Obituaries

Fran J. Tackes

Mrs. Fran Tackes, of Twin Valley Trail in Cedar Grove, passed away Saturday morning, January 16, 2010 at Columbia St. Mary’s, Ozaukee Campus in Mequon. She was 62 years old. Fran was born on March 21, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Archie and June Wheiland Diehl. She attended Oak Creek High School. She was united in marriage with William “Bill” Tackes on October 26, 1984 in Port Washington. Fran made a career out of her passion for antiques and collectibles, and owned and operated Eastwind Antiques for the last 20 years. She enjoyed movies, reading, music, interior decorating and most importantly, spending time with her family and her beloved dogs. Fran is survived by her husband Bill, and three children: Leslie (Paul) Dreikosen of Port Washington, Lisa (Scott) Hagenow of Waldo and Ryan (fiancé Michelle Didier) Tackes of Cedar Grove. She is further survived by 9 grandchildren: Adam, Calan, Ryan, Allyson, Ethan, Shawn, Travis, Kelly and Andrew, one sister Anna (Tony) Leahy of Colorado Springs, her father-in-law Louis Tackes of Belgium, one sister-in-law Janet (the late John) Pelkey of MD, four brothers-in-law: Dan (Marg) Tackes of Menomonee Falls, Bruce (Linda) Tackes of TN, Lee Tackes of Belgium and Al (Sue) Tackes of CA, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and her mother-in-law Elaine Tackes. Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Eernisse Funeral Home, 171 N. Royal Ave. in Belgium.  According to Fran’s wishes, cremation services were provided and no funeral services will be held after visitation.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation.