Alice Barbara Orr, 89, of Kenosha WI passed away on Wednesday, May 16th, 2023 at Legacy of St. Joseph’s.
Alice was born on June 12th, 1933 in Ware, Massachusetts. She grew up and attended school in Ware, leaving shortly after her high school graduation to join the US Navy. Alice was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago IL, where she met her future husband, Sherman Ray Orr.
Alice worked as a receptionist/secretary in a hospital, nursing home, and memory care facility in Illinois before her retirement when she moved to Kenosha.
She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Orr (Gary Groenke) of Kenosha WI and Cheryl Orr of Waukegan IL.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the administration, staff, and the Carmelite Sisters of Legacy of St. Joseph’s for all their loving care and kindness over the years. And even though her time with Hospice Alliance was brief, the family would like to thank all the nurses, CNA’s, and volunteers for the care during Alice’s final days.
Funeral services will be on Thursday May 25th, 2023, at 5:00PM in the Kemper Center Founders Hall. (6501-3rd Avenue) Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, in Founders Hall from 4:00PM until the time of service. Burial will be private and will take place at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
Because of her love of cats and all animals, in lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to either Kindred Kitties 614 59th Street, Kenosha WI 53140, Safe Harbor Animal Shelter 7811 60th Avenue, Kenosha WI 53142, or a charity of one’s choice.
