Adela B. Franco1921 - 2016Adela B. Franco, 94, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, Sept, 23, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family and into the presence of the Lord.Adela was born on Nov. 29, 1921 in Thorndale, Tex., the daughter of the late Ignacio and Victoria (Garcia) Valverde. On May 26, 1939, in Calvert, Tex., she was united in marriage to Ruben Franco, Sr. They moved to Kenosha from Waco, Tex., in 1945. After 58 years of marriage, Ruben died on Jan. 16, 1998. Adela along with her husband owned and operated Two Hour Masterizing Cleaners for over 30 years.She was a founding member of Cornerstone Assembly Church and was very active in all church activities. Adela currently was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship and the Kenosha Senior Center. She enjoyed sewing, flower gardening and teaching young people the art of Mexican cooking.Survivors include her children, Olivia (Thomas) Downes, Sally (Dennis) Smith, Ruby (James) Garcia, Ruben (Connie) Franco, Jr., Daniel Franco, and Charles Franco of, along with 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren. Along with her parents and husband, Adela was preceded in death by her sons, Victor, Robert, a son at birth and her brother, Raymond Valadez.Funeral services honoring the life of Adela will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home. Private entombment will take place at All Saints Mausoleum. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services 3720 39th AvenueKenosha, Wisconsin 53144262-658-4101Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com
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