This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17127/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Green Bay Newspaper August 26, 2009 Kane, Joseph Gordon Joseph Gordon Kane, 92, Green Bay, died with his family by his side on Sunday afternoon, August 23, 2009, at a local nursing home. He was born August 30, 1916 in the town of Pittsfield to the late Alex and Carrie (Nolan) Kane. Gordon married Margaret Van Den Heuvel on February 5, 1946 at St. Philip's Church. Gordon served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Signal Corps stationed in Europe. Gordon owned and operated Hickory Ridge Dairy and spent much of his career as a milkman. In later years he worked as custodian at St. Mary of the Angels School where he was a longtime member of the parish. Gordon was known for his easy smile and quick wit. He enjoyed home remodeling and repairs, especially the home he and Margaret shared for 58 years. He also enjoyed reading and playing Schafkopf with their couples' club. He was a lifelong Packers fan. Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret; six children, Patrick (Barbara) O'Kane, Boston area, and their children, Katie O'Kane and Kelly O'Kane; Mary (James) Kabacinski, Appleton; James (Elaine) Kane, Green Bay, and their children, Carrie Lax, Lana (Jason) Cheslock and Angela (Bennett) Notz; Denis Kane, Pittsburgh; William (Marlene) Kane, De Pere, and Bill's children, Kendra (Joseph) Kane and Joseph (Abbey) Kane and Marlene's children, Ryan (Sara) Carriveau, Rachel Carriveau and Rebecca Carriveau; Richard (Ann) Kane, Green Bay, and their children, Christopher (Nicole) Kane, Benjamin Kane and Jennifer Kane; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Lester Kane and his wife, Alice, two sisters Celeste Kane and Marie Kane, one grandson Kevin Kabacinski, one uncle P. J. O'Kane and two cousins Cliff Kane and Kitty Kane. Friends may call at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, corner of Cass and Irwin streets, Green Bay on Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski, OFM officiating. Proko-Wall Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com. Gordon's family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff at Bornemann Nursing Home and Unity Hospice for their care and concern in his final days. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.