Vondell Ramona Pederson

Vondell Ramona Pederson (Babcock), age 97, of Kenosha, passed away on November 3^rd, 2026 at Parkside Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care. She was born on January 28^th, 1929, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to the late Earl Babcock and Irene (Stroebel). On August 6^th, 1949, she married Manford Pederson in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Together, the two raised four children and were faithfully married until his passing in 1992.

Vondell loved all animals, and enjoyed feeding the birds and taking care of many cats and dogs over the years. She played card games in her free time with her friends and family, and enjoyed music and dancing.

Vondell worked as a Ward Clerk at Kenosha Memorial Hospital for many years before retiring to Lake Arrowhead. She and Manford relocated several times, and enjoyed traveling. She was also a big fan of the Green Bay Packers. Above all, she was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker for her family.

She is survived by her children: Debra (John) Kangas, Julie (Frank) Liu, Brian Pederson, and David (Alan Karbel) Pederson, grandchildren: Zachary Liu and Kevin Kangas, great-grandchildren Ava, Kira, and Liyo, as well as many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sister, LaVonne and brother-in-law Merle Pederson.

A celebration of life for Vondell will be held at Stella’s Casa Capri (2129 Birch Road, Kenosha, WI 53140) on Saturday, November 14^th, 2026, from 12-3.

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Kenosha, WI 53142

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