June Schultz Hallas

JUNE SCHULTZ HALLAS GAINESVILLE, FL June Schultz Hallas, age 86, passed away peacefully in Gainesville, FL on May 27, 2013. June was born on January 30, 1927 in Hammond, IN. She graduated from Hammond High and Indiana University. June and her mom, Sophia Schultz, attended the Antoinette Pope School of Fine Cookery in Chicago and became caterers. June moved to Florida in 1963, to New York in 1975, and retired to Gainesville in 1990. She was a member of the Order of The Eastern Star for 50 years, Trinity United Methodist Church and the Audubon Society. During her lifetime, June travelled extensively, became a Master Gardener, and a gourmet cook. She loved parties with fun decorations, extraordinary food, and hats. Above all, she loved her family and friends. She lived a full and wonderful life. June was preceded in death by her mother, Sophia Schultz; son Tom Monroe; and her beloved husband of 31 years, Cliff Hallas. She is survived by her daughter, Jill Monroe; and many cousins. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 in The Chapel at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32653. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606. Arrangements under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 311 S. Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-5361.