Denise Joy Gerou

Denise Joy Gerou

August 5, 1966

November 5, 2012

Denise was taken from us prematurely by a hidden brain aneurism. She is the beloved mother of Christopher Lawrence Gerou, Ezekiel Alfonzo Gerou, and Breanna Lace Franklin; doting grandmother of Travaya Cherish Franklin Bullock; cherished sister of Lenore Jean Ceizyk, Nannette Marie Gerou, and Steven Jon Gerou; beloved aunt of Billie Daniel Gerou; missed friend to almost all who got to know her.

Denise was born in Carlisle, Ohio to Emilie B. Sauvoy and Alfred Lawrence Gerou. She grew up and attended school in nearby Franklin, Blue Ball, and Dayton before moving to Kenosha, Wisconsin after high school with her first child. There she had two more children while taking nursing classes at Gateway in Kenosha along with Massage Therapist training, volunteering here and there, caring for the elderly at a nursing home, and filling in gaps with jobs in food service. For the last few years, she has been working as a personal care worker.

Due to Denise’s youth and the suddenness of her death, she was a perfect organ donor, which was her wish. Up to seven people will be helped by her precious gifts. Her lovely long hair will also be donated to Locks of Love before her cremation.

A memorial service and celebration of Denise’s life will be held at the Common Room at Bay View Manor, 740 E. Linus Street in Bay View (1 1/2 blocks east of Kinnickinnic Avenue ), from 2:00 until 8:00 on Saturday the 24th of November. Please join us.

Suminski Family Life Story Funeral Home is assisting the family.