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Josette Shannon Obituary
November 7, 1928-
July 23, 2013
Josette M. Shannon (nee: Eichstedt) a long-time resident of Stevens Point passed peacefully on July 22, 2013 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN.
Josette was an honored wife, loving mother, successful businesswoman, caring sibling and valued friend. Josette grew in Random Lake, WI, graduated from Port Washington High School and attended the University of Wisconsin before marrying her husband, John E. Shannon, Jr. (Jack) in 1951. Jack and Josette moved to Stevens Point in 1951 and lived there for 60 years until moving to Burnsville, MN, recently. Josette and her dear friend, Joanne Riordan (Mehlberg) owned and operated the Treasure Chest Gift Shops in Stevens Point for many years. Josette is survived by her husband, Jack, her four children; Jane M. Gardinier, John G. Shannon (Constance), Robert J. Shannon (Ann) and William J. Shannon (Cindy) and her eight grand-children, Elizabeth Kassera, Matthew Kassera, Nicholas Gardinier, Andrew Shannon, Michael Shannon, Parker Shannon, Carson Shannon, Mason Shannon and her great grand-daughter Kassera I.(Kit) Thomas.
A service in celebration of her life will be held on Monday July 29, 2013 at 4pm the White Funeral Home 12804 Nicollet Ave. in Burnsville, MN. A gathering of friends and family will occur there one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, a gift in her name to your favored charity would be greatly appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josette Shannon
Ron Roth
August 2, 2013
Jack, Sorry for your loss. May God give you peace. Whenever I think of you I also think of my Dad and the Little League program here in Stevens Point. Great memories. Ron Roth
Tom Schneider
August 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
July 30, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have so many great memories of time spent together. Jo always had a smile on her face and a giggle not far behind. We will miss her! Maggie (Riordan) Rentmeester
July 28, 2013
To the entire Shannon family,
Our family is so sorry to hear of the loss of Jo, our longtime friend and neighbor. Another sadness so near the loss of our own mother, Barbara. May we all find peace in the memories of the good times in the old neighborhood. Our prayers are with you.
Ann Ottersen Smith
Wayne Jinske
July 28, 2013
Dear Jack and family,
Please accept my condolences during this difficult time for you all. There are many times I think about the days when your family lived behind our family. Sometimes it seems like it was yesterday. As my mom always said, "A person's lifetime is only a fleeting moment as it compares to eternity". How true. Life goes by too quickly. Your family has been one that has remained in my thoughts forever. My prayers for her and for all of you.
Wayne Jinske
July 27, 2013
Jack and family, I will always have such fond memories of Jo, Jan Prince and myself at market in Mpls. Buying for the hospital gift shop, as well as golfing good times. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you!! Marie Worzella
Janet Menzel Jurgella
July 27, 2013
Jack, Jane, and the rest of the family: My condolences on the loss of your dear Jo. From her perky presence at the Treasure Shop to her genuine interest in the latest about me when I'd run into her around town, I have a lifetime of memories of Jo. All my best to you as you celebrate her life.
David Nix
July 26, 2013
Mr. Shannon, Sorry to hear of your loss. My best wishes to you and your family.
Jan McKelvey
July 26, 2013
Jack and family. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are will you, Jack.
Barb and Jerry Kranig
July 25, 2013
Jack, we are saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Normington
July 25, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss ... Fond memories of her and the Shannon Family ... Remember the Good Times .. Mike
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