Adeline “Addie” Croeker, 74 years old, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 1, 1948, in Ft. Bend, TX; she was the daughter of the late Victor and Frances (Reyes) Chapa. Adeline graduated from Oak Creek High School in 1966. On September 27, 1969, Adeline was united in marriage to James Croeker at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee. James and Adeline lived in South Milwaukee until 2011. They moved to Kenosha in April 2011 and are members of New Life Lutheran Church. Adeline was employed by Northwestern Mutual for 16 years where she worked in the Actuarial Department. She also worked at Aurora St. Lukes as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Adeline loved to sew quilts for her family, she made covid masks for Aurora Hospital, and knitted hundreds of hats for the Shalom Center. Adeline was an avid reader and loved sketching. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was very proud to have been married to a Purple Heart decorated Vietnam War veteran for 52 wonderful years. Adeline served on the Board at Spring Meadows for several years. Adeline will be dearly missed by her husband, James Croeker; children, Robert Croeker and Lisa (Tom) Peters; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Croeker, Sierra Brown, Aaliyah Brown, and Wilton Brown, Jr.; her siblings, Victor Chapa, Maryann (Curt) Harper, Ralph (Sue) Chapa, Diane (Dell) Wilson, and Paul Chapa. Also, special Goddaughter, Cynthia (Chapa) Harvey; many friends, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents Adeline was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Chapa. Visitation for Adeline will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon at Proko Funeral Home. To stream Adeline's service please use the following link at 12:00 noon CST, https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3193666051 Interment will be private at Forest Hill Memorial Park.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory 5111 60th St. Kenosha, WI 53144262 654 3533Visit & Sign Adeline’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Victor J Chapa
September 20, 2022
When we were Kids, she was called Adelinea, by Father. Mom just called her Adeline. We all called her sis or Adeline.We first moved to WI, I would walk her to school, in winter, and summer.Going it was (yes) all uphill to Dover Street school, She would hold my hand, we could not speak English well, but it did not matter, as Sis, got along with everyone, she was cute and a nice person, unless you were on her bad side.I never let her hand go, never, until she married Jim he is a good man.I loved my sister and will miss her, we both had our birthday the same day year apart, Sept. 1st.Her daughter and son, (Lisa & Bob) will now carry that light of kindness for her.Good Bye Sister, I Love you
Karen Vella
September 17, 2022
We worked together in Staff Support at NM. Addie was special. Deepest sympathy to the family. Karen Vella
Tom & Mary Antczak
September 14, 2022
So sorry Jimmy to hear of Addie's passing. My heart goes out to you. Our condolences to you and your family. Tom and Mary Antczak
Lisa Peters
September 14, 2022
After my divorce my mom showed up unexpected one day at my door saying "F It, Let's go get Bloody Mary's" and we did. She brought dad along and made him show me how to use a weed wacker, lawn mower and gifted me lady tools in a purple bag. They gave me tools for household chores but more importantly mom gave me tools for life- to be a good mom, strong woman and career professional. Mom was always preparing for others. She cooked lavish feasts and taught us to cook. She was artistic and drew amazing pics, crotchet projects, puzzles and knit hats for others. We shopped, man did we shop and she always looked like a million bucks. I'd open her drawers and she'd have Michael Kors, Laura Mercier powders just great taste. She came to kids' pageants, wrestling matches and celebrated holidays with us. This XMAS we will make tamales in your honor. They will suck I am sure. But if you knew her she made you laugh, she made you welcome, she made you better. I will wear your robe mom and cook for my family and prepare them all too. Love you and I held you at the end, give us a sign you knew we were there. We will watch for you.
Kim Kirkpatrick
September 14, 2022
I worked with Addie for a while at Northwestern Mutual. Addie, Jimmy and I, along with Barb Hall, would meet for breakfast periodically to catch up. I sure will miss her. She's a good friend and a good person. Prayers to Jimmy and the family. Addie was so proud of you all.