Mary “Nancy” Kearney was born and remained a lifelong resident of Kenosha. She passed away April 22, 2011, on Good Friday. Born, September 21, 1910, to Frank and Mae (Harbough) Sullivan, she was the oldest living survivor of four siblings, Helen Brekman, Rosemary Roemer, Dorothy Schmidt and Frank James Sullivan. The Sullivan Family were members of St. James Catholic Church. Nancy graduated from St. Catherine’s High School (Racine) and later received a degree in beauty cosmetology at Badger Academy in Milwaukee. Nancy enjoyed golf, tennis, swimming, entertaining and had a passion for the game of bridge. She was a member of The Kenosha Women’s Club and the founder of Welcome Wagon. She volunteered throughout her life for The Special Olympics Foundation, St. Joseph’s Home for the Aged and the Safe Harbor Humane Society. Nancy’s love and compassion for animals was a constant present in her life. Married to Richard Kearney September 25 1943, they both enjoyed entertaining close friends, time with their pets and long drives in their Lincoln Continentals… Nancy is survived by 15 nieces & nephews along with countless longtime neighbors and friends. She was an amazing aunt who made everything special for all occasions… She was loved more than she will ever know and greatly missed by more than she could ever imagine… My love, my best friend my soul mate … I am here with you now & forever… Your Liz xoxo Family and friends are asked to meet for a funeral Mass on Tuesday, April 26th, at St. James Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Monday at the Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held at St. James Catholic Cemetery following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Shalom Center or The Safe Harbor Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mary’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Don Schmidt
May 1, 2011
Aunt Nancy, what a great life you had. I will cherish the few memories I still remember. I was so looking forward to making it to your 101st birthday, it will just have to be celebrated without you being there in person. I hope you and uncle Rich are having a blast. Please say hi to all our loved ones that have moved on. Please give Selina a big hug and kiss for me and let her know I look forward to seeing her real soon. Love Don
patti little
April 30, 2011
I will miss you very much Aunt Nancy. I will cherish the memories I have. Wisconsin will not be the same without you! Heaven has a new angel!!! Patti Schmidt Little - Jacksonville FL
Nancy Schmidt May
April 27, 2011
My namesake is gone!!!! How strange that for 100 years she has always remembered others---by small gifts, cards, calls and letters. My dear Aunt Nancy will never be here for another birthday, holiday or wedding or a birth. She shined, oh how she has shined for all these many years. She has been an inspiration to me and so many others through her constant attention and the way she cares for us all. I would have loved to come up for this occasion,but unfortunately it just was not possible. I wish that we had brought her down here a long time ago, but I'm quite sure she would not have wanted to leave--- the only place she had ever lived! Thanks to Liz and her siblings for "being there", when the Schmidts could not. Oh how I wish that I had never left Kenosha, I truly loved it up there. That 1 year that we lived there was the best year of my life. Part of that was due to dear ole Aunt Nancy. Luckily we have a part of her down here in Jacksonville, at least--- Honey Bunny. I will remember her and keep her in my heart till the day I die.
Joanne and Kelli Nose
April 27, 2011
Our Nancy the tour guide of Kenosha is gone--gone are all those wonderful memories that she loved to share with everyone. Kenosha must be weeping over its loss...I am. God bless you Liz for your love and devotion - you were the daughter she never had and she loved you so much. Seeing the two of you together, the way you both went on...and on like a comedy act. It was a blessing for us to have honored our Nancy on her 100th birthday. She was the Queen and she felt all the love. Aunt Nancy you have risen and you walk among your family and friends. You are the last of the last in the Schmidt family. We love you.
Alison, Costi & Caitlin Shami
April 26, 2011
Rest in peace Aunt Nancy. You are missed greatly. Liz thank you for being there for her...I know how much you meant to her...hoping you and the rest of the family are at peace with her passing.Love to all,Alison, Costi & Caitlin Shami
Marilyn & Bob (Schmidt) Lanier
April 26, 2011
To all the family & friends of our Aunt Nancy,What a long life with good overall health was blessed to our Aunt. It is so sad to know we no longer have any Aunts or Uncles left in 'this' earthly world. What is exciting is that the Sullivan family is now all joined together & we know there is a party going on in Heaven!! Albeit everyone is invited & having a grand time.We are so lucky to have had such a good solid Catholic Aunt who was a role model to us all. May the Lord bless us one & all. We love you...
Olevia Taylor
April 26, 2011
Sorry to read of your loss. Psalm 90:10 states In themselves the days of our years are seventy years; and if because of special mightiness they are eighty years,(Psalm 90:10) yes Ms.Kearney was blessed with longevity (100 yrs)May the God of all comfort be with you and yours as you cope with your loss.