Thelma Jean Hatke's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2026 in Lafayette, Indiana

Thelma Jean Hatke

August 16, 1943 - September 2, 2026 (83 years old)

Lafayette, Indiana

Thelma Jean Hatke's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2026 in Lafayette, Indiana

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Thelma Jean Hatke

August 16, 1943 - September 2, 2026 (83 years old)

Lafayette, Indiana

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Thelma Jean Hatke Obituary

The family announces the passing of Thelma Jean Hatke (Lafayette, Indiana) on September 2, 2026. Thelma, born on August 16, 1943, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Thelma Jean Hatke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Peterson and Evelyn Peterson (Brown); her husband Richard Lee Hatke; her son Keith Alan Hatke; her brothers, James Peterson and Fran Peterson; and her sister-in-law Patricia Peterson (James).

She is survived by: her family Purdue Horticulture Farm; her daughter Karen Laffoon Martin (Brian); her daughter-in-law Donna Hatke; her grandchildren, Anthony Laffoon (Danielle), Timothy Coyle (Haley), Justin Coyle, Aaron Bahus, Maxwell Hatke (LeAnn), Bethany Laffoon and Hannah Miller (Grant); and her siblings, Teresa Sears (Robert), Roselyn Brown (John) and Phillip Peterson (Lois).

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Sollar-Baker Chapel, Twyckenham Blvd. A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory (400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909). A burial was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at the Cemetery Yorktown Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes



Sat

Sep 05

Visitation

Sollar-Baker Chapel, Twyckenham Blvd

Sat

Sep 05

Funeral service

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory
400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909

Sat

Sep 05

Burial

Cemetery Yorktown Cemetery

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