Carol Ann Jake, 83, passed away peacefully on September 10 at Grand Prairie Nursing Facility.
Born Carol Ann Reiser on Oct 6, 1941, Carol was a lifelong resident of Kenosha. Carol met the love of her life, James Jake, in the halls of Bradford High School.
On May 7, 1960, Carol and Jim married at St Matthew’s Church.
Carol is survived by her husband of 65 years, James Jake, sons Ron, Robert, and Michael Jake. Carol has 5 grandchildren: Hannah, Lauren and Ivan, Jake, and Elisa & Cristina Chavez. She is also survived by her sister Donna Brannon and her 3 children.
Carol worked in the family business for 45 years, the Ski & Sport Chalet, as well as the Kenosha Unified School District. Carol really enjoyed her time working with the children and staff at Wilson Elementary School.
Carol enjoyed spending many summers boating on Silver Lake. The pontoon boat was a regular gathering spot for the family, friends, and pets in her life. She also enjoyed raising dogs and watching her kids and grandkids compete in sports and other activities. Upon retirement, Carol and Jim also enjoyed time at their cabin in Door County.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held in Kemper Center Founders Hall on Friday, September 26. Visitation with the family will take place from 1 pm to 2 pm, with a brief Service of Remembrance at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
