HILSMAN, Jean Marie (Halpin) 1938-2018

HILSMAN, HALPIN, BIGLEY, BROPHY

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 11/23/2018 at 12:28:06

Jean Marie Hilsman

March 26, 1938 - November 20, 2018

Jean M. Hilsman, 80, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 20, at Ravenwood Specialty Care.

She was born March 26, 1938, in Elma, the daughter of Daniel and Marie Bigley Halpin. She married Bill Hilsman November 18, 1961, in Elma. He died May 2009.

Jean graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in Elma in 1956. After graduation, Jean was employed with Rath Packing in the office until they closed. She was most recently employed by the Black Hawk Tennis Club for the last 32 years.

She is survived by a sister, Gayle (Dale) Hoffman of Elma; a sister-in-law Thelma Braun; a brother in law, Bob Hilsman; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Kaye Brophy.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 26, at St. Edward Catholic Church with inurnment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-11:00 a.m. at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Jean enjoyed her work at the Black Hawk Tennis Club very much and considered the members and her co-workers her family.

SOURCE: Hagarty Waychoff Grarup funeral home