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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
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RACINE – Colleen F. VanHara, 59, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 24, 2018.
She was born in Burlington on August 3, 1958, the daughter of the late John Franics and Betty Lou Emily (nee: Laux) Hopkins. Colleen graduated from Waterford Union High School in 1977. Shortly after, she married the love of her life, Sonny VanHara on July 2, 1977.
Colleen loved her family; especially her grandchildren. She was a kind loving woman that was a mom to many. She opened her home and heart to anyone that needed her.
In addition to her husband, Sonny of Racine, she is survived by her daughter, Deanna (Fred) Trevino of Sturtevant; her sons, John VanHara , Scott Straka and Matt (Michelle ) Bosanec all of Racine; her precious grandchildren, Ariel VanHara, Aaliyah Trevino, Kaylee VanHara, Isabella Trevino, Tahlia VanHara and Piper VanHara; her sisters and brother, Sharon (Dick) Schroeder, Fond du Lac, WI, Charlie Hopkins of Milwaukee, Charlene Krukowski of Waterford; as well as nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 for a visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A service celebrating her life will follow at 7:00 p.m. A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials have been suggested to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America.
A heartfelt thank you is extended to Aurora Home Hospice; especially her nurse, Kathryn; as well as her dear friends, Jennie and Crystal Burns for the loving attention and care they provided to the entire VanHara family.
Scot and Pam Sinclair says
So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Our thought are with you as you go through this terrible time
Linda Yarber says
I’m so sorry for your lost and the angels have gain another she will be missed
Debra Ampe says
With sincere sympathy to the family; I worked with Colleen many,many years ago at the first Menard’s store in Racine. She was a gentle, caring and hardworking co-worker who was devoted to her husband and family and juggled the demands of her career with her love for her family. I have very fond memories of Colleen and am saddened to hear of her passing. May the family find comfort in their memories.
Kirk Becker says
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a great woman and I loved working with her at Dino’s. She will be missed.
Jenny Kahle says
She will be deeply missed by many. Hold all those happy memories close. Thoughts and prayers to you all!
Wally Lopez & Sharon Shoemaker says
Sonny, Scott and family our most heartfelt sympathies are with you during this acute time of loss and we continue to send you support and prayers throughout the coming adjustments. There is a nothing greater than true love and your lives are a testament of love. My you continue to find comfort in the memories of that love.
Sylviatyree34@hotmail.com says
Very sorry for your loss. She was a very special person to many. I have many fond memories of her from Dinos. Her family will be in my prayers. God bless
charlene krukowski says
I will always love you and miss you sis.