Cordelia “Della” Furlin, 89, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at St. Joseph Home and Rehabilitation Center, with her family at her side. Born on March 23, 1925, in Piney Fork, OH, she was the daughter of the late Cirillo and Margaret (Maoli) Vinco. She was educated in Ohio before moving to Kenosha in the 1930’s to make her home. On October 5, 1946, she married Joseph Furlin at Calvary Baptist Church in Kenosha. He preceded her death on May 9, 2004. Della had been employed for over 20 years at Burger Chef in Kenosha. Della was a member of Calvary Baptist Church (which merged with The First Baptist Church), of which she was a very active member, The Kenosha Alpine Club, and also of the Moose Lodge. Della enjoyed playing cards with the Hospice Ladies and was an avid golfer, Bocce Ball player and Bowler. She was a repetitive Bocce Ball Champion at the Alpine Club winning her last championship age 88. In earlier years she and her husband enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her two sons, Bruce (Peggy) Furlin of Lake Mills, WI, and David (Patty) Furlin of Kenosha; two brothers; two sisters; and her two grandchildren, Michelle and Joseph Furlin. Della was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister, Mary. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 31st, at First Baptist Church, 47th Avenue and Washington Road, at 11:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Della’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Marlene Larson
October 31, 2014
My deepest sympathies to you all on the loss of your mother, sister, and grandmother. Della and Joe were friends of my family from the Alpine Club. They accepted my mother and I without reservation when my dad married my mother, although we were not Italian, they made us feel welcomed and as great joy for my dad. Della helped me grieve after my mother died. She was a bright, wonderful lady, and will be missed.
Monica Slanchik
October 31, 2014
My mother, Marie and Gary, and Steve and I send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother. My mothers' heart aches for the loss of her baby sister and regrets not being able to travel to Kenosha. We will all remember our loving Aunt Della as being full of life and laughter. My best memory as a child was at the family christmas gift exchange, always wanting her to pick my name. She would mail the most beautiful hand-made Barbie clothes! Our love and prayers to the family.
Pat Erdman
October 30, 2014
PattySo very sorry for the loss of your mother in law. Keeping your family in my prayers.Pat Erdman
Greg & Patti Zanes
October 29, 2014
Deepest Sympathy to the entire family.Very sorry for your loss. Great lady and will be missed.I remember when Della almost got us kicked out of the hotel in Chicago because we were playing Bocce Ball in the hallway. The hotel frowned upon that. What a great time we all had.