Elizabeth I. “Betty” Hakes
September 3, 1933 — March 19, 2023
Hakes, Elizabeth I. “Betty”
(Nee Plawski) Age 89. Passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Beloved wife of (the late) Donald Hakes. Loving mother of Barbara (Philip) Berg, Richard, and Kenneth (Dona) Hakes. Proud grandmother of Jason, Donielle, Darcy, Christopher, Delaney and Nolan. Further survived by her 5 wonderful great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Betty worked for Lee Wards for 19 years. She was crafty in all possible ways. Her favorite memories were made sitting around the campfire making s’mores at their cabin up north. She enjoyed special outings to the casino and used her winnings to enrich the lives of those she loved.
A visitation will held on Tuesday March 28th at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 800 Marquette Ave., South Milwaukee, 53172, from 9:30am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Red Cross or Milwaukee Rescue Mission are appreciated.
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