Audrey E.
Hughes
Audrey E. Hughes
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2026 at the age of 96. Born on the 3rd of November 1929 in Milwaukee, WI to Stafana and Hugo Schuknecht. Preceded in death by her loving husband William G. Hughes, and eldest daughter Barbara Dziedzic, sisters Violet (Ed) Burckhard and Diane Spiering, sister in law Mary Alice Meifert and son in law Dennis Vilkoski.
Audrey was a graduate of South Milwaukee High School and Homecoming Queen of her class. William and Audrey met in the 1st grade; at which time William’s mother proclaimed they were destined to be married.
Audrey worked hard as a stay-at-home mom raising 10 children and the many pets she loved dearly. At the age of 60 she went to work in the Oak Creek School System lunch program. She retired at the age of 80 and went on to volunteer at the St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital.
Audrey loved her crafts, painting, drawing and gardening. She loved spending the day with family and traveled to Jamaica and Punta Cana with them.
She will be missed by many, especially her children, David, William (Linda), Sue Bottoni (Mike), Patti Vilkoski, John, Connie Ochs (Pete), George (Mary), Michael (Stephanie), James, and son in law Charles Dziedzic, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Audrey will be missed by her many relatives, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Her kindness, wit, and love for her family will forever be cherished.
A visitation will be held Thursday, July 9th, at St. Matthew Catholic Parish (9303 S. Chicago Rd. Oak Creek) from 4-6pm with a funeral service to begin at 6pm. Private interment will take place at Caledonia Memorial Park.
There are no words I can say to make Audrey passing easier. She will always be an inspiration to live with love and compassion. I am so blessed to have spent so much time with her throughout many years. There was usually laughs and wine involved when I came to Oak Creek. I thank her family for giving me the opportunity to be included in outings and events. All my love!
My Aunt was very special and loved by me. She always greeted me with a smile that was always present. She had a strong bond with my family. We were lucky enough to spend many days together. Those were fun times when all 18 of us were together. I’m sure I speak for all my siblings to say she will be greatly missed. She possessed a strong work ethic and service to others that benefited, her children and countless others. We all have an angel watching over us all at this very moment.
Lots of love!
Michael Allan Meifert
Rest in peace great grandma Audrey.
I will miss you Grandma!!
Connie I am so very sorry… sending you hugs and prayers in her nor of your beloved mother. 🤗🙏
Sue, Patti, Connie and the entire Hughes family. My deepest condolences to all for the loss of your very precious Mother. I have had the pleasure of knowing and admiring her for 50 plus years. You were all so fortunate to have such a caring, kind, loving and fun Mother. I loved how your Dad admired your Mom; he always had that little twinkle in his eyes when he looked at her. There wasn’t a time you’d walk into their home that you didn’t feel welcomed. I’m sure she will be missed by all but you will have so many sweet, fun and wonderful memories of her to help you get through those hard times. Sending hugs to all and may your Mother rest in eternal peace ☮️.
My deepest condolences to the Hughes family. I am so sorry for the loss of Audrey.. she was truly one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Hugs!
Heartfelt condolences to the family..
Many fun and happy memories come to mind when thinking of Audrey!
What a lovely woman with a big heart!
I was Blessed to become a family friend.
Her Spirit lives on in the family she nurtured!