Lisa D. Hessefort
September 27, 1963 -
April 6, 2026
Lisa D. Hessefort of Kenosha, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 6, 2026, following a long battle with cancer.
A lifelong resident of Kenosha. Lisa was born on September 27, 1963, to Frank and the late Harriet (nee: Scott) Marano. She attended local schools.
On July 25, 1989, in Las Vegas, NV, she was united in marriage to Craig Hessefort. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2018.
Lisa was employed with Kenosha Unified School District for 35 years, retiring in 2018 to take care of Craig. She loved spending as much time with her family as she could. Lisa was an avid Green Bay Packer, Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers fan.
She was a member of Italian American Ladies Auxiliary, The Swedish American and Women of the Moose.
Lisa is survived by her father, Frank Marano; her daughters, Alyse (Dan) McBride and Amber (Manny) Ramirez; her grandchildren, Samaria, Seth, Siannah, Lawrence, Sarah, Erik and Bryce. She is further survived by her siblings, Sue (Gary) Hoglund, Kristine (John) Tainter, Frank (Debbie) Marano; her sisters-in-law, Julie (Fritz) Hueller, Jill (Frank) Mategrano; her brother-in-law, Keith (Heather) Hessefort and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Craig Hessefort; her mother, Harriet “Scottie” Marano; her in-laws, Jack and Sue Hessefort and her grandson, Anthony McBride.
Lisa’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Neil Shepler and all his staff as well as Hospice Alliance Staff and the Staff at City of Hope for the excellent care they provided her.
Honoring Lisa’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.
Memorial donations in Lisa’s name may be made to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 https://www.hospicealliance.org.
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Peggy StarrPosted on:
April 10, 2026My heartfelt sympathies to your family. It was wonderful talking with her, remembering growing up in the neighborhood. She loved her family so deeply.
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Vickie HessefortPosted on:
April 10, 2026Tom and I are very sorry for you girls loosing your mother. Lisa was a very upbeat hardworking woman who deeply loved her daughters and grandchildren. Lisa selflessly took the utmost of care of Craig and she can now join him in peace and rest.
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Robert HavicanPosted on:
April 9, 2026I may not have known you well but I do remember having you in a few of my classes. Rest in peace Lisa your in God's hands now.
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Linda HuffPosted on:
April 9, 2026My sincere condolences to all the family! Prayers to all 🙏❤️🙏
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April 9, 2026Lisa has been a neighbor for years and I worked with her at KUSD.. A wonderful, strong person Lisa fought many years to beat the Cancer. Never heard her complain and always positive. Rest in a peace Lisa you certainly deserve it.
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Doni WilsonPosted on:
April 9, 2026Lost so soon in life. Go be with Craig. I'm sure he's been waiting for you.
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Laura RaschPosted on:
April 9, 2026Alyse, Amber and entire family, we are so very sorry. Lisa was such a force of nature! She was fun, fearless and a great friend. “Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.”
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Laura Beach MorencyPosted on:
April 9, 2026Lisa our dear friend, you will be missed. We knew each other since seventh grade. Our children grew up with each other and are best friends like we were. You are forever in our hearts! I Love you my friend! ❤️
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Carmie Fioravante RuffoloPosted on:
April 8, 2026I am so saddened for the loss of our beloved Lisa . My deepest condolences to the family along with prayers
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Sharon GroenkePosted on:
April 8, 2026I am so sorry for your loss. This has to be so hard for the family.
