Cora (Baker) Hilbrand, age 86, moved to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She was born on April 1, 1931, to the late Ralph and Polly (Rew) Baker in Mattoon, Wisconsin. Cora was married to her husband, Earl Hilbrand, for 53 years. Together, her and Earl were foster parents for 25 children over the years. In Cora's free time, she enjoyed word games, crossword puzzles, and listening to her favorite radio station, WRVM.
Cora is survived by her children, Bruce (Trish) Hilbrand, of Port Dover, Ontario, Troy Hilbrand, of Green Bay, Christine Hilbrand, of Holt, Florida; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Cora is preceded in death by her husband, Earl; her three brothers, Paul, Stephen, and Leonard; and her sister, Eunice Ludke.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017, at Graceway Fellowship, 1750 Dousman St., Green Bay, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Rick Schulze officiating. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos may be shared with Cora's family on her tribute page at www.lyndahl.com.
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