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Jacqueline Fonk Obituary

RACINE - Jacqueline Fonk, 81, joined her husband in Eternity on Sunday, December 11, 2005. Her death took place at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie while surrounded by family. Born on September 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Eleanor 'Lottie' (nee: King) Stracke. She was a lifelong Kenosha/Racine area resident. On June 12, 1943, at Holy Name in Racine, she married Donald N. Fonk. He preceded her in death. Jacqueline was educated in the schools of Racine. She was a loving wife, mother, and dedicated Catholic. She enjoyed shopping and dining out. She especially enjoyed family functions. She is survived by two sons, Robert Fonk and James (Deborah) Fonk; three daughters, Judith (Michael) Schaffran, Ann (Robert) Krueger, and Sally (Don) Wilson; 12 grandchildren, Christine (Tim) Dickison, Steven (Tiffany) Fonk, Kevin Fonk, Nicole (Ryan) Stills, Ashley Fonk, Amanda Fonk, Alyssa Wilson, James Fonk, Crystal Wilson, Danielle Krueger, Jonathan Krueger, and Michael Krueger; great-grandchild, Ava Fonk; and brother, John (Rose) Stracke. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; grandson, Joseph Wilson; and brother, Peter Stracke. A Mass of Christian Burial for Jacqueline will be held at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church, 1509 Grand Avenue, in Racine, on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. Entombment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. John Capelli, Gina's Home Healthcare, and the Hospice House for the kind, compassionate care Jacqueline received during her illness. FAMILY OPTIONS FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 4305 Old Green Bay Road (1 mile north of Highway KR on Old Green Bay Road) 554-6533 www.eFamilyOptions.com
Published by Racine Journal Times on Dec. 13, 2005.

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JANET PRESLEY

December 30, 2005

My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace. Please know that she will forever watch over her children and family.



Jan

Stephanie Spranger

December 29, 2005

Sally,

I am sorry for the loss of your mother. You were always there for her and I'm sure she appreciated that. She is in a better place now and pain free. God bless you.

Stephanie Spranger

DEBBIE CONFORTI

December 22, 2005

SALLY,

I'M SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED MOTHER. WE DO KNOW THAT SHE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE. REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAVE SPENT WITH HER WILL HELP YOU IN THE FUTURE.

GOD BLESS

DEBBIE CONFORTI

Sandra Riese

December 20, 2005

Sally,

My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. My God provide you comfort.

Sandy

John Kime

December 13, 2005

My sincere condolences to the family of Jackie. In the past, when she was able to express herself, my mother, Eleanor Kerr,spoke frequently and fondly of Jackie and Don. They were truly dear friends. Again, my condolences.

Barbara (Speltz) Gustin

December 13, 2005

I wish to offer my heartfelt condolences to all of the family. I was honored to have been able to visit with Jackie last March in Kenosha to celebrate my mother’s (Shirley Rock Speltz) 80th birthday. I have so many fond memories of both Jackie and Don during their visits when I was growing up on our farm in Rollingstone, MN.

Char Hagerty

December 13, 2005

Dear Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Just remember to think of all the happy times spent with mom. Please know that Heaven is a better place because your mom is there. She was a wonderful lady and I only wish I had the chance to get to know her more. With sympathy, Char Hagerty

Heather (Eileen Stracke) McGovern

December 13, 2005

My love to all my cousins who have lost their dear Mother. Aunt Jackie has loved by us all and her memory will live in our hearts. I am sorry for your loss of her in your daily lives.

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