Dorothy Georgia Hilke

Dorothy G. Hilke

Menasha

Age 78, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 22, 2002, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI, after a 12 year courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on August 16, 1923 in Rosendale, WI a daughter of the late Fred and Leona (Jaeger) Ninneman. On March 19, 1944 she married Edward Hilke in Ripon, WI.

Dorothy had various jobs until 1963 when she received her license to sell insurance. Dorothy was the first licensed woman insurance agent in Wisconsin. She worked for Bankers Life & Casualty until December of 1982, when she went to work for Garot – Christman, later known as Midwest Insurance Services, until the time of her death.

Dorothy enjoyed being with people and helping them with their insurance needs and attending her grandchildren’s activities. Dorothy was known and loved by many at Schreiner’s Diner, her favorite place to eat. Dorothy was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister, which gave her the courage and the strength to fight her long battle with cancer. She will always remain in our hearts and be deeply missed.

She wished to express her gratefulness to all her care giving friends at Garot – Christman, Midwest Insurance Services and her bosses, the late Fred Wilmsen, Bob Lee and Brian Schroeder; and to her best friend Elaine Hicks for all her help over the years.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Lynette (Jan) Schraufnagel of Lomira; Don (Jane) Hilke of Menomonee Falls; Sheri (Jim) Ebelt of Appleton; 11 grandchildren, Jon, Jason and James Schraufnagel, Andria, Sondra and Don Hilke Jr., Denise and Danelle Halversen, Jeremy Kelley, Alex and Nathan Ebelt; two great-grandchildren, Dakota and Dalani Schraufnagel; two sisters, Shirley (Ralph) Leemon, Carol Lacquey; three brothers, Fred (Marion) Ninneman, Glen (Lois) Ninneman, Dale (Helen) Ninneman; two sisters-in-law, Helen and Marie Ninneman; one aunt Iva (Ralph) Laper; and also nieces, nephews, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee on September 26, 2001; two sisters, Florence and Lois Ann and two brothers Gordon and Ray.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 13, 2002 at FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH (326 East North Street) at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Willis Bloedow officiating. Friends will be received directly at the church from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service (5:00 p.m.).

A memorial fund has been established in her name for the Hospice Home of Hope.

A special thanks to Hospice Hope staff and the Hospice Home of Hope.

We will always cherish our wonderful memories we shared with you.
We love you always.