Ann Mardoian, 88, of Kenosha, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at Hospice Alliance in Racine, WI. She was born on March 26, 1925, in Racine, WI; Ann was the daughter of the late Jevan and Nevart (Mavian) Kigian. She was educated in South Milwaukee and graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1944. On October 29, 1949, she married Leon Mardoian in Kenosha, WI. She was employed in various positions over her lifetime with Allen Bradley, Barden’s, Elliot’s and American Family and finally finished working for good at age 83. Ann was a fabulous cook, baker and always loved to entertain family and friends to share her fine cuisine. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and her countless number friends and relatives. She thoroughly loved her Big Band music playing loud all day long while cooking in the kitchen. Ann was into fashion and always looked her best right up to her final days. Ann was a member and VP of the Shriner’s Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of St. Hagop’s Armenian Church of Racine her entire life. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Seidl of Kenosha; a son, John Mardoian of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren, Kyle Kenaga, Kristen and Craig Seidl; a sister, Beatrice Hagopian of Racine; and a son-in-law, Kenneth Kenaga of Kenosha. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Kenaga, and her husband, Leon Mardoian. The family would like to thank Brookside Nursing Home and Hospice Alliance for caring for Ann on her final days. A visitation will be held for Ann on Sunday, March 2nd, at the Proko Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with a vigil service held at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Ann’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Tammy Helbling
February 27, 2014
Dear Pam and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy (Bullamore) Nyland
February 27, 2014
Dear Pam,My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your beautiful mother. Please extend my condolences to your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Deb Acerbi
February 27, 2014
Pam, John, Kyle, Kristen and Craig. I am sorry for your loss. She was a good person and loved you all dearly.
Laurie Cooper
February 26, 2014
Another angel has joined the rest of our angels! Kyle and Ken I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet Grandma. Keep all those memorials alive. Hold faith...
Sue Margetson
February 26, 2014
Dear Pam and family,I am so sorry for your loss, it is never easy to lose a loved one. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Sue
Roman and Lilya Benenson
February 26, 2014
Dear John,We send to you our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers. May God bless you in this difficult time.
Judy & Ron Karaway
February 26, 2014
Dear Pam and Family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. We are in Texas visiting our daughter's and grandchildren. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Judy and Ron
Fred and Bonnnie Mancusi
February 26, 2014
Kyle and Pam , Our prayers are with you at this time I'm sure Ann is cooking up a storm in heaven for your Mom ( Kyle) and Dad . She is a Great person ,kind, gentle , and also happy to see you . God Bless her and all of you . Love Fred and Bonnie
Chris & Brian Sullivan
February 26, 2014
Pam and Family, so sorry for your loss of your mom, it is never easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Sharon Gename
February 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Pam. It's never easy losing your mother.
Gilda Smith
February 26, 2014
God Bless her & the family. She is at rest now
Marie Serpe
February 25, 2014
Prayers of Comfort Pam for you and your family.