Service Details
Memorial visitation and time of remembrance for Constance will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM.
Racine – Constance “Jo” LaFrance, age 71, passed away on July 14, 2023 surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer.
Born May 6, 1952 in Union Grove, she moved to Racine where she was an Emergency 911 dispatcher for Racine County for 20 years, retiring in 2010. She was also a member of the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team for which she counseled those affected by traumatic events. CJ was a volunteer in Case High School’s theater department. She joined her dear friend, Nancy, in creating costumes, assisting with shows, and providing the occasional shoulder to cry on for anyone in need of some pre-show pep talks. She was a collector of any and all things stone, rock and crystal related! She had an encyclopedic knowledge that she loved to share!
She is survived by her two sons, Barrette (Alicia) and Brandon (James) and her two grandsons, Perrin and Elyas. CJ was preceded in death by her parents, Charles II and Gwen; and her brother, Charles III.
She was an amazing, unique and intelligent person who will be greatly missed by those so fortunate to have known her.
Cousins Nicole & Dan Mlakar says
My heart goes out to Brandon, Barrette and families. Aunt CJ was the life of the party, had a joyful laugh and loved you all dearly. She is greatly missed, yet with us always in spirit. A truly beautiful, talented person inside and out. Thinking of her and you.
Sgt. Bob Kacmarcik Ret. says
I’m deeply saddened by the loss of an exceptional individual from our Sheriff’s Department family. CJ’s compassion and dedication was extraordinary, guiding callers with empathy and dispatching help with precision. Thoughts and prayers are with her family, and all who grieve. With deepest sympathies.
Marybeth Zuhlke says
So sorry for your loss
Sending sympathy and prayers.
Carla Jameson says
I am so sorry to hear of CJ”s passing. She was a beautiful soul and will be missed.
Jeanne Christensen says
This saddens me to no end. CJ and I have know each other since our high school years. I was so happy to reconnect with her when she and my husband worked together for Racine County. She will be missed by so many!
Pat Tyler says
I’m so sorry for Connie’s family and friends to hear of her passing. it has been a few years since I lastt talked or heard from Connie. I knew how how much she loved her children and her job.
Connie was indeed a joyful person to be around. I was her Aunt Pat Tyler from her Father side of the family. I was married to her dad,s brother, Joseph Tyler
Again so sorry for great loss.
Sheila Giovanni says
God speed Connie! Even though we only saw each other every once in a while our whole lives, I still remember you taking time to play barbies with me as a kid!! Lots of love and prayers to the whole family!!
I am Connie’s cousin on her father’s side. My mother is Aunt Pat Margaret, Charles’ sister.