James Stevens

James McHardy Stevens, 85, of Racine, formerly of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie. He was born in Calumet, MI, on November 6, 1926, the son of the late Arthur and Florence (McHardy) Stevens. He served in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater from 1945 until 1946 he came to Kenosha to make his home. On May 14, 1949, he married Mary Luciani at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. She passed away May 4, 2011. For many years he was employed as Superintendant of the United States Post Office in Kenosha. He was invited and attended the Honor Flight in April of 2010, also an active member of Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church, he was Athletic Director for many years, and also he served as President of the Holy Name Society and Sports Night. He also was a member of the Moose Lodge and lifetime member of VFW Junker Ball Post 1865, and a volunteer at the Kenosha Senior Center. James enjoyed gardening and carpentry. Surviving are his three children, Francine Ricchio of Racine, Barbara (Jeffrey) Toeppe of Racine and James (Debora) Stevens, Jr. of Kenosha; and six grandchildren, Teresa Conwell of Milwaukee, James, Joseph, and John Stevens all of Kenosha, and Michael and Megan Toeppe both of Racine. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and his loving companions Rocky and Lucy Lulu. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Glenn and Melvin; and three sisters, Dorothy, Marion and Jean. Our sincere appreciation for the exceptional care provided to our Father by Dr. Ernesto Buencamino, Dr. Michael Mullane, St. Monica’s and Hospice Alliance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2224-45th Street, at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 10:15 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory 5111-60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144 Phone: (262) 654-3533 Visit James Online Memorial Book at: www.prokofuneralhome.com