Racine– Beverly Jane (nee: Jenkins) Dupuis, 70, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 21, 2011.
Beverly was born in Danville, IL on November 11, 1940 to the late Herman and Mary Jane (nee: Kelley) Jenkins. She graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1958. On February 27, 1960 in Zion Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Arthur J. Dupuis, who preceded her in death on March 24, 2009.
Earlier in life, Bev was employed by Western Publishing and Great Northern. In more recent years, she truly enjoyed being employed as a receptionist for the Martinson Insurance Company, where she loved working among friends. Beverly was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, Americana decorating, cross-stitching, and playing cards – especially with her card club girls. Above all, she loved and cherished being in the surroundings of her entire family – especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Jeffrey (Robin) Monson-Dupuis of Greenfield; Kevin (Tonya) Dupuis of Racine; and Christopher (Veronica) Dupuis of Caledonia; grandchildren, Deva and Ethan Monson-Dupuis; Brittany, Tyler and Cody Dupuis; Aliah and Terra Papara; and Jackson Dupuis; beloved sister, JoAnn Brinkman; aunt, Juanita Stuebe; sisters-in-law, Anna, Florence and Arlene Dupuis; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.
In addition to her parents and husband, Beverly was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Wilfred “Bill”, Richard and Gilbert Dupuis; and Fred “Fritz” Brinkman; and sister-in-law, Helen (Ken) Thatcher.
A memorial service celebrating Beverly’s life will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 725 High Street, at 10:30 am with Rev. Susan K. Smith officiating. A reception will follow at Infusino’s Banquet Hall. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday, from 9-10:30 am.
Jayne (Hess) Lancour says
Jeff, Kevin and Christopher:
My deepest sympathy on the passing away of your mother.
We lived on Erie Street and I remember how the boys and my brother, Jimmy, would play in the playhouse. I would walk my brother in his wheelchair around the block and your mother would always talk to us. She was always so cheerful and always had a smile.
Hang onto the memories as they will sustain in the days ahead.
I worked with your Dad also at Western Publishing and he had remembered me.
Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Jayne (Hess) Lancour
Jon Morelli says
Ma Dupuis was a very special person and my second Mother. Art and Bev took me in as one of their own and I have fond memories of the summer I lived with the Dupuis’. I treasure my continued friendship with Jeff, Kevin, Chris and their families. I am so thankful that my family was able to share a dinner with Bev a couple weeks before she passed. She was truly a wonderful women and our family will cherish he memory. We send our sincere condolences to the family.
The Jon Morelli Family