Mrs. Haake was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Millstadt, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry J. and Josephine C., nee Markus, Wellen; two brothers, Edmond and Bernard Wellen; and three sisters, Ruth J. Wellen, Regina B. Wellen, and Edna C. Wellen.
Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Norbert E. Haake, whom she married on February 6, 1954;
four children, Mary Jo (Richard) Sotiropoulos of Belleville, IL, Mark M. Haake of Winston-Salem, NC, Alan J. (Julie) Haake of Swansea, IL, and Matthew P. Haake of San Diego, CA;
and four grandchildren, Andy, Steve and Matt Sotiropoulos, and Sam Haake.
The family extends a special thanks for the excellent care given to Jeanette by the staff at Bradford Place and to Heartland Hospice.
Memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Grade School or to Heartland Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at St. James Catholic Church, Millstadt, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at St. James Catholic Church, Millstadt IL, with Msgr. Marvin Volk officiating.
Burial will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.