Kathleen M. Hauptman Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kathleen M. Hauptman of Cedar Lake, Indiana, who passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kathleen M. Hauptman to show support.
As we bid adieu to Kathleen's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Kathleen has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her brothers, Jim Bretz, Tom Bretz and Mike Bretz; and her parents, Charles Bretz and Alice Bretz.
She is survived by: her children, Chris Polacek (Jeffrey), Victoria Tiberi, Sherri Ochoa (late Pedro) and Marian Thrash (Mike); and her siblings, Chuck Bretz, Joe Bretz, Mary Anne Pallay and Lisa Krueger.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Smits Funeral Home (2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311).
