Heather Marie (Modica) Gemig of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at her residence from a ten year plus battle of breast cancer. She was born September 13, 1951, in Kenosha, the daughter of Francis J. and Betty (Bedsted) Modica. Heather Marie went to Lincoln Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High and Tremper High School. She went back to school and graduated from Gateway Technical College as a Health Unit Coordinator in May of 1995. She made the Dean’s List and was certified in 1995 as well. She was a member of the National Heath Unit Coordinator. Heather’s other education included Medical and Dental Assistant and Billing Specialist. Heather Marie was a homemaker, worked in several hospitals in Wisconsin and Tennessee as well as retail and managing apartments. Her hobby was quilting. She said that life was a patchwork quilt; "life could be anything you make it to be." she loved reading Carolyn Brown books, embroidering, painting pictures and listening to "The Eagles" music. Her Bible was her prized procession. On July 4, 2007, Heather Marie met the love of her life, Ronald B. Gemig. They moved into Lakeside Towers in the same month. They became engaged on August 14, 2007, and married October 9, 2007, and had their marriage blessed on April 26, 2008. Ron was Heather’s soul mate, lover, best friend and she was his. Only death parted them. Other family members include one son, Christopher Russell McGreevy, TN; a daughter, Victoria Lyn McGreevy, TN; step sons, Ron (Lisa) Gemig, WA, and Jeremy (Rosie)Gemig, WI; granddaughter, Brandi Herring, TN; two grandsons, Jeremy Herring, TN, and Jess Brown, TN; step-grandson, Dane Gemig, WI; two great-granddaughters, Margaret and Aaliyah, TN; a Goddaughter, Monica (Jeff) Yuhas, WI; sisters, Carol (Larry) Hess, MI, and Sherry (Mark) White, WI; two brothers, Tom (Luanne) Modica, IA, and Paul (Debbie) Modica, WI; brother-in-laws, Ralph (Angela) Gemignani, WI, and Don (Kathy) Gemig, WI; and sister-in-law, Carol (Jim) Mills, WI. Heather loved her whole family. She thanks the ones who were there until the end and prays for the others. May God grant you peace. Heather Marie would like to thank Hospice, Dr. Peter Mariani, Dr. B. Pulla, and Dr. Durrani for all of their good care, laughter and friendship she received. Thanks to Deacon Wilson Shierk, the late Maryanne Margaret Lampe, Barbara and Tino D’Anca, Julia Taylor, Pam and George Parnello, Sister Margaret Mary of the Poor Clares, Marga Ramsdell, Debbie Arbelius, Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, especially Father Mike Newman and thanks to Darla Hansler and the people of Lakeside Towers. Preceding Heather in her death was Betty Modica 1983, Hilda Bedsted 1995, Thomas McGreevy Sr. 2004, Francis J. Modica in 2011, and her in-laws, Ralph and Marie Gemig. "Forgiveness sets you free. Shake the dust from you and move on." -Heather Marie Gemig 1951-2011 A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 18th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Heather Marie’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Louise Roberts
June 21, 2011
My sympathy to all of the family. I know Patty/Heather will be missed in this world but she is in loving arms in heaven.
Julia Taylor
June 19, 2011
My sincerest condolences to Heather's loved ones. She will be sorely missed. She was my best friend and I can truely say, she was the most honest, most faithful person I know. Her Christian faith never waned. She was very blessed to have Ron especially in those years she struggled with her most difficult trial on this earth. I know she is at peace and resting in the loving arms of Jesus now.
Joseph McGreevy
June 18, 2011
Ron, My deepest sympathy with the passing of Heather. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Please call me when you can at 814.354.6163. Joe McGreevy, Venus, Pa. 16364
Pamela DeVuyst
June 18, 2011
Ron I will miss Heather. She was a real great person.
Patricia McGreevy
June 17, 2011
I was saddened to her of the death of a dear woman and friend, Heather. I will remember her for the care and kindness she extended to my brother Tom McGreevy, especially as he endured the frailty of mind and body in his last days. She told me of the happiness she shared with Ron, of his love and care for her. Her goodness will be missed by all who knew and loved her. I offer prayers and condolences to Ron, family and friends. While we all rejoice in her entry into eternal life after so much pain, we cannot but grieve for our loss and the emptiness that we find in our hearts and souls. Again, Ron, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Be good to yourself as Heather would wish, Pat Patricia McGreevy, OSB Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, Erie, PA
Kathy Gruender (Marquissee)
June 16, 2011
To the Modica Family: My deepest sympathy for another loss. I had forgot she changed her name. I have fond memories from hanging out at Lincoln Park and living around the corner. Take care and may God bless all of you.
Mike Serpe
June 16, 2011
Dear Ron,I am so very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.Mike SerpeJacksonport, WI