Service Details
VISITATION
SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2018 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL SERVICE
MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 11:00 a.m. (additional visitation from 10-11 a.m.)
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME
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RACINE – Dana Jean Berens, 52, passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on Friday, June 29, 2018.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on April 20, 1966, the daughter of David and Jean (nee: Kothlow) Gorsiski. Dana graduated from William Horlick High School in 1984. She received a degree in accounting from Gateway Technical College and studied business and communications at Concordia University. Dana was a professional licensed tax preparer and worked as the office manager for Jeanne’s Tax Service (a mother and daughter business) for 32 years.
On September 28, 2001, she married Robert Berens.
Dana loved being in the company of her family and friends. She was always the life of the party and enjoyed shooting darts, pool and playing horseshoes. She will be dearly missed by the many that knew and loved her.
In addition to her husband, Robert Berens, she is survived by her children, Ernie D. (Laura) Petrowsky, Jena Rose (partner, Nieves Perez) Petrowsky; her parents, David and Jean Gorsiski; her stepchildren, Justin Berens, Emily (Gage) Berens, Hailey Berens; her grandchildren, Devlin, Daisy, Khale, Eden and Braelynn; her brother, Michael (Gwendolyn) and family; her sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kris Berens, Mike (Jackie) Berens, John Berens and families; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins; including the Eschmann, Gorsiski, Goudie Kothlow, Mathieus and Willis families.
She was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Joyce Berens.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, July 8th for a visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m. A service remembering and Dana’s life will take place in the funeral home on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Mark R. Jones officiating. There will be an additional a visitation on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Her interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family which will establish trust funds for Dana’s grandchildren.
Our family would like to thank everyone for their support during this time of loss. She truly is irreplaceable. Our beautiful Dana has passed. If you smoke, Please STOP.
Liz Erickson says
Bob and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know your family are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Michelle Genunzio Cecchini says
Remembering beautiful Dana Gorsinski from junior and high school. She was a leader and looked up to. Sweet and special. Her life ended way too soon!
The Prudhommes says
So sorry for your loss Dana was a good long time friend of our family ou kids grew up together our thoughts and prayers are with all of you .
Ruth Sciano (Itzenhuiser) says
All my prayers to her entire family.
Jim LaPlante says
Dave, Jean, Ernie and Jena
I am deeply saddened by Dana’s passing. She was a very special person. So full of joy and zest for life. Thanks for your courage in using this sad day as a “stop smoking” message for those still struggling with smoking.
Steve and Karen Eschmann says
Dave and Jeanne ,we were deeply saddened to hear about the unexpected loss of your beautiful daughter .She will be missed by all who knew her. Your family is in our prayers.
Kim Marks says
I am so sorry for the loss of Dana. I so enjoyed getting to know her at one of the fire department parties. We laughed a lot and I really felt a connection with her. I wish we were able to spend more time together ! Please let Doug and I know if there is anything we can do. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family !
Nathan James says
Way too young my friend. You will be missed.
Ted Krembs says
My deepest sympathy
Dean and Monica Baker says
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our hearts and prayers. Dean & Monica Baker.
Susan Lees says
Dana and I met when our daughters were in school together. She became a friend. We only chatted a few times over the past few years. But she left an impression on my life and I am so sad to hear of her passing…she is irreplaceable…my love and prayers to Jena and Ernie and everyone who loved her. 💔
Anonymous says
I am so sorry, Jean and Dave, Please know you are in my prayers. If I could be there, I would give you a hug and a shoulder to weep on. I placed your family on the prayer chain at my church and you are in the prayers of many of my friends. God has Dana held in His loving arms and has said to her, “Welcome home, Dana” I truly believe that. Please draw some strength from that thought. You will weep because you miss her. You will smile because she was a part of your life for all those many years and there are happy memories to call upon.
Much love and prayer Jo Etta
Mary Poehlman says
She was simply the best. Will miss her.
Nancy & Brad Stewart says
Our heartfelt sympathy to Dana’s entire family🙏🏻. She was a very lovely lady that has left us all too soon. God’s blessings to all to help ease the pain 🙏🏻
Love, Brad & Nancy Stewart
Jenny Carder says
Know Dana for 35 years. School mates and reconnected 6 years ago. Always a joy and love her smile. Really going to miss that great spirit she had. She will be deeply missed by all!! Love ya girl!!
Jena Rose & Khale says
I still do not know what to say, I have been debating this since her passing. My mom was the most amazing person on the planet. Her whole world was my son, Khale. I will miss making memories with you and all the laughs we still could have had. Until we meet again mom, we love you ❤
Becky bowen says
I knew Dana for many yrs she was my neighbor and one of the sweetest people I knew and to the family sorry for your loss may God bless you in this time of sorrow and .God has her in his loving arms miss you dana
Anonymous says
Bob, so very sorry for your loss.
Ron and Sue farley says
So very sorry for your loss