Olga Gilles, 93, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2017, at Brookside Care Center. Born in Kenosha on October 16, 1923, she was the daughter of Nicola and Rosalie Cherenni. She was educated in the Kenosha Public Schools. On June 30, 1945, she married the love of her life, Howard Anton Gilles. They celebrated 60 years of marriage. Olga and Howard were like “two peas in a pod” and enjoyed each other’s companionship every day. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2005. Olga made many friends when she worked at JCPenney. She was active in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Catholic Woman’s Club, and Italian American Ladies Auxiliary. Olga enjoyed walking, traveling, sewing, gardening and exercise class. She was well known for her delicious cakes, cookies, and pies and her homemade Italian specialties. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will always be lovingly remembered. Olga is survived by three children, Ronald (Diane) Gilles of Hale Corners, WI, Rose (Mike) Skurski of Traverse City, MI, and Howard (Jerrilyn) Gilles of Eden Prairie, MN. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Sean Gilles, Dawn Perkovich, Tom Gilles, Joe Gilles, Julia Puester, Nicole Paterson, Kate Skurski, Ben Gilles and Emily Gilles. She also had twelve great-grandchildren. Olga was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and three sisters, Eva Sturino, Eness Pontillo, and Gilda Johnson. The family appreciates the wonderful care extended to our mother at Brookside Care Center, especially the dedicated and caring Certified Nursing Assistants. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 31st, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, please do a kind deed for someone else.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Olga’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com