Kenosha Hospital for 30 years. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling, camping, and especially, spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Casimir “Casey” Prostko of Kenosha; two sons, Bob (Andrea) Prostko of Lake Orion, MI, and John (Jacki) Prostko of Kenosha; four grandchildren, Michael, Emily, Joseph and Grace; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Megan Marie at birth. Family and friends are asked to meet for a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 12th, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 11th, at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jean’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Kathie Fifer and Arnie Arredondo
January 11, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss and hope you can take comfort in the memories of sharing her life.
Gene Miller
January 9, 2013
My prayers for Jean and her family. We were friends at St. Mary High School and shared the same birth date. Our class of 1954 will remember Jean in our future gatherings. She was a woman of grace and goodness.
Scott Beatty
January 9, 2013
John, Bob and Mr. Prostko and family,I am sorry to hear about your mother and wife. She was a wonderful and kind lady. My family and I will keep you all in our thoughts during this time.
Marilyn Howard
January 9, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. We were great friends during our high school years, and she was a bridesmaid at my wedding. Wishing her family loving memories to soften the edges of sorrow today, and to carry in your hearts always.
The Haines Family
January 9, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She will be missed.
The Bower Family
January 7, 2013
Very sorry to hear about your mother. Your family is in our thoughts.