Angeline Marie (Metallo) Benn, 87, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Medical Center Campus.
Angeline was born in Kenosha on Feb. 25, 1924, the daughter of the late Michael and Concetta (Chiapetta) Metallo. Angeline was a lifelong resident of Kenosha.
On Nov. 27, 1948, she married Harold Leslie Benn in Racine. Harold preceded her in death on July 6, 2011.
Angeline was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed life to the fullest. During her youth she worked on the family farm and later at Nash Company during World War II. Angeline later attended Cosmetology school in Racine and worked as a beautician at Esther's Salon in Kenosha until her retirement. Angeline was a charter member of St. Therese Catholic Church, volunteering in many activities and was a long time member of the Christian Mothers Society and other church groups. Angeline was a talented cook and enjoyed various sewing and craft projects during her retirement.
Angeline is survived by four sons, Harry (Maggie) Benn of Kenosha, Jeffrey (Nikki) Benn of Racine, Gregory (Tanya) Benn of Gaston, Ind., and Gilbert Benn of Kenosha; and parent to nieces, Helen Anderson of San Diego, Dorothy Anderson of Kenosha, and Connie Coleman of the State of Washington, and their families. Angeline is also survived by a brother, George (Lois) Metallo of Kenosha; nieces, Kathy Jennison of California and Ann Marie Redigonda of California; brother-in-law, James Benn of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Rena (Brian) Weyrauch of Kenosha, Lisa (Jeremy) Mengert of Appleton, Jacob and Monica Benn of Gaston, Ind., Christopher, Taylor and Tori Benn of Kenosha; five great-grandchildren, Savannah, Addy, and Austin Weyrauch, and Bryce and Brooklyn Mengert; and great nieces, great nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Redigonda and Helen Volpentesta; two brothers, John Metallo and Henry Metallo; sister-in-law, Velma Grycowski; and niece, Rita Volpentesta.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Zeihen and the staff of Kenosha Medical Center and the nurses and staff at the Sheridan Medical Complex for their kind and compassionate care they gave Angeline.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, with a mass celebrated at St. Therese Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at Proko Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and also on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
Angeline was born in Kenosha on Feb. 25, 1924, the daughter of the late Michael and Concetta (Chiapetta) Metallo. Angeline was a lifelong resident of Kenosha.
On Nov. 27, 1948, she married Harold Leslie Benn in Racine. Harold preceded her in death on July 6, 2011.
Angeline was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed life to the fullest. During her youth she worked on the family farm and later at Nash Company during World War II. Angeline later attended Cosmetology school in Racine and worked as a beautician at Esther's Salon in Kenosha until her retirement. Angeline was a charter member of St. Therese Catholic Church, volunteering in many activities and was a long time member of the Christian Mothers Society and other church groups. Angeline was a talented cook and enjoyed various sewing and craft projects during her retirement.
Angeline is survived by four sons, Harry (Maggie) Benn of Kenosha, Jeffrey (Nikki) Benn of Racine, Gregory (Tanya) Benn of Gaston, Ind., and Gilbert Benn of Kenosha; and parent to nieces, Helen Anderson of San Diego, Dorothy Anderson of Kenosha, and Connie Coleman of the State of Washington, and their families. Angeline is also survived by a brother, George (Lois) Metallo of Kenosha; nieces, Kathy Jennison of California and Ann Marie Redigonda of California; brother-in-law, James Benn of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Rena (Brian) Weyrauch of Kenosha, Lisa (Jeremy) Mengert of Appleton, Jacob and Monica Benn of Gaston, Ind., Christopher, Taylor and Tori Benn of Kenosha; five great-grandchildren, Savannah, Addy, and Austin Weyrauch, and Bryce and Brooklyn Mengert; and great nieces, great nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Redigonda and Helen Volpentesta; two brothers, John Metallo and Henry Metallo; sister-in-law, Velma Grycowski; and niece, Rita Volpentesta.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Zeihen and the staff of Kenosha Medical Center and the nurses and staff at the Sheridan Medical Complex for their kind and compassionate care they gave Angeline.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, with a mass celebrated at St. Therese Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at Proko Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and also on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
Angeline Marie (Metallo) Benn, 87, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Medical Center Campus.
Angeline was born in Kenosha on Feb. 25, 1924, the daughter of the late Michael and Concetta (Chiapetta) Metallo. Angeline was a lifelong resident of Kenosha.
On Nov. 27, 1948, she married Harold Leslie Benn in Racine. Harold preceded her in death on July 6, 2011.
Angeline was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed life to the fullest. During her youth she worked on the family farm and later at Nash Company during World War II. Angeline later attended Cosmetology school in Racine and worked as a beautician at Esther's Salon in Kenosha until her retirement. Angeline was a charter member of St. Therese Catholic Church, volunteering in many activities and was a long time member of the Christian Mothers Society and other church groups. Angeline was a talented cook and enjoyed various sewing and craft projects during her retirement.
Angeline is survived by four sons, Harry (Maggie) Benn of Kenosha, Jeffrey (Nikki) Benn of Racine, Gregory (Tanya) Benn of Gaston, Ind., and Gilbert Benn of Kenosha; and parent to nieces, Helen Anderson of San Diego, Dorothy Anderson of Kenosha, and Connie Coleman of the State of Washington, and their families. Angeline is also survived by a brother, George (Lois) Metallo of Kenosha; nieces, Kathy Jennison of California and Ann Marie Redigonda of California; brother-in-law, James Benn of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Rena (Brian) Weyrauch of Kenosha, Lisa (Jeremy) Mengert of Appleton, Jacob and Monica Benn of Gaston, Ind., Christopher, Taylor and Tori Benn of Kenosha; five great-grandchildren, Savannah, Addy, and Austin Weyrauch, and Bryce and Brooklyn Mengert; and great nieces, great nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Redigonda and Helen Volpentesta; two brothers, John Metallo and Henry Metallo; sister-in-law, Velma Grycowski; and niece, Rita Volpentesta.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Zeihen and the staff of Kenosha Medical Center and the nurses and staff at the Sheridan Medical Complex for their kind and compassionate care they gave Angeline.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, with a mass celebrated at St. Therese Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at Proko Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and also on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
Angeline was born in Kenosha on Feb. 25, 1924, the daughter of the late Michael and Concetta (Chiapetta) Metallo. Angeline was a lifelong resident of Kenosha.
On Nov. 27, 1948, she married Harold Leslie Benn in Racine. Harold preceded her in death on July 6, 2011.
Angeline was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed life to the fullest. During her youth she worked on the family farm and later at Nash Company during World War II. Angeline later attended Cosmetology school in Racine and worked as a beautician at Esther's Salon in Kenosha until her retirement. Angeline was a charter member of St. Therese Catholic Church, volunteering in many activities and was a long time member of the Christian Mothers Society and other church groups. Angeline was a talented cook and enjoyed various sewing and craft projects during her retirement.
Angeline is survived by four sons, Harry (Maggie) Benn of Kenosha, Jeffrey (Nikki) Benn of Racine, Gregory (Tanya) Benn of Gaston, Ind., and Gilbert Benn of Kenosha; and parent to nieces, Helen Anderson of San Diego, Dorothy Anderson of Kenosha, and Connie Coleman of the State of Washington, and their families. Angeline is also survived by a brother, George (Lois) Metallo of Kenosha; nieces, Kathy Jennison of California and Ann Marie Redigonda of California; brother-in-law, James Benn of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Rena (Brian) Weyrauch of Kenosha, Lisa (Jeremy) Mengert of Appleton, Jacob and Monica Benn of Gaston, Ind., Christopher, Taylor and Tori Benn of Kenosha; five great-grandchildren, Savannah, Addy, and Austin Weyrauch, and Bryce and Brooklyn Mengert; and great nieces, great nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Redigonda and Helen Volpentesta; two brothers, John Metallo and Henry Metallo; sister-in-law, Velma Grycowski; and niece, Rita Volpentesta.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Zeihen and the staff of Kenosha Medical Center and the nurses and staff at the Sheridan Medical Complex for their kind and compassionate care they gave Angeline.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, with a mass celebrated at St. Therese Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at Proko Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and also on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
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