Pauline Haschke

ROCKFORD – Pauline Victoria Haschke, age 100, of Rockford died on Tuesday June 5, 2018. Born in Rockford on September 6, 1917 she was the daughter of Samuel and Teresa Castiglioni. Pauline lived in Rockford her entire life and married Gilbert A. Haschke on November 19, 1949.

Pauline attended Ellis School and Roosevelt Junior Hight School, and graduation from Old Rockford Senior High School in 1936. Her first place of employment was as a seamstress at Ralph Hayden neck wear. During World War II, she worked at Barber Coleman's in the daytime and was a Red Cross nurse's aide at night. During her working career, Sundstrand, Rockford Dry Goods and Stevens Dress Shop also employed her. She retired in 1983, at which time she and her husband became crafters. Pauline made knit items and Gilbert built wooden toys.

Pauline also was a precinct judge of election for over 40 years. Additionally, she was a member of the Blackhawk Trails Club, St. James Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Guild, Elders, the Catholic Woman's league, the Catholic Order of Foresters, Golden Care and Golden Agers.

She is survived by daughter, Irene (Charles) Etmekjian of Buffalo Grove; sons, Paul (Floy) of Carol Stream and Steven (Pamela) of Maricopa, AZ; grandchildren, Lauren (Sky) Opila, John (Debbie) Etmekjian, Steven Haschke and David Haschke; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Ethan and Addison Etmekjian and Reagan Opila; and numerous nieces & nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Gilbert Haschke; sisters, Mary Gasparini, Caroline Rossi and Theresa Walpole.

Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday June 9, 2018 at 9:30 AM at St. James Church, 428 N. 2 ^nd St. Rockford, with visitation from 8:30 AM until the time of Mass at 9:30 AM. Interment and Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Red Cross. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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