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Karla Hackbarth Obituary

Hackbarth, Karla M. Passed away August 8, 2019 at the age of 54 years. Beloved daughter of Willis and Janet Hackbarth. Loving sister of Lisa (Michael) Harris, Brian (the late Kerry), Kevin (Jennifer), and Jason Hackbarth. Dear aunt of Jacqueline and MJ Harris, Michael Klein, and Trista, Alex, Tommy, Amanda, and Ashley Hackbarth. Former sister-in-law of Sheri Hackbarth. Further survived by other family and friends. Karla enjoyed participating in dog agility shows with her dogs and also enjoyed baking Christmas cookies. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday August 19, 2019 at 10:30 am at St. Rita Catholic Church S. 60th & W. Lincoln Ave. Visitation Monday August 19th at St. Rita 9:00am until time of Mass.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 11, 2019.

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August 19, 2019

I am so sorry to learn of Karla's passing. My condolences to the Family.

Raymond Ellmann

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Gloria & Lori Walechka

August 14, 2019

Mom and I are with all of you in spirit. Karla was so beautiful, with such a kind heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Karla will be greatly missed.
With our sincerest sympathy,
Gloria & Lori Walechka

Jeff and Sue Wejrowski

August 14, 2019

So very sad to hear of Karla's passing-I will miss seeing her walking her dog past the house. May you feel Gods presence as your heart heals.

August 14, 2019

To Karla's family & friends
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Karla at Meijer, she was a very sweet and kind person, she will be missed.
Laura Hughes

August 12, 2019

To Willis and Janet and children and spouses
From Suzanne (former employee. 0
My heart goes out to you. I am in shock. My prayers are with you. May God give you strength and Peace.
I will tell Penny also. And Pat Keifer. Pat told me and I looked it up. You all are in my heart. I am so sad for you. Karla was so sweet and young. God bless you. Suzanne

Tami (Winiarski) Griffin

August 11, 2019

To Karla's family - I am so sorry to learn of Karla's passing. She was such a kind soul and always sent the nicest messages on Facebook even though we haven't seen each other since high school. I am shocked and saddened that our world has lost such a sweet spirit. My deepest condolences to your family at this sad time. xoxo

Susan Woelfel

August 11, 2019

Dear Willis and Janet,
Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your daughter, Karla. May you find Peace knowing her soul is free.
We are the children of Fritz and Margaret Hackbarth. (Dick, Kathy, Karen, Susie, Nancy, Marilyn, and Janet. Our sister Barbara died in 2006 at age 54.).We talk of our cousins, the children of Uncle Bill and Aunt Pearl. We recall the fun times when our families would gather. Our regards to all. May you find comfort in Karla's memory.
"Say not in grief she is no more; live in thankfulness she was". Author unknown.

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St. Rita Catholic Church

S. 60th & W. Lincoln Ave., WI

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Rita Catholic Church

S. 60th & W. Lincoln Ave., WI

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