Constance Margaret Hughes
Constance Margaret
Hughes
(nee Croghan)
Age 93
Formerly of Cascade,
WI
Passed away peacefully early Sunday afternoon (Oct. 12,,
2014) at Anita’s Garden where she had been a resident the past 6 years.
She was born on October 27, 1920 in Sheboygan, WI, a
daughter of the late George and Viola (Bubb) Croghan.
She attended Holy Name Catholic Grade School and graduated
from Central High in Sheboygan in 1938.
Connie furthered her education at Sheboygan County Normal School and
taught school at Mapledale and Waldo Elementary schools prior to her marriage.
On October 31, 1942 Connie and Thomas “Dobby” Hughes of
Cascade, WI exchanged vows at Holy Name Church in Sheboygan. Connie and Dobby lived in Cascade after their
marriage. Thomas preceded her in death
on August 16, 1975.
Connie was proud of her Irish heritage. Music was an important part of Connie’s life,
especially singing and playing the piano.
She spent many years teaching religious education and singing in the
choirs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church. Connie loved dogs and often
carried treats with her to give to them.
Connie will be remembered for her strong faith and her love for her
family.
Connie is survived by five children: Patty (Lowell) Wynveen
of Cascade
Michael (Janet) Hughes of Plymouth
Robert (Kathy) Hughes of Fond du Lac
Tim (Sheryl) Hughes of Plymouth
Dennis (Dianne) Hughes of Plymouth
Fourteen
grandchildren: Mike (Tresa) Wynveen
Ann Fenske (Friend: Lynn Vollmar)
Heather (Steve) Steinhardt
Natalie (Josh) Gossens
John (Kathy) Hughes
Andy (Amy) Hughes
Shannon (Dan) O’Reilly
Lauren Hughes (Fiancé: Jonas Baltuska)
Patrick (Erin) Hughes
Maggie (Steve) Stielow
Matt Hughes
Angie (Eric) Rehbein
Jenny Lemberger
Tony (Audrey) Lemberger
Twenty
great grandchildren
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Thomas
and one grandson: David Wynveen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday evening
(Oct. 15th) at 6:00 P.M. at St. John the Baptist catholic church in
Plymouth. Father Dan Volkert, pastor of
the church will officiate. Cremation
will follow the services and inurnment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in
Cascade.
Friends may call at the CHURCH on Wednesday (Oct. 15th)
from 4:30 P.M. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in
Connie’s name.
The Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth is serving the family.
For online condolences,
please visit www.suchonfh.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at Anita’s Gardens
(formerly Arbor View), Rocky Knoll and Hospice Advantage for their
compassionate care.