RACINE – Colleen F. VanHara, 59, passed away at her home on  Thursday, May 24, 2018.

She was born in Burlington on August 3, 1958, the daughter of the   late John Franics and Betty Lou Emily (nee: Laux) Hopkins.  Colleen graduated from Waterford Union High School in 1977.  Shortly after, she married the love of her life, Sonny VanHara on July 2, 1977.

Colleen loved her family; especially her grandchildren.  She was a  kind loving woman that was a mom to many.  She opened her home and heart to anyone that needed her.

In addition to her husband, Sonny of Racine, she is survived by her  daughter, Deanna (Fred) Trevino of Sturtevant; her sons, John VanHara , Scott Straka and Matt (Michelle ) Bosanec all of Racine; her precious grandchildren, Ariel VanHara, Aaliyah Trevino, Kaylee  VanHara, Isabella Trevino, Tahlia VanHara and Piper VanHara; her sisters and brother, Sharon (Dick) Schroeder, Fond du Lac, WI, Charlie Hopkins of Milwaukee, Charlene Krukowski of Waterford; as well as nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 for a visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  A service celebrating her life will follow at 7:00 p.m.  A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.  Memorials have been suggested to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America.

A heartfelt thank you is extended to Aurora Home Hospice; especially her nurse, Kathryn; as well as her dear friends, Jennie and Crystal Burns for the loving attention and care they provided to the entire VanHara family.

Service Details

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m.

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

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