Proko Funeral Home and Crematory

Proko Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 5111 60th Street in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a trusted, family-owned funeral home with a legacy of compassionate service spanning nearly a century. Founded in 1928 by James Crossin as the first facility in Kenosha dedicated exclusively to funeral services, it was purchased by John Proko in 1962 and has since been operated by three generations of the Proko family, including John’s son Larry, and Larry’s daughter Rachael Proko-Viola. This deep local roots have made Proko a cornerstone of the community, earning it the title of “Best Funeral Home in Kenosha County” by Kenosha News readers every year from 2016 through 2025—a testament to the unwavering trust families place in them.

Proko offers a comprehensive range of services designed to honor every life with dignity and respect. Traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial services, celebration of life events, and veteran funeral honors are all provided with the highest level of professional care. The home is uniquely equipped with an on-premise crematory—one of the few in Kenosha County—allowing families to have confidence in the handling of their loved one’s remains. Their cremation services are dignified and flexible, accommodating burial, scattering, or keepsake urns, and are available for both Wisconsin and Illinois residents. For veterans, Proko coordinates full military honors, including color guard presentations, rifle salutes, and taps, while also assisting with veteran benefits and entitlements.

Pre-arrangement planning is a key service, allowing individuals to document their wishes in advance, lock in current pricing, and spare their families from difficult decisions during a time of grief. The funeral home is open 8 AM to 4 PM on weekdays, closed weekends, but their licensed funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide immediate support. They serve families throughout Wisconsin and Illinois, with directors licensed in both states.

The Proko team includes a dedicated staff of licensed funeral directors, apprentice directors, and support personnel, all actively involved in local charities and service clubs. John and Larry Proko are certified members of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice and have both served as president of the Wisconsin State Funeral Directors Association. Rachael Proko-Viola serves as vice president for the Southeastern Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association. The home proudly holds membership in the National Funeral Directors Association, Selected Independent Funeral Homes, and the Illinois and Wisconsin Funeral Directors Associations. They have also received the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award for multiple years, reflecting their commitment to the highest standards. Whether a family needs immediate assistance or wishes to plan ahead, Proko Funeral Home and Crematory provides a warm, professional environment and an abiding commitment to honoring each individual life story.