Ann L. Matley, 83, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Hospice Alliance House in Pleasant Prairie, WI following a short in-home care stay at her daughter’s home after a stroke.
Born on July 4, 1941, in Wyoming Valley, WI; she was the daughter of the late Donald and Mary (Hess) Fogo. She graduated from Darlington High School. Then traveled by train to California to obtain her CNA certification.
On May 4, 1963, she married Paul H. Matley. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1990.
Ann was employed by Lafayette County Memorial Hospital and Kenosha Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aide. When her children were younger, she volunteered at Jefferson Elementary School helping as lunchroom assistant, Title One reading to special needs children and a PTO member. Ann also volunteered with the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Once her children were grown, Ann was employed at Best Western as a hospitality host then at Dairyland Greyhound Dog Track in the Admissions Department until her retirement.
Family was her priority. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren; taking them to the Kenosha museums, lakefront to feed the ducks, local parks, and libraries. On her days off, she would take her grandchildren to the dog track so she could show them off to her co-workers. She also had a big heart for the four-legged fur babies. Her best friend and co-pilot, Tonto, a miniature schnauzer/westie mix was her pride and joy. Ann fostered greyhounds that had retired from the Dairyland Dog Track. She was an active member of the KAFASI for about 20 years making many friendships over the years. She was a former member of the Red Hat Society. Residing in the same home since 1963, she was affectionately referred to as the “Neighborhood Mayor”. One of her proudest accomplishments was restoring her husband’s 1940 Ford to completion with the help of her children, fulfilling the dream her late husband had.
Ann is survived by her four adoring children, Patti (Shawn Kalsto) Thorpe of Kenosha, WI, Marty (Lisa) Matley of Las Vegas, NV, Dennis (Carlene) Matley of Kenosha, WI, Cindy (Rich) Sellers of Kenosha, WI; ten grandchildren, Steven, Jeffery and Eric Thorpe, RaeAnne Kalsto, Morgan and Logan Matley, twins – Brittany and Brandon Matley, Brenden and Haley Sellers; nine great grandchildren, and her sister, Rosemary. Additionally, she is survived by her in-laws, Jim (Linda) Matley, Judy Matley and Dorine Corley and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Nicole and Danielle from Hospice Alliance; Melissa, OT from Aurora Hospital and Megan, OT from Clear Sky Rehabilitation for the wonderful compassionate care that they provided to their mother. Also, a special thank you to Sean, Food Director, at KAFASI for his one-of-a-kind friendship with their mother.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 25th, 2025, from 1 – 4pm at Redeemer Parkside Baptist Church, located at 2620 14th Pl, Kenosha, WI 53140.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Hospice Alliance, Wisconsin Humane Society Kenosha Campus, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast, or a charity of your choice.
