Obit: Janke, Jeanette O. (1929 - 2018)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Janke, Lueck, Stiemke, Somers, Malecki, Cormican, Nickel, Zimmerman, Kotcon

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/28/2018

Janke, Jeanette (16 August 1929 – 24 March 2018)

Jeanette O. Janke, 88, of Humbird passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at her home. She was born Aug. 16, 1929, in Milwaukee to the late Henry and Bertha (Lueck) Stiemke. She married Orin Janke Aug. 22, 1952. He preceded her in death Aug. 30, 2015.

Surviving are her children: Virginia (Richard) Somers of Green Bay, Paul Janke of Meeker, CO, Sally (Jerome) Malecki of Black River Falls, and Steven (Jolene) Janke of Humbird; grandchildren: Eric and Alice Somers, Christopher and Jennifer Cormican, Kelsey Malecki, Marcus (Yujia), Joseph, Geralyn, Zachary, Gabriel and Rudy Janke; great-grandchildren: Leana, Marley and Frederic; siblings: Irene Nickel of Marshfield, Theodore (Willeen) Stiemke of Spencer, Arthur (Jeanne) Stiemke and Verna Zimmerman, both of Neillsville; brother-in-law, Felix Kotcon of Neillsville; as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, grandson Kevin Cormican, son-in-law Bruce Cormican, daugher-in-law Marci Janke, sister Roselyn Kotcon and brother-in-law John Zimmerman.

Jeanette had a “green thumb” and was known for her amazing vegetable and flower gardening. She exhibited many times at the Jackson County Fair, showing off some of her harvest. She loved to walk and would do so whenever she had the chance. She enjoyed crafting, making wreaths, painting gourds and sewing. She sewed hundreds of quilts for World Relief. Jeanette was a great cook and loved to watch her grandchildren whenever she could.

Jeanette’s entire life was devoted to the Lord in prayer, studying His Word, and devotions. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Alma Center since her marriage to Orin. Jeanette was a member of the Ladies Aide since 1963. She was also a Sunday school teacher, 4-H club leader, a member of Happy Hour Homemakers and a passionate active member of Jackson County Right to Life. Jeanette enjoyed visiting friends who were homebound or in the nursing home. She left an impression on her family and everyone she knew. They loved her and will miss her dearly.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 200 W. Main Street, Alma Center. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. She was laid to rest at East Lawn Cemetery, Alma Center. Memorials in Jeanette’s name can be made to Jackson County Right to Life.

Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home, Hixton, has been entrusted with arrangements.