Agnes E. Fornal

     Agnes E. Fornal, 96, passed away in the Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center, on Monday, June 17, 2013. She was born in Racine on September 17, 1916, the daughter of the late Lewis and Laura Christensen. She was the last of her family, out living her mother who died 2 months prior to her 95th birthday.

    On July 12, 1950, she was united in marriage to Naviys H. Fornal, who preceded her in death on September 29, 1980.  Mrs. Fornal had been employed by the Hamilton Beach Co. and later by Dremel Manufacturing. She was a lifelong member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and was a Master Knitter; knitting coats, sweaters, dresses, bedspreads, tablecloths, afghans, and many hats.

     Mrs. Fornal enjoyed dancing and had two wonderful partners, her husband, Naviys and later, her good friend, Bill Berglin.  She truly loved her Shelties, Sandy and Cocoa.

     Surviving are her nieces and nephews, Edwina (Leslie) Brown, of Mt. Pleasant,  Elizabeth (Edward) Jensen, of Racine, Robert Fornal, of Mantee, MS Christine (Dennis) Doss, of Houston, MS, Judy (Dick) Christensen-Ames, of Marshfield, WI.

Her great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fornal was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Fornal, brothers, Stanley and Roy Christensen, nephews, John Fornal, a friend, Bill Berglin.

     Her Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, June 21st, at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday, from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the Service. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to the Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue, N4535 Hwy 55,

Chilton, WI 53014.

                         The family would like to publicly thank the staff of Allay Hospice

                    for the compassionate and loving care shown to “Aunt Agnes”.