Monday, June 12th, 1939 – Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Obituary
Mary Lou VanKerkvoorde, 86, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital.
She was born on June 12, 1939, in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of the late Carl D. and Mary (Raffin) Kovacic, and remained a lifelong resident.
Mary Lou was a devoted member of Holy Spirit Community Church, Kenosha, WI, where she also volunteered much of her time, helping wherever she could. She was a talented crafter and enjoyed sewing. She adored her family; Mary Lou’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were so special to her. She also cherished her brothers. Mary Lou always looked forward to Tuesday Morning Coffee with other residents of her apartment complex.
Survivors include her children, Michael (Sandra) VanKerkvoorde, Scott (Eden) VanKerkvoorde, and Lori (Sanford) Severson; grandchildren, Abby (Justin), Jacob (Dorrie), Elaine, Ryan, Sarah, and Shelby; great-grandchildren, Flynn, Molly, and Gideon; her brother, Charles Kovacic; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by a brother, George (Barbara) Kovacic.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900 11th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. A memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship. Instead of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Holy Spirit Community Church, 5900 11th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140, in her memory.
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