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Jacquelyn Neely Obituary
Mar. 1, 1950 - June 16, 2016
GRANGER - Jacquelyn Marie “Jacki” (Hinchman) Neely of Granger passed away at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, June 16th in her home surrounded by her loving family. Jacki was born March 1, 1950 in Southwest Michigan to Margaret (Metzger) and the late Harold Hinchman and was a lifetime area resident. On Octoer 12, 1968 in South Bend Jacki married Jesse Neely, her high school sweetheart who she met in science class. He survives along with her daughters, Janice Neely Hurt and Jill Neely; four grandchildren, Peyton and Ava Hurt and Harrison and Spencer Buehler; her mother, Margaret Hinchman, and brother, Denny Hinchman (Linda).
Jacki was a 1968 graduate of Clay High School. She was employed by the former Petersen Graphics Group and retired from Mossberg & Co. in 2012. Jacki was an avid Notre Dame and White Sox fan and loved the beach. Peace, love, and sandy feet was one of her favorite sayings. Please wear flip flops to the services as they were her favorite shoes.
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 20th at Clay Church, 52866 Ironwood Rd. from 5 until 7 p.m. A celebration of her life will follow at 7:00 p.m. Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN, 46545. the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN, 46545 or Clay Church, 52866 Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN, 46637. Family and friends may leave e-mail condolences at www.welsheimer.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacquelyn Neely
June 28, 2016
Dear Jess and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. We have such wonderful memories growing up with the Rip City family. Babysitting for the girls and all the stories and experience passed down from Jackie to us. The great years working together with Jackie all of the funny times we had camping with you and the girls. Jackie will be in our hearts always. May god bless you Jess and the girls. Hugs. K & B
Barbara Kaminski
June 26, 2016
Jesse,Janice,Jill and Denny,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jacki is my
cousin.....It is heartbreaking.
Mary Petersen
June 25, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Jacki. My goodness what a woman, ditto to what Debbie Sue said. Words are at a lost. She will be missed but remembered with smiles and laughs
Michele Hadary
June 21, 2016
To the Neely family,
Sending all our love to you in this sad time. Jacki was one extraordinary woman. She loved to make others laugh and was so much fun to be around. May all of your memories of her comfort you at this time.
The Hadarys
Sandi Rousseve
June 20, 2016
Dear Jess and family,
Danny and I are truly sorry for your loss. I just realized today that Jackie and I shared the same exact birthday. I also have a sign with "peace, love and Sandy feet" in our New Buffalo condo. Danny and I our out of town and will be unable to attend the service. We will be thinking of you all!
Lisa Payne
June 20, 2016
Jess & family,
My sincerest condolences in the loss of your wonderful wife and mother. I had many years of fun with Jackie at Mossberg she will be dearly missed by myself and many others that had the pleasure to know her.
Sincerely,
Lisa Payne
June 20, 2016
I will always remember Jackie and Jimmy in the kitchen cooking breakfast in the wee hours of AM for whoever showed up. She made sausage gravy he made fried eggs and potatoes. Jim called her Jackson and said she could cook like a hillbilly even though she wasn't one.He would know. Jackie was fun and funny, never afraid to say exactly what was on her mind or everybody else's. She reminded us often her opinion of our Boston bull dog "damn that's one UGLY dog, who would ever pay for something that ugly?!!?". Nobody ever got mad, it was just one more thing that made her special. Jackie will live on in my many memories of good friends and great times. Debbie Sue
June 20, 2016
Jess
My sincere condolences
Gary Lovisa
Brian and Julie Kaminski
June 19, 2016
Jess & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you, & give you peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Bob and Debbie Jones
June 19, 2016
Love you guys, had great times together, we will miss you.
Mike and Stella Matuszak
June 19, 2016
Our sympathy and prayers to Jesse and the family. A wonderful lady who was a joy to be around. Unfortunately haven't seen you in years but have many fond memories from the softball days.
Dick & Barbara Bedore
June 18, 2016
Jess & Family, You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. God Bless your family, and God welcome her in Heaven.
Lenny & Nancy Luther
June 18, 2016
Jess and family, we offer our most heartfelt condolences. We pray God will ease your pain and give you peace. Sending love.
June 18, 2016
"My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jess and your family." Pat Simons (Bradenton, FL)
David and Patricia Metzger
June 18, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary Gibboney
June 18, 2016
So sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to Jess and the girls.
Janie & Dan Gates
June 18, 2016
Jesse & family, so sorry for your loss. I have fun memories of Jacki which I'll never forget. Lean on your faith, family and friends for the support you need at this time. God bless you and your family.
Candice Stoner-Engle
June 18, 2016
Jill and family,
So very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in your many memories.
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