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Billie R. Hulke of Valley Mills, Texas passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She will be remembered for her life-long journey as a beloved family member and a dedicated educator. Billie was born in McAllen, Texas on April 16, 1942 to the late Charles Daniel and Lottie...

Colleen Mary Hulke, née Honan, of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025—the first day of fall. In a beautiful harmony of the seasons, she was born on March 21, 1942, the first day of spring. Colleen lived a life centered on family. Always quick to brag...

Franklin D. Hulke, 90, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 11, 2025.  Frank was born in Waco, Texas on October 5, 1934. His parents, Paul and Mary Hulke (Hoedtkle), were of German and Czech descent. The family German surname was originally spelled Hoedtkle. After his father...

Donald Benjamin (Don) Hulke Jr., a longtime Hanover resident, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 after a brief illness. He was 73. A Braintree native, Don was born on October 18, 1951 and was the son of the late Donald Hulke Sr. and Ethel (Holmes) Hulke. He graduated from Braintree High...

Terrance Wayne Hulke, affectionately known as Terry, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on February 7, 1949, Terry lived a life filled with quiet strength, love, and dedication to his family. Terry had a deep passion for the simple pleasures in life. He could often be found...

David (Dave) J. Hulke passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. The family is being cared for by Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Noah Hulke, age 31, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Arizona. Arrangements are pending at this time, so please check back often for updates.

Merle E. Hulke, 74, of No. 8 Schwartz Dr., died 9:08 a.m. Oct. 17, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, Ottumwa, with the Rev. Ralph Kister officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at Reece Funeral Home, Ottumwa,...

Ronald Joseph Hulke 1938 - 2016 Ronald "Ron" Joseph Hulke, 78, of The Villages, Fla., went to be with Jesus His Savior on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. He was born in Merrill, Wis., on Feb. 12, 1938. Ron attended Merrill High School and graduated in 1956. He married Loretta "Pudgie" Wyland in June 1957...

Stanley Hulke of Elgin Services for Stanley Hulke, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin. Burial will be in Dundee Township Cemetery West. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Born April 26, 1918, in Courtland, Minn., to...

Delbert Hulke of Elgin Delbert Hulke, 79, died Monday, Oct. 28. Arrangements were made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, (847)741-8800.

Ruth Hulke Ruth Hulke, age 90, of Elgin passed away Friday, November 27, 2009. Ruth was born July 31, 1919 in Elgin to Charles and Bertha Medro Maas. Long standing member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Elgin. Married her husband, Stanley on April 2, 1948. Worked at Illinois Tool Works until...

Elvira Hulke, 97, of South Elgin, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Rosewood Care Center in St. Charles. She was born on March 12, 1911 and was the daughter of Martin and Alwina (Voges) Langhorst in Courtland, MN. She was the oldest of six children. At the age of 18, she moved to Elgin, IL....

Bruce Hulke Wausau - Bruce W. Hulke, son of the late Herbert and Lucile Hulke, died Tuesday, July 2, of heart failure at the age of 76. True to his nickname, "the Hulk", Bruce stayed tough through a number of different physical challenges. When it was time for him to transition to his final...

Leon Hulke – (86) of Blaine, MN was born May 15, 1934 in Mason City, IA and passed away from heart failure March 30, 2021 with family by his hospital bedside. Preceded in death by brother Howard and twin brother Lyle. Survived by beloved wife of 64 years Donna Hague (whom he married in January...

Elvira Hulke of South Elgin Elvira Hulke, 97, passed away Tuesday, July 8. Arrangements are being made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, 847-741-8800.

Hulke, Harlin A. Harlin A. "Harley" Hulke, age 91, of Merrill, formerly of Appleton, died Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Harlin was born May 31, 1920, in Merrill, son of the late William and Agnes (Schmidtke) Hulke. He married Veryl Weber in April of...

COURTLAND — Harvey Hulke, 85, of Courtland died Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in rural Courtland with Pastor Wayne Bernau officiating. Burial will be in...

Fritz Edward HulkeFritz Edward Hulke, 57, of Dubuque, died Friday at his home.A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Carson and Son Funeral and Cremation Services in Maquoketa. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be...

Hulke Howard A., age 71, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Mpls., passed away on Oct. 30, 2001. Survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 46 years, Yvonne; children, Daniel (Denise), Debby (Gerald), and Deanna (Dan); nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brothers,...

Sharon Kaye Hulke, age 86 died peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter. Funeral service will be 11 am on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Pastor David Nissen will officiate, and burial will follow in the New...

Judith Hulke's passing has been publicly announced by Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel in Omaha, NE. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Judith in the Guest Book below. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the...

Wade F. 'Dutch' Hulke Born: November 12, 1969 Died: September 19, 2021 Wade F. Hulke, "Dutch," 51, of Hampshire went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born November 12, 1969, to William James "Jim" and Janet (Ahrens) Hulke. He graduated from Huntley High School in 1987....

Michael J. "Mike" Hulke, 39, of Kingston, Ill., formerly of Elgin, passed away following a car accident Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007. Born June 18, 1968, in Elgin, he was the son of John and Linda (Smith) Hulke. Mike grew up in Elgin and attended local schools, graduating from Larkin High School in...

Funeral services for James D. Hulke, 82, of Davenport, were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary Chapel in Davenport. A private burial was followed at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors provided by Davenport American Legion Post No. 26. The...

ELGIN - Richard M. Hulke, age 90, passed away March 14, 2019, surrounded by his family. Richard "Dick" was born Aug. 2, 1928 in Courtland, MN to his loving parents, Wilhelm and Dorathea Hulke (Todt). Dick met and married Jeanette Krueger of Elgin in 1954. Together they raised three children,...

John Daniel Hulke Passed away at home in Bellingham, WA. at the age of 38. Survived by his parents and brother. Celebration of Life on 11/16/2017 at 2pm at Evergreen Church, 3429 240th St SE, Bothell, WA 98021. Donations in his name may be made the NW Kidney Foundation.

Kenneth H. "Ken" Hulke of Braintree passed away January 14, 2019, after a very brief illness. Ken lived his entire life in Braintree. He grew up there and graduated from Braintree High School. He later received an associate's degree in civil engineering. He was the longtime owner operator of...

Harold H. Hulke, 75, of Aurora, passed away Friday December 8, 2023 in Aurora. He was born April 5, 1948 in Chicago; son of Harold H. and Shirley (Cornelius) Hulke. Harold was employed as an accountant at Richardson Electronics for over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman; he enjoyed boating but...

Loretta Alice Hulke Aug. 5, 1939 - Apr. 1, 2022 Loretta Alice Hulke, age 82, arrived at her heavenly home on April 1, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her family by her side. Born to the late Arnold and Lucy Wyland in Merrill on August 5, 1939, Loretta "Pudgie" was the eighth of ten children....

Loren C. Hulke, 86, of Bellevue, IA passed away Monday October 13, 2008 at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, IA. Per his wishes, Loren was cremated. No service is planned at this time. The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with arrangements. Loren was born on...

Duane I. Hulke of Algonquin formerly of Elgin Funeral services for Duane I. Hulke, 70, will be held at 12 noon Thursday, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Elgin. The Rev. Roger Pollock will officiate. Born May 2, 1931, in Elgin, he passed away Monday, March 4, 2002, at his home. Burial will be...

Marcella Augusta Hulke, age 90, of Ossian, IN passed away January 17, 2008 at Ossian Health Care, Ossian, IN. She was born on February 2, 1917 in Courtland, MN. She worked at McGraw Edison for 50 years and she was a member of the Good Shephard Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL. She was an avid bowler....

Hulke, Todd Arthur Age 51, of Linwood Township, on August 19, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Laura T. Hulke (Zerba); mother, Barbara; sister, Joy Annette. Survived by father, DeWayne; siblings, Ellen (Joe) Wiehle, Jackie (Brian) Balcer, Brett (Debbie); nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, the Zerba...

Roger W. Hulke Merrill - Roger W. Hulke, 88, of Merrill, went to his eternal home Saturday, February 17, 2018. He lived a long, blessed life. The funeral service for Roger will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 22, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. Burial will take place at...

Loretta Alice Hulke, age 82, arrived at her heavenly home on April 1, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her family by her side. Born to the late Arnold and Lucy Wyland in Merrill on August 5, 1939, Loretta “Pudgie” was the 8th of 10 children. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and...

Betty A. Hulke, 93, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, under the loving care of her family, the Bell Tower staff, and Aspirus hospice services. Betty was born January 31, 1928 in Merrill, daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Kunkel) Ristau....

Hulke, Robert G. - Beloved Husband Dad & Grandpa Passed away suddenly on December 6, 2003 at 70 yrs. old. Preceded in death by parents: Carl Hulke & Blanche Heinrich; brothers: Carl and Ralph. Survived by his wife Agnes, of 50 yrs.; children: David (Cynthia), Monica Anderson, Brenda...

Funeral services for James D. Hulke, 82, of Davenport, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2004, at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary Chapel in Davenport. A private burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors being provided by Davenport American Legion Post No. 26....

Hulke, David H. David H. Hulke passed away peacefully with several loved ones by his side on Monday, October 10. He was born February 16, 1934, in Merrill, Wisconsin, to the late William and Agnes (Schmid-tke) Hulke. He proudly served with the Green Beret Special Forces and was trained at Fort...

Delbert William Hulke of Elgin Funeral services for Delbert William Hulke, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. today, at the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 783 W Highland Ave., Elgin. The Rev. Joel Kline will officiate. Born July 23, 1923, in Courtland, Minn., the son of William and Dora (nee...

Margie Ellen Hulke, born to Kenneth and Althea (Ridenour) Dillingham in Lansing, MI on March 11, 1928. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Aug. 19, 2019. She had worked as a Secretary to a Department Manager then was promoted to secretary of the President of VanDerVoort Hardware and Sporting...

Kara Lea Hulke, 41, of Valley Mills, formerly of Waco, passed away Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at a local hospital after a brief illness. To honor Kara's request, a private family service was held with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Kara was born Oct. 16, 1970, in Waco to Franklin D. and Billie Hulke....

Linda L. Hulke, age 72, of Kingston, IL, passed away Friday afternoon, November 17, 2017. She was born on September 12, 1945, to proud parents Norman and Grace (Fitts) Smith, in Elgin, IL. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 50 years, John Hulke; one daughter, Michelle (Tim) Meyers;...

Hulke, Laura T. (Zerba) Age 51, of Linwood Township. Survived by mother, Grace Zerba; father, Richard (Beverly) Zerba; sister, Gretchen (Dan Lessard) Zerba; brother, Paul (Jennifer) Zerba; nieces & nephews: Alex, Ryan, Jamie, David, Zachary, Megan, Trevor & Ryan. Laura was a longtime...

SOUTH ELGIN - Gerald "Jerry" M. Hulke, 76, of South Elgin passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at JourneyCare in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Amyloidosis. He was born on May 1, 1938 in Elgin the son of Irvin H. & Elvira A. (Langhorst) Hulke. Jerry...

Hulke, Lyle W. May 15, 1934 – Oct 22, 2013 Preceded in death by parents, Bernard and Mary Hulke; brother, Howard. Survived by wife, Judith "Judy" Hulke; sons: Ross Hulke (Sue) of Papillion, Craig Hulke (Deborah) of Kansas City, Missouri, Mark Hulke (Judy) of Richland, Washington; daughter,...

LORAINE WERTS-HULKE Ottumwa Loraine Werts-Hulke, 90, of #1 Pennsylvania Place died at 1:45 p.m. January 23, 2010 at Hospice House. She was born April 16, 1919 in Montague County, Texas to Starling S. and Minnie Huffman Hendricks. She was married to Alec Shirley, W.C. Werts and Merle Hulke. They...