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Jacqueline J. Etling

November 24, 1931 - July 19, 2013

Jacqueline Jeanne Harle Etling of New Berlin, Wisconsin (formerly of Munster, Indiana) passed away in her home on July 19, 2013. Jacqueline was born on November 24, 1931 to Thomas and Nan Harle of Calumet City, Illinois. After attending Thornton Fractional High School, she went on to graduate summa cum laude from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana. On October 23, 1954, she married the love of her life, James Clifford Etling. She was a mother of nine children, including three sets of twins, but she was really a mother to all who knew her. Her positive attitude and kind spirit had a significant and lasting impact on every person that she met. She is preceded in death by James (husband), Thomas and Nan Harle (parents), Robert Harle (brother), and Phyllis Buffington (sister). She is survived by her siblings: Tom (Marlene), Ruth and Patricia; and by her children: James (Karen) Etling, Barbara (John) Murphy, Mary Ann Etling, Thomas (Maria) Etling, Susan (David) Anderson, Catherine (Gregg) Bittner, Michael (Laura) Etling, Patricia (Daniel) Suprenant, and Jane (Stephen) DuFauchard. She is also survived by twenty grandchildren: Lauren, Megan and Brian Etling; Daniel (Leah) Murphy; Leo (Katie), Michael (Amanda), Kevin and Sara Joyce; Kathryn and Elizabeth Etling; Rebecca, Sally and Thomas Anderson; Melissa Bittner; James and Joseph Etling; Emily (Patrick) Shanley and Daniel Suprenant; Benjamin and Jackson DuFauchard; and one great-grandchild, John Murphy. Visitation will be at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN on Monday, July 29 from 3-8 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Thomas More Church in Munster, Indiana on Tuesday, July 30 at 10 am. Interment will be at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jacqueline can be made to Heartland Hospice, 1233 N. Mayfair Rd, Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53326.

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Jacqueline Jeanne Harle Etling of New Berlin, Wisconsin (formerly of Munster, Indiana) passed away in her home on July 19, 2013. Jacqueline was born on November 24, 1931 to Thomas and Nan Harle of Calumet City, Illinois. After attending Thornton Fractional High School, she went on to graduate summa cum laude from St. Mary’s College,Continue Reading

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JOSE SERRANO left a message on August 4, 2013:
OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.I HAVE NOTHING BUT FOND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE REST IN PEACE.PAULA, JOSEANDJOSHUA SERRANO
Linda Miller left a message on July 30, 2013:
Steve, Janey, Ben, Jack and all the Etling family, I feel so blessed to have known such a genuinely beloved woman. My sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you all.
toni sri left a message on July 30, 2013:
I had hoped to attend the services for Jackie today, but will be unable due to family obligations. Jackie will always have a special place in my heart.What a beautiful person she was! I can only pray that you will continue the legacy of her kindness and love in your lives. Sending all of you my prayers & love, Toni Sri
Kathy and John Butler left a message on July 29, 2013:
Dear Chet, Maria and family,We send our deepest sympathies. Please know that your dear mother is in our prayers.God Bless,Kathy, John and family
Martha Troestler left a message on July 25, 2013:
My deepest sympathies to your whole family. You are truly a very special group and your mother was a wonderful woman. I know many fond memories of her will be shared for years to come. I send you all my love at this difficult time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary & Andy Murphy left a message on July 25, 2013:
We are going to miss your visits to California. We had such a great time when Dan graduated in Vallejo. So much in common dear person.
Nancy Hawkins Horn left a message on July 23, 2013:
Dear Etling family, Please accept my heart felt sympathy for your loss. I have fond memories of your Mom from my school days at St. Thomas More. Your mother and father made raising your large family seem effortless and always loving. I hope you all find comfort in the memories of what an example she set as a mother as well as a person. You are all on my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Tobin left a message on July 23, 2013:
Mary Ann and all the other Etlings, I have such fond memories of your mom and the wonderful home that she made so welcoming to even more kids who got to spend time there. What an amazing inspiration. Please know in this time of sadness that she truly made a great impression on so many.Kathy
Lori Murphy Benvin left a message on July 23, 2013:
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire Etling family. May your most wonderful and loving memories of her give you strength in the days to come and into the future. Jackie will be missed by so many but loved eternally.
Terri & Jeffrey Meyer left a message on July 23, 2013:
Dear Chet& Maria & family,Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Deepest Sympathy, Terri&Jeff
Sue Harle left a message on July 23, 2013:
To the whole Etling Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Aunt Jackie was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I feel blessed to have known her and call her apart of my family, she never made me feel like I wasn't, as any of u haven't either, which is a testament on how she and Uncle Jim raised such wonderful children. I will surely miss her, I have many memories of her and cherish them, although we all have gained a wonderful angel!! She will also finally get to see her wonderful husband/your Dad and her parents, and siblings, which I'm sure she will be very happy for, and while above she will watch over you all and guide you and get you threw this painful time in your life!! Love you all and prayers to all.............:)
Jan McNees Conrad left a message on July 23, 2013:
My sincere condolences to the whole family.
Anne Wilson Kingsley left a message on July 23, 2013:
So sorry to read about your sad news. God Bless.
Denise Kersky left a message on July 22, 2013:
My heartfelt sympathies to your family...your mom touched so many lives (including mine) and she was an inspiration, a role model, a mother to all, the sweetest, most loving and caring woman who was very proud of her family. That legacy will live on forever for and through all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Heaven has an awesome Angel!
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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