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Helen Jane "Janey" MacNeil

1941 - 2017

Helen Jane "Janey" MacNeil obituary, 1941-2017, Shorewood, WI

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

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Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood

2025 East Capitol Drive

Shorewood, Wisconsin

Helen MacNeil Obituary

MacNeil, Helen Jane "Janey" (Nee Minahan) Janey passed away peacefully on January 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Janey was born on March 20, 1941 to Robert and Helen Minahan in Green Bay, WI. She attended St. John's Grade School, Green Bay East High School, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she met the love of her life, Douglas MacNeil. After moving to Milwaukee and taking a job at R.W. Baird & Co., Janey and Doug married on February 20, 1965. They raised their four children in River Hills, WI and spent their summers in Ephraim, WI. Janey leaves behind Doug, her husband of 52 years, and her children Cog (Marion) MacNeil, Tracy (Alby) Gallun, Michael (Beth) MacNeil and Amy (Devin) Wolf and her 12 grandchildren: Penn, Grace, and Charlie MacNeil; Fritz, Peter, Lucy, Robert and Gunnar Gallun; Reagan Freewalt; and Parker, Mac and Gus Wolf. She is also survived by her brother Bob (Judy) Minahan of Ft. Myers, FL, her sister-in-law Judy (MacNeil) Zacher of Columbus, GA, her brother-in-law Sandy (Ginny) MacNeil of Zirconia, N.C. and many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Helen Minahan, her brother Michael Minahan, and her in-laws Cog and Antoinette MacNeil. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Lumen Christi Catholic Parish, corner of W. Mequon Rd and N. Range Line Rd, Mequon, WI. A reception celebrating Janey's life will follow. A memorial service will also be held in Ephraim, WI this summer. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Janey's name to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, 220 Montgomery St., Suite #484, San Francisco, CA 94104 or www.srfcure.org. The family would like to thank all the caring and attentive staff at St. John's on the Lake and Horizon Home Care and Hospice.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 25, 2017.

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Brenda

January 31, 2017

I don't know Janey but I saw her joyful smile and I had to comment. She looks like a lovely lady and she brought a smile to my face today. Blessings to you during this time of sadness.

January 27, 2017

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Janey's passing. As an Ephraim neighbor we were blessed to have witnessed the love and joy she had of her entire family! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Ann and Greg Goltermann

Bonnie Pottinger

January 27, 2017

My sincere sympathy. Janey was a very sweet and special person. I enjoyed working with her on her committees at USM. She was a friend to everyone. I still think of her often. RIP, Janey.

January 26, 2017

We are so sorry. We missed her already this past summer. Peace to Janey and her family.

Vonnie and Dave Callsen

L Lee

January 26, 2017

May you continually be comforted by thoughts of happier times of precious memories. May "God surround and comfort" you at this difficult time. Psalms 71:21.

Andrea Coulter Humber

January 25, 2017

My sister Melanie and I offer our sympathy. We lived across the street from the MacNeil family in the '70s. Mrs. MacNeil was lovely and gracious and we enjoyed having them as neighbors. Every time I've seen her since she was laughing:)

January 25, 2017

My sincere condolences to Janey's family. I've known Janey for about 15 years. Each time I saw her I was always struck by her upbeat manner and beautiful smile. She talked about her family all the time, so very proud of all of you! She will be missed by so many.

January 24, 2017

Momma,
First, you are the best Mother any of us could have asked for or even imagined. As you've always been there for us, you've also been there for your friends, new and old. You have raised your children and grandchildren to pass on the tradition you'd expect, be polite, be loyal and most of all be a friend. You'll surely be missed and your infectious smile, that will be always be a memory no one will forget. We love you Momma!

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