Service Details
Services celebrating Gwendolyn’s life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 6:00 PM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday, January 21nd, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
Topic: Gwen’s Funeral
Time: Jan 21, 2022 03:45 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Racine – Gwendolyn (Gwen) Marie Kojis, 63 passed away on January 11, 2022, at Ascension All Saints Hospital.
She was born in Racine, WI on June 15, 1958, to George John Kojis and Ida Mae (nee: Eccles) Trones.
Gwen was an avid Vikings fan win or lose and enjoyed trash talking back and forth with her family and friends. She always gave a helping hand when needed. Her famous line was always “How you doin!?” because even if she was having a bad day, she wanted to be sure everyone around her was doing “ok.” She enjoyed helping in the care of a close family friend, Reann, and her four-legged fur buddy, Jake the dog. She loved spending weekends with her baby sister, Debra Ann, and don’t forget about Jon. She also enjoyed trips to Johnson Creek to hang out with her bestie, Boola and Boo Boo Bear. Chuckwagon loves you, Boola!
Gathering with her family and friends at local establishments was her favorite pastime. She loved to be surrounded by those she cared about most. Shout out to her home away from home – Dickies Bar.
Gwen’s smile, kind heart, and funny sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her siblings, George (Andrea) Kojis, Diane (Greg) West, Judy (Rod) Rudat, Sheila Hilton, David (Rosie) Kojis, Debra Ann (Jon Lemke), and Stan Kojis; her children, Jason Kojis, Aron Laycock, Clint Laycock, Cliffy Laycock; her grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, too many to mention.
She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her sister, Marie Karwowski, and her great niece, Reese Vivian Heim.
Her family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Ascension All Saints ICU and the staff at Draeger-Langendorf. We sincerely appreciate the care you provided for our Gwen.
BIG-C LAYCOCK says
You are near even if I don’t see you you are with me even if your far away you are in my heart on my thoughts always I love you mom from the bottom I will never forget you but I’ma be strong cause I know your looking down on us watching us you left me to soon but I’m not mad atcha your at peace now Rest in Heaven mom save me a seat and tell grandma ida I said hi and I miss her also
Sheila S Hilton says
R.I.P. Gwen
Look down on us from Heaven and remember the good times. Im glad i finally met you.
Love you Sis
💖
Rod & Judy Rudat says
Will always be in our Hearts.
Love
Rod Judy & Ryan
BuddyBritson says
💕🌷💕
Susan Britson says
❤️🌹❤️
Janel Carter says
RIP Gwen . Love and prayers are being sent to the family.
Anne & Tom Hareng says
Godspeed Gwen. You will be missed.
Carlos Vinson says
It’s hard to believe you are gone, I didn’t see you much but when I did, you always had me lol, and that’s what I will always remember love you auntie G R.I.H
L.A
Amanda Putzer says
My heart is shattered you were and always will be like a mother to me. Any time I ever saw you anywhere you would hug me and introduce me as the daughter you never got. Your amazing smile and huge hugs will forever be remembered. We love you ma always
Ora L Turner_Griffin says
My condolences to Gwendolny. Family 🙏What a sweet lady your going to be missed it was good to no you rest up now 💔
Rod Judy & Ryan says
Miss you and love you little sister. But always in our hearts.
Anonymous says
We will miss your sweet soul (and that) R.I.P Gweney.
Love,Greg and Tammy
Ericka bergevain says
Wow it’s hard to believe your gone.. you will definitely be deeply missed as we would call you back in the day uncle Gwen … Because you sure didn’t take any shit from anyone but you sure were a loving caring person who loved everyone.. rest peacefully beautiful….
Sh Marchant says
Rip my friend heartbroken can not believe your gone please give your mom a hug from me ❤️🙏🏻
Seth and Diana Morgan. Las, Vegas says
So sorry for your loss. Stan you and your family are in our hearts and soul . RIH Gwendolyn Marie
Betsy Laycock says
I’m deeply sad, once, I heard the news of your passing, I will miss you very much Auntie Gwen,
You old HayShaker, my Dad would say, Your sense of humor, brighten the room, and put smiles on people faces. You are a wonderful ❤ person. Your with Jesus now, with no pain anymore. Rest in Peace. I Love You, 💘💗♥💓💛
Sondra Marchant says
I guess I’m lost for words . I will never foget you Gwen . You truly made me smile and laugh a lot when i was around you . Until we .meet again RIP
Hugs and prayers for family and friends you sure are going to be missed
Dallis says
It seems so unreal, I still can’t believe that you are gone. I know you will watch over your family and friends from above just like you did when you were here. You will surely be missed and forever be in our hearts. RIP Auntie Gwen ♥️
Rosemary Kojis says
I have tried Very hard ~ twice~to give Gwenie my thoughts~ n both were lost
Dave Kojis says
Miss You Sis, You will Always Be My B-G always Love You In my Heart and in my memories’
Barb & Mike Hawkins. says
God Bless Gwen.
Aron Laycock says
You were the greatest mother
sons could ever have.
I’m shocked to believe that you are gone, Rest peacefully as Perpetual light shines upon you. Your love and the memories of you don’t ever leave my heart and mind. I LOVE YOU MOM💜
Dale Street says
My friend Gwendolyn rest in peace and may God bless your family.
Rick Reinhard says
My thoughts and prayers to you all. Gwen was truly one of a kind and never failed to make me laugh. I’ll never forget her.
Jackie L.Lee says
Your passing was a shock to me. You and I never agreed all the time and I know we lost a lot of time by being together and enjoying life. I will miss you and remember you as the shield that was there to protect those you loved and cared about. Until, we meet again I will think about you always.
Shelley says
Aunt Gwen, love you! My prayers to all who knew her and will miss her. Thanks for hooking me up with all the Doritos when you’d take me to the store for a snack and sharing your “magic ball”!
Pnut sura says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family…my goes out to u Big C
Mary larrabee says
You are gonna be missed so much. Another one tock to soon. Sorry I couldn’t make it in person i have been laid
up and have few more weeks to go. RIP in heaven Gwen
Brian Brau Sr. says
Deepest sympathies to the Laycock boys. No matter the distance,nor the length of time apart,a friend is always cherished and love always prevails. Gwen was a wonderful friend and she was and is loved my many, and my best memories of Gwen while growing up with the Laycock boys always include a HUGE and super bright Smile and a beautifully loud laugh when thinking about Gwen and the good times we all had when we were together as young men. She was a motherly figure to all of us boys and a friend when we needed a friend. Gwen had a way of saying she loved us boys that was second to none! A bright smile and a smack on the back of the head was her way of telling me she cared. She will be deeply missed !!