Constance D. Giese, “Coni”, 66, passed away unexpectedly Friday at her residence. She was born in Portland, OR, February 10, 1950, daughter of the late James and Wilda (Nee: Kuberra) Smith. Originally from Wisconsin, the family moved to Sparta and eventually to Racine where Coni graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1968”.

Surviving are her daughters Mary (Greg) Lemke of Knapp, WI, Kimberly (Ron) Light of Houston, TX; 10 grandchildren; Ashly, Jenni, Curt, Greg Jr., Lance, Cassie, Ashleigh, John, and Dannielle; many great grandchildren; her significant other, Don Devore and family, Kyle (Kristina) Devore, Ryan Devore (finance Jillian), Eric (Lizzie) Devore; grandchildren, Jase, Cole, Hailey, and Jayden; her sister, Roxanne (Jack) Plock of Racine; nieces, Angela (Nunzio) Tenuta, Sabrina (Jusin) Spinato; other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Cindy.

Visitation will be held Saturday  at the Maresh Meredith Funeral Home from 12 p.m. until the  memorial service which will follow at 1 p.m. with Reverend Mark Doidge officiating.

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