Obituary for Jean Haugen (Papenfuss)
Jean A. Haugen
Jean A. Haugen, 95, of Loves Park, IL, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Born October 22, 1927, in LaCrosse, WI, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Erickson) Papenfuss. Married Michael Haugen, on December 17, 1949, in LaCrosse. Owned and operated J-M Distributors for more than 35 years. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and North Suburban Women’s Club. Jean was known for her German potato salad and knitting as the sock lady. Survivors include her son, Bruce (Lori) Haugen; daughter, Sue (Jim) Westenberg; grandchildren, Molly (Des) Crocker, Kelly (Derek) Cooper, Jodi (Ryan) Wakeley, and Jimmy (Megan) Westenberg; great-grandchildren, Wrigley, Lucy, Vivienne, Hannah, Braxton, Oliver, Oaklynn, and one on the way, Leia; sister, Elinor Fisher; sister-in-law, Maurine Stuhr; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and husband.
Mass of Christian Burial Service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Ave., Loves Park, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Jean A. Haugen, 95, of Loves Park, IL, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Born October 22, 1927, in LaCrosse, WI, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Erickson) Papenfuss. Married Michael Haugen, on December 17, 1949, in LaCrosse. Owned and operated J-M Distributors for more than 35 years. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and North Suburban Women’s Club. Jean was known for her German potato salad and knitting as the sock lady. Survivors include her son, Bruce (Lori) Haugen; daughter, Sue (Jim) Westenberg; grandchildren, Molly (Des) Crocker, Kelly (Derek) Cooper, Jodi (Ryan) Wakeley, and Jimmy (Megan) Westenberg; great-grandchildren, Wrigley, Lucy, Vivienne, Hannah, Braxton, Oliver, Oaklynn, and one on the way, Leia; sister, Elinor Fisher; sister-in-law, Maurine Stuhr; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and husband.
Mass of Christian Burial Service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Ave., Loves Park, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.