Jennie Ventura, 98, died at her Kenosha home on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Born in Kenosha on April 9, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Sabatino Lori and Maria (Pascucci) Lori. On February 22, 1941, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, she married Nello Ventura, and together they founded Ventura’s Jewelers. A devout Catholic, Jennie was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Italian American Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her children, Joseph Ventura of Kenosha and Dr. Lori Ventura of Miami, FL; her four grandchildren, Gene Ventura, Anita Ventura Wietrzny, Flori Carl Ventura, and Ariana Ventura Sweet; and five great-grandchildren, Kalie Ventura, Julia Ventura, Amanda Wietrzny, Sam Wietrzny, and Saylor Ventura. Jennie was preceded in death by husband, Nello Ventura (August 25, 2003); two sons, William “Bill” Ventura (July 16, 1993) and Flori “Floyd” Ventura (February 16, 2014); and two brothers, Joseph Lori and Elmer R. Lori. All who knew Jennie were touched by her blessedness. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 29th, at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, starting with a prayer service at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jennie’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
A. Guerra
May 2, 2019
Lori lamento mucho tu pérdida. Que las palabras de nuestro amoroso Padre celestial les traiga consuelo y fortaleza durante este tiempo tan difícil. Nuestro creador promete regresar a nuestros seres queridos a la vida en un mundo perfecto donde no habrá más sufrimiento o muerte (Juan 5:28-29 & Apocalipsis 21:4)
Steve Fredriksson
April 25, 2019
Jennie Ventura was one of the kindest and most gentle souls I ever had the privilege to meet. Well done, good and faithful servant of God! Rest in Peace...
Sheila M. Robinson
April 24, 2019
May God continue to comfort and guide you during this difficult time; and may the "peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your heart and your mental powers". Philippians 4:7.