Obituaries
Liv Lemlem Hammes
November 11, 2007 - January 31, 2025
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Obituary For Liv Lemlem Hammes
Liv Lemlem Hammes, age 17, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Agrace Hospice.
She was born on November 11, 2007, in Hossana, Ethiopia. She is the daughter of Paul and Heidi Hammes.
Liv had an adventurous spirit and a great sense of humor. Starting at a young age, she was active in swim and dance and earned her green belt in Karate. She most recently enjoyed two great seasons with the Inspiration Cheer Team and Miracle League Baseball, where she made many friends. Liv was always ready for the next family adventure. She adored her brothers’ Jesse and Joseph and joined in many of their goofy games and wrestling matches. Liv touched many lives with her big brown eyes and beautiful smile.
Liv is survived by her parents; two brothers, Jesse and Joseph; her grandparents, Evelyn Hammes, and Gary and Sue Maedke; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Arthur Hammes.
Liv also had a wonderful extended family of teachers, students, aids, therapists and caregivers who enriched and brought joy to her life.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the medical team at UW Hospital and Agrace Hospice who helped Liv and our family navigate the many medical challenges.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 3:30PM at Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue, with Annemarie Kalson presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any of the amazing organizations that gave support to the family, including Agrace Hospice, Logan’s Heart and Smiles, and Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Windsor/DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250
Services
Celebration of Life Service
03:30 PM
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February 15, 2025
I was one of Liv's respite workers. She was such a sweetheart! Her smile always warmed my heart.
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February 15, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish you peace, healing and the comfort of warm memories. Kris Randal
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February 15, 2025
What an honor to know sweet Liv and your wonderful family. The world is a more magical place because of her. So much love to you.
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February 13, 2025
Sending my love and deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am holding you all in my heart.
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February 12, 2025
So sorry to hear about Liv's passing. Mary and I will keep the Paul Hammes family in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Mary Beal
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February 11, 2025
Heidi and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss.May god give you the strength you need during this difficult time. - Govinda
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February 10, 2025
to the Paul Hammes family our thoughts and prayers are with you Patrick@ Susan Soule
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February 09, 2025
❤️ God's peace to all of you. We will miss Livvy, she was so easy to love, with her kind nature and smiling face. ❤️ The Neugent Family
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February 08, 2025
I got to spend time with Liv when I went to Heidi's house. What a beautiful soul she was. She literally filled the room with a sense of joyfulness that was tangible. I'm so glad I got to know her, even a little.
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February 08, 2025
Sending hugs to the Hammes Family. Liv was a beautiful soul and brought so much joy to everyone she met. I will always remember the joyful moments of singing to Disney music during her therapy sessions and her sweet smile that would light up the room. I am so lucky to have crossed paths with Liv and the Hammes family. Liv taught me so much and I am so happy I had the chance to work with her, even for a short period of time. She will be missed dearly. -Emily Rice
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February 07, 2025
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February 06, 2025
We are thinking of you and will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers 🙏
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February 06, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with Liv's family and friends. She was a joy to coach—always bringing kindness and a bright spirit to the team. She will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
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February 06, 2025
Condolences on the loss of your dear daughter, Liv. Our hearts go out to you.
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February 06, 2025
I am very sorry to hear of Liv's passing. I always enjoyed watching Liv play in the Miracle League. She always had a smile on her face. Bill Schultz, Director, Miracle League of Dane County
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February 06, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss I always enjoyed seeing Livs smiling face at the Miracle League Field every week she was a joy to be around and will be missed dearly
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February 06, 2025
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February 06, 2025
Paul, Heidi and family—- We offer our sincerest condolences. We enjoyed the pictures you sent; Liv was such a cute child. We wanted to sing with her. Ben and Kari Hinton
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February 06, 2025
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February 06, 2025
Jena and I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Liv will be missed and was very special. Jena loved trying to help with her wheel chair. Liv is now at peace and is cheering from above.
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February 06, 2025
Liv always brought tenacity and joy to the field at Miracle League and got so excited when I announced her name. She will be missed. 🫶🏼
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February 06, 2025
Sending our most sincere condolences to Liv's family and friends. We loved having her as part of our Fury Family and will remember her smile and positive energy!
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February 06, 2025
Liv had such a sweet and pure soul. I have such fond memories of her from the girls' (Norah) elementary days. The world was fortunate to be touched by her spirit. And she was fortunate to be loved so well by so many.
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February 06, 2025
Heidi and family: Cheryl and I are so sorry for your loss. We knew Liv only from Facebook posts, but she seems remarkable. Our prayers are with you all. Dick and Cheryl Swanson
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February 06, 2025
Liv would always brighten a room when she came it. Her laugh and smile was contagious. I enjoy being able to Coach her and be apart of her school team. She will be greatly missed.
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February 06, 2025
Hugs and Prayers to your family on the loss of sweet Liv. I work in the Library at SP East HS and had the honor of meeting Liv when she came in to check out books. I loved seeing her sweet smile, her cute hair accessories and her love of purple which is also my favorite color. May your days ahead be filled with healing memories. Mrs. P.
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