In Memory

Kathleen Wienke (Haller)

Kathleen R. Haller 1944 - 2017 Kathleen R. Haller, 72, of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Medical Center Campus. Born in Kenosha on Nov. 13, 1944, she was the daughter of Vernon and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Wienke. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. In 1970, she fell in love with Gary F. Haller and they were married on July 2, 1971. Gary preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2011. She was employed as a cashier for Sentry Food Store and as an Estimator for Otto Nelson & Sons. Kathy was a member of St. Mary's Lutheran Church, Past President of PTA for Kenosha Unified Schools, State Board and President for two years. Kathy was proud to have been one of the first women in the Rotary Club, President of Women's Network, Community Manager for Muscular Dystrophy Drive in Dearborn, MI, Salvation Army Advisory Board and first Woman President. Job's Daughter's Council for four years, Emergency Planning Committee for Kenosha County, and three terms of the Kenosha Unified School Board. She was a Certified Paralegal and was a Victim Offender Restoration Project Volunteer. Surviving is her daughter, Megan Burgess; two sons, Erin (Heather) Haller and Daniel Haller; and her step son, Brett (Lisa) Haller; step daughter, Georgia (Eric) Phillips; her mother, Elizabeth Wienke; one brother, David Wienke; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters and a great-grandson, all of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by her father, husband, and two brothers, Vernon and Robert Wienke; and a step daughter, Christie Truax. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Proko Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held privately Green Ridge Cemetery.



 
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05/31/17 10:40 AM #1    

Paul Whiteside

So sad to lose a classmate especially one you admired Kathy was a go getter and involved in many community projects.  I knew her for many years and in  many different settings she was always pleasant with an infectious smile and willing to help in any way she could.  Condolences to her family, rest in peace dear friend.


06/01/17 06:49 AM #2    

Jeanne Kyncl (Brush)

She was such a courageous, intelligent,generous and beautiful woman. She will be missed.

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