Jane Anna Yuenkel, 84, of Kenosha, passed away Thursday, February 28th, 2008, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Born in Kenosha on June 13, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John and Celena (Richards) Flammang. She was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and was educated in local schools, graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1941. She was in the United States Navy during World War II, serving from November of 1944 until March of 1946. On July 6, 1946, she married her childhood sweetheart, Edward Yuenkel, in Kenosha. Jane was a wife, mother and homemaker until their last child went to school. She went to work at Jane Vernon School in the lunch program for many years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a former member of the Altar Society of St. Mary's. Jane enjoyed her Bridge Club and playing different card games including, Pinochle and Cribbage. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, baking, gardening, reading, camping, fishing and the outdoors. She spent many summers up north at the cottage. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Edward; seven children, Jim (Patti) Yuenkel, Barbara Niles, Bill (Charlotte) Yuenkel, Nancy Yuenkel, Tom (Gladys) Yuenkel, John (Eleanor) Yuenkel, and Richard (Mary) Yuenkel; thirteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six sisters and a brother, Marion Wruck, Lorraine Flammang, Leslie "Bud" Flammang, Eloise (Karabetsos) O'Connor, Dorothy Kavalauskas, Beatrice Klein and Mildred Schultz. Jane was a wise and gentle woman. She always had a kind word for everyone. She was loved by all she touched and will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 3rd, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:20 a.m. Mass to be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Green Ridge Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jane's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Anonymous
Dear Jim, Patti & family,We are so sorry for your loss. We know how much your mother (mother-in-law/grandmother) meant to you and we were happy to have met her. Take comfort in the precious memories you have of her.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Mark & Denise Jenich and family
Anonymous
Our thoughts are with your family. Poclain Hydraulics
MARGUERITE POE KLEIN
March 9, 2008
AUNT JANE WAS A BIG HELP TO ME AND GOT ME THROUGH A LOT OF THINGS. WHEN JEANETTE CUT HER HAIR SHE SAID IT GROWS BACK. SIMPLE PRACTICAL. IT GROWS BACK, SHE GAVE ME FAITH BOOKS TO BUILD UP MY FAITH SO MY LIFE WAS NOT HOPELESS. ESPECIALLY IN PROBLEMS WITH MY KIDS. SHE SAID DO NOT PRAY FOR ME PRAY FOR OTHERS, SHE WAS READY TO PASS ON AND HAD A GREAT LIFE. AUNT JANE WAS ALWAYS A LOVING CARING PERSON FRO EVERYBODY. SHE WAS HAPPY WHEN I WENT TO THE CONVENT SHE MADE ROBES FOR ME AND SAID AND DID SO MANY THINGS TO BRING ME HAPPINESS THEY CAN NOT BE COUNTED SUCH AS SHE ALWAYS TRIMMED MY HAIR. WHEN MY KIDS WERE LITTLE WE ALWAYS VISITED AUNT JANE. COMPANY WAS ALWAYS WELCOME EVEN WHEN SHE WAS SICK. A GREAT LOVING CARING PERSON. NOW IN THE LOVING CARING ARMS OF GOD AND AT THE BANQUET OF LOVE SHE ALWAYS WANTED TO SERVE OTHERS AS LONG AS SHE LIVED EVEN WHEN SHE WAS SICK. SHE ALWAYS WAS ANOTHER MOTHER FOR ME SHE OFTEN SAID CONSOLING THINGS TO SMOOTH MY RUFFLED FEATHERS. I PRAY GOD SENDS A COMFORTER AT THESE TRYING TIMES AND THERE IS COMFORT FOR THE FAMILY SO THEY WILL FIND PEACE
Jim and Kim Spann
March 3, 2008
To the Yuenkel Family,We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. She raised a very kind and caring family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.Jim, Kim, and Jill Spann
Jennifer Gulbransen
March 3, 2008
To the Yuenkel family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jane was a caring and beautiful person. Even though I haven't seen her in a while I have nothing but great memories of her. God bless. The Gulbransen family.
Dan & Diann Tesar Family
March 3, 2008
To the Yuenkel Family....I cannot tell you how sorry we are to hear of your loss. She was a great person and always let me in the door and greeted me with a hug. Please except our deepest sympathy.
Doug Mogensen
March 2, 2008
Rich and John:I am very sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. God Bless,Doug, Bonnie Mogensen & Family
Shelly Halvorsen
March 2, 2008
To all of the Yuenkels, Jane was my neighbor for over thirty years and was like a mom. If I ever needed her she would help. She and husband Ed raised seven wonderful children. While also touching many others hearts with there kindness. She and her husband Ed are very special people and have touched many hearts. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Shelly Halvorsen
Michael A. De Fazio
March 2, 2008
Dear Barb, I am so sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. My deepest sympathy and condolences I send to you and your family. My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Michael A. De Fazio
pat corrigan
March 1, 2008
AUNT JANE,THE ANGEL OF JOY AND SWEETNESS IN LIFE, THE ANGEL OF A GOOD HEARTY LAUGH AND A SMILE OF AMUSEMENT WITH HER WITTY COMPREHENSION OF ALL THAT IS HUMOROUS. THE ANGEL OF SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE SENSIBLE AND RELEVANT IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES. THE LAST OF A VANISHING WOMAN MODEL COMBINING MILITARY DUTY MOTHERHOOD HOMEMAKER AND SOURCE OF SPIRITUAL STRENGTH FOR THOSE WHO WANTED HER GUIDANCE A TRUE WOMAN OF LOVE
Leo & Shirley Brown
March 1, 2008
She left her mark on many live's . She spread a lot of love around and in the memories she left her spirit still shines bright. She helped us out many times. Her old neighbors from acrossed the street. Leo & Shirley Brown now of Henderson Nevada