Katie Ann Halpin, age 27, of Hayward, WI, passed away August 2, 2025.

Katie was born May 28, 1998, in Chippewa Falls, WI, the daughter of Lisa (Kadlec) and Stephen Halpin Jr. She grew up in Eagle River and Hayward, WI and graduated from Hayward High School in 2016. Katie had a warmth that could brighten any room and a spirit that made strangers into lifelong friends. People were drawn to her naturally, not just because of her infectious laughter or kind eyes, but because she made everyone feel seen and valued. The loss of Katie’s father early in her life shaped her compassion, her resilience and her deep appreciation for the people she loved. She was endlessly creative, expressing her heart through beading. Her love for beading was not just a hobby but a tribute to her Native heritage, of which she was deeply proud. Katie loved chocolate, her family and car rides on Hwy N – singing along with the radio the whole way. Above all else, Katie’s greatest joy was her son, Damien. She spoke of him often, with pride in her voice and warmth in her heart. Katie’s legacy lives on most brightly in him. Katie will be remembered not just for the beauty she created, but for the love she gave so freely. Those who knew her will carry her memory not in sorrow, but as a light of love that will never fade.

She is survived by her mother Lisa (Greg Gard); son Damien Milo Accobee; brothers Matthew (Jen) Jasper & Stephen Halpin; niece & nephew Alayna & Emmett Jasper.

Katie was preceded in death by her father Stephen; grandparents Milo & Deloris Kadlec and Darla Geissler & Stephen Halpin Sr.; and many other family members.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 11, 2025, at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward. Rev. Gary Hilgendorf will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Casket Bearers will be Stephen Halpin, Matthew Jasper, Jordan Gokey, Rick Holmstadt, Phil Van Brackle & Jeff Bauman.

Last Update: Aug 06, 2025 7:20 am CDT