Ann Marie Radigan

1947 ∼ 2022

Ann Marie Radigan
Ann Marie Radigan was reunited with her heavenly Father on May 24, 2022. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts on June 3, 1947, she was the second daughter of Mary and Douglas Duckett. Her family moved to Montpelier, Vermont where she continued her schooling and graduated from St. Michael’s High School. She earned her degree from Trinity College in Burlington, Vermont, graduating cum laude with a major in English and a minor in special education. It was there that she met the love of her life, Michael Radigan. They married August 15, 1970. While Michael attended graduate school in East Lansing, she taught elementary school in Bath, Michigan. After graduate school, they moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin where they settled in order to invest their life in the family business, Ray Radigan’s Restaurant. Ann resumed her teaching career, but eventually put it on hold when she gave birth to her children, Mary Sunshine and Kathryn Ann, which was the answer to years of prayers. Ann eventually returned to her career at Forest Park after staying at home with her loves. Ann’s heart was truly passionate for the education of all children. She survived a life altering brain aneurysm in August, 1998. Although life threatening, Ann fought an intense battle which she won, regaining the life she had previously loved. She went back to teaching as she cared deeply for her students. In later years, she found that the affection she possessed for these students was mutual, as many of them continued to express their respect and affection for Ann. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Michael Radigan; her daughters, Mary Sunshine and Kathryn Ann Radigan; son-in-law Lawrence Ohannes; her grandchildren Noah Elliott (10) and Isaiah Lawrence (8); her sister Barbara Galanek; brothers John, Dennis, and William Duckett; and her best friend, Angela Gemignani. She is now in heaven playing SkipBo, eating chocolate turtles, and working with children. A special thanks to family friend, Candy Gutierrez and Hospice Alliance, specifically Brenda and Cindy, for their unwavering dedication to Ann’s comfort and peace in the last few years of her life. Memorial visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7307 40th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, in her memory. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Ann’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Sharon Jewell Wernecke October 19, 2022
I was at work, in O.B. the night Mary Sunshine was born, I was the only one in the three room nursery at the time, and I was in the middle room, I heard a sound, then nothing, but I quickly looked at the incubator, and it was Mary Sunshine, she was choking. I went over and cleared her throat, got her to cry, and then she pinked up right away. Then one nurse came in the nursery, and then a light went on, it was Anne Marie's room, I went in, Anne Marie was beside herself, she'd dreamt that her baby had passed away, so she just wanted to check to make sure Mary Sunshine was ok. I was able to reassure her that her baby was just fine. Later, at Radigan's, I met Mike, told him the story, and again, another time I got to meet Mary Sunshine, I will always remember that wonderful family. She had a great life with her wonderful children. Sharon I know you miss her, she was wonderful.
Kevin Guttormsen June 14, 2022
Dear Michael and family,We were so sad to hear of Ann's passing. Please know how much our parents enjoyed yours and Ann's friendship with them. She will be greatly missed and was a wonderful wife, mom and friend. Our sympathies and love to you all.The family of Richard and Mary Guttormsen
Arleen Geary June 3, 2022
I`m sending my Condolences to you Mike, Mary, and Katie on the loss of your MotherSam Green
Jim Costigan May 30, 2022
Mike, my condolences to you and your family.I hope your faith in God carries you through this personal loss. Jim Costigan
David Lauer May 29, 2022
Our sympathies go out to all of Ann's family. She was such a ray of sunshine. I always looked forward to her coming to the restaurant to decorate for a holiday. Rest in peace, Ann.
Zielinski Debbie May 27, 2022
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I have very fond memories of your family Anne was truly a very special person Debbie Zielinski
george manesis May 27, 2022
mike and family,please accept our heartfelt sympathy for ann's passing! so many, many fond memories of her, you, wilma and ray and, of course, Ray Radigan's Restaurant!! eonias nmvnmn(may her memory always be eternal!),very sincerely, george and georgia manesis
Janis Jessen May 26, 2022
My sincere sympathy, Mike. I did not know Ann, but my husband Rick & his family knew her well. They owned & operated “Liliput’s Minuatures” store & Ann was their frequent customer. Rick always said Ann was such a nice woman as they shared the love of miniature dollhouses.