Merry J. Wellman, 86 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. She was born December 15, 1937, in Reedsburg, WI the daughter of the late Robert B. and Gertrude C. (Cady) Harper. Merry grew up in Reedsburg, WI and settled in Kenosha. Merry graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned her master’s degree from Carthage College, Kenosha, WI; she was an avid learner and chose to continue her education throughout her life among various colleges and universities. Merry was employed by Kenosha Unified School District as an elementary teacher for many years before her retirement. Her hobbies included crocheting, jewelry making, and needlework; Merry donated her talent and time to crochet over 200 hats each year for those in need. She enjoyed square dancing, camping, hiking, swimming at the Y with her friends, and was also a certified Scuba diver going on many diving trips with her son. Merry was also an enthusiastic traveler and has been on nearly 70 cruises. Survivors include her children, Billee J. (James Westland) Vujovic of Kenosha, WI and James (Mary Jo) Wellman of Baraboo, WI; brothers, Robert (Gerry) Harper and William (Anna) Harper; grandchildren, Nikola Vujovic, James Vujovic, Sara (Mason) Tracy, and Michael (Errin) Wellman; five great-granddaughters, Gianni Vujovic-Crucianelli, Starr Tracy, Maya Tracy, Misha Wellman, and Lenny Wellman; and dear family friend, Anne Vujovic. Memorial visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Proko Funeral Home. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Merry’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Vicki Milward
March 3, 2024
My son had Ms. Wellman as his second grade teacher at Durkee school. I was helping out one day in the classroom when she came up with this idea😂. All the kids planted one M&M in a Dixie cup. The next day when they came back ,there was a plant sprouting from their M&M seed! She was so much fun and engaged every student back in the day. My son is now 43 , and after all these years I still remember what joy she brought to that classroom.Vicki Milward
Kristina Miller
February 26, 2024
So sad to hear of Merry Jo's passing. She was such a joy to work with at Durkee Elementary. We both had recess duty on a Friday and I went into labor with 100 kids on the playground and Merry Jo. I remember her telling me that she would get her hair done on Fridays and they always ask her, "What's new?" She was so happy to be able to say there was almost a baby born on the playground that day. As I ran into her over the past 35 years, she still brings up the story and says she tells it often. She was an excellent teacher. Very helpful to anyone who needed it. Full of energy and just a lot of fun to be around. You will be missed Merry Jo and thank you for the fun times and support in the rough days....and for getting the principal to drive me to the hospital!