Jeffrey L. Feeney, 56, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at his residence to return to be with the Lord. Born in Kenosha on January 26, 1952, he was the son of Richard and Nancy (Young) Feeney, Sr. A lifelong resident of Kenosha and Kenosha County, he was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School and attended Gateway Technical College over the years, receiving his degree as well as many certifications. He loved to learn! On March 6, 1971, he married Darlene Solberg in Kenosha and had his daughter Jennifer and two sons Dustin and Robert; they later divorced. He married Sandra Phillips on February 25, 2004, in Sanibel Island, FL. They enjoyed gardening, fishing, and watching their grandchildren grow and play. He was a machinist at Tri-Clover for over 30 years until his retirement. He was loved by his family and friends, often making people laugh with his one-on-a kind sense of humor. Jeff was a member Christ Lutheran Church, Salem Methodist Church, Local Machinist Union, and Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club. Jeff was an avid hunter, fisherman and Green Bay Packer fan. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and cherished his family. Surviving are his wife, Sandra of Salem; his father of Augusta, WI; his mother of Kenosha; two sons, Dustin (Erica Stohr) Feeney of Salem and Robert Feeney of Silver Lake, WI; four daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Yates of Huntington Beach, CA, Melissa (Joseph) Burke of Ava Maria, FL, Michelle (Adam) Chavez of Kosovo, and Rebecca (Keith) Lancour of Paddock Lake, WI; a brother, Thomas Feeney, Sr. of Kenosha; and his grandchildren, Alexandra, Addison, Austin, Charles, Aaron, Olivia, Lillian, Joseph, Elizabeth and Martha. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Feeney, Jr. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 19th, at Proko Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until the time of the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jeffrey’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Mike Erb and family
My deepest sympathies to your family at this time of great loss. I have learned from my own recent loss of my father that the memories hurt but as time passes we realize that this is what we have left to cherish. I have my own wonderful memories of Jeff and his family and I am thankful for them. May your faith and the support of family and friends help you through this time.
Ramona Holguin
October 20, 2008
Dustin and family,My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. I was very sorry to hear of your loss Dustin, I can only imagine the pain you must feel when losing a loved one. May God be with you and your family.
Charleen Larsen
October 20, 2008
To the whole Feeney family. Like others, I was shocked when I read the Kenosha News that I receive in the mail. I always liked Jeff a lot. He was a wonderful human being. I never saw him unhappy and he always took the time to talk whenever I saw him. May God be with all of you and console you at this time and in the future. They say that time heals all pain. Bull!! It lessens it but memories keep his spirit alive and we will never forget him. Take care of yourselves and know that I am thinking about you. Charleen Larsen
Mike Bonnie & David Von Gunten
October 19, 2008
Sandy Jennifer Dustin & Robbie. I first met Jeff back in 1978 at Tri Clover, where as you know we both worked, we became good friends and shard many stories together, after we left tri clover we kept in constant contact 3-4 times a week, via phone, Jeff always kept me informed on what was going on with many people who really cared about each other, and him I am going to miss the friendly bantering and picking on each other, the spontaneous lunches the phone calls while out fishing with Wess and the others (Dustin,Robbie,Todd,Keith) especially during the Shangri-la Derby, Jeff was a one of a kind person always there as a friend to pick you up when down or too help with any thing you would ask of him, and that laugh or chuckle he had, is going to be missed by all Jeff we will miss you deeply and you will remain in our thoughts and prayers always Mike
Joe and Veronica Ventura
October 18, 2008
Though time and distance has offered new paths in life, the old ones can never be forgotten. Jeff was a true friend, I'll miss him. My deepest condolences to his family he'll never be forgotten.
Judy Cortinaz (Sebetic)
October 17, 2008
I have known Jeff for a long time...since high school, actually. My husband and I played on a horseshoe league with Jeff and Darlene many years ago. I am so sorry to hear this sad news and I want Jeff's family to know that he (and you all) are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy. Bless you all.Judy Cortinaz
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Litz
October 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Larry and Barb Litz
John Strike,Sr
October 17, 2008
Sorry to hear about Jeff.He was a fun guy to work with and to know
Tracy (Hayes) Storm
October 16, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great guy. He was always fun to be around and had the best laugh. I can remember just waiting until opening day of gun season was over so my dad and I could go over and see how him and Dustin had done. He had the best stories of "the big one that got away". I think back on those memories and smile. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.Tracy (Hayes) Storm
greg
October 16, 2008
Family, My condolences. Jeff was great guy. I will miss him. I have known Jeff for over 30 years, I was closer to Dick and Tom but I spent many good times with Jeff as well. Since hearing about his passing I have been thinking a lot about the good times we had together Deer hunting at Allens. Jeff actually put me in a tree stand and gave me the slugs when I got my 1st Deer back in 1980. He never let me forget that. The last 6 months Jeff and I had rekindled our friendship trading emails and phone calls. Lots of laughs about old times. I just talked to him last week and I can't believe he is gone. Godspeed Jeff.
Jennifer Mcfadden (Olsen)
October 16, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Jeff! This is such a tragedy, first Dickey... now Jeff, I am totally heartbroken! Jeff was such a sweetheart and would help anyone in need, always their for Tom through thick and thin and has been their for myself. I'm lighting an eternal candle for Jeff! His memory will live on forever and he holds a special place in my heart... He will be deeply missed....Jennifer