Amanda M. Hurley

February 19, 1913 - April 15, 2009

On April 15, 2009, Amanda Hurley of Horicon joyfully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at church on Monday from 9:30 AM until the time of services. Burial will follow at St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon.

Amanda was born to Gustuv and Meta Tews on February 19, 1913 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. It was a hardworking life for Amanda being part of a large farm family. In 1929, she moved to Beaver Dam. She met Verne Hurley, the love of her life, and they were joined in marriage on August 19, 1933. Amanda worked at Huth-James Shoe Factory in Horicon and then, for 30 years, at Weyenberg Shoe Factory in Beaver Dam. She loved her job and reluctantly retired at age 71. Amanda was an active member of St. Malachy”s Catholic Church, now known as Sacred Heart Catholic Church, for over 65 years. She was a part of women”s organizations and prayer groups within the church. She was their little ole coleslaw maker for their Swiss steak dinners and fish fries for over 50 years. Attending church was the highlight of her week. Many thanks to granddaughter Bernie who made sure she got there. Amanda was a happy loving Christian woman with an amazing smile. She was content with the simple things in life. She loved going for walks, reading, praying, and the word of God. She loved good food, especially cookies. She made every Christmas special with her famous cut-out cookies.

Her joy in life was her family. She will be greatly missed by her son, John (Lois) Hurley, her daughter, Mary (Jack) Davis, 22 grandchildren, Doreen Mueller, Tim (Ellen) Mueller, Steve (Bernie) Mueller, Tom (Kiley) Mueller, Beth (Eduardo) Chanto, Dan (Carrie) Mueller, Ann (Jeff) Firari, Linda (John) Schultz, Greg (Cleo) Mueller, Mary (Craig) Wiedmeyer, Tony (Lisa) Hurley, David (Jane) Hurley, Cheryl (Fred) Saltzmann, Brenda (Scott) Preisler, Sarah (Todd) Spielvogel, Jack (Jayne) Davis, Tracy (Scott) McCue, Matthew (Tina) Davis, Melissa (Bob) Leberak, Sean (Christine) Davis, Nathan Davis, and Amanda Davis, 53 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Amanda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Verne, two infant daughters, her daughter, Joan Mueller and her husband Rollie Mueller, a grandson, Michael Mueller, her sisters, Ida, Annie, Millie, Elsie, and Adela, and her brothers, Arnold, Ernest, Herman, Helmuth, and Alex.

A special thank you is extended to Susan Dearing as Amanda”s friend and caregiver. Also, thank you to Fr. Mike Petrie, Dr. Pajarillo, and the nursing staff at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Amanda Hurley”s name to the Sacred Heart Conference of the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

The Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Service Details

Monday, April 20th, 2009, 11:00am, Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Horicon

Interment Details

St. Malachy Cemetery-Horicon

On April 15, 2009, Amanda Hurley of Horicon joyfully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at church on Monday from 9:30 AM until theContinue Reading

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Mary & family we would like to take a few minutes and give you our deepest sympathies at the loss of your mother, grandmother, Aunt. Mary you were always there for our mom and Amanda I will never forget her smile, she was such a caring person and that smile of hers greeted everyone, Paul & family & I & my husband John & of course Franny, want you to know we fell your loss. If our mom were here she would be devastated at Amanda''s passing, but you all know she is with God now and our mom, so rest assured she will be OK. Please accept our condolences. We will be thinking of you and praying for you all. John & Lee Ann (Lehman) Heiden & Franny, Paul Lehman & Family

I remember when it was my First Communion and Grandma and Grandpa came to our house in Silver Creek to celebrate this special day with us, I was so excited because they came all that way just for me, it was so special. I''ll be thinking of my Grandma next weekend when our son will celebrate his First Communion. We''ll all miss you Grandma! Love, your grandaughter Brenda

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. I have many fond memories of family gatherings at Great Aunt Amanda''s home on Valley Street when I was a child. Aunt Amanda was a very sweet and loving person; she will be missed.

We will miss you so much Grandma ! We love you ! Sarah, Todd, Chase & Josie

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We will miss you so much Grandma ! We love you ! Sarah, Todd, Chase & Josie

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