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Harriet Haight Obituary

Harriet G. Haight 1932—2018
Harriet G. Haight, 86, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. She was born February 27, 1932, in St. Olaf, IA to the late Leslie and Annice (Raoldoff) Halverson. Harriet married Ted Haight on July 7, 1977, in Las Vegas, NV. She was a teacher for a one room country school on her grandparents land in St. Olaf. She loved being a homemaker and running a home daycare, she cared for many children over the years. She enjoyed cooking and reading. She was also an avid doll collector and truly enjoyed her dolls. Most of all, she loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Harriet is survived by her husband, Ted Haight of Freeport; sons, Mike (Karen) Barr of Freeport, Brian (Dawn) Barr of Shannon, and Scott (Karla) Barr of Freeport; daughters, Wendy (Russel) Fransen of St. Cloud, MN, Kathy (Mark) Reist of PA, Jennifer (Kenneth) Minarik of Belvidere, IL and Nancy (Phillip) Elmer of Freeport; stepsons, David (Dee) Haight of Savanna, IL and Darrell (Vicki) Haight of Clarksville, TN; stepdaughters, Debra (Michael) Goodwin of Rockford, IL and Deanna (Tom) DeBisschop of Moline, IL; sister-in-law, Jill Miles of Rockford; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Derick; step-son, Shawn Haight; and sisters, LouElla Boland and Deanna Odell.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5th, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Freeport. There will be a visitation before the service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery in Freeport. A memorial fund has been established for the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be shared with her family at www.walkermortuary.com.

Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Jun. 28 to Jun. 30, 2018.
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So sorry to hear of the passing of
such a sweet lady! May God bless
during this difficult time!

connie Suby

July 12, 2018

So Sorry for your loss!

Beverly Sorn

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July 4, 2018

Michele Stadermann

July 2, 2018

joyce richardson

July 2, 2018

Wishing you our deepest sympathy on the loss of Harriett. I enjoyed seeing her when I came to visit Dick and she was always sweet. And Bud, it was nice getting to know you and your daughter on my visits. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go thru this difficult time.

Emily Ferguson

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July 2, 2018

Sorry, Ted

Gloria McLain

June 29, 2018

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers,Isaiah 59:1.

June 28, 2018

Kathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Mom. It is very obvious how close you were, and how much you loved her. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Much Love, Cheri Bose-Banner

Cheri Bose-Banner

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June 26, 2018

Miss you mommy , I will always take I my heart what you did for me and Bretty, I couldnt do it by myself but u had stength for me to carry on and I will live that for the rest of my life how u and my stepdad pulled me through this , I love u so much mommy Kathryn Ann ✝✝

Kathryn Ann Barr Reist

Daughter

June 26, 2018

Sorry for the loss..... sending my love

Brad Boland

Family

June 26, 2018

May her soul Rest In Peace

Julie Haight

June 25, 2018

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