Service Details
Beatrice Laverne Hyduke, 93, passed away at the Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, on Saturday August 8, 2020. A PRIVATE (IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY) memorial service celebrating her life will be held in the funeral home on Friday, August 14th, at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Huebner officiating. You will be able to watch the live stream of the service by going to https://youtu.be/QQfpVIqQeX4
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or Wisconsin Right to Life.
Beatrice Laverne Hyduke, 93, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was born in Racine on April 2, 1927 the daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice (nee: Schaefer) Scholzen.
Laverne graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1945. She proceeded to earn her registered nursing degree from St. Vincent Hospital, Waukegan, 1948. She interned at the Mayo Clinic before starting her nursing career with St. Mary’s Hospital. Laverne was there for over 37 years until retiring in 1987. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Laverne loved sewing, reading, watching sports, and gardening with her father and selling their vegetables in front of their house.
Surviving are her children, James (Carmella “Cookie”) Hyduke, Michael Hyduke, Patrick (Terry) Hyduke, Kathleen Hyduke, all of Racine, Timothy (Beth) Hyduke, of Chandler, AZ, Deborah (Frank) Hultin, of FL; grandchildren, Jon (Maria) Hyduke, Kyle (Odera) Hyduke, Joel (Francie) Hyduke, Erin (Dan) Brandt, Bethany (Mark) Smeltzer, Meredith (Steve) Dehn, Ryan, Andrew (Shelly),and Ben Hultin, Tara (Anthony) Pankow, Mari Hoaglund, Princess Hyduke,; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Dominic, Lincoln, Vincent, Mason, Haley, Patrick, Eleonor, Maren, Adelaide, Loren, Princess, Allison, Arthur, and Sabastian; brother, Ronald Scholzen, of Elma, WA; sisters, Therese Breffle, of Aurora, CO, and stepsister, Alice Jean; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, Laverne was preceded in death by her former husband, James K. Hyduke, and daughter-in-law Gloria Hyduke.
Linda (Scholzen) Solberg says
So sorry for your loss. Laverne was a special lady and a wonderful and caring 3rd shift nurse supervisor where I worked for many years. My Dad & Mom (Jerry & Marguerite Scholzen) thought the world of her.
Jerry Scholzen, Jr. says
My deepest sympathy to your families.
Randy & Terri Rieser says
Jim and family, deepest condolences for your loss. Our families thoughts and prayers are with you. The Rieser’s
Anonymous says
Thank u for all u taught me as a really young nurse @ St, Mary’s. Rest in peace and thank u. Jan Behrens
Jan Behrens says
Thank u for all u taught me as a really young nurse @ St, Mary’s. Rest in peace and thank u.
Jane Madisen says
Kathleen-So sorry to read that your dear Mom has passed. I’m sure you will feel a great void. You were very close to her. Happy memories will help heal your sorrow.
Chuck & Patti Smetana says
Jim & Cookie, We had the honor of knowing your mother for along time. She was always a caring and thoughtful person. She had a wonderful personality and a warm heart. May she Rest In Peace. We will miss you cousin!
Lyn Ludwig Johnson says
What a loss for your entire family. She has a wonderful son in my friend Jim so she must have been an amazing woman.
Ron Scholzen says
MIs you so much, and our weekly sharing, leaving a big hole in my heart. You are probably now with Mom and Dad and all your friends. Tears can’t bring you back but you are now in a place where tears are no longer necessary, instead joy and peace. Love you! Brother Ron
Martin Schwartz says
Sending our condolences
Albert and Colleen Totero says
Jim, Cookie and Hyduke family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of Laverne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathryn Newman says
Dear Hyduke Family, so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed listening to her nursing experiences when Mike, and Gloria would bring over for family gatherings.
Della Alvarez says
I knew Ms. Hyduke from the hospital. She was a wonderful nurse. Always willing to help. My condolences to her family.
The Lansing’s says
So sorry for your loss of your Mother. May you find peace in all the beautiful memories you have.
Libby Cape says
To Mike and family,
I’m sending my deepest condolences regarding the loss of Laverne. I was in Mike Hydukes class of 1970 at St. Catherine’s.
Sincerely, Elizabeth ( Libby) Cape
Sheboygan,WI
Sarah (Scholzen) Flayter says
My loving, thoughtful and generous Aunt Vernie. You will be missed by your family, friends and all those who were lucky enough to have met you. May you rest in peace
Andrew(Shelly) Hultin says
Grandma, I will always cherish our phone calls and your beautiful humor. You were and always will be the most kindhearted, loving woman. You always put others above your own needs and kept smiling no matter what waves were coming your way. I know you are walking with Christ and our brothers and sisters in heaven now. I miss you and will always be thinking of you. I can look up and smile knowing you’re smiling right back. You can see us all now at the same time grandma. Rest peacefully my beautiful grandma.
Judy and Aaron Morse (Scholzen) says
Jim Cookie and Hyduke families , heartfelt sympathy. I always enjoyed talking with your mom and discussing our nursing experiences. Also, loved buying delicious produce at the stand and was another chance to chat. She was an excellent nurse and willing to help others. Sincerely
Katie Lisa says
My sympathies to all the family in your loss. Your Mom was a devoted nurse, daughter, mother and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Sheila kinzer says
Kathleen, so sorry for the loss is your Mother. May you live with wonderful memories. Sheila Kinzer
Pam Nees says
I’m so sorry to read about your mom’s passing. She was a beautiful kind woman. She was my supervisor at St Mary’s on the night shift and was such a great mentor and friend.
Harry Wallace says
Fond memories of Gloria’s mother in law.
Deborah 🌹 says
My beautiful Mother my best friend 🌹🥰❤️ The strongest woman I have ever known . Proverbs 31 many virtues you have shown me threw that passage . I witnessed your strength many times in situations in your life . I saw you stand alone in faith in God to get you threw . It’s in Gods hands . Give it to God. God will work it out . Although my heart is heavy and I cannot see you physically or hear your voice . I know in my heart ❤️ you are in heaven with God and all Gods Angels 👼 are singing . Your welcome home ✝️ You always said Lord hold my hand . I know the King 👑 held your hand and ushered you into to Heaven My beautiful Mother I will miss you forevermore on earth but I will see you again . Love 🌹❤️Deborah🥰🕊
Bob Gleason, Franklin, WI says
My deepest sympathies to the Hyduke family. Mrs. Hyduke was a outstanding mentor to the young nurses refining their skills at Saint Mary’s. She was the utmost professional and cared about each and every person she dealt with. The number of patients, nurses and staff who’s lives she improved is immeasurable. Rest in Peace!
Jan lui says
Sorry for your loss
Lucille scholzen says
My deepest sympathy to hyduke and Scholzen families in loss of Laverne. I had just talked to her not long ago I told her she could call anytime. Remembering the good times and family picnics. Sincerely Lucille scholzen
Bernice Kissinger says
My sincere sympathy to all her family. She was a wonderful friend who I met and worked with at St. Mary’s Hospital on the night shift. We shared many warm moments while working and since our retirements. Loved getting rhubarb from her and visits recently on the phone.
She was a devoted mother and a loving caring nurse. I am so fortunate to have been able to have her as my friend.
Bernice Kissinger RN
Bill & Laurel Celeste says
Jim, Cookie and family,
So very sorry for your loss. We often heard Josephine (Celeste) talk of “Hyduke” and their shared nursing experiences at St. Mary’s.
With our deepest sympathy.
Weng Agabilin From Phillipines says
So sorry for your lost HYDUKE Family, Our condolences to the beraved Family.
We may not know each other but we PUPA Family, the whole family of Beth Hyduke from philippines extending our Sumphaty for your loss.
from Mr. & Mrs. Pupa
Lucille Scholzen says
Heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Laverne, to the Hyduke and Scholzen families. We had a good visit some weeks ago when she called me. Talked of old times Sincerely Lucille Scholzen
Renée Benjamin says
Dear Hyduke Family, your mother was a beautiful lady inside and out. She and I worked together many, many times on the Holy Name Christian Mothers’ Geranium Card Party! I always enjoyed being with her. Our condolences . In friendship and with prayers, Renee and a Dave Benjamin
Linda Wallace says
Prayers for your family as you miss this wonderful lady. Loved sharing nursing stories during family gatherings. Saying goodbye is so hard but seeing her again someday will bring you joy.
Kathy Godard R.N says
I was a teensger at the old St. Marys’,in dietary, than a ward clerk, than a new nursing graduste. Mrs. Hyduke was an awesome mentor, as a young graduste she was always there when I called for her on night shift. A true peer & professioal nurse. To think that was 45 years ago is unbelievable! I thank her family for such a wonderful mom, wife, friend & nurse. She was one of the best!!!
Susan (Bossart) Camp says
I had the pleasure of working with LaVerne at St Mary’s. I always enjoyed working with her. My sincere condolences.
Sandra Ohm says
Looking for family contact info for members of James Hyduke (deceased) and came across this obituary. So sorry for your loss. I have old photos the family may be interested in. Thank you.
My name is Sandy and I may be reached at 715 360 6551.