Jan Marie Jablonski

Jablonski, Jan Marie Died April 23, 2008, in Milwaukee following a long battle with cancer. A long-time resident of Door County. Jan was born July 10, 1955, in Milwaukee, the sixth of ten children of the late Louis S. and Marion (nee Fellenz) Jablonski. Jan was educated at Christ King Grade School, Pius XI High School and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, with honors, from UW-Milwaukee. She completed further studies at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. She moved to Door County in the early 1980s. Jan's family includes her mother; brothers Lou/Bill of Madison, James (Zandra) of Olympia, WA, Greg of Washington, D.C., Dave (Alisa) of Menomonee Falls, and the late Paul of Milwaukee; sisters Mary, Chris and Monica (Scott Stieg) of Milwaukee and Judith (Bob Wait) of Pittsburgh; aunts Bernice Fellenz of Port Washington and Catherine Jablonski of Dunsmore, PA; uncle Ron Fellenz of Port Washington; nieces Day, Dorion (Kinta) and Jessica; nephews Gabe, Dustin, Jacob, Nicholas, Max and Peter; great-nephew Kadon; and many cousins. Jan's many friends include Pipka Ulvilden, Jennifer Berns, David and Jean Aurelius, Gail Meilinger and Jeff Hanson. The family thanks the staffs of Unity Hospice and Door County Cancer Care; Dr. Anthony Jaslowski, Dr. David Groteluschen and their associates at Green Bay Oncology, and the extraordinary care provided by Wheaton Home Health and Hospice. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (2490 N. Cramer St. in Milwaukee) on Monday, April 28, at 5PM with a visitation from 4PM until time of Mass. This summer, an additional memorial service will be held in Door County. Memorials in Jan's name may be made to the Art Department at Pius XI High School in Milwaukee. Brett Funeral Home & Crematory (414) 342-0692