Racine- Rose-Marie Kalsto, 84, affectionately known as "Ro" and "Marie", passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, July 22, 2011.

Rose-Marie was born in New York on October 5, 1926 to the late Harold and Madeline Roberts. She lived in Long Island, N.Y.; Whiting, N.J.; Cape Coral, FL; until moving to the Kenosha/Racine area in 2004.Catholic by faith, Marie enjoyed gardening and socializing with friends.

Surviving are her children, Joan Kalsto of Racine; Bob (fiancée, Kathy Goffe) Kalsto of Kenosha; and John (Helena) Kalsto of New York; grandchildren, Shawn (Patty) Kalsto, Stacy (Jim) Schuhler, Chris Kalsto, Jennifer Kalsto and Kevin Kalsto; great-grandchildren, Raeanne, Jasmyn, Drew, Briona and Ayden; and many other special relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.

In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Barney Kalsto, in 2003.

In accordance with Ro's wishes, private entombment will take place in Ft. Myers, Florida.