Edith R. Data, 88, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, December 6, 2010, at Hospice House. Born on December 1, 1922, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Ellen (Noer) Reinholdt. She attended the schools of Chicago, graduated from Calumet High School and attended Wilson Jr. College in Chicago. In 1966 she moved to Baltimore, before coming to Kenosha in 1969 to make her home. On December 11, 1943, she married Harry Data. In her early years Edith worked and modeled for Krafter & Sobel Co. in Chicago. Later she was a devoted wife and mother. She taught Radio and Morse code at Traux Field in Madison for the Air Force during World War II. Edith was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Sunshine Committee Chairman at St. Matthew’s, ARC Club and was also associated with Meals on Wheels. Surviving are her husband, Harry Data of Kenosha; a son, Dr. Richard E. Data of Franklin, NC; a daughter, Barbara A. Wolter of Madison, WI; and three sisters, Sylvia VanBerchot of Melbourn, FL, Alice Luethold of Tomah, WI, and Virginia Jarrett of Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Maola and Esther Walters. The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to all of the nurses and entire staff of Hospice Alliance for their special care given to their wife and mother. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 11th, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday at St. Matthew’s Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials to Hospice Alliance or St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Edith’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Kathy Janish
December 12, 2010
To the Family of Edith, My mother Rosemary was at the Hospice House. She passed away December 1st. I remember that day seeing Edith,,,saying Happy Birthday. She was in the dining room, having her special day...looking oh so happy!! My sympathies and prayers to All of Her Family.
Julie Livett
December 11, 2010
I feel blessed to have known Edith and even more blessed that she and Harry were such good friends to my gramma Josephine Pugh. May the years of memories bring comfort to those who loved her and may Edith rest in peace. With much love and my deepest sympathies,Julie Livett
Sheri Mauerman
December 10, 2010
I am thinking of you Harry, Barb, and Richard especially during this time of sadness. Although we will miss Edith on this side, she is no longer suffering nor experiencing pain. I will never forget her and some day we will see her again.With Love and Sympathy,Sheri
Mike Serpe
December 9, 2010
Dear Harry,Please accept my deepest sympathy for the lost of your beloved wife. I'm so very sorry.Mike
barbara pugh and patricia pugh livett
December 8, 2010
My sister Patricia and i were very sad to hear of Edith's passing. We have known Edith and Harry over 40 years. My mother and Harry worked at the same place and we all went to the same church. I am not sure what Patricia and I would have done had we not had Edith in our lives when my mother was sick for 18 months. Edith taught my mother to paint and we have 3 or 4 pictures that she had done and they are worth more than any Pacasso to us. My sister saw her this September and she said it was a lovely visit. Bless Edith and our best to Harry and family.