In Memory Of ...

Jean S. Fricke

July 09, 1956 - July 07, 2010

Service:

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7117-14^th Ave. Private inurnment will be held in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation:

A gathering of relatives and friends will be held Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church, 7117 14th Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the Jean S. Fricke C J Scholarship, UW Platteville Foundation, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI, 53818, would be appreciated by the family.

Obituary:

Jean S. Fricke, 53, of Kenosha, passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Aurora Health Care.

She was born in Kansas City, MO on July 9, 1956. Jean was the daughter of Edward Sweeney and Frances Dillmann. She attended schools in Milwaukee and graduated from UW Platteville with a BS and MS in Criminal Justice.

Our country was served by Jean when she enlisted in the US Army in October 1975. She was a 1^st Sergeant, E-8 and spent time in Germany. Jean was honorably discharged in October 1978. She stayed in the Army Reserve until her retirement in 2003.

Jean was employed as a probation and parole agent for the State of Wisconsin Correctional Center in Kenosha for 10 years.

Following Jean's diagnosis, she was active with several ovarian cancer support groups. Jean had a passion for scrap booking often chronicling her travels with her sons.

She is survived by her two sons, Alexander and Andrew Fricke, both of Kenosha along with her brother, Edward (Cynthia) Sweeney of Waukesha, WI and three nieces, Molly, Erin and Shannon Sweeney.

Jean was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Sweeney.

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Posted on: July 09, 2010 | By: John D. Langdon

I extend to Jean's Children, my sincere condolences and pray that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ give them peace. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by many who worked with her. Your mom will be sorely missed. May God bless you and your family.

Posted on: July 09, 2010 | By: Julia Starr

I miss you already my dear friend. Today, on your birthday, and always, I will remember your beautiful smile & amazing soul. My deepest sympathies to Alex & Andrew, your family and friends. XO

Posted on: July 09, 2010 | By: gary L. Smith

Condolence's to Alex and Andrew. May you know peace. Jean you were a friend and will be greatly missed.

Posted on: July 09, 2010 | By: Chris Nolan

I was blessed to have my life touched my Jean. She was a beautiful, courageous woman that inspired many. My sympathies are extended to all those that loved Jean, especially Alex and Andrew. May God bless you during your time of sorrow and may you find comfort in His grace.

Posted on: July 09, 2010 | By: Laurie Kuhn

My prayers and condelences are with all of you especially the boys, husband, family and all your friends. I know you will run into Sara and become best of friends. I will MISS our Good Mornings, coffee and our chit chats.

I have never met a woman as talented as you and I am so glad I had the opportunity to befriend such a beautiful woman...

Happy Birtday Jean!

Will love and miss you till the day we meet again! OXOXOXOXOXOXO

Posted on: July 10, 2010 | By: Barbara D. Wick

To Alex and Andrew and all of Jean's family. We are so deeply sorry and extend to you our sincere condolences. I am part of the Northbrook, IL, Cancer Wellness Center's Ovarian Group. We were honored by having Jean visit us and learn from us and take those ideas back to Wisconsin to start her group there. We also liked sharing ideas and hopes and tips, and so deeply regret that they did not keep her with you longer. Jean was so proud of her sons, and so wanted to remain with them. I am grieving for her and for you.

Barbara Wick

Posted on: July 11, 2010 | By: Amber Langerman

Andrew and Alex, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I once received this card and it helped me to heal.

They are not gone, but changed-

souls turned to light

transformed into stars

that burn forever in the sky

shining down upon us

through openings in heaven,

keeping watch...sending love

Love lives forever,

A new star in heaven

now shines just for you.

Your entire Vernon family is thinking of you, now and always... Miss Langerman

Posted on: July 11, 2010 | By: Jill Aiello

Andrew and Alex, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We have been neighbors for many years. Your mother was a kind and helpful neighbor. I appreciated the things she and you boys have done to help me in the past. She will be missed.

Posted on: July 12, 2010 | By: Robert Hannon

I first met Jean in the military back in the mid 70's in Gelnhausen, Germany. She and I were stationed with the 709th MP Bn. A wonderful personality, very entertaining person. She will be missed by many. Blessing and peace on her and her two sons.

Posted on: July 12, 2010 | By: sandra fedderly

My deepest sympathies to the Fricke family.

1SG Fricke was my First Sergeant while I was with 3/335th TSBn stationed at Ft. Sheridan, IL.

Jean was a strong mentor, leader and friend to all of us.

The one funny thing I will always remember is when she informed me that I was not supposed to be wearing pink socks in PT uniform. She asked me if I had washed my white socks with something red. When I told her no, she very calmly "reminded" me that I should be wearing white socks and that I must have washed them with something red. At that point I very calmly said "Yes 1SG-I think I may have". You see as a former Marine and new to the Army I had not checked that part of the uniform regulation to see that we were supposed to be wearing white.

She was also very concerned about all of her Soldiers. I was injured taking a PT test and she was the first person who saw it. She made sure she stayed with me to make sure I was ok.

I will miss her greatly.

SFC Retired

Sandra Fedderly (formerly Briggs)

Posted on: July 12, 2010 | By: Sara Seater

What can I say about Jean.....she was like a big sister to me. She always let me lean on her. I was so blessed to have worked with her. She was so bold, strong, independent, lived life without regrets. I was so envied her in that respect. Alex and Andrew know that your mom loved you and and was so very proud of "her boys". Jean I love you and so miss you....I am going to miss you but know you are where you need to be even though it was too soon. I will never forget you!

Posted on: July 12, 2010 | By: Criminal Justice Department

To the family and friends of Jean, we wish to express our sincere condolences on your loss. Jean was a very good friend to our Department, and we will sadly miss her.

Faculty and Staff

Criminal Justice Department

UW-Platteville

Posted on: July 12, 2010 | By: Krista Lichtenheld

Alex and family -

So sorry to see that your mother passed away. I will be praying for you and your family in these coming days and weeks. You have my deepest sympathy.

Mrs. Krista Lichtenheld

Tremper High School

Posted on: July 13, 2010 | By: Everett King

I will always remember Jean for her kindness and fairness. She will be missed by everyone who worked with her.

Posted on: July 13, 2010 | By: pam drummond

My condolences to Alex, Andrew and family on the loss of your mother. She was truly a great lady. She will be missed and remembered always.

Posted on: July 16, 2010 | By: Cleo Allen

To Jean's Family,

I knew Jean for only a short time, but she was truly a wonderful friend and co-worker. She wore her illness with dignity and grace. We worked together at the Department of Corrections in Kenosha for a few years. I was under the impression that she lived in Racine, so I'm sorry I missed the memorial. May God keep you safe in his arms and give you strength to endure during this time.

Peace in Christ,