Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hinkle

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hinkle obituary

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hinkle

Jacquelyn Hinkle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive on Jan. 15, 2026.
Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at age 90.

Beloved wife of the late Donald Hinkle for 59 years. Loving mother of Sheila (Kevin) Frisinger and Donna (James) Pellegrini. Proud grandmother of Andrew and Matthew Frisinger, Caroline and Alex Pellegrini. Special grandmother to Daisy. Dear sister of the late Jack (Sharon) Vaccaro. Will always be loved and remembered by family and friends.

The family would like to also send a sincere thank you to the entire staff at Lakewood Memory Care in Brookfield and Brighton Hospice for their incredible care and compassion.

Memorials are appreciated to the Elm Grove Public Library

A private entombment ceremony, limited to immediate family members, is scheduled to take place at a later date, in accordance with Jackie's wishes.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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