Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 7:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials to the American Cancer Society have been suggested.
Somers – Usha Ashvin Shah, age 70, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Thursday, July 18, 2019 following a seven-year battle with cancer.
Usha was born in Kenya on November 17, 1948 to Premchand and Santa Shah. In Kenya, on August 17, 1969, Usha was united in marriage with the love of her life, Ashvinkumar Virchand Shah. Shortly after, they came to the United States. Usha & Ashvin owned & operated several Open Pantry convenient stores in our community over the years and are the current owners of Village Food & Liquor (Hwy 11 & 90th Street) in Sturtevant and Knights Inn in Racine.
Jainism by faith, Usha was a member of the Jain Temple of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Among her interests, she enjoyed needlepoint, sewing, reading and worldwide traveling. Above all, she loved and cherished spending time with her entire family.
Surviving are her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Ashvin; their beloved son, Priyesh Shah; adored grandchildren, Anya, Aashil & Premchand; mother, Santa Shah; brother, Arunkumar (Saroj) Shah; sisters, Ramila (Ramesh) Shah & Chand Shah; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Vinod (Murdula) Shah, Narendra (Prafuli) Shah, Jayendra (Prita) Shah, Shushila (Shobhag) Shah & Vanita (Chandrakant) Shah; longtime faithful friend, Dr. Purnima Swearingen; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Usha was preceded in death by her father, Premchand Shah; brother-in-law, Ramesh Shah; and longtime family friend, Mike Swearingen.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 7:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Memorials to the American Cancer Society have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Malik Bandealy, Aurora – Vince Lombardi Cancer Center and Aurora at Home Hospice for the compassionate care & support given to Usha in her time of need.
Anonymous says
So sorry The loved soul of Usha May Rest In Peace. Condolences to ashwinbhai and family
Sandy Salas Gibson says
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing you and working for you for the last 30 yrs. You always treated me like family. You were the strongest person I know. Battling cancer for the last 5 yrs and never giving up even when the outcome but bleak. You took it with grace until the very end. I’ll miss you! May you fly with the angels.
Steve & Gracie Schott says
My deepest condolences to the family usha was a beautiful person she will be truly missed.
Dave & Rita Dzurick says
Condolences to you Ashvin. May you be comforted by the memories of many years together.
Paul Rakow says
I’m sorry for your loss
Joseph Dzurick says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tom HOFFMAN says
Rest in peace USHA, YOU WERE A WO NDFRFULL PERSON AM A. GREAT BOSS TO WORK FOR,I WAS PROUD TO WORK YOU AN YOUR FAMILY, GODBLESS,TOM HOFFMAN
THE HICKS FAMILY says
RIP
Vijay Swearingen says
Usha was always such a gentle, kind and warm soul in person. I feel lucky to have known her and her family over the years.
Lori Dzurick Hinojosa says
As a previous employee and friend for many years, I am truly sad for the loss of a wonder woman yet thankful knowing she is at peace and no longer suffering. My sincere sympathy to Ashvin and family members. She will be sadly missed but always with all of us in thoughts and memories.
David Wagner says
I’am so very sorry to hear of your loss Ashvin. I know how close you and Usha were to each other all these years.You have my deepest sympathy and may God bless you, Priyesh, and Usha and your grandchildren.
Susan Ryan says
My condolences to the entire Shah family. Usha may you rest in peace.
Rajnikant Ranjan. Avni. Shelan. Prinal. Valerie. Navanya and viaan says
Missing Usha very good friend Ourw heartiest condolences
Sytkowski Family-Sturtevant says
Deepest condolences to Mr. Shah and the family. Mrs. Shah was always a pleasant and kindly person. RIP
Shima Shah says
Fly with the Angels masi, time for you to rest and start a new life. We love you but God loved you more. A beautiful woman with a heart of gold and ever smiling…till we meet again.
Kay and John Gresk says
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Anonymous says
Dear friend/sister Usha Ashwin Shah,
We wish miss you dearly, we will remember all the happy fun times we shared , traveling to Alaska, Mexico and other places. Rest In Peace dear friend. Lot of love
Smita & Dipak Shah
Parin , Paula and Kaia Shah.
Reena Shah Potts & Matt Potts
Milan Shah
Chicago and Reno
Pam Ehnert says
She had a strong work ethic always helpful and friendly to customers in Sturtevant I will miss her