Obituary of Caroline Elizabeth Hookstead

Caroline Elizabeth Hookstead, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Fairhaven in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Caroline was born in Eagle, Wisconsin on February 28, 1921 the daughter of Fred and Agnes (Smart) Detlof. She married Raymond Hookstead on May 15, 1943 in Mukwonago, WI. They were area farmers until Ray's illness in 1972 at which time Carloline cared for him at home. He preceded her in death in 1974. In 1976 she became the first in house laundry service manager at Fairhaven, retiring in 1992. Caroline moved into an independant living apartment in 1993. She moved into assisted living in 2010 and then skilled nursing care in 2012. Her long affiliation with Fairhaven truly did add "life to her years". She was a dedicated employee and a dedicated volunteer at Fairhaven after her retirement. Caroline was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Whitewater. Surviving are her 3 children: Agnes "Spark" Thomas of Whitewater, Lois (Frank) Mach of Fort Atkinson Alvin "Butch" (Mary) Hookstead of East Troy 8 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild She is also survived by a dear friend Pat Quass. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 sisters: Edna, Mabel, Esther, and 2 brothers: Sidney and Herbert Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 6 pm at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb Street, Whitewater, with Rev. Jonathan Rossman officiating. Burial will be in Milton Lawn Cemetery in Janesville, WI. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Memorials may be designated to Fairhaven Benevolent Fund or St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. The family would like to extend special thank yous to Dr. Donald Williams, Pastor Rossman, Fairhaven's loving staff, Kris Draeger, Lavonne Wegner, Betty Schelb, Lupe Garcia, Judy Kinney and Rainbow Hospice. "Every time a bell rings a faithful angel gets its wings"