Constance "Connie" Frances Kuzel

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In accordance with Connie’s wishes, she will be entombed, with her beloved Rudy, at Mound Cemetery.

Racine – Constance “Connie” Frances Kuzel, age 88, passed away September 18, 2025 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI after a long illness.

Connie was born March 20, 1937 in Racine, at home, to the late Stanley Mitek and Katherine (Suslowicz) Mitek. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School on June 2, 1955. She married Rudy John Kuzel on February 16, 1957. Connie worked a series of jobs: as a key punch operator at Massey-Ferguson, secretary at Racine Unified School District, factory inspection at American Motors, and lastly, had several positions at SC Johnson, from where she retired after 15 years of service.

In her lifetime, Connie had a great many interests, such as: reading, swimming, knitting, gardening, ceramics, skiing, dog shows, dart ball, audio books, computer games and spoiling her beloved furry children. She had a giving heart and has been the glue that held the family together and will be greatly missed. Connie was always there to help her parents, siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, children and grandchildren. Her grandchildren have precious memories of overnight sleepovers, bowling, movies, museums, hiking, canoeing and countless trips to the “little house” in Lake Delton, WI with their “Busia” and their “Papa”. They truly were the best grandparents.

In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Rudy John Kuzel; mother-in-law, Ina (nee: Cook) Kuzel; father-in-law, Rudy Joseph Kuzel; son-in-law, Robert Kernan; sisters, Josephine Runge and Dorothy Mielcarek; brothers, Charles Mitek and Jack Mitek; brothers-in-law, Bill Runge and Walter Mielcarek; sisters-in-law, LaVerne Mitek and Connie Mae Mitek; special nieces, Charlee Drilla and Fran Mielcarek; and grand-nephew, Daniel Mielcarek.

She is survived by her daughter, Colleen Kernan; sons, Kraig and Brian Kuzel; sister-in-law, Judy Kuzel; grandsons, Matt, Nick and Ryan Kernan. Connie is also survived by loving nieces and nephews of the Runge, Mielcarek and Mitek families.

In accordance with Connie’s wishes, she will be entombed, with her beloved Rudy, at Mound Cemetery.

Family wishes to express a special thanks to the staffs of Ascension Hospital and Compassus Hospice for their compassionate care and support. Also, many thanks to our family members who have been supportive during this time.