Jeneane Devere Cleary

Jeneane Devere Cleary obituary, St. Joseph, MI

Jeneane Devere Cleary

Jeneane Cleary Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph on Mar. 31, 2026.
Jeneane Devere Cleary, age 84, passed away on Feb. 12, 2026, in St. Joseph, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a private Celebration of Life will be held this summer; the season Jeneane loved most. The family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers at this time. Feel free to share a memory with the family on their online guestbook at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Jeneane was born on Nov. 19, 1941, in St. Joseph. She is survived by a daughter, Audra (Dave) Springsteen of Dowagiac; a son, Darrell (Liz) Albright of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Jillian (Kyle) Springsteen-Grooters, Amanda Springsteen, Tyler Albright, Jake (Carly) Albright & Josh Albright; 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ted (Midge) Lockwitz of St. Joseph; a special friend, Cindy Southland of St. Joseph; & her adoring companion/dog, Baby Su.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Cleary; & her parents; Clarence Ted & Adeline Natalie (Krieger) Lockwitz.

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