Lifelong Kenosha resident Dorothy Manna, 93 years old, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at NCH Baker Hospital in Naples, FL. She was born in Kenosha on March 28, 1932, the daughter of Peter Cerminara and Rose (Gallo) Cerminara. She married Arthur Manna on October 20, 1956, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Dorothy graduated from cosmetology school in Milwaukee and was a beautician at many shops in Kenosha including Alzira's Beauty Salon, Mr. Andrew's, The Uptown Beauty Salon and J's Salon.
She was a devoted wife and mother, not only caring for her family but generous to friends and others alike. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, going on trips and eating out. She spent winters and springs in Florida with family. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.
Survivors include sons, Keith and Kraig (Kim) Manna; grandson, Kyle Manna; granddaughter, Kelly (Ben) Epping; two great-granddaughters; Reagan and Madison Epping; beloved sister-in-law, Gloria (Manna) Christensen; and several nieces and nephews. The family can't forget the devotion of her dear friends whom she always considered a special blessing and loved much.
In addition to her parents and husband Arthur, Dorothy was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay (Cerminara) Ritacca and Mary (Cerminara) Manna; one nephew, Peter Ritacca; and one niece, Kim (Ritacca) Laudato.
A visitation will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A short prayer service will be held the next day, Monday February 16, 2026, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Immediately following will be the Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 1919 54th Street at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.
Condolences
Karlene Chisholm
February 12, 2026
Keith & Family, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet your beautiful Mother, but I know our mother’s had some fun times shopping and spending time together. She will be missed by many. Karlene Chisholm Sisson(Ann & Rod)
Carol Amendola D'Anca
February 11, 2026
To have a friend for many years is a gift, but to have a friend who never wavered is a miracle. Dorothy was my constant. Through every season of my life—the celebrations and the quiet, difficult stretches—she was the person I knew would be supportive and understanding. She didn't just witness my life; she made it better simply by being in it. I will miss her support, her wisdom, and the effortless way she made decades of friendship feel like they were just beginning.