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Hunter Wise Obituary

RACINE - Hunter James Wise age 3, entered Eternal Life on Friday May 10, 2013 in Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Medical Center. Born December 18, 2009 in Racine, Hunter was the most loved and cherished son of Joseph M. Wise and Samantha Rush. Hunter loved tractors and semi’s, riding his bike and ‘mudding’ in his dad’s monster truck. He will be deeply missed by his dad Joseph and his mom Samantha, his brothers Isaiah, and Mycah, grandparents Jennifer Wise, Ross (Shelly) Wise, James Rush, and Robert Drew Jr., great grandparents Virginia “Ginny” (the late Robert) Nelson, John (Linda) Palmer, Valerie Wise, Linda (Steve) Petz, and Jackie Rush, aunts; Amanda “TT” Wise, Ruthie Wise ,Katrina Rush, and Jessica (Joe) Ludwig, uncles; Thomas (Leah) Schurman, Jason Rush and James Rush Jr. Hunter will also be missed by cousins other relatives and many friends of the Superior St. neighborhood. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Barbara Tully and a great grandfather Stanley “Ross” Wise Sr. A celebration of Hunter’s short life will be held Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 1 pm in Strouf Funeral Home, Pastor Holly Anderle officiating. Private burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery on Hwy. 32. The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 11 am until the time of the services in the funeral home. There will be a public vigil held on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm at 1506 Superior St. in memory of Hunter. Strouf Funeral Home and Cremation Services 1001 High St. 632-5101 on line guest book www.strouf.com

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Published by Racine Journal Times on May 14, 2013.

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Roni Leonhardt

June 10, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

June 6, 2013

Rest in peace little angel. You are safe in the arms of the Lord now.

joseph wise

June 4, 2013

Hunter james you where the love of my life I would d and will do anything for you I really miss you I really wish you where still here I take everyday and look at all the good times we have had REST IN PIECE hunter I love you with all my heart and you will always be in my heart and always be my little buckaroo

Joyce Evans

May 21, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family, and friends of this Angel. He's safe in His arms now... never, ever to feel pain again.. he's in Heaven riding thee best trucks they ever made. Rest In Peace Hunter.

Michelle Combs

May 20, 2013

No words can describe the heartache. Our thoughts and prayers to the whole family.

May 17, 2013

all of us meaning Val Shelly Russ and ruthie and everyone will remember you

brenna r

May 17, 2013

such a sweet cousin

May 17, 2013

Very Sad to hear of this great loss of this fine lil man. May little Hunter be in heaven and watching over his family and friends here on earth. May we all learn to follow the good Lord and seek his mercy. I pray that God will give Hunters family the strength to go on during this sad time , With sympathy,love, caring and much blessings, The Peterson's Theresa and Ricky

Brittany walker

May 16, 2013

Heres a candle for u little man!!

Brittany walker

May 16, 2013

Oh sweet Hunter how sad we are that youre gone we love you little man and wish that you could be here we will forever keep you in our hearts and cherish all of the moments we had with you little man you were stolen from us in such a way i just want to tell you im sorry and that i wish i could have helped you i am here for your family and ill never go a day without thinking of you i miss you Hunter james in our hearts forever you'll never be very far away!!!

Jes Wolfe

May 16, 2013

Hunter you were an amazing little man. I am truly upset that your brother will not get to grow up with you. I know you are watching down on everyone and that you are in a better place now. RIP little man.

mona,keviñ Cartwright

May 15, 2013

Mona,kevin and then boys. God has a new angel

Sue G.

May 15, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Alyssa Nagel

May 15, 2013

What a sad and tragic loss. No one should ever feel this kind of pain. May you rest in peace sweet little boy. I don't know you or your family but I am a Mommy. May you find peace and love and eternal happiness with the Lord above.

Efrain Martinez

May 15, 2013

My prayers to you Hunter and family. God bless everyone.

May 15, 2013

God bless his little soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just gets me sick...

May 15, 2013

I didnt know you sweet Little one but ever since I herd of your pain I cry everyday for you .

mary

May 15, 2013

Little Hunter Your resting in peace no more pain Love you

Jan Spranger

May 14, 2013

My heart hurts with your loss Joe.

Sue and Carlo Graceffa

May 14, 2013

We didn't know Hunter, but Our heart breaks for the family and friends of this little guy. Hunter now rests in the arms of god. He will only know peace and love. A true angel watching over us. We wish we could of been there to protect you little one. RIP

evelyn sura

May 14, 2013

my thoughts and prays with you and your family.

May 14, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

A Mother

May 14, 2013

May God be with you. My heart just aches for this little baby. Im so saddened by this loss.

colleen batterman

May 14, 2013

May u find comfort in the lord, knowing that hunter is in a safe place looking down on you..

Jamie Schmaling

May 14, 2013

You were the brightest boy ever. You were the spark in your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles eyes. Even though you had such a short life, you endured so much. May you finally be in peace. You will be missed every day, and not a day will go by that you wont be thought of. Rest In Peace Big Boy.

Michelle Tenhagen

May 14, 2013

You will remain in our hearts and missed daily lil man. You were taken way to soon but in a better place to watch over us. RIP lil man

May 14, 2013

Rest in peace baby boy !!!

Ashley

May 14, 2013

R.I.P. lil man

Shelley Sweers

May 14, 2013

May the Lord wrap his arms around and hold you always little man. With deepest sympathy for his father Joseph and the grandparents that lost such a beautiful baby. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. My God give ya'll strength and comfort during this terrible tragedy. (Joseph Gister's Aunt)

julie ervin

May 14, 2013

I'm truly saddened by what has happened to this poor innocent boy. May GOD bless you and keep you all. I pray that you can find some peace during this horrific time

Lori Pavlovich

May 14, 2013

I do not know Hunter but May it give you comfort in knowing that Hunter is safe with God. Sorry for your loss.

A MOTHER

May 14, 2013

RIP HUNTER

Candy Peterson

May 14, 2013

You precious child. You are in the hands of God and far from any more pain.

Jane Hall

May 14, 2013

I never met you Hunter but my daughter Tiffany did and she told me you were a great little man, now she has made me a Grandma to a little man like you. We know you are with the Angel's in Heaven and the pain in suffered is gone, but you will always be remembered here on Earth. So go and sore with the Angel's above for you are now one of them. From Jane and my daughter Tiffany Hall

Pattie Taylor

May 14, 2013

Hunter James, may you be at peace now with your grandma. you will be missed & loved forever lil man!! God Speed!!! Auntie Pattie

ANNETTE LARSON

May 14, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

debbie o'connor

May 14, 2013

Hunter, you were taken away from us too soon. May you rest in Peace! Love, Aunt Debbie

Sandie Bublavy

May 14, 2013

my prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. God will see to it, that Hunter is safe. Wish I could have been there for you. May the Lord be with you

valarie batterman

May 14, 2013

R.I.P. Hunter everyone is going to miss u!deepest condolencesto joe n samantha n everyone else thru this tuff time...

Lisa Roe

May 14, 2013

God Bless you all and God Bless angel Hunter with thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2013

So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families

Debbie Clemons

May 14, 2013

Now you can laugh with the Angels!!!
No more tears!!
Rest in pease little one!!!!

Dawn

May 14, 2013

This is tragic.
Sam, I'm right where I always was if you need me. Nothing has changed.

Tracey Brau

May 14, 2013

Rest in Peace precious little boy

May 14, 2013

Rest in Peace, little man

May 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Katie Haagensen

May 14, 2013

Cant imagine what everyone is going through and willing to stand and be there for you no matter what thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.

Tom & Tish & Topher & Becca Bartelt

May 14, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wish we could be there. God Bless

Alicia Coca

May 14, 2013

Samantha I'm so sorry for your loss. No parent should know the pain of losing their child. Hunter's with God and the angels now and he knows only peace and happiness.

May 14, 2013

rest in paradise angel baby. I didn't know you but as a parent my heart breaks for what you had to endure. You're in the arms of angels now. No more hurting. Prayers go out to the family

May 14, 2013

my deepest sympathy to the wise family.hunter was a good and enthuatstic kid. loved his toy trucks and grandma

John Acheson

May 14, 2013

My prayers and condolences to everyone whose lives were touched by this innocent child.

april willis

May 14, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to this family! My heart is with you all at this time.

Emily Koehler

May 14, 2013

I'm so sorry for the tragic loss of little Hunter...... My condolence, and deepest sympathies to all.

Dennis & Amber Johnson

May 14, 2013

Ross, Shelly, and Ruthie. We are so sorry to hear about Hunter. No words can take away that pain.

Chaplain Loretta

May 14, 2013

Precious child, rest in the arms of your grandmother.

Trudy and Bruce Schatzman

May 14, 2013

Jennifer - I can not begin to tell you how sorry we are to hear of Hunter's death. I know how much you loved him. He will always be a part of you. You have our prayers.

May 14, 2013

Val, Ross and Shelly....Im so very sorry to hear of your loss of little Hunter.....My thoughts and prayers and with you all!!!! Debbie Petersen-Mansfield

Ashley Hvizdak

May 14, 2013

I'm sorry for your lose. I love you guys. Be strong for Hunter, he will always be with you.

Racine Resident

May 14, 2013

Rest in Peace little Hunter Wise. You will endure no more pain. God bless you little man.

May 14, 2013

Little Hunter I don't know you, but my heart was so sad when I learned of your death. I can only imagine what things are like for you now as you are in Heaven with God and the Angels.

God bless you beautiful child!

Michele Lehmann

May 14, 2013

Joe, Jen, Amanda and Ross,
No parent or Grandparent should ever have to go through what you are going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cheri Paulick

May 14, 2013

I only met Hunter once...He definitely is Dad's "little buddy"! So much energy and spark. My heart breaks for you and your family. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

P MILES

May 14, 2013

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME R.I.P YOUNG FELLOW GOD BLESS YOU.

May 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

michelle martin

May 14, 2013

...I don't know you little one, but I'm a Grandma and my heart breaks for you and your family left without your laughter. You are now out of pain and with all the other angels...soar little man...find peace and love...
Michelle M. Martin

J Palmer

May 14, 2013

You will be missed little buddy. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Love Uncle John Eli and Quinn

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