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Henry Manuel Sosa

Jan 17, 1971 – Dec 20, 2021

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Visitation will be in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Services celebrating Henry’s life will follow at 12:00 noon. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.

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Kenosha – Henry Manuel Sosa, age 50, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Monday, December 20, 2021.

Henry was born in Racine on January 17, 1971 to Henry & Guadalupe (nee: Mata) Sosa. He was a 1989 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School. On July 18, 2008 in Lake Geneva, he was united in marriage with Vanessa Sue (nee: Rohde). Henry was employed with Niagara Bottling and SC Johnson Wax.

Henry was a longtime member of St. Lucy’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, cooking, camping, running and was quite accomplished at home improvements. Above all, Henry was all about spending time with family.

Surviving are his loving wife, Vanessa: adored daughters, Kira Meldgaard and Hanna (Jalen Servantez) Sosa; granddaughter, Alice Zwayer; mom & dad, Henry & Lupe Sosa; sister, Frances Sosa; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Henry was preceded in death by his step-son, Richard Gutierrez.

Visitation will be in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Services celebrating Henry’s life will follow at 12:00 noon. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In memory of Henry, offer a kind deed to someone in need.

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  1. Ann (Kozich) Swenson says

    December 29, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    I remember Henry fondly from our childhood days…always smiling, always nice to me. May he rest in peace and may his parents take comfort in knowing that they raised a kind son❤️

  2. Anonymous says

    December 29, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    So sorry to hear about this. My childhood friend indeed. Prayer’s for the Sosa family during this difficult time. RIP my friend until we meet again.

  3. Wendy Orlowski Barr says

    December 29, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about this loss. Although I have not seen Henry in many years I have always thought highly of him. We went to gradeschool and high school together. Prayers for all of the family and for the repose of his soul.

  4. alex hurst smith says

    December 30, 2021 at 5:00 am

    You will be missed my dear friend, may God welcome you with open arms, rest easy till we meet again

  5. Mary Ann Quiroz-Escobedo says

    December 30, 2021 at 7:28 am

    My God be with you and the whole family. I am truly Sorry for your loss. Mary A.nn Quiroz-Escobedo

  6. Will and LeLar says

    December 30, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Prayers to the family , so sorry for your lost

  7. Stacy R. says

    December 30, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    I am just devastated. I will never forget your crazy laugh. You were such a good friend. I’m glad you are at peace from this crazy world. RIP
    You will never be forgotten.

    Stacy R.

  8. Steve C. says

    December 30, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    You will be missed my friend.. lots of fun and laughter to remember all through High School and many years after. Condolences to your whole family.

  9. Tom Elias says

    December 31, 2021 at 6:04 am

    My deepest condolences to the Sosa family.

  10. Mrs. Weber says

    December 31, 2021 at 11:13 am

    Henry, remember you always smiling

  11. Gordon Bradshaw says

    December 31, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Sandy and my deepest condolences.

  12. Mr and Mrs Daniel Avila says

    December 31, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    Our deepest condolence in your loss . Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

  13. Emma Muniz says

    January 1, 2022 at 7:02 am

    My Deepest Condolences to the Sosa Family on your loss .

  14. Virginia Orlowski says

    January 1, 2022 at 11:44 am

    Lupe and Henry, my heart goes out to you. It is so hard to lose a child. I hadn’t realized that my daughter Wendy and your son Henry were classmates. My thoughts and prayers also reaching out to the whose Sosa family, especially those I know.

  15. Efrain and Janie Martinez says

    January 1, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Compadres Henry and Lupe,
    Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved son, Henry.
    We wish you and your family peace and comfort and please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.

  16. Donna, Bob, Gabe Merriman says

    January 2, 2022 at 8:35 am

    Our deepest condolences to you all. May you find peace and comfort in each other during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

  17. Eva Martinez says

    January 2, 2022 at 11:05 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences 💐

  18. Tony B. says

    January 3, 2022 at 9:57 pm

    Henry was truly a kind soul. Went to high school with him and worked with him at SCJ.
    I pray the Sosa family finds peace in this sad time. Just know Henry touched my life.
    I am sad to see he passed.
    Until we meet again old friend.

  19. Bobbie R Reynolds says

    January 7, 2022 at 12:44 am

    To The Sosa Family, Sorry For Your Loss

  20. Shelly Harvill says

    January 9, 2022 at 8:58 am

    My heart and prayers go out to Henry’s family during this difficult time, Henry was a kind and caring person. He will be missed.

  21. Betty Harris says

    July 16, 2022 at 9:14 am

    Lupe sorry to hear of you and Henry loss of your son. i HOPE YOU WILL REMEMBER ME A CHILD HOOD friend and neighbor. Lakeside school. maiden name Betty Harris, married Betty Archie. May Bless you and family.

  22. Anonymous says

    September 27, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    I miss you 😘

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May 25, 2021

My family wants to thank you and your team for all that you did to walk along side us in my mom’s death and celebration of life. You all did an amazing job with such care, concern of details, and sensitivity to our family. I know my moms body was treated respectfully in your care and that meant the world to us to have confidence in that.

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