JILL HAUFE

JILL HAUFE

April 09, 1953 - July 20, 2024

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Jill Haufe, age 71, passed away on July 20th 2024 after a long battle with leukemia. Born April 9th 1953, in Appleton , WI, she married Tom Haufe on November 9th 1972 in Appleton , WI.  They shared over 50 years together, welcomed 2 children, 5 grandchildren, 1 step grandson and 3 step great grandchildren.

Jill enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren every moment she could get. She loved giraffes, watching movies and cheering on her Green Bay Packers when she finally understood football. In her earlier days she enjoyed four wheel rides, boating and spending time around a campfire. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Anne Swick (Willis) brothers Bill, Earl, Richard and Roy Swick , sisters Marilyn Kamps and Patricia VandeBurgt, and in-laws  John Kamps , Jean Swick , Adrian VandeBurgt , and Judy Gavaert She is survived by her loving husband  Tom, sister Jacci Van De Hey (Dave); children: Heather (Robert) Martinez and Nikki (Andy) Birling ; grandchildren: Anthony (Kayonna), Anieca, Robert Jr, Dennis Martinez, Ben and Kadi Birling .Great grandchildren Avalina, Able and Anastasia. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

Per Jill's  wishes, she will be cremated, and no formal service will be held.  A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. It is her hope that her family and friends will understand and remember her as they knew her prior to her passing.

A special thank you to Dr. Yazhini Vallatharasu and the team at ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center-Appleton. As well the doctors and staff at Froedtret and ThedaCare Appleton Medical Center. 


I know it's time to say goodbye 

But still I am not ready 

I know your pain and suffering is gone 

But still I am not ready 

Time will pass and life goes one

But still I am not ready 

Time to face this world without you

But still I am not ready 

We'll remember you always and love you forever 

But still I am not ready

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Stephanie Cavanaugh
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Nikki, I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mom. She’s no longer in pain and now able to watch over you all. My heart goes out to your entire family. 
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Pam & Jim Swick
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Tom, Heather, Nikki and family,  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I’m sure, Grandma and Grandpa Swick and all Jill’s siblings Al were there waiting to welcome her. 🙏💕
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Pamela J Buska
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I will miss my beautiful friend of so many years. She was loving, kind, at times full of mischief, fun and laughter that at times my sides hurt from laughing so hard. She was a brave fighter along the way and loved her family more than words can express. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones along prayers.
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Barb (Van Elzen) Timm
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Remembering our younger years in grade/high school days with being in the Girl Scouts together riding our bikes around town trying to sell Girl Scouts cookies on who can get the most cookies sold.  Even though our life paths were different Jill always had that smile & friendly relationship along with Tom when we would pass in our travels thru-out the past years.  RIP Jill & deepest condolences to Tom & the families 

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