(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Kay Ellen Franz (Jossart), age 75, a lifelong resident of Kenosha, passed away on June 25th, 2025, comfortable in her own home. She was born on April 4th, 1950, in Kenosha, WI, to the late Kenneth Jossart and Eleanor (Janca) Jossart. She attended local schools and graduated from Bradford High School in 1968. Shortly after high school, she attended Gateway Technical College where she earned an associate’s degree.
Kay loved taking walks by the lake where she would often collect rocks and watch the birds. She was very strong-spirited and worked very hard to enjoy her retirement in the last several years. She was employed at United Hospital Systems for over 40 years. The most important thing to her was her close friends and family.
She is survived by her son: David (Sarah) Franz, grandchildren: Jordan (Brooke) Smith-Franz, Brynn Franz, Dreu Pulera, and Alana Olson, brothers: Donald Jossart and Richard (Lynne) Jossart, and a very dear close friend: Paula Yurchak. She is preceded in death by her daughter: Andrea Franz, parents, and sister-in-law: Gerry Jossart.
As per the family’s wishes, services will be held privately.
Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations
3016 75th Street
Kenosha, WI 53142
262-653-0667
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Karen kautzer says:
Kay was one of a kind. It was a bright spot in my life to have her as a friend. In the early days we spent time together, doing simple things. Walking and having coffee together were two of our favorites. Then, 35 years ago, life took me 350 miles away. A lot of friendships would have faded, even ended. Not ours! Some
in-person visits and our daily phone calls, chatting and checking in on each other, kept our connection strong. I will miss you my friend.
Jane cesario says:
I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family