Monica R. Witt

Monica R. Witt, age 95 of Kenosha, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

She was born in Edson, WI, on June 21, 1920 and was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Simon) Kastel.

On May 25, 1942, in Cadott, she married Raymond H. Witt and in 1951 they made Kenosha their home. They were blessed with 7 children and 55 years of marriage. Sadly, he preceded her in death on March 19, 1998.

Monica was a loving homemaker for her family for many years. In 1974 she was employed outside the home in the kitchen at Kenosha Hospital and Medical Center until 1985.

She was a member at St. Peter Catholic Church and belonged to the St. Mark’s Christian Mothers. Monica was also a long and devoted member of the Al-Anon Enlightenment Group. She was greatly loved by many family and friends. She enjoyed phone conversations with friends, playing cards, watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and her favorite-Lawrence Welk. Monica also enjoyed Saxony Manor activities.

She is survived by children, Richard (Judy) Witt, Margaret “Peggy” Fictum, Nancy Sanchez, Barbara (Lawrence) Willkomm, Mary Beth Pauloni and Beverly (Michael) Padgett along with 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She is further survived by her brother, George Kastel and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and husband, Monica was preceded in death by a son, Randy Witt; seven brothers, Raymond, Carl, Melvin, Robert, Leonard, Herman and Vincent in infancy and two sisters, Irene Geissler and Anita Madl.