It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emma Grace Haacke, age 8, on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. Emma is the beloved daughter of Alexander and Erin (Fortner) Haacke. Emma is a bright light in the lives of all who met her. She loved the Catholic Faith, with deep devotions to the Brown Scapular and the Holy Rosary, with a knack for remembering Church Feast days. She enjoyed listening to the Saints Alive podcasts while she colored and had a genuine sense of humor and joy behind her beautiful smile. Emma was a friend to everyone she met, and often walked joyfully to daily Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes in Park Hills. She attended the Latin Rite Mass on Sundays with her family at Old St Mary's in Cincinnati. She was blessed with four loving grandparents and loved spending time at their homes, riding bikes, playing with her cousins, and enjoying family dinners. Emma loved Mother Marie-Cecile' with a keen interest in the Carmelite Daughters of Elias and the Home of the Mother, often saying she would be a sister herself one day. Emma is survived by her loving parents: Alexander and Erin and her siblings: Catherine Elizabeth (6), Fulton Alexander (4), Olivia Clare (2), and Mary Sophia (2mos). She is also survived by her grandparents: Chris and Becky Haacke and Rev Deacon Jim and Julie Fortner, as well as her great-grandparents: Jerry and Mary Lou Schneider and Andy Schroder along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The Vigil Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Emma's Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday September 13, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Old St. Mary's Catholic Church, 123 East 13th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Likewise, all are invited to join the family at her graveside committal service at St. John's Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY immediately following the Mass. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Emma may be made to:
The Cincinnati Oratory:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XU8XF6B3PRMD8
The Carmelite Daughters of Elias:
https://give.cornerstone.cc/carmelitedaughters
The Anerio Institute:
https://anerioinstitute.org/donate
Home of the Mother:
https://www.homeofthemother.org/en/about-us/how-you-canhelp/donation
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish:
1101 Amsterdam Rd.
Park Hill, KY 41011
Condolences
Nicole Majewski - Sep 17, 2024
We are so very sorry for the loss of your sweet daughter, Emma! Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May the peace and love of Christ triumph over all your suffering and sadness! God bless!
FATHER ALBERT RUSCHMAN - Sep 16, 2024
My sincerest condolences and prayers to all members of the family. May Emma be with God to intercede for us.
Kelsey Zwick - Glockner - Sep 13, 2024
Erin & Alexander, May your sweet baby rest in peace. Our hearts are full of love and prayer for your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Mike and Brenda Owen - Sep 13, 2024
To the families of Emma. We are deeply saddened by Emma’s passing. We are praying for all of you , asking God to be with you and giving you strength and comfort at this time. Praying for healing for Alex and Fulton.
Liz Walden - Sep 13, 2024
A Beautiful precious child of God. A beautiful precious child of God. Now another of God’s angels. 😇. My condolences and love and prayers for the family🙏.Liz & Diana
Bridget Smith (Forte) - Sep 13, 2024
So, sorry to hear of your sudden and saddening loss Chris and Becky. Prayers to you, Alexander, and all the family on this terrible loss.
Jeff Nicholas - Sep 13, 2024
Prayers and condolences to your entire family. Chris, Ted and Andy have been great friends over the years.
Mark and Lisa Schneider - Sep 12, 2024
With heavy hearts from our family to yours we send our sincere condolences and prayers. Sending Love.
Abbie Sorrell (Westerbeck) - Sep 12, 2024
Erin and Alex, my deepest condolences to your family. My heart broke to hear about sweet Emma, I pray you can find healing and peace. From all of your fellow classmates from SHDHS 2010 we love you guys and are here for you in this unimaginable time.
Nick Knoebel - Sep 12, 2024
Our condolences go out to your family, so sorry for your loss.
Barbara Gaddis (All Saints Catholic Church) - Sep 12, 2024
I am so sorry for your tragic loss of your daughter/granddaughter. Be assured of my prayers and condolences. Emma is with the angels in heaven, she will always be with you.
Julie & Rusty Ingram - Sep 12, 2024
Erin, Alexander, and family, there are no words for what you are suffering right now. Our love and prayers, and those of all of us at St. Patrick's in Jacksonville, are with you. May God and Our Lady comfort you.
Tim Ludlow - Sep 12, 2024
Chris, I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Emily. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family for peace and comfort in this extremely difficult time. May God wrap His arms around you and give you comfort!
Kathleen and John Rudnick - Sep 12, 2024
We were so sorry to learn of this tragedy. Please count us among so many who are praying for you. God bless, Kathy and Jack.
Ed Cristofoli - Sep 12, 2024
Prayers for the entire Hacke Family🙏
Lee Russell (SHDHS Class of 2010) - Sep 12, 2024
My heart aches for you two. I can't imagine the pain you both are going through. In this incredibly dark time, I pray for you both that you can find some kind of beauty in the amazing memories your beautiful daughter gave you two. I understand that there are no words that I can offer to heal you of this, but I hope you two are able to lean on each other and grow stronger together, as you need each other now more than ever. I am so sorry that you are both going through this. I pray for healing and comfort for you both.
Austin Schafer - Sep 12, 2024
From the Pastoral and Spiritual Care team at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, our chaplains are lifting your family up in prayer and support. Msgr. Cooney offered Mass for Emma this Wednesday.
John & Dana Toebben and the entire Toebben Family - Sep 12, 2024
Words cannot express our sympathy for the entire family. We will have little Emma in our prayers.
Stephen Schutte - Sep 12, 2024
Dear Haacke Family: We are so sorry for your loss; please know we will keep Emma and all of you in our thoughts and prayers. In deepest sympathy, The Schutte Family (at Sacred Heart)
Fran Robinson and family - Sep 11, 2024
Alexander, Erin and children and entire family! Let the love of all who are surrounding you right now lift you up and bring you peace and hope. Emma is wrapped in the arms of angels, just as her sweetness in her life wrapped others in warmth and love. She filled her short amount of time on this earth with more faith, love and joy than most. I know this joyfulness will continue to be present in your hearts. Lifting you all in prayer and with much love.
Disibio Family - Sep 11, 2024
Chris, Becky, Alexander and Erin we are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our hearts break for you as we keep you in our prayers. You have gained a little saint in heaven. May God bless you and keep you and grant you His peace.
Pat and Mary Beth Flaherty - Sep 11, 2024
Chris and Becky we are so saddened to hear of the loss of your precious granddaughter. You, Alexander and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle and Dean Tower - Sep 11, 2024
Jim, Julie and family may Christ's peace comfort all of you knowing she is in the arms of our Lord. Hugs and prayers to all of you as you process and grieve the loss of your precious baby. 💕we love you!
Steve Biddle - Sep 11, 2024
Rest in Peace Emma! Alexander you and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Morgan Haines - Sweet Street - Sep 11, 2024
Dear Haacke Family, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your precious daughter, Emma. I pray that God’s comforting presence surrounds you and that He holds you close, guiding you with His love and strength.
John McLaughlin - Sweet Street - Sep 11, 2024
Today, our hearts carry both sadness and peace. We mourn the loss of a beautiful child—a bright light that touched many lives. Her laughter, her kindness, and her spirit will forever remain in memories. But there’s solace in knowing that she had a special connection with God. Perhaps she’s dancing among the stars now, wrapped in heavenly love. Our prayers reach out, carrying love and comfort to her family during this difficult time.
Tony Schaffer - Sep 11, 2024
My heart is broken for you and your family. Praying for you all.
Sister Janet Bucher CDP - Sep 11, 2024
SO SORRY to hear of the accident and death of angel Emma . You can be sure of our thoughts and prayers. May Jesus lead you though this pain of loss and healing for dad and other child. May you somehow find peace and consolation. God be with you. Sister Janet Bucher CDP and Our Savior Church
Bill and Toni England - Sep 11, 2024
Jim, Julie and family, praying that our Heavenly Father will grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Sr Cathy Bauer - Sep 11, 2024
So very sad. My prayers are with your family.
Amy Green - Sep 11, 2024
Jim & family, I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your precious Emma. Words cannot express the sorrow and pain that you must be feeling. As a fellow Catholic, I want to offer you my heartfelt condolences and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. May you find comfort in the loving arms of our Lord, who understands the depth of your grief. With deepest sympathy and prayers, Amy
Ora pro me - Sep 11, 2024
Dear Haacke Family, may God console you! I am very sorry about the loss of Emma. Know my prayers for the repose of her soul, and the welfare of the family. It is important in hard times to remember all the blessings God has given you... One being having a loving daughter who expressed a great devotion to her Catholic Faith, the spotless Bride of Christ Jesus. 'Most sweet Jesus, who has died on the cross for our salvation, I implore thee. By the merits of thy Passion, have mercy on the soul of Emma Haacke, and do thou O Mother Mary, obtain this grace by thy powerful intercession!
Henry and Nancy - Sep 11, 2024
Jim, Julie and family may the peace of Christ comfort you all knowing she is safely in the arms of the Lord.
Susan Keller - Sep 10, 2024
Julie and Deacon Jim, all of your friends from World Youth Day are united in prayer for you and your family. May Our Lady wrap you in her mantle until you can be with her and with Jesus like Emma is.
Dick Maile - Sep 10, 2024
There are no words to describe the pain you are feeling as this time. Emma is an angel and has been an angel in this life. I can only offer my deepest sympathy and continued prayers for all of you.
Mary Gleason - Sep 10, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Many many prayers for little Emma and her family!
