Donald B. Carney, 94, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Born in Kenosha on December 4, 1921, he was the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Althoff) Carney. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School, McKinley Jr. High School, Mary D. Bradford High School and Marquette University. During World War II he served from October 1, 1942, to December 24, 1945, in the United States Marine Corps with the Rifle Range Detachment, First Marine Division and the Third Marine Division. On July 17, 1948, he married Donna M. Guttormsen at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on January 12, 2014. For 30 years he worked at Ladish Co., Tri Clover Division, retiring in 1983. He was formerly a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and was currently a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. As a sportsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Survivors include a daughter, Colleen Carney of Kohler, WI; two sons, Kelly (Janis) Carney of Golden, CO, and Steven (Nancy) Carney of Kenosha; a sister, Martha Piery of Kenosha; two brothers, Thomas Carney of Milwaukee and Raymond Carney of Baldwin, MO; his six grandchildren, Shannon, Mary (Nathan), Emma (Jayson), Kelley, Casey (Alanna) and Logan; and one great-grandson, Killian. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Edwards; and three brothers, Richard Carney, James Carney and Kevin Carney. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private at St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary’s Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Donald’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Rudy and Sheila Wiesztort
November 27, 2016
Dear Carney Family,I have know your family for a long time. Colleen you are such a very dear friend and I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet father. He was always so happy and so kind. I always felt so welcomed by both of your parents. Please know how sorry Rudy and I feel for your great loss. He was one terrific man and great Dad. Warmest regards Rudy and Sheila
Judy Hager
November 21, 2016
Don and Donna were my neighbors in Sheboygan Falls. They were always sitting outside and I would stop to visit. Don always had words of wisdom and GREAT stories. Their family meant everything to them and their daughter Colleen was the apple of her fathers eye. Bragged about her all the time. I sure missed them when they moved back ( home ) to Kenosha. Enjoy your just reward Don. Your back with your true love Donna!
Mary Lynn Disney
November 21, 2016
Donald Carney was my Uncle and Godfather. He was such a funny, sweet and interesting man. He seemed to know a little something about everything. He always had a smile on his face and loved his "D".He once told me to "always have conviction". I'll always remember that.
Mike Mathis
November 21, 2016
I will miss seeing Don's smile at the estate sales we would meet at. Don and Donna rented from me when they returned to Kenosha and they were the sweetest couple. After they moved to another home I continued to see Don at estate/rummage sales. I would tease him about still collecting things in his 90's and he would say "I can use this" or "someone I know can". I hope the memories of your dad make his absence here on Earth a little less painful.
Jan Merrick
November 20, 2016
Mr. Carney was the sweetest man. He went to grade school with my mom, Helen Roemer.He brought her flowers fir all occasions. He would come into where I worked with a smile on his face always. He will be missed.