Photo courtesy of Donnellan Family Funeral Services
Apr 17, 1938 - Dec 28, 2012
We were shocked snd saddened to learn today of Jane's death from a mutual friend. We send you our love, prayers and sympathy.
Rolliana and Bill Scheckler
March 08, 2013 | Madison, WI
Bill and family
we were so sorry to hear about your loss. We so enjoyed meeting both you and Jane in Colorado and know how important the family was to her. I know you have precious memories and cling to those in this time.
nanette and jim holley
February 14, 2013 | Colorado Springs, CO
Bill and family. Our deepest condolences. The words describing Jane's life and her love for her family and community are wonderful. What a great lady. Milo and Susan Barrera, friends from the American Cancer Society, IL Division
Milo Barrera
January 25, 2013
To All at Winnetka's White House.
Dear Jane was my friend for almost fifty years. I can only think of her in happy times. Of course she left us with her
family around her! What a way to go! She will not be forgotten...Jackie Haffenberg
January 23, 2013
It is with much sadness that today I remember my dear high school friend, Jane, as she is laid to rest. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Truly we have lost a wonderful, sweet Angel.
Connie McCormick, Redington Shores, FL
January 15, 2013
Dear Gretchen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words can not express my sorrow for the loss of your Mother. I know your memories will guide you to find peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heidi
Heidi Weinman
January 14, 2013 | Glenview, IL
Dear Mia, Tim & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's sudden passing. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet her at Heartspring while visiting our boys. Knowing that your parents have been at your side, supporting you in all your endeavors, I can only imagine the loss you now feel.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Lara & Doug Garrard
January 13, 2013 | Austin, TX
Dear White family,
I was so saddened to hear the news and have been thinking of all of you and holding you in my heart. I have so many fond memories of your home on Enid Avenue in Kettering, Ohio, where "Mrs. White" always made me feel welcome when I came to hang out with Mia. You are a wonderful, amazing, strong family that I am thankful to know. My deepest sympathy to all of you, along with the hope that you will find strength through those you love.
Jennifer Gould
January 13, 2013 | Avon Lake, OH
Bill, We learned of Jane's passing while listening to the Whaler Board meeting. What a shock it must have been to you and your family. Her death is a loss for all of us who knew her. My regret is not taking advantage of all the years that we could have been friends. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless Jane and all those she leaves behind. Aloha Jane. Love, Patty and Barney Deden
January 13, 2013
Jane Schulte White passed away while traveling in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands on the afternoon of December 28th surrounded by her family.Beloved wife for 53 years of William J. White; mother of James New (Patty Ann) White of Portola Valley, CA, Thomas (Liz) White of Colorado Springs, CO, Mia (Tim) McNary and Gretchen (Dennis) Flowers of Glenview, IL; grandmother of Benjamin, Slater, Bill, Stuart, Brian, Brigid, Patrick, Amy, Maggie, Cutter, Colin, Mary Jane and Ellie.In addition to the family listed above, she is survived by two sisters, Louise Johnson and Gretchen Neff, and two brothers, Michael and Joseph Schulte. Visitation Sunday, January 13, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Monday, January 14, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Saints Faith, Hope and Charity Catholic Church, 191 Linden Street, Winnetka, IL 60093. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heartspring School; 8700 East 29th Street North Wichita, KS 67226 or Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation; 755 Page Mill Road, Suite A-200, Palo Alto, CA 94304.Funeral Info: (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com * * * * * * *Jane Schulte White was born on April 17, 1938 in Kenosha, WI. She attended St. Mark's School in Kenosha and St. Catherine's High School in Racine. In her early years, she developed a love for numerous watersports including competitive swimming and waterskiing. Her experience teaching swimming in high school inspired her career choice to be a school teacher. She graduated from The College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN where she strengthened her Catholic faith as a daily communicant. Directly after college, she married William J. White of Kenosha. At her wedding in August of 1960, Jane's father, Dr. George Schulte, acknowledged her unique character when he presented her to her spouse saying, "You will not have a dull life."Over their 53 years together, Jane and Bill enjoyed extensive business travel, active family vacations and European bike trips with friends. They shared a loyalty to Bill's alma mater, Northwestern University, where Jane took classess and regularly attended performances and football games. Ultimately they chose to spend their winters in Maui, Hawaii where they snorkeled, played tennis and golf frequently. While in Hawaii, she was an active volunteer at the local Catholic parish.Jane's significant interests included gardening, investing, tennis, cooking and bible study. She complemented her backyard gardening skills by volunteering weekly at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. The organization recognized her with a 20 year service award in July. For over two decades, she was an active member of the oldest women's investment club, based in Winnetka, where she lived for over three decades. She was a longstanding participant in her local tennis group.Jane was a terrific cook. Her grandchildren have benefited from her cooking lessons and were amazed that she was able to juggle eggs. They take even more pride in letting their friends know their grandmother still actively slalom waterskied at 74.Her legacy of a life lived to the fullest and a steadfast faith lives on in each of her family members.
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