Proko Funeral Home

04/22/2026

Happy Earth day to our beautiful home!

04/20/2026

Thank you Rizzi family for your kind words. It was an honor to serve your family.

04/17/2026

Myron Hayes (1955 – 2026)

Myron Louis Hayes of Pleasant Prairie passed away on Tuesday April 7, 2026. Myron was born December 20, 1955, in Kenosha, WI. He was the son of Louis Gene and Margaret Imagene Hayes. Myron graduated from Tremper High School, Pleasant Prairie, WI. On July 7, 1973, in Waukegan, IL, he married

04/17/2026

April is National Volunteer Month, and we couldn't let the month fly by without thanking all of the many lovely people who volunteer their time & service to our funeral home & the families we serve. Military, veterans, police officers, firefighters/EMT's, nurses...to name some of the many. We truly appreciate everything you do to help honor the memory of those that have left us.

From all of us at Proko Funeral home, THANK YOU.

04/15/2026

Irene Mary Schimek, 85, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital.

She was born on July 9, 1940, in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of the late John M. and Helen E. (Morman) Miller. On April 23, 1960, Irene married Darrell J. Schimek at St. Peter Catholic Church in Hokah, MN. They were blessed with five children and twelve grandchildren. Darrell preceded her in passing last month. They would have celebrated 66 years of marriage this April, a testament to the enduring love they shared throughout their lives.

Irene was employed by American Motor Corp. for many years before her retirement, where she worked on the assembly line and in maintenance.

Irene was a parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church, Kenosha, WI, where she was a member of the parish Women’s League. She also volunteered her time at the Shalom Center and at St. James Church, helping with various parish duties as well as the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner.

Irene was an avid card player, she also enjoyed making greeting cards, baking (especially pies), arranging flowers, doing crafts and coloring with her grandkids. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a great cook, who could whip up a meal in no time. Mom loved the Cubs and playing baseball. Growing up, she wouldn’t miss listening to a Cubs game on the radio. Her warmth and generous heart touched the lives of all who knew her. Known to all as “The Best Mom”. Her compassion reached far beyond family to others who needed a touch of kindness. We always knew how special we were with her love.

Survivors include her children, Shirley (Chris) Lang, Lois (John) Seiber, Carolyn (Todd) Taylor, and Darrell Schimek Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Schimek; one sister, Carolyn Wi******er; sisters-in-law, Glenda Miller and Barb Miller; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Irene was preceded in death by a son, John Schimek; brothers, Alfred, Jack, and James Miller; a sister, Donna (Ernie) Sloan; and a brother-in-law, Will Wi******er.

Thank you Auntie Carolyn, for being a constant and loving presence in her life. The bond between you and mom was truly special. Carolyn was not only a sister, but Irene’s dearest friend.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Proko Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2224 30th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, and interment will follow in St. James Cemetery, Kenosha, WI.

https://prokofuneralhome.com/obituaries/irene-schimek/

04/13/2026

Visitation for Fr. John will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Kimissis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Road, Racine, WI with Trisagion prayers at 7:00 p.m. Orthros and Divine Liturgy will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Kimissis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, followed by funeral services at 11:30 a.m.
Interment will immediately follow in St. John Chrysostomos Greek Orthodox Monastery Cemetery, Pleasant Prairie, WI.

04/10/2026

Christine Bonnetts, 84 years old, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 4/7/2026 with her daughter by her side. Born in 1942 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Cecilia and Walter Piekarski. She grew up on the South side of Ch...

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04/10/2026

John Anthony Chiappetta, 78 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. He was born August 25, 1947, in Kenosha, WI, the son of the late Anthony and Carol (Minton) Ch...

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04/09/2026

Rev. Father John Ketchum, Protopresbyter, fell asleep in the Lord April 8 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love for Christ and His Church. Fr. John was born in Suffern, New York, in 1969, and was baptized at Zoodohos Peghe Gree...

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04/08/2026

It was an honor helping your family. Thank you for entrusting us with your mother.

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

Amanda Cruz Esquivel, 49, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Her greatest success was her family. She lived for them and always had more than enough love to go around. She will be gr...

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