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Janet M. Nellis

Janet Nellis Obituary

Nellis, Janet M.

Janet M. Nellis, 83, Sturgeon Bay, slipped away peacefully, Tuesday evening, July 21, 2015, at a Green Bay hospital. She was born in Luxemburg, on Nov. 8, 1931, to the late George and Dorothy (Stahl) Beirl. On May 26, 1951 Janet married Gerald J. Nellis at St. Mary Church, Luxemburg. Together they owned and operated The Door County Dairy in Little Sturgeon for nine years before moving to De Pere owning and operating Eiler's Cheese factory for 33 years. Her enjoyments included gardening, quilting, sewing, bowling and traveling. She was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Gerald; and their five children, Jane (David) Pasterski, Iowa;Terry Nellis, California; Kay Nellis-Skoronski, Texas; Jim Nellis, Wisconsin; Debra (fiance, Steven Buechler) Nellis, Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Jed (Erica) Pasterski, Jill (James) Brackett, Scott Nellis; five great-grandchildren, Austin, Chase, Joy, Janna and Owen; one brother, Robert (Judy) Beirl, Green Bay; two brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law, Patrick (Patty) Nellis, Oneida; Rita Columb, Sturgeon Bay; Bertha Stoller, Algoma; Geraldine (Leo) Shebasta, Manitowoc; Carolyn Conrad, Green Bay; nieces and nephews.

Janet was preceded in death by four brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.

Friends called at St. Francis-St. Mary Church, Brussels, between 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2015. Funeral was 11 a.m., Friday at the church with Rev. Steven Vandenboogard and Deacon Paul Zenefski officiating. Entombment in the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Green Bay.

McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG is assisting the Nellis Family. Online messages of memory may be sent to: www.mcmahonfh.com In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Janet's name.

The Family extends a heartfelt thank you to Cardinal Ridge Residential Care in Sturgeon Bay and Golden Living Village Gardens in Green Bay for all the special care and love they shared with Janet. And a joyful thank you to all of our friends and family who visited and put sunshine into her day.

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Published by Door County Advocate on Jul. 25, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Nellis

11 Entries

MaryEllen (Eiler) Mayo

July 29, 2015

My sympathy to the Nellis family. The thoughtfulness Gerry and Janet showed at the time of my Mother's death will never be forgotten.

Geri Ledvina

July 28, 2015

So happy to have met Janet in 2006 at her daughter Debbie's horse show. I have been blessed to know and be friends with her amazing daughter Terry. My condolences to Terry and the Nellis family. Rest in peace dear lady.

Darlene Rabas

July 25, 2015

TO ;Gerald & family you have our sympathy in your loss she was a very special lady sorry We did not find out until today that she passed when I talked to Maryjane . Norb & Darlene Rabas

Karen Luebke

July 24, 2015

Janet was such a sweet lady . So sorry for your loss.

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Tom Buechler

July 24, 2015

Gerry & the Nellis Family,
Sorry for your loss. Prayers, peace
and well wishes to you .

Becky Hebert

July 24, 2015

Gerry & Deb - I am so sorry for your loss. Janet was a very special lady and I will cherish my fond memories of her and her continued support to Debbie's entire horse show team. Still made the best Rice Krispy Bars around - a horse show couldnt be complete without them. Rest in peace sweet Janet you will be missed by many.

Lisa Hartl

July 23, 2015

Gerry and family my heart felt condolences to you I so enjoyed caring for and getting to know you and Janet. She was so kind and appreciative of our care @ Cardinal even though her only wish was to return home she always worried about her family and Gerry's well being. Rest in peace dear Janet

July 23, 2015

Gerry - So sorry for your loss. Janet was a special lady. Her smile will be greatly missed. God Bless!
Patti Novak Baur

Kathie Mueller

July 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss. We so loved Janet. She was always so upbeat and had a lot of spunk. Will miss her ice cream cake that she made for the get-together at the neighbors on the Bay.

July 23, 2015

Such a wonderful lady. Always so friendly and helpful. Just loved going to Eiler's and being greeted and served by Jan Nellis. My sympathy to the family.

Gordon and Sue (Slatky) Rule

July 23, 2015

Dear Gerry & Family, We were saddened to see that Janet had passed away and extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Though we are distant in miles and haven't made connection in some time, know that you are thought of often and will be in our prayers. What a sweet lady she was!

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