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Services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Private entombment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum.
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Racine – Joann Gloria (nee: Halpin) Zlevor, age 90, passed away peacefully at Saint Monica’s Senior Living on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
A lifetime resident, Joann was born in Racine on October 16, 1932 to the late John Henry Halpin & Elizabeth Cecelia (nee: Murphy) Halpin. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School, St. Catherine’s High School and graduated from Washington Park High School in 1952.
On October 24, 1953 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Joann was united in marriage with Theodore Joseph Zlevor, who preceded her in death on April 20, 2001.
Joann was a faithful and longtime member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church, formerly known as Holy Name, since 1958 where she was involved with the Altar Society and Human Concerns Committee; St. Vincent DePaul, Catholic Women’s Club, Catholic Food Pantry, and former member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Joann will be forever remembered for her unique, yet very lovable, sense of humor.
Surviving are her daughters, Elizabeth (Richard) Koll, Deborah Zlevor and Linda (Thomas) Powers; grandchildren, Marie (Derek) Kilps, Jonathan Koll, Mary (Dan) Cotter and Tiffany Powers; great-grandchildren, Skylar & Poppy Cotter, Kate & Reese Kilps, Thomas & Caleigh Powers; sister-in-law, Kathy Yankech; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents & husband, Joann was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Zlevor (February 29, 1956); sisters, Mary (Al) Rook, Betty (George) Schuetta, Lorraine (Robert) Seitz, Dorothy (Phil) Turnboil, Pat (Robert) Bennett and Beverly Kroll; brother, John Halpin.
Services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Private entombment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials to St. Richard’s Catholic Church or to St. Monica’s Senior Living have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the entire staffs of St. Monica’s Senior Living and to Compassus Hospice for the compassionate care & support given in Joann’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Chernouski Family says
Sending our heartfelt condolences to your family
LuAnn Underwood says
Joann was a great neighbor and lovely lady. When we bought our house (from her!), she brought over dinner for all of us and our friends who helped us move. She had a great sense of humor, and I always enjoyed chit chatting across our backyards. I was happy to hear that she had a very peaceful journey on to join her husband, who I heard wonderful stories! Condolences to all the family.
Laurel Celeste says
My sincere and loving sympathies to the entire family. A beautiful, generous soul will join her loved ones who have gone before her!
It was a great pleasure to know her and many memories will live on.
Colleen E Braun says
Remembering the 4th of July cookouts after the parade! We sure had some good times!
Sending prayers and love to the families, Elizabeth, Debbie and Linda.
Your cousins, Colleen and Lorrie Braun
Michelle H. says
Linda and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your mom was always so full of life when she use to come shopping at the store.
Diane Kamm says
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
the Garchek family, Jerry, Jeanne Beth, Bridgette and Abby says
Joanne was the neighborhood “child-sitter”, the Zlevor house was a a welcoming and fun retreat for so many kids with working moms. Joanne was always full of life, fun, eager to talk and share and always so laid back. We still drive by her house on Park Av. and reminisce about our experiences there. Planned to attend the funeral but got caught in Milwaukee during the violent storm that impressively marked her final farewell to this world! She is remembered by us all.
Tim says
What a wonderful Lady, Mother, Friend, Confidant, Loving, Giving, Sharing, and on and on the list goes! I have memories that will last a lifetime! Joann’s life was a gift to all who knew and loved her! Thanks be to our Lord for the years that Joann shared with all of us.