Diane Marie "Coel" Jenko

Diane Marie "Coel" Jenko obituary

Diane Marie "Coel" Jenko

Diane Jenko Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home - Ironwood on Feb. 13, 2026.
Diane Jenko, age 81, passed away on February 12th at Westgate Nursing home, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roger, and their 4 children: Yvonne Canalia, Michelle (Guy) Trier, Robert (Kerrie) Jenko, and Angela (Darren) Vanderheyden. She was a grandmother to Rachael (Marcus) Behrendt, Korrie (Erik) Frank, Nolan (Nina) Vanderheyden, Riley (Hannah) Jenko, Alex Jenko, Hannah Vanderheyden, and Austin Trier. A great-grandmother to Arianna, Carolanne, Ryan, and Graham. She is also survived by her sister, Karen (Jerry) Skaal, and brother Mike Coel, and brother-in-law Gordy Hanson, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Pearl Coel; brother Harold Jr and his wife Kay Coel; sister Linda Hanson, and son-in-law Terry Canalia.

A family gathering will take place at a later date.

A special thank you to everyone at Westgate Nursing Home. You have been wonderful in taking care of Diane these past few years, especially in her final days.

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