LaVere "Pete" Ellis Haual Wicks, 86, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Parkside Manor. Born on February 18, 1927, in Congress Park, IL, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Carpenter) Peterson. For many years she was the owner and operator of a resort up-north. She is survived by one daughter and three step-children, Ellen Haual-Julino of Huntsville, AL, Larry M. (Loretta) Ellis of Kenosha, Jerry R. (Adela) Ellis of Magnolia, TX, and Sandra K. Kuhnley of Kenosha. A private graveside service will be held for “Pete” at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of Hospice Alliance and the staff of Parkside Manor.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit “Pete’s” Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Janet Blair
August 22, 2013
Pete was a great friend to my mom and dad. She was a lady with extraordinary skills and talents. I remember she reupholstered resort furniture and sang opera along with the radio while she ironed. I cannot imagine her without a smile on her face. I hope her last years were beautiful.
Curt Hannula
August 7, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Pete, I actually worked her in when she ran the resort in Lake Tomahawk, back in the late 70's, she was a great lady, also she was a great family friend, we lived just about 1/2 mile from them on west two lakes road. My prayers go out to the family.
Shelley
July 14, 2013
We're going to miss her smiling face and her singing - especially "God Bless America!"