The horrific Covid-19 took our second family member this month with the passing of Marianne Sullivan-Granger, 72, of Kenosha, on November 28, 2020. She passed away peacefully, after her family visited her to say their goodbyes at Froedtert South Kenosha. Marianne was born in Kenosha, on June 26, 1948, the daughter of late Edward and Lillian (Wolfe) Tredon. She lived most her entire life in Kenosha, WI, attending St. Joseph High School and Gateway Technical College. Marianne married her longtime high school sweetheart, Carlton Reed Sullivan. They moved to Fort Bragg in North Carolina, where Reed was stationed. They lived there for a year. Upon discharge, Marianne and Reed moved back to Kenosha. They had one daughter, Laura Ayn (Sullivan) Horak. Together they opened Sullivan’s Place in 1981. Reed preceded her in death in 1987. Marianne was a dedicated Kenosha Hospital employee starting first as a CNA. She went on and received her RN degree from Gateway and had many jobs in the hospital. She worked on the Medical Surgical floor, Urology, and Oncology. Later, she transferred to the GI lab where she finished her career upon retirement in 2014. She later married Jack Granger. They had five years together before he preceded her in death in 1993. Marianne kept busy running her Bar and Pub Sullivan's Place. Marianne loved to travel, mostly with her sister Kathy, and enjoyed the different cultures and beautiful settings around the world. She was always interested in meeting and talking to many people to learn about their cultures and lifestyles, and of course, enjoyed the local cuisines. Marianne's most precious things in life were family, helping raise her beloved grandson, Nicholas Reed Horak. Watching him grow into a handsome successful adult was her greatest gift in life. Marianne is survived by her daughter, Laura Ayn Horak of Algonquin, IL; her grandson, Nicholas Reed Horak of Kenosha; two sisters and best friends, Joanie (Frederick) Ehlert Brookhouse of Pleasant Prairie, and Kathy Christian of Canyon Country, CA; nephew, Bret Ehlert of Manly, Australia; and niece, Rachel Tredon of Toronto, Canada. In addition to her grandparents, parents, Reed and Jack, Marianne was preceded in death by her brother, John Edward Tredon. A heartfelt thanks to all the doctors and nurses on the COVID floor at Froedtert South Kenosha, and to Genesis Troha, who looked after her two baby cats during this time. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Proko Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Please livestream the service by copy and pasting the following link in your address bar: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/80747952. Private interment at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park will follow. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Facial coverings and social distancing will be required due to the current health pandemic. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111 60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144Visit & Sign Marianne’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Nancy Mathew
December 7, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the entire family. I didn't know Marianne very well but had met her several times at the Kenosha Public Museum. Nicholas, my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your grandma and great-grandma. Nancy Mathews (retired, Kenosha Public Museums)
Chuck & Patti Reichenbach
December 5, 2020
So very sorry to hear of her passing. We will miss her. Our condolences to her entire family and large group of friends. May peace be with you always Marianne.
Jill Uttech
December 5, 2020
Gone too soon, but many fond memories of our times at Sullivan's with Marianne. The Sunday "Packer parties" and the group vacations back in the day will always be remembered! Our deepest sympathies - Jill and Jan Uttech.
karen Metallo
December 4, 2020
St Mark's Church is praying for you with love.
karen Metallo
December 4, 2020
St. Mark's Church is praying for you with love.
John
December 3, 2020
I never met Marianne. Reed was a good friend, customer and weekend salesman from1964 on when I owned Sunset Motors. My condolences and symphony to the family. John Gregory.
Denise Maegaard
November 30, 2020
I will never forget Marianne's caring way, when Kevin Maegaard came into Sullivan's after a day of golf with a very bad sunburn. Marianne, always the nurse, and friend, immediately went to get him some aloe vera gel, which being the caring bartender that I was, applied. The rest is history. Kevin and I have been married now for 17 years. Marianne took this picture in 1998. Happier times. Thank you Marianne, we will always be grateful to you.
Nancy Carlson
November 30, 2020
Marianne was always one of the ‘fun links’ in our “girls gang”… which included trips to plays, different music venues, dinner outings, and pool parties. I will miss her smile and laugh forever because she was one of those unforgettable ladies living a good life! Love you Marianne. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Peggy Granger Schapals
November 30, 2020
Words cannot express our deepest sympathies to Laura, Joanie, and Kathy. When I think of Marianne I remember her laughter filled with joy. May she Rest In Peace and memories of her bring you comfort. “ HE reached down from on high and took hold of me; HE drew me out of deep waters.” 2 SamuelMost Sincerely,Andy and Peggy Granger Schapals
Susan Wilson
November 30, 2020
Marianne and I met at KMH when she was my colonoscopy prep nurse in 2012. We hit it off that day. We shared many wonderful trips and closer to home good times. I am so sorry she worked so hard to help others and had to be taken so early in life by "horrific" COVID. Not fair.Love you Marianne. I will always remember your picture above. You were a bright star.Susan Wilson