Genevieve R. LaCanne, 94, of Racine, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Friday, January 19, 2024. She was born in Pana, Illinois on September 3, 1929, the daughter of the late Cletus Paul and Ruth Leona (nee: Klee) Merriman.

Mrs. LaCanne was a resident of Racine since 1935. She was a1949 graduate of St. Catherine High School. On September 23, 1950, in Holy Name Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Richard T. LaCanne, who preceded her in death on October 15, 1987.

She was an active member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, serving on the Human Concerns Committee, assisted in the monthly mailings, serving funeral lunches, and a Lifetime Member of the Christian Mothers. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Marianne LaCanne; daughter-in-law, Anne LaCanne, all of Racine; grandchildren, Daniel (Jennifer) LaCanne, of Tucson, AZ, Geoffrey LaCanne, Shaun LaCanne, all of Racine, Candice LaCanne, Steven (Leesa) LaCanne, of Kenosha, twelve great grandchildren; brother, Robert Merriman, of Santa Clarita, CA: and sister-in-law, Janet (Bill) Blum, of Union Grove, WI. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive her. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Mrs. LaCanne was preceded in death by two sons Steven and Dennis LaCanne; grandson, Robert Hansen, brother, Calvin Merriman, and nephew, Robert (Mona) Merriman.

Service Details

Her Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St. on Wednesday, January 31st, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will take place in the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Private interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery HWY 32.

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