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Francine J. “Frannie” (Doksus) Curtis
SJHS Class of 1964
Born: June 03, 1946
Died: September 10, 2007
Francine J. "Frannie" Curtis, age 61 of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2007 at her residence, after a 2 ½ year valiantly fought battle against cancer.
Born on June 3, 1946 in Detroit MI, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances E. (Scheuer) Doksus.
Francine was educated in Kenosha schools. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, as a member of the Class of 1964. She received her R.N. degree from Gateway Technical College.
On October 12, 1968 at St. Mary's Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to David M. Curtis. Together they owned and operated the A&W Restaurant on Roosevelt Road.
Frannie also worked as a LPN and RN for St. Catherine's and Kenosha Hospital; the Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association; Hospice Alliance; and as a travel nurse.
Travel was always on her top-ten list of things to do. Often
spending winters in Phoenix, Frannie also enjoyed the "Kenosha Ramblers" Camping Club. She had many hobbies, especially stamp art, and was very active with her church groups. Lunching with her many friends was a golden ritual, but her most cherished activity by far was the time she spent with her family.
Frannie leaves behind her dear husband and caregiver, David of Kenosha; her father, Joseph Doksus of Kenosha; a son, John D. (Jeanne) Curtis of St. Paul, MN; a daughter, Jeanine A Curtis of Seattle, WA; two brothers, William L. (Joanne) Boettcher of Kenosha, and Joseph D. (Diane) Doksus of Pleasant Prairie; her sister, Lynda M. Burgan of Snohomish, WA; two generations of loving nieces and nephews; and her many supportive friends
She was preceded in death by her mom, Frances.
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Rosanne Rygiel (Bodven) (1964)
Francine J. (Frannie) Curtis
June 03, 1946 - September 10, 2007
Service:
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5601 Washington Road. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
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Obituary:
Sadly missed by her family and friends, Francine J. ?Frannie? Curtis, age 61 of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2007 at her residence, after a 2 ? year battle against cancer, valiantly fought. Born on June 3, 1946 in Detroit, MI she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances E. (Scheuer) Doksus. Educated and graduated in Kenosha schools, she received her R.N. degree from Gateway Technical College. On October 12, 1968 at St. Mary?s Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to David M. Curtis. Together they owned and operated the A&W Restaurant on Roosevelt Road. Frannie also worked as a LPN and RN for both United Hospital System?s Campuses ? St. Catherine?s and Kenosha Hospital. She also worked for the Visiting Nurses Association; Hospice Alliance; and a travel agency for nurses. Travel was always on her top-ten list of things to do. Often spending winters in Phoenix, Frannie also enjoyed the ?Kenosha Ramblers? Camping Club. She had many hobbies, especially stamp art, and was very active with her church groups. Lunching with her many friends was a golden ritual, but her most cherished activity by far was the time she spent with her family. Frannie leaves behind her dear husband and caregiver, David of Kenosha; her father, Joseph Doksus of Kenosha; a son, John D. Jeanne) Curtis of St. Paul, MN; a daughter, Jeanine A Curtis of Seattle, WA; two brothers, William L. (Joanne) Boettcher of Kenosha, and Joseph D. (Diane) Doksus of Pleasant Prairie; her sister, Lynda M. Burgan of Snohomish, WA; two generations of loving nieces and nephews; and her many supportive friends. She was preceded in death by her mom.