Somers- Kathy Marie (nee: Jung) Wiegand, 60, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 27, 2011, following a courageous battle with several illnesses.
Kathy was born in Racine on June 5, 1950 to the late Claude and Carolynn (nee: Meyers) Jung. On July 29, 1967 in Waukegan, IL, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Donald Walter Wiegand.
During her career, Kathy was employed by SC Johnson Wax. She was also the owner /operator of Kathy’s Corner Benco Service Station at 1401 75thStreetin Kenosha, until her failing health forced her to retire. Catholic by faith, Kathy was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church – Kenosha. Among her interests, she enjoyed travelling and camping with Don in their R.V.; spoiling her Boston Terriers, Rocky and Rosie, cat, Yo-Yo; and was Lucille Ball’s number one fan! Above all, she loved and cherished being in the surroundings of her entire family.
Surviving are her loving and dedicated husband of nearly 44 years, Don; their children, Brian (Jen) Wiegand and Dawn (Susan Ferreri) Wiegand; grandchildren, Cody (Jessica) Wiegand; Brandon, Hollie, Logan, Maggie and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Chloe; sister, Judy Jung; brother, Freddy Jung; brother-in-law, Clifford (Karen) Wiegand; sister-in-law, Maryann Issacson; devoted aunt and uncle, Lorraine and Milo Langberg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Carolynn Jung; her beloved son, Mark Wiegand; sister, Pat; brothers, Dick and Claude Jr.; and in-laws, Walter and Mary Wiegand.
Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Jeffrey M. Thielen officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 am – 12 noon.
Micki (Peltier) Jacobson says
Dear Dawn and Family… My heart goes out to you during this very difficult time! As you know, we just lost my Dad. There are no words, but find comfort in the fact you all are being held up in thought and prayer by many people! Cherish your memories, her face, her laugh, her smile! Much Love, Micki & Family
Kathy and Fred Froeber says
The first time I met Kathy was 4 years ago at Don and Kathy's 40th Wedding Anniversary at their home. I had just moved here and married Fred. She was a very sweet lady. Her hospitality and friendliness to Fred and me will not be forgotten. She was a beautiful lady…Kathy and Fred Froeber