Union Grove – Josephine A. Derzay, 97, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center on Friday, November 21, 2008. She was born in Frontenac, Kansas on February 10, 1911, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (nee: Turlip) Umek. Josephine lived most of her life in the Racine area. She worked at Howard Industries for more than 20 years, and was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Josephine enjoyed wintering in Florida, and traveling to the North Woods with her grandchildren. She also liked maintaining her flower gardens, shopping, and walking every day. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Ken Johnsen; her grandsons, Ken J. Johnsen and David M. Johnsen; and cousin, Julie Bojarski all of Racine; as well as her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Tony Derzay; and her brothers, Laudy, Joseph, and Henry Umek Private services were held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Many thanks to Dr. Thomas Vravick, Dr. Gerald Wisniewski, and their staffs; and to the staffs at Oak Ridge Care Center, and Vitas Innovative Hospice for the extraordinary and compassionate care provided to Josephine.
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