Jane Ann "Hipkiss" Byrnes

Jane Ann "Hipkiss" Byrnes obituary

Jane Ann "Hipkiss" Byrnes

Jane Byrnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home Inc. on Mar. 2, 2026.
Age 89, of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Dear mumsie of Richard Hipkiss (Sonya), Jayne Byrnes (John) and Janis Byrnes. Beloved grandmother of Stephanie Rozanski (John), Michael Rozanski and Krysten Rozanski. Sister of the late Thomas Hipkiss and Joyce Baldauf. Also many loving nephews. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, 2323 E. Carson St., where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM. Donations may be made to The Brashear Association at www.brashearassociation.org

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