Peggy Elizabeth Gennaccaro, 78 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 15, 1943, in Elkhorn, WI the daughter of the late Alford and Celestine (Jones) Markham. Peggy grew up in Whitewater, WI and moved to Kenosha where she met the love of her life at Mr. Z’s Lounge. On May 15, 1965, she married John “Johnny” Gennaccaro. He preceded her in death in 2009. Peggy attended nursing school in Chicago, IL. She graduated from UW Hospital School of Radiologic Technology in Madison, WI and became a Radiologic Technologist. She worked with Dr. Clifton E. Peterson for many years until his retirement. She also worked at Kenosha Memorial Hospital and Aurora Medical Center. Peggy loved to travel; she traveled all over the United States, Europe, and China. She had a special love for Cancun, Mexico where she traveled every year. She especially enjoyed traveling with her sister, her children, and grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Michelle Gennaccaro (Terry Curtis) of Chandler, AZ, Lori (Gerald) Rice of Jackson, OH, John Gennaccaro of Kenosha, WI, Gina Gennaccaro (Tim Barden) of Kenosha, WI and Peter Gennaccaro of Kenosha, WI; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; her beloved sister, Linda Beglinger; nephews Tim and Robert; and special cousin, Marlene (Jim) Rosko. Special thanks to Mary Joy Modrigrano and Hospice Alliance for all they did to help Peggy and her family during this time. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Curtis Strange Elementary School. Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Proko Funeral Home with services commencing at 3:00 p.m. The family requests that masks be worn for the visitation. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Peggy’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Marlene Quick
December 5, 2021
My condolences to Peggy’s family 🙏🏻. Carol VanWilligen, Peggy & I had many wonderful trips every year to Cancun & Playa del Carmen.Rest in Peace my old friend. 🌅 Marlene Quick
Vicky Melander
December 2, 2021
I missed working with Peggy after she retired. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed. Condolances to the family.Vicky (Eskola) Melander
Amanda Wise
December 2, 2021
My grandma was the most amazing powerful woman I have ever met you will be greatly missed I love u forever in my heart say hi papa up in heaven
Marilyn Fuerstenberg
December 2, 2021
Peggy was my high school best friend and Maid of Honor when I married. We stayed in contact after our 1961 high school graduation. I would doubt if I could have a better friend. When ever we got together, it was just like it was in high school. She has 5 great children who I got to know when they were little as Peggy often came back to Whitewater for the 4th of July. The stories and memories will stay in my heart. Her mother, who I knew as Sally, was a second mom to me. The photo is our high school graduation night. I will miss her so much. With love to her family. Marilyn F