Anne M. Cooley

Anne M. Cooley obituary, Milwaukee, WI

Anne M. Cooley

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Jan

9

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer

7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223

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Jan

9

Service

1:00 p.m.

Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer

7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223

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Anne Cooley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Informed Choice Funeral & Cremation Alternatives - West Allis on Jan. 2, 2026.
Anne M. Cooley, September 15, 1963 – December 26, 2025

Anne of Milwaukee, WI, God called her home on December 26, 2025.

She left behind two loving parents: Audrey Cooley and Clark Cooley. Three beautiful children: Nicole Payne, Aaron Payne, and Shantell Payne, also 6 grandchildren. She attended Corpus Christi (Blessed Savior) private school until 8th grade, Pius high school and took some college courses at MATC. She was loving and caring person toward her family members and friends. She loved listening to R&B and church music that kept her going throughout the day. When it came down to her children and grandchildren she didn't play around. She was fun and one tough woman, she will truly be missed by loved ones.

Visitation will take place at Krause Funeral Home, 7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday, January 9, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with a Service to follow.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

9

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer

7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223

Send Flowers

Jan

9

Service

1:00 p.m.

Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer

7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.